Wheatheart Livestock Waterer User Manual
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LIVESTOCK WATERER
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100,
OPERATION MANUAL
EC100, C200, EC200
NRTL/C
to follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING MUST
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEC, NEC
AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
Part Number: IM11 R1
Revised: 22/3/12
This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering
standardsa. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator.
We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained
in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. Periodic
reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice. For your
convenience, we include this sign-off sheet so you can record your periodic reviews.
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature
a. Standards include organizations such as the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers,
American National Standards Institute, Canadian Standards Association, International Organization for
Standardization, and/or others.
WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety First............................................................................................................................ 7
2.1. General Safety ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Installation Safety ..................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Operational & Maintenance Safety........................................................................... 9
2.4. Safety Decals ........................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1. Decal Installation ........................................................................................ 9
2.4.2. Safety Decal Locations............................................................................. 10
3. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Location.................................................................................................................. 11
3.2. Installation .............................................................................................................. 11
3.3. Electrical Installation............................................................................................... 13
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.1. Thermostat Operation ............................................................................................ 15
4.2. Water Level Adjustment ......................................................................................... 15
5. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 17
5.1. General................................................................................................................... 17
5.2. De-Icing Waterer .................................................................................................... 17
5.3. Thermostat Replacement ....................................................................................... 17
5.4. Floating Lid Kit Installation (Optional)..................................................................... 18
6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 21
6.1. Heat Problems........................................................................................................ 21
6.2. Water Problems...................................................................................................... 22
7. Appendix............................................................................................................................. 23
7.1. Waterer Parts List................................................................................................... 23
7.2. Waterer Specifications ........................................................................................... 25
Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 27
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WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
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WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER 1. INTRODUCTION
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. This CSA approved unit is designed to provide
water to livestock in virtually any farm environment, and is built with heavy gauge
steel and a durable powder coat finish.
Safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation of your waterer requires that you, and
anyone else who will be involved with this unit, read and understand all safety
instructions and procedures contained within this manual. A sign-off form is
provided on the inside front cover for your convenience.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new
personnel. Call your local distributor or dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual.
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1. INTRODUCTION WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
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WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER 2. SAFETY FIRST
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
2. Safety First
The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the
product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety messages.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
Three big reasons:
• Accidents disable and kill.
• Accidents cost.
• Accidents can be avoided.
SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has
been selected using the definitions below as a guideline.
The Safety Alert symbol means: “ATTENTION, BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED”.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
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2. SAFETY FIRST WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY
Important: This general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices.
Any instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g., assembly safety), can
be found in the appropriate section. Always read the complete instructional
sections and not just these safety summaries before doing anything with the
equipment.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your equipment.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to work around the
equipment understands all procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect
you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your
safety program.
• It is the equipment owner and the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them
before assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. All accidents
can be avoided.
• Equipment owners must give instructions and review the information initially
and annually with all personnel before allowing them to operate this product.
Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Use this equipment for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may
impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
Any modification to the equipment voids the warranty.
• Do not allow children, spectators, or bystanders within the work area.
• Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to
use it.
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible and accessible place.
• Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes, but
is not limited to:
• a hard hat
•gloves
• protective shoes with slip-resistant soles
• protective goggles
• hearing protection
• dust mask or respirator
• For Powered Equipment: before servicing, adjusting, or repairing powered
equipment, unplug, place all controls in neutral or off position, stop the engine
or motor, remove ignition key or lock out power source, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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WHEATHEART - LIVESTOCK WATERER 2. SAFETY FIRST
MODELS: H50, H50L, EH50, EEFH50, SH50, ESH50, C50, EC50, C100, EC100, C200, EC200
• Follow good shop practices:
• keep service area clean and dry
• be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded
• use adequate light for the job at hand
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.2. INSTALLATION SAFETY
• Check all equipment for damage immediately upon arrival. Do not attempt to
install a damaged item.
• Have 2 people handle the heavy, bulky components.
2.3. OPERATIONAL & MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Ensure that electrical cords are in good condition; replace if necessary.
• Ensure the fan inlet is not plugged with any foreign material.
• Keep inlet screen in place at all times.
• Before resuming work, install and secure all guards. Keep guards in good
working order.
• Ensure parts are in good condition and installed properly.
2.4. SAFETY DECALS
• Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal
location figures that follow.
• Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part.
• Safety decals are available from your distributor, dealer, or factory.
2.4.1. DECAL INSTALLATION
1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 50°F (10°C).
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion
with the exposed sticky backing in place.
4. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the decal in place.
5. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the sign
backing paper.
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