BURY DEPTH
APPROX. 27"
WATER
SUPPLY
APPROX. 30°
Step 4
BRASS ROD
SET SCREW
How a Frost Proof
Hydrant Works
Ready To Use
Easy to use handle controls a
plunger valve so water stays
below the frost line until
needed.
A bolt or padlock placed in
the convenient handle loop
deters water loss from vandals
or accidental valve opening by
livestock.
Watering
To operate, simply lift
hydrant handle, opening the
plunger valve until the water
flows at the desired rate.
When complete, lower the
handle to close the under-
ground plunger valve.
Watering Completed
Closing the underground
plunger valve opens a small
drain hole. Water in the hydrant
drains into the gravel at the
base of the hydrant. Since your
hydrant no longer has any
water above the frost line, it
cannot freeze, so it is ready for
your next watering.
Installation Instructions
1. Dig hole for hydrant approximately 2' in diameter and 1' deeper
than the bury depth. Place the hydrant on top of a cinder block
or other heavy object for support. This can prevent damage to
the water supply line and/or hydrant.
2. Flush piping before connecting the hydrant to clear any gravel or
other debris that may have collected in the piping during its
installation and assembly. If not flushed out of the piping, this
debris may jam the hydrant mechanism or clog the flow ports.
3. Make the pipe connection but do not bury the hydrant yet.
Operate the hydrant to be sure it is operating properly and the
piping connections are not leaking. Open and close the hydrant
and check the flow and drainage. If leakage continues from the
drain port see “How To Adjust Your Frost Proof Yard Hydrant”.
4. Fill the hole around and below the hydrant with medium size
gravel. This will provide a drain field for the hydrant. Without a
drain field, the hydrant will not empty itself, and it will freeze in
cold weather. This will cause damage to the hydrant and result
in loss of water and possible flooding damage.
How To Adjust Your
Frost Proof Yard Hydrant
1. Turn water supply off!
2. Open hydrant to relieve pressure.
3. Close hydrant, then loosen set screw.
4. Open hydrant to 30 degrees from closed position.
5. Tighten set screw; close the hydrant.
6. Turn water supply on.
7. Operate the hydrant and make sure the hydrant is shutting
off and flowing properly.
8. If hydrant does not shut off, repeat steps 1 through 7.
9. Flow water through the hydrant, then close completely to
check for proper drainage by
a) listening for water draining down the pipe or
b) putting your hand over the hose connection to feel for a
vacuum. If hydrant does not drain, see step 10.
10. To clear drain hole blockage, close off hydrant spout by
using a hose cap or by attaching and kinking a hose.
Open and close hydrant to allow water pressure to
clear blockage.
Repeat step 9 to verify proper drainage.
If hydrant still does not drain, repeat steps 1
through 9 to fully uncover drain hole.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust all at once or you may over-adjust
and cause damage to the plunger. For this reason, adjust in
small increments. For questions regarding adjustments, please
call 1-800-346-7611.
5. Always ensure the hydrant is level. For additional support,
install a 4x4 wood post in the ground, and attach the hydrant
to the post with 1 in. pipe straps (sold separately).
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