Behlen 54150178 - Manual (Page 2)

Before pouring the concrete, have the water
line routed up through a 4" or larger tile in the
center of the pad for final connections to the
drinker. Tip: Behlen Country poly earth tubes
(54130038) are an excellent way to route
water to your drinker. Also, if electrical power
is going to be routed underground to your
drinker, an appropriate conduit for the
electrical service must be installed at this time
also. Please follow local electrical codes and
use the recommended materials to route
power to your drinker. Note: If you are using
an existing platform and the water supply line
is not in the center of the platform, you can
enlarge the existing opening as required with
a jig saw. If this is done, it is recommended
that the exposed foam be coated with silicone
sealant. See illustration 2 for details.
Make sure the tile or earth tube extends below
the frost line for your area. The tile or earth
tube must be left open to give access to
warmer air from below the frost line, thus
preventing the riser pipe from freezing. If the
soil in your area does not drain well it is
recommend that a gravel bed be used under
the earth tube to promote drainage if water
happens to get in the earth tube. The top of
the earth tube should be flush with the
platform to allow flush mounting of the
drinker.
Be sure the riser pipe does not touch the
sides of the earth tube. 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
shut-off valve kit (54130168) that can be used
shut off the water supply and drain the riser
pipe.
Mounting the Drinker to the Platform
To make mounting your drinker easier it is
best to disassemble it first. Remove the float
cover by pulling out on the two latches, see
illustration 3A and 3B.
Illustration #1 - Anchor Bolt Placement
Illustration #2 - Enlarge Hole As Needed
Illustration # 3A - Pull on Latch Handles
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