Behlen 54150178 - Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Extreme Weather Poly Electric Drinker
Model EWPSD (54150178)
Hardware Pkg.
24900168
F-20650
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70139
2-24-09
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PO Box 569
Columbus, NE
68602-0569 Ph: 1-800-447-2751
Fax: (402) 563-7447
www.behlencountry.com
Before beginning, please read the instructions
thoroughly to make sure you have all of the
necessary components for your installation.
Location of the Drinker
If you are installing your drinker in a new
location some things can be done to enhance
the performance of your drinker and lower your
operating costs. If the drinker can be located
in a sheltered area, especially shielded from
the north wind, then the heater will need to
operate less and livestock will be more likely to
drink more.
However, we realize that it is not always
possible to locate the drinker in a sheltered
area, but even if the drinker is exposed and out
in the open, it would still be advantageous by
locating the drinker with the access door to the
south.
Water Supply Line
When installing your drinker please comply
with all local plumbing codes. The horizontal
underground water supply line should be ¾”
with a ¾” supply riser pipe. A ¾" I.D. pressure
hose is supplied with your drinker. We
suggest connecting the flex hose with 3/4" NPT
x 3/4" hose barb connectors and hose clamps
(these can be purchased locally) to the riser
pipe.
If desired, a shut-off valve can be installed
under the drinker to allow for easier servicing.
Note: If the heat is going to be shut off during
the winter, a means must be provided to drain
the supply line down below the frost line to
prevent freezing of the riser pipe. Tip: Behlen
Country has a shut-off valve kit (54130168) that
can be used to shut off the water supply and
drain the riser pipe.
Before hooking up your drinker, the supply line
MUST BE
flushed to ensure that no
contaminates will foul the valve upon start up of
your drinker. NOTE: Your drinker is equipped
with a Franklin BL valve that is easy to clean
and adjust. If low water pressure conditions
exist and a higher flow rate is desired, a larger
inlet is available (54300968).
Preparing the Mounting Platform
Install the drinker on a 4" (minimum) thick
concrete base, slightly raised above the
ground level for better drainage. (Note: The
pad should be a minimum of 4” larger than the
drinker.) For the EWPSD Drinker, a 24” x 34”
minimum pad is required. If you are replacing
a drinker and going to use an existing platform
made for a different drinker, it must have a 24”
x 34” flat mounting area. If it doesn’t have a
large enough area, you can pour a cap over
the existing platform to enlarge it or replace the
platform.
Extending the platform provides animals with a
secure place to stand while drinking. If you
extend the platform beyond the minimum it is
advisable to slope the platform outside of the
mounting area to promote better drainage. A
smooth surface is recommended for the
mounting area of the drinker and rough surface
on the area where the animals will stand to
drink. If you are pouring a new platform you
have the option of using anchor bolts set into
the concrete when wet or drilling and using
expandable anchor bolts after the concrete has
cured to mount your drinker. Refer to
illustration # 1 for detailed measurements of
the hole pattern.