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Big spring Waterers

Big spring Waterers

Big spring Waterers

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Installation Instructions and Specifications for Model 6000
General Description: The BIGSpring Model 6000 is designed for use as a constant flow waterer in cold climates, with an optional 500-watt heater available for situations where constant flow is not possible.
Weights & Dimensions: The unit has a capacity of 250-300 head of beef or 100 head of dairy cattle, with dimensions of 90" x 33" x 24" and a weight of 215 lbs.
Materials Required for Installation: Concrete for the base, 3" PVC or ABS piping for overflow connection (optional), and Teflon tape thread sealer.
Materials and Products:
  • Materials: High impact Rockite, Polyethylene, and Urethane foam insulation.
  • Valve: Miraco plastic valve.
  • Float Assembly: Stainless steel arm and thumb screw with a Polyethylene 5" x 5" ball.
  • Heat Source: Optional Miraco 500-watt heater available in 110 or 220 volts.
  • Hookup Kit: Includes a 150 psi rubber hose with plastic ends and a 3/4" PVC ball valve.
  • Anchor Bolts: 1/2" x 5" stainless steel anchors included.
Installation Steps:
  1. Attach the shutoff valve and 150 psi hose to the PVC fittings using thread sealer.
  2. Align the drain pipe with the drainage system. Use a 3" rubber drain plug if not using constant flow.
  3. Stick the rubber gasket to the bottom edge of the tank to prevent air and water ingress.
  4. Align the tank on the pad, drill holes in the concrete, and secure with stainless steel anchors.
  5. Lay the assembly in the molded cradle in the valve compartment and secure with a stainless steel strap and bolts.
  6. Install the 3/8" poly tube, securing it at both ends.
  7. Install the float assembly and adjust the water level.
  8. Insert the poly drain screen in the overflow hole for constant flow, or use a rubber drain plug otherwise.
Warranty Information: The document includes an express warranty and a waiver of implied warranties and consequential damages, emphasizing the limitations of liability and the conditions under which the warranty is applicable.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MODEL 6000 READ CAREFULLY MIRACO A DIVISION OF AHRENS AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES, INC. BOX 686 GRINNELL, IOWA 50112 PHONE 641-236-5822 TOLL FREE 1-800-541-7866 FAX 1-641-236-3341

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1. BIGSpring is designed to be used as a constant flow waterer in cold climates or with an optional 500 watt heater when constant flow is not available. Model # Capacity Gallons Description Dimensions Wt. 6000 250-300 hd beef 60 constant flow 90” x 33” x 24” 215 100 hd dairy optional heater C. Material necessary for installation 1. concrete for the base 2. 3" pvc or abs piping for overflow connection (optional) 3. teflon tape thread sealer Part II Materials, Products A. Materials 1. High impact rockite, Polyethylene 2. Urethane foam insulation B. Valve 1. Miraco plastic valve C....

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Step 1 Pull the paper off the back of the rubber gasket and stick to the bottom edge of the tank. This is important to keep out air and water. Step 2 Attach the shutoff valve and 150 psi hose provided to the pvc fittings. Use thread sealer on all connections. Step 3 Align the drain pipe (3" PVC male adapter) with the drainage system in the ground. If you are not using constant flow and need to drain the tank to the outside. Place the extra 3" rubber drain plug into this hole from above. Step 4 Align your tank on the pad and drill 8-1/2" holes in the concrete to accept 1/2" X 5" stainless steel...

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Step 8 Install float assembly and adjust water level. Step 9 Insert the poly drain screen in the overflow hole to keep unwanted debris out of the system for constant flow only, otherwise place a 3" rubber drain plug in this opening. Miraco Livestock waterers Express warranty and Waiver of implied warranties and consequential damages Express Warranty %/"+0 $/& 2)12/ ) +!201/&"0 Waiver of implied warranties and Consequential damages 5 "-1 #,/ 1%" *"/ % +1

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