ThermoBar 65 ECO User manual

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ThermoBar 65 ECO –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 instructional films with more information and advice on
most of our products.
NB!
• There is a foil heater and thermostat placed under the ThermoBar’s inner base.
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.
• The recommmended distance between the ThermoBar and transformer is maximum 40
metres.
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 inner trough, 65 litres, and 1 outer trough, 65
litres.
➢1 low-voltage cable (24 volt) with flat pin plugs
➢1 transformer, with a two-metre 230-volt cable
and a regular wall plug.
Assembly and installation
1. Place the ThermoBar up against a fence post
or wall on an even surface. Position the
ThermoBar so that water won’t pool around it but
run easily away when emptying or cleaning.
2. For increased stability, you can strap it to a
post or the like so it can’t slide or be bumped
away.
3. Horses will often try to scrape out water from a
dry trough with their front hooves. Make sure that
horses cannot reach into the trough with their
hooves by raising it or protecting it with a plank of

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wood.
4. Only the ThermoBar and the low-voltage cable
should be inside the horses' enclosure.
5. The transformer and 230-volt cable are placed
outside the paddock out of reach of 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 box
around the transformer or put plastic around it, as
it could overheat.
6. The 24-volt cable with a flat pin plug at the end
is connected with the ThermoBar. The flat pin
connectors are inserted into the short cable that
leads to the transformer. (If they are hard to
connect, use a little grease or Vaseline). It
doesn’t matter which flat pin goes in which slot.
7. The transformer is connected with a regular
230-volt cable to a regular wall socket that is
earthed. We recommend using a cable that is a
maximum length of 50 metres. Consult a licenced
electrician if you need a longer cable. 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.
9. Fill the trough with water.
10. Don’t let the ThermoBar stand empty in the
cold as this will cause the thermostat to turn the
foil heater on unnecessarily. This will not damage
the trough but it can cause the plastic to bulge
and buckle a little, and is a waste of energy.
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. During this time, if the air temperature
is very cold, a film of ice may form on the surface
of the water. For this reason, avoid filling your
ThermoBar with ice-cold water in low
temperatures. Add a bucket of hot water to the
trough when it is really cold.
Your ThermoBar is temperature regulated; the
thermostat will automatically turn the foil heater
off once the water has reached a good
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 then cover it
with an insulated lid. Horses like to have a warm
drink in the mornings, just like we do.
Electricity safety
• On the top of the ThermoBar 65 ECO there is a
LED light that 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 isn’t on, one of several things could
be wrong. Start by checking the fuse for the main
power supply. If the residual-current circuit
breaker has blown or if you can’t find the problem,
you should contact an electrician.
It is also possible that the fuse in the transformer
has blown. On our website you will find a detailed
film on how to check and change the
transformer's fuse. The fuse is a 500 mA slow
blow glass tube fuse. From November 2016, we
have included an extra fuse in your delivery. It is
in a small bag in the transformer. Otherwise you
can easily buy one from any hardware store. Start
by disconnecting the transformer from the power
source. Unscrew the two screws on the front of
the transformer so you can take the lid off and
open it up. The fuse is located to the left in a fuse
holder. Take out the fuse holder and carefully
remove the fuse. Replace it with a new fuse and
put the holder back in place. Replace the lid and
screws.
•The electrical current powering the ThermoBar
is low, 24 volts, and completely safe. However,
the current is quite high, 6-8 ampere. Longer low-
voltage cables can be ordered from
ThermoBar.se, but try to avoid using a longer
cable than you need as the longer the cable, the
lower the water temperature in the trough and the
greater the amount of energy that is used. • The
recommended distance between the ThermoBar
and transformer is a maximum of 40 metres.
Care • It is important to protect the ThermoBar from

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your horses –make sure they cannot stand in it
or damage the inside with their hooves.
• 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 dish brush, soft cloth or sponge to clean it
out. 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.
Accessories
ThermoBar’s strap, 250 cm, is a good length and
is easy to work with even in snow and really cold
temperatures. ThermoBar 65 ECO has an
insulated lid available that can be used to save
energy if the animals are inside overnight. A 24-
volt heated hose ECO and Rojo float valve, that
you assemble and mount on the trough yourself,
make automatic refilling possible in the winter. In
the summer, the float valve works well with a
regular summer hose. Extra plugs and covers are
included in the delivery with the heated hose so
you can plug up the hole in the trough’s wall
when the refilling system is not being used.
These are also sold separately.
Our products are recyclable, and this 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.se.