ThermoBar 130 User manual

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ThermoBar 130 and 250 –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 130 or ThermoBar 250
✓1 transformer, with a two-metre, 230-volt cable,
and a regular wall plug.
✓1 low-voltage cable (24-volt, 10m) with plug.
✓3 drain stoppers
✓1 strap, 350 cm
Assembly and installation
1. Place the ThermoBar up against a fence
post or 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

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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.
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. ThermoBar 130 and ThermoBar 250 have
double power sockets, one black and one
red. The black socket to the right is for the
low-voltage cable that connects the trough
with the thermostat. Make sure the 24-volt
plug is pushed all the way into the black
socket on the ThermoBar. The red socket is
for a heated hose and the LED light
accessories.
8. Connect the 230-volt cable on the
transformer 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.
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 a stable
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.
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 reaching
the trough. It doesn’t show if the thermostat
has switched the foil heater on or off,

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however. If the light is not on, power is not
reaching the trough. It is possible that the
fuse in the transformer has blown. Press the
button with the small transparent cover on
the transformer to reset. If this doesn’t help,
check 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.
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 or 20 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. 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.
Accessories:
Both ThermoBar 130 and ThermoBar 250
can be fitted with a float valve and heated
hose automatic refilling system. Rojo DN15
is compatible with ThermoBar 130 and Rojo
DN20 is compatible with ThermoBar 250.
The extra power socket can be used for a
ThermoBar LED light. An insulated lid can
be used to save energy if the animals are
inside overnight.
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.