Behlen Country AHW30 Manual

F-19906-13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70112 Rev. 1-10-19 8-15-02
Poly Electric Drinkers
(Models AHW30, AHW60, AHW80, AHW250)
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PO Box 569
Columbus, NE
68602-0569
Ph: 800-447-2751
Fax: [phone]
www.behlencountry.com
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT
Behlen Country has been in the business of providing quality products for more than 80 years.
Our products will provide many years of service when maintained by the owner and used in
accordance with the capabilities of the product. For questions about this product, or for parts
inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Center listed below.
Before beginning, read instructions thoroughly
and inspect parts listing to insure that all parts
have been included.
Preparation of Location:
Install drinker on a 4” (minimum) thick concrete
base, slightly raised for better drainage. Before
pouring concrete, have the water and electricity
connected up through a 4” or larger tile for final
connections to the drinker. Be sure the edge
of the tile is slightly raised above the concrete
(approx. 1-1/2”) so that water drainage does not
go into the open tile. The tile must be left open
to give access to warmer air below the frost line,
thus preventing the riser from freezing. Be sure
the riser pipe does not touch the sides of the
tile. Note: The concrete pad should be at least
4” larger than the poly drinkers on all sides.
Model Min. Pad Size A B
AHW30 30” x 30” - -
AHW80 25” x 36” 27.5” 16.5”
AHW60 25” x 36” 27.5” 16.5”
AHW250 40” x 36” 33.0” 28.0”
Place the drinker in the desired position and
drill 3/8” dia. x 1-1/2” (min.) deep holes, in
the concrete using the molded-in hold down
tabs at the base of the drinker as a guide. Cut
the proper size hole in the 1” insulation board
to fit over the riser tile. It is important to use
this insulation board to help insulate and seal
the bottom of the drinker. Enough 1” x 3/8”
weatherstrip is included with your drinker to seal
the bottom of the drinker to the concrete base
and also to seal the float cover to the drinker.
Put weatherstrip on the bottom of the drinker
where it contacts with the concrete base. If there
are any gaps bigger than 3/8”, two layers of
weatherstrip can be put together to fill the gap.
Please refer to the sketch in these sheets for
proper placement of weatherstrip on the float
cover. Secure the drinker using 3/8” x 1-7/8”
expandable anchor bolts (purchased locally).
Water Line:
For connection of the drinker to the riser pipe,
a high pressure ¾” I.D. hose is supplied with
the drinker. A shut off valve which is easily
accessible should be used at each drinker. If
the drinker is to be shut down for the winter, a
Shut-off Kit (Item No. 54130168) that drains the
riser pipe to prevent freezing is available. The
supply line should be flushed before drinker
is connected. NOTE: Your drinker is equipped
with a 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) to increase the flow. (For hookup
instructions see Technical Information 70131).
Electrical Connections (for AHW30, AHW60,
AHW80 & AHW100 models only):
NOTE: Electrical connections should be made
by a qualified electrician. The black wire from
the power supply must be connected to the
thermostat and the white wire from the supply
connected to the white wire on the heating pad.
The grounding wire from the supply must be
connected to the terminal in the electrical box of
the drinker.
The unit must be properly grounded to the
supply box and fused properly. The fuse size
is indicated on the red ground instruction tag.

F-20070-1 Rev. 8-18-14 2-2-04
Units should be wired according to the ASAE
farm wiring recommendations except where
different from local regulations.
NOTE: The use of the riser pipe as the
grounding rod is not recommended. This is
due to the extensive use of plastic pipe on
the farmsteads and the unknown grounding
properties of existing pipe on the site.
WARNING: Compliance with the national
electric code (CSA in Canada) and local
electrical codes must be made and maintained
when installing the drinker.
Failure to comply and maintain the drinker to
code could result in loss of livestock, severe
personal injury, or even death.
Adjustment:
Adjust the float to maintain a water level in the
trough of 1” to 1½” below the top of the trough.
Warranties:
All Behlen Country Electric Drinkers carry a 5
year limited warranty on the body and a 1 year
limited warranty on valves and controls.
DRINKER MOUNTING
LOCATION FOR AHW30
DRINKER MOUNTING LOCATION FOR
AHW60, AHW80, AHW250
16”
21” 18½”
B
A
Applying Weatherstrip to the Float Cover
Model A B
AHW60 27.5” 16.5”
AHW80 27.5” 16.5”
AHW250 33.0” 28.0”
2.5 ft. of Weatherstrip #2048041 cut into (4) 3” strips and (2) 8” strips
Peel off backing of self-adhering
weatherstrips and apply to both
sides of Inspection Cover.
Install weatherstrip seal
to corners of Inspection
Cover as shown.
Cut 3” long
Cut 8” long

F-20569-2 Rev. 1-10-19 3-17-08
Instructions How To Assemble The Float And Arm To
The MC Valve And How To Adjust The Valve
The MC Valve is already attached to the
drinker. The float and arm assembly is with the
hardware kit. They are packaged separately to
prevent undue wear to the valve caused by the
arm bouncing up and down during shipping.
The float and arm are attached to the valve by
a thumb screw. The float can be positioned
either closer or further away from the valve (see
photo below left for the two float positions).
Further away increases the shut off force of
the valve. However depending upon which
drinker is being used, the closer position may
be required to maintain proper clearance for
the float to the side of the drinker. A clearance
of at least 1/2” should be maintained to ensure
smooth operation of the valve.
When attaching the float arm to the valve, be
sure to attach the arm to the correct side of the
valve. The grooves on the valve and float arm
must match. Please note that the valve has
coarse grooves on one side and fine grooves
on the other. The fine grooved side is used with
the float arm (see below for details).
To adjust the water level in the drinker, loosen
the thumb screws and position the float and arm
so that the valve is turned off when the water is
at the desired level (see photo at left). It may
take a couple of adjustments to get the correct
level (1-1½” below the top of the trough). To
speed the adjustment process, remove the drain
plug and drain a little water out so that the valve
turns on. Put the drain plug back and let water
fill until the valve shuts off. If the level is not
correct, repeat the process until the correct level
is obtained and then replace the float cover.
Your drinker is now ready for use.
Adjust
Adjust
Fine Coarse
Parts for MC Valve
MC Valve Only
3888245S
MC Valve & Float Ass’y
3888244S
MC Float Ass’y
3888251S
Rubber Seals for MC
Valve 54300988
(Pkg of 5)

F-19908-2 Rev. 8-7-17 8-10-06
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
For Behlen Country Electric Drinkers
Ice in
Trough
•Check fuses or circuit breakers.
•Check to see if there are any gaps that allow cold air to enter the base of the
drinker.
- Make sure the fountain is sealed from wind between the concrete platform and
bottom of the drinker.
- Make sure there are no air leaks around the access door.
•Check to make sure that you have a full 120 volts at the drinker and that the 120
volts are maintained when the heater is on.
•Check the heating elements to make sure they are working and hot.
•Check that heater is wired properly.
•Check voltage after thermostat to drinker with and without electrical load (Note: to
close the thermostat to complete the circuit, hold a piece of ice in a plastic bag next
to sensing surface).
•Adjust thermostat to higher temperature by moving it further away from the heat
pad (make moves in 2” increments).
Water
Freezing in
the Valve or
Supply Line
•Make sure supply line is properly installed.
- Riser tube with supply line centered, and there is an air space between riser tube
and supply line.
- Horizontal supply line is at least 1’ below frost line.
• Check for missing or damaged insulation.
• Check for air gaps against wind penetrations.
- Make sure the fountain is sealed from wind between the concrete platform and
bottom of the drinker.
- Make sure there are no leaks around the access door.
- Make sure that the latches are holding the float cover securely to drinker. If the
latches are loose, adjust spring tension on the latch and, if necessary, bend the
latch ends in vise thus enabling the latches to hold the cover tighter.
Valve
Won’t
Stop
Dripping
or
Shut Off
•Check the float adjustment. Check for waterlogged float, or float rubbing on side of
the valve compartment. Ensure that the float moves freely.
•Disassemble valve and check for sand or scale in valve rubber. Also check valve
orifice outlet for wear and damage. A screen or filter may be required with sandy
or scaly water. Please refer to the valve cleaning instructions supplied with your
drinker.
•Turn valve rubber over and re-assemble.
•Check for excessive water system pressure (greater than 55 psi). If needed, install
a pressure regulator available at most plumbing shops.
Low Water
Flow
•Check that the valve inlet is not plugged or supply hose is not kinked.
•Check system pressure from supply hose by installing a tee and a pressure gauge
directly in front of the valve and then check pressure drop when valve is open. A
severe pressure drop indicates a restriction or undersized supply system.
•Check that shut off valves are fully open.

F-20201-2 Rev. 1-10-19 11-4-04
STEP 5
Replace the
Cover to
complete the
cleaning of
the Valve.
STEP 3
If the Rubber Seal is grooved but
still pliable (not hard and brittle),
you may flip it over and use the
backside of the seal. If both sides
of the Seal are hard, replacement
Seals are available. In some
instances both the Plunger
and the Seal may need to be
replaced.
STEP 2
Clean the Rubber Seal in the
Plunger and opening to the
Valve of any mineral deposits
or dirt buildup that may
be obstructing the normal
operation of the Valve.
Rubber Seal is
inserted inside Plunger
Rubber Seal
Plunger
Upper Arm
Plunger
w/seal
Cover
Pins
STEP 1
Slide off Cover,
pivot Upper
Arm up, and
remove the
Plunger.
Upper
Arm
Lower
Arm
Pins
STEP 4
Replace the Plunger with the
nipple facing out, and the rubber
facing the valve. Pivot Upper Arm
down over Plunger.
Float
Float Arm
Thumb
Screw
Complete
Assembly
Cleaning the MC Valve and
Replacing the Plunger