MIRACO MiraFount 3410-4 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
MODEL 3410-4
READ CAREFULLY
MIRACO
A DIVISION OF
AHRENS AGRICUL URAL INDUS RIES, INC.
BOX 686
GRINNELL, IOWA 50112
PHONE [phone]
OLL FREE 1-800-541-7866
FAX [phone]
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Model # Capacity Gallons Description Dimensions Weight
3410-4 200 hd. hogs 15 4 lift up lids 34" x 361/2" x 16" 85#
80 hd. sows
#834 insulated tube
iraco plastic valve with stainless steel rod and ends.
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Mirafount #3410-4
Step 2
Pull the paper backing off the rubber gasket furnished in your
parts carton. Stick this gasket on the bottom of your tank.
Keep the gasket as close to the edge as possible. This is
necessary to keep air out and keep your heat well dry.
iraco has an insulated tube for heat wells. This 30” long unit
provides maximum protection for your water line.
Step 3
Attach anchor chips with 5/16” x 1” stainless steel bolts and
tighhten.
Step 4
Place the tank over the fill line and position the tank so the fill
line is centered in the pit. Using a 3/8” cement drill, drill the
anchor holes. Note on some tanks it is necessary to be off
center a little to make sure the tank covers the hole.
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Step 5
After you have completed steps 1 thru 4 in the installation
booklet, your fill line will be standing above the 4” riser pipe.
Step 6
With a pen or pencil, make a mark on the fill line 23/4” below
the top of the 4” outer fill pipe.
Step 7
The riser pipe is not glued into the bottom fitting. Pull the
riser pipe out of the bottom fitting.
Step 8
With a hack saw, cut off the fill line where you made your
mark previously.
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Step 9
AFTER applying pipe sealer to all the male fittings and plug in
the 3/4” “T,” glue the “T” assembly to the fill line with the
threaded fitting pointed at 90˚pointing to the short end of the
tank. Point the fitting toward the wall that’s closest.
Step 10
ake any adjustments before the cement sets up.
Step 11
Using the same PVC cement, apply it to the bottom of your 4”
riser pipe. ake sure all connections are clean before
applying glue.
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Step 12
After PVC cement has been applied, push the riser pipe into
the bottom fitting and align with the “T” fitting so the “T”
fitting fits into the 11/4” hole at the top of the riser pipe.
Step 13
Apply teflon tape sealer to the valve threads.
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Step 14
Screw the valve into the elbow so the valve is tight. In most
cases, hand tight is sufficient. If wrenches are required, be
careful not to over tighten.
Step 15
Install the bob float and arm with the brass thumb screw.
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12” OR 16” DRAINAGE TILE
OR TREATED PLYWOOD
WITH STYROFOA LINED
WALLS OR INSULATED TUBE
3/4” PVC PIPE
(1.05-0.D.)
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12” OR 16” DRAINAGE TILE
OR TREATED PLYWOOD
WITH STYROFOA LINED
WALLS OR INSULATED TUBE
3/4” PVC PIPE
(1.05-0.D.)
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1. For short periods of time when you’re not using the iraFount in winter, you can dip 3-5 gallons of water out every day
and the tank will sustain itself until livestock are using it again. If you plan on not using it for a long time, merely drain it and
shut off the water. This is where the shut off valve comes in handy.
2. In case of power failure, merely keep the livestock away from the waterer so they can’t drink it down. If this has already
happened, then a small amount of hot water is all you need. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME O HAW ICE!
3. anagement is necessary in any operationand this includes checking your waterer daily. Wateris very importantand
any malfunction should be attended to immediatley. This is good practice for any make of waterers.
4. The iraFount should be cleaned periodically, especially the ones being used for hogs. ud can hamper the proper
operation of the iraFount.
5. If your valve is seeping, check the valve for foreign materials first. This is the biggest cause of seeping valves. If youhave
extremely rusty water or dirty water, your valve should be cleaned periodically.
6. If you have any questions give us a call at 641-236-5822.
7. If valve persists on leaking, use an allen wrenchto tighten the orifice under the plunger. Turn clockwise to tighten.
8. Important: On the ODELS 3410 and 3410-4 it is very importantthat the water level be maintained at the highest
possible level.
9. Drain plugs are to be placed inside the tank to plug the drain hole.
MODEL 3410-4
MANAGEMEN IPS
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1. For short periods of time when you’re not using the iraFount in winter, you can dip 3-5 gallons of water out every day
and the tank will sustain itself until livestock are using it again. If you plan on not using it for a long time, merely drain it and
shut off the water. This is where the shut off valve comes in handy.
2. In case of power failure, merely keep the livestock away from the waterer so they can’t drink it down. If this has already
happened, then a small amount of hot water is all you need. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME O HAW ICE!
3. anagement is necessary in any operationand this includes checking your waterer daily. Wateris very importantand
any malfunction should be attended to immediatley. This is good practice for any make of waterers.
4. The iraFount should be cleaned periodically, especially the ones being used for hogs. ud can hamper the proper
operation of the iraFount.
5. If your valve is seeping, check the valve for foreign materials first. This is the biggest cause of seeping valves. If youhave
extremely rusty water or dirty water, your valve should be cleaned periodically.
6. If you have any questions give us a call at 641-236-5822.
7. If valve persists on leaking, use an allen wrenchto tighten the orifice under the plunger. Turn clockwise to tighten.
8. Important: On the ODELS 3410 and 3410-4 it is very importantthat the water level be maintained at the highest
possible level.
9. Drain plugs are to be placed inside the tank to plug the drain hole.
MODEL 3410-4
MANAGEMEN IPS
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Miraco Livestock waterers Express warranty and
Waiver of implied warranties and consequential damages
Express Warranty
Ahrens Agricultural Industries Co. , dba Miraco, expressly warrants that the
Miraco waterers (excluding valve and valve parts) will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from delivery. The
Miraco valve and valve parts are warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from delivery. Such warranty does not
apply to any Miraco unit that has been subjected to misuse, or material failure to
install, operate or maintain in accordance with Miraco’s written instructions, or
other events acts or omission, including but not limited to acts of nature, which
affect the Miraco unit materially and adversely and are not attributable to
Miraco.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective part, at the
option of Miraco. Such repair or replacement part is warranted only for the
unexpired portion of the original warranty period. Buyers with warranty claims
should contact their local dealer immediately.
Heaters in all electrically heated units are warranted for a period of one (1) year.
Waiver of implied warranties and
Consequential damages
Except for the above express warranty, this product is sold as is. Implied war-
ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as well as special,
indirect or
consequential damages, are all waived by the buyer.
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