ThermoBar 40 User manual

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ThermoBar 40 –installation, user instructions and care
Finally your product from ThermoBar is here! We would like to thank you for
choosing ThermoBar. We suggest you read through this entire document
before you install your ThermoBar. You will then know not only how to install it
and use it correctly, but also how to best take care of it so it will last for many
years. At thermobar.se you will also find a number of really helpful films with
more information and advice on most of our products.
NB!
• Under each ThermoBar’s inner base there is a foil heater and thermostat.
ThermoBar’s guarantee does not cover troughs that have damage to the inside base,
so please make sure that your horses don't put their hooves in the trough.
• The person who installs and oversees the use of the ThermoBar is responsible for
making sure it is assembled, positioned and used correctly.
• We recommend that you always remove the power plug from the power source and
empty the ThermoBar when it is not in use.
• Never store your ThermoBar upside down outside – water can get into the electrical
connections when it rains.
• We recommend that the power cable (high voltage) is a maximum length of 50m. If
you want to use a longer cable, please consult an electrician.
WARNING! Children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or a
lack of experience and knowledge should only use a ThermoBar under supervision or
once they have been clearly instructed how it is safely used, and only if they clearly
understand the risks associated with using a ThermoBar. Children should never be
allowed to play with a ThermoBar. Children should not be allowed to clean or
maintain a ThermoBar without supervision.
Included in your delivery:
✓1 ThermoBar 40
✓1 low-voltage cable (24-volt, 2 metres, 10
metres, 20 metres or 30 metres), with plug.
✓1 transformer, with a two-metre 230-volt
cable and a regular wall plug.
✓1 strap
Assembly and installation
1. Place the ThermoBar up against a fence
post or a wall on an even surface –for
example on a wooden pallet. Position the
ThermoBar so that water won’t pool around
it but run easily away when emptying or
cleaning.
2. Secure the ThermoBar to a post or the
like with the strap. Make sure it can’t slide
away when icy or snowy.
3. Be mindful that horses will often try to
scrape a surface with their front hooves to
find water, and they might do this if the
trough is ever empty. Make sure that horses
cannot reach into the trough with their
hooves by raising it or protecting it with a
plank of wood, for example.
4. The transformer with its 230-volt cable is
placed outside the paddock out of reach of
the horses. Place the transformer at least
one metre above the ground on a post or
wall. The transformer can be outside in the
weather unprotected as the cables are
underneath and pointing downwards, but it is
still a good idea to build a small protective
roof over it. NB! Don’t build a sealed box
around the transformer or put plastic around
it, as it could overheat.

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5. The transformer is connected to the power
source with a regular 230-volt cable that has
a plug that fits any regular wall socket.
Splice together with another cable if too
short to make the length right. Make sure
any joins are waterproof. Use a residual-
current circuit breaker in the wall socket if
the system doesn't have a central residual-
current circuit breaker.
6. Only the ThermoBar and the low-voltage
cable should be inside the horses' enclosure.
7. Make sure the 24-volt plug is pushed all
the way into the black socket on the
ThermoBar.
8. Connect the 230-volt cable to a regular,
earthed power source.
9. Fill the trough with water.
10. Don’t let the ThermoBar stand empty in
cold temperatures as this will cause the
thermostat to turn the foil heater on. This will
not damage the trough but it can cause the
plastic to bulge and buckle a little, and is a
waste of energy.
11. The trough can be used all year round,
even in the summer months, when it is a
good idea to place it in the shade –this will
help it keep water cool and fresh for even
longer.
Water temperature
If you fill your ThermoBar with zero-degree
water, the heated water will not reach the
surface until the water at the bottom of the
trough has reached about 4°C. This can take
a couple of hours, and if the temperature is
cold enough a film of ice can form on the
surface in this time. For this reason, avoid
filling your ThermoBar with ice-cold water
when it is really cold. Your ThermoBar has a
thermostat that turns the foil heater off
automatically once the water has reached a
good drinking temperature.
If you take your horses inside overnight and
it is very cold, it is a good idea to fill the
trough in the evening and cover it with an
insulated lid. Horses like to have a warm
drink in the mornings, just like we do.
Care
• It is important to protect the ThermoBar
from your horses –make sure they cannot
stand in it or damage the inner base with
their hooves. If the trough is empty and it is
cold outside, this can cause damage to the
thermostat.
• The guarantee is not valid for ThermoBars
that have evidence of hoof damage inside.
• The best way of avoiding this is to make
sure the trough always has water in it when
it is out in the paddock.
• It is best if the ThermoBar is not connected
to electricity if it is standing empty for a
longer period as the thermostat will last for
longer.
Use a soft dish brush or cloth to clean the
ThermoBar. Avoid scratching the surface of
the trough and use a good-quality gentle
cleaning agent. We recommend Hippofix.
Our carefully selected plastic is tough, can
handle cold temperatures and is 4-7mm
thick. The plastic is soft which means that
bulges can form in the base or inside walls,
but this is normal and doesn’t affect the
trough’s functionality. The thermostat that
regulates the water temperature is in the
middle of the base of the trough. If it is cold
and the trough is empty, the thermostat will
switch the heating system on and heat up
the trough unnecessarily. As long as the
trough is empty there is nothing to worry
about, but it is important that nothing but
water is ever put in a ThermoBar.
Never put hay, plastic or any other material
in the trough. Do NOT use a ThermoBar to
soak or heat feed!
Electricity safety.
There is a LED light by the power socket on
the ThermoBar where the low-voltage cable
connects. It lights up when power is
connected to the trough. It doesn’t show if
the thermostat has switched the foil heater
on or off, however. If the light is not on,
power is not reaching the trough. It is
possible that the fuse in the transformer has
blown. It is a 400 mA fuse that is positioned
under the cover. These fuses can be found
at most hardware stores and petrol stations.
If this doesn’t help, check the fuse for the
socket that the transformer is connected to.
If the residual-current circuit breaker has

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blown or if you can’t find the problem, you
should contact an electrician.
The voltage powering the ThermoBar is low,
24 volts, and completely safe. However, the
current is quite high, 6-8 ampere. This
means that you cannot use a really long low-
voltage cable between the transformer and
the ThermoBar. If you do, the voltage will be
too low when it reaches the ThermoBar. Our
standard cable delivered with your
ThermoBar is 2 metres but you can change
this to 10 metres, 20 metres
or 30 metres. NB! Avoid using a longer cable
than you need as this will lead to a lower
water temperature and higher energy use. If
you are going to lengthen a 24-volt cable,
you must to get an electrician to do it. NB!
NEVER join with a plug intended for a 230-
volt cable! Hold the plug (not the cable)
when you pull out the 24-volt cable,
otherwise the cable might get damaged.
Our products are recyclable, which is important for ThermoBars sustainability work. When it
has lived its life, recycle your ThermoBar as plastic.
If you have any questions or need any advice, please do not hesitate to contact us at
ThermoBar.