Installation Guide

Use and Care
Guide
Frost-Proof Yard Hydrant
Installation
1. Dig a hole for the hydrant approximately 2 ft. in diameter and 1 ft. deeper than the bury depth.
2. Flush the piping in your water supply before connecting the hydrant to clear any gravel or other debris that may have collected in
the piping during its installation and assembly. Any debris in the water supply piping can jam the hydrant mechanism or clog the
ow ports.
3. Connect the hydrant to the water supply but do not bury the hydrant. Place the hydrant on top of a cinder block or other heavy at
object for support. This can prevent damage to the water supply line and/or hydrant.
4. Turn on the water supply and operate the hydrant to ensure it is operating properly and the piping connections are not leaking
(See the Operation section). Open and close the hydrant and check the ow and drainage. If leakage continues from the drain port
see the Adjusting the Hydrant section.
5. Fill the hole around and below the hydrant with medium-size gravel. This provides a drain eld for the hydrant. Without a drain
eld, the hydrant will not empty itself, and it will freeze in cold weather. This causes damage to the hydrant and results in loss of
water and possible ooding damage.
6. 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).
Bury
Depth
Approx.
24 in.
Water
Supply
Pre-Installation
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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J
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Item Quantity Description Model Number
A 1 Foot valve YHBA
B 1 Hose adapter YHC-HA
C 1 Head YHHD-GREEN
D 1 Bolt YHRK1-B/W
E 1 Nut YHRK1-B/W
F* 2 Linkage YHRK1-LK-S
G* 1 Square head set screw YHRK1-HSSC
H 1 Handle YHH-GREEN
I* 1 Connector YHRK1-CT-BLUE
J 1 Clevis rod YHCR-BLUE
K* 1 Packing nut YHRK1-PNUT-BLUE
L* 2 O-rings YHRK1-ORING-BLUE
M 1 Coupling nut YHRK1-CN
N 1 Pipe N/A
O 1 Inner rod N/A
P* 1 Plunger YHRK1-PG-BLUE
*These items are included in the repair parts kit for this product.
TOOLS REQUIRED SAFETY INFORMATION
Gravel
Please read and understand that manual before you install or use this product. Keep these instructions for future reference.
□ Never leave a hose attached to the hydrant after
use. This will prevent the hydrant from draining
properly and will cause the hydrant to freeze in cold
weather. Leaving the hose attached could also siphon
contaminants back into the water system.
□ If the hydrant is to be installed inside a barn or other
structure, or if it is installed in asphalt or concrete
such as a driveway, connect a 1/8 in. drain pipe or
tube to the drain port and dig a remote drain eld
outside the structure for the drain pipe to empty
into. Without this remote piping and drain eld, the
water from the hydrant drainage will percolate up
to the surface around or near the hydrant and will
damage the ooring or cause muddy areas in stalls or
walkways.
□ Ensure the water pressure is no more than 80 psi. Higher
pressures will accelerate wear and may cause leakage
that will saturate the ground and drain eld and prevent
the hydrant from draining. If the hydrant is not allowed to
drain, it can freeze and cause damage to itself and cause
ooding and loss of water. High pressure also results in
frequent parts replacement and hydrant adjustment. A
normal operating pressure should be 20 to 60 psi.
□ Saturated ground in the hydrant drain eld can prevent
the hydrant from draining and may result in freezing. If the
area where your hydrant is located is low lying or has a
tendency to have standing water, a larger drain eld or pit
may be required to provide proper drainage.
Shovel Medium sized
gravel to ll
drainage pit
Thread tape Pipe wrench
Level
ITEM # MODEL
1000044759 2 ft. Bury Depth Frost Proof Yard Hydrant
1000044761 3 ft. Bury Depth Frost Proof Yard Hydrant
1000044764 4 ft. Bury Depth Frost Proof Yard Hydrant
1000044766 6 ft. Bury Depth Frost Proof Yard Hydrant