Murdock M-PM14 Maintance Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR M-PM14 PET FOUNTAIN

Important: Read all instructions and refer to local
codes prior to installation.

l Local soil conditions may require more gravel for

drainage.

l It is recommended to include a supply stop

appropriate located on the supply line.

l An in-line PRV installed on the supply line is

recommended to ensure a working water pressure
of 40-60 psi

l A water filter should be installed on the supply line if

sediment or mineral content is a problem.

l Supply line must be flushed of all foreign materials

such as pipe dope, chips, etc.

l Piping and valve must be drained prior to being

subjected to freezing temperatures.

Prepare trench for water supply lines and waste line (if
required). At fountain location prepare hole to trench
depth and large enough for a person to work in. Lay
supply and waste into trench and above ground
allowing extra line to be trimmed during hook up, refer
to details for roughs.

Depending on code and design requirements, drain
may be open, French or sanitary connection. For
French drain, place a minimum of three cubic feet of
gravel under drain opening. Local soil conditions may
require more gravel drainage.

Refill trench and hole, compacting back fill as required.
Leave sufficient depth in hole to accommodate
concrete pour, 4” minimum recommended.

Prepare slab area surrounding fountain spreading and
compacting gravel as necessary. Prepare form
approximately 6” diameter to protect supply and waste
stub outs. Protect exposed valve assembly, tubing and
tube openings to prevent damage to equipment or to
prevent tubes from becoming filled with soil or debris.
Then pour concrete, ensure concrete is flat and level.

NOTE: FRENCH DRAIN SHOWN.

CONSULT LOCAL CODE

REQUIREMENTS.

HOSE HANGER

WASTE CONNECTION

FOR Ø1-1/4" OD CLOSE

ELBOW, BY OTHERS

1/2"-13 UNC MTG

HARDWARE,

PROVIDED

POURED

CONCRETE

GRAVEL

FROST LINE

EARTH

MINIMUM 3 CUBIC

FEET OF POROUS

GRAVEL FILL

FOR FREEZE RESISTANT
OPTION REFER TO -FRU
MANUAL #9938-340-0M1

VALVE SPECIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PRESSURE:

30/100 PSI

LEVEL

HOSE BIBB w/ VACCUUM
BREAKER

SUPPLY INLET CONNECTION
FOR 3/4" NPTM, BY OTHERS

ACCESS PANEL

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for most current specifications.

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Phone [phone] or 626-333-2543 • Fax [phone] • www.murdockmfg.com

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M-PM14

17"

REF

4" REC

MIN

4"

2" PVC DWV DRAIN

PIPE RECOMMENDED,

BY OTHERS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR M-PM14 PET FOUNTAIN

Once concrete has cured, drill 3/4” diameter by 2” deep
holes following the pattern shown in the mounting base
detail for the provided drop-in anchors. Using the anchor
setting tool, hammer the provided drop-in anchors into the
drilled holes. Align mounting points on the fountain to the
mounting anchors in the concrete and secure the fixture to
the slab using the provided mounting hardware.

Through access panel make up connections to fountain’s
3/8” OD (1/4” nominal) plain end supply inlet and 1-1/4” OD
close elbow waste outlet.

To ensure plumb installation, lay a bubble level on fountain
bowl and adjust using shims or washers until the unit is level.
To test operation of bubbler, depress the activation
pushbutton and adjust flow rate as required and check all
connections for leaks.

MAINTENANCE

All normal maintenance is done from above the ground.

v Always shut off wate r supply w hen doing any

maintenance.

v To remove pedestal mounted pushbutton assembly

remove access panel. From inside of the pedestal,
remove inlet and outlet lines from push-in ports of the
valve body. Using a spanner wrench remove pushbutton
and retaining ring.

v To replace regulator, use a spanner wrench to remove

pushbutton and retaining ring from the flange collar. Use a
spanner wrench to remove retainer from the inside of the
flange collar. Remove regulator, insert new regulator and
align ports to new regulator with mating ports of valve
body then replace retaining ring.

v Re-assemble in reverse order. When replacing inlet and

outlet line ensure to insert supply line into valve port
labeled “IN”. Ensure that plastic line is not kinked when
fountain is re-assembled.

7

3

"

8

TYP

WASTE OUTLET

Retaining

Ring

3

16

"

8

2"

SUPPLY INLET

MOUNTING BASE DETAIL

1/4" Push-In

Elbows

Regulator

Fiber Ring

Rubber Gasket

Pushbutton

Ø3/16"

HOLE

Retainer

5"

TYP

Ø9

Valve Body w/
Flange Collar

Brass Nut

7

"

8

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for most current specifications.

MURDOCK MFG. • 15125 Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746 USA
Phone [phone] or 626-333-2543 • Fax [phone] • www.murdockmfg.com

7020-204-001
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DECREASE

FLOW

INCREASE

FLOW

SLOTTED
SCREWDRIVER

FLOW ADJUSTMENT

The water flow can be adjusted using a slotted
narrow blade screwdriver and turning clockwise to
increase flow and counterclockwise to decrease flow.

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