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Brower MC Series Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
AND REPAIR PARTS LIST
WARRANTY INFORMATION
READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE AND MAINTAINED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL/LOCAL PLUMBING AND NATIONAL/LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES (CSA
IN CANADA). INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. THE
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED CODES TAKE PRECEDENT.
IMPROPER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FOR PERSONNEL OR LIVESTOCK.
2. EACH ELECTRICAL UNIT MUST BE WIRED THROUGH A FUSED SWITCH BOX AND FUSED
ACCORDING TO AMPS REQUIRED FOR EACH SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL UNIT. SEE
EXHIBIT A. CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE--PART 1 REQUIRES LIVESTOCK WATERERS
INSTALLED IN FEEDLOTS IN OPEN FEEDING AREAS TO BE GROUNDED BY A SEPARATE
STRANDED COPPER GROUNDING CONDUCTOR OF AT LEAST NO. 6 AWG TERMINATING
AT A POINT WHERE THE BRANCH CIRCUIT RECEIVES ITS SUPPLY.
3. THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED TO A COPPER GROUND ROD 5/8" (1.6CM) DIAMETER
BURIED AT LEAST 8 FEET (2.5 METERS) IN UNDISTURBED SOIL. SEE EXHIBIT A.
4. DO NOT USE SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT SUCH AS A SPACE HEATER.
We know that you will be pleased with your decision to purchase a Brower waterer. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this
manual. Included are tips that will make use of your waterer more trouble free and more economical. Red and white Brower waterers
were marketed under the Marlor label for 25 years. Marlor waterers carried a light green and white color scheme. Brower parts will ser-
vice most Marlor waterers. This instruction manual covers the following model numbers: MC32E, MC32N, MK32HE, MK32HN, MJ31HE,
MJ31HN, MC32HE, MC32HN, MH30E, MH30N.
18"
MC
23 3/4"
COPYRIGHT © 2023
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
23 3/4"
13 1/4"
8 1/2"
13 1/4"
EQUIPMENT FOR POULTRY • LIVESTOCK • PETS
P.O. BOX 2000, HOUGHTON, IOWA 52631, USA
TELEPHONE 319-469-4141
E-mail: sales@hawkeyesteel.com web: www.browerequip.com
!
WARNING
MK
MJ
18"
13 1/4"
•
MC - MH - MJ - MK
SERIES AUTOMATIC
WATERERS
!
24"
21"
15 1/2"
FAX 319-469-4402
MH
31"
ISBWATERER
Rev. 1.7
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 4. DO NOT USE SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT SUCH AS A SPACE HEATER. We know that you will be pleased with your decision to purchase a Brower waterer. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this manual. Included are tips that will make use of your waterer more trouble free and more economical. Red and white Brower waterers were marketed under the Marlor label for 25 years.
  • Page 2 The following is intended to be used as a general EXHIBIT A guide for wiring electrically heated waterers. Paragraph 5, 6, and 7 are taken from ASAE NOTE: Check local codes. Engineering Practice: ASAE EP 342.3. Safety for Some jurisdictions require 2 Electrically Heated Livestock Waterers, October grounds &...

  • Page 3: Installation

    INSTALLATION LOCATION: Locate waterer in a place sheltered from the prevailing winds for reduced energy consumption. Install the waterer 25 feet or more from self-feeders or bunk feeders to reduce the amount of feed and salt that is dropped into the waterer. WATER SUPPLY LINE: Horizontal underground waterline should be sized to account for any pressure drop relat- ing to distance.

  • Page 4: Base Dimensions

    BASE DIMENSIONS EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C MC/MK EXHIBIT D CONNECTION TO WATER SUPPLY LINE: See Exhibit E. On models MC, MJ, and MK, the valve in your waterer is connected to part number MC180 - 1/2 x 1/4 reducing elbow. The elbow is connected to either a 1/2” x 7” galva- nized nipple (MC) or a 1/2”...
  • Page 5 INSTALL FLOAT: SEE EXHIBITS F AND G. Screw either VA225P 1 1/8” arm Exhibit E (MC, MJ, MK) or WC726P 3 5/8” arm (Ref No 10) into the boss on OP321 Float (Ref no 11). The hole on the float is not threaded. Make sure the arm VALVE IS ALREADY ASSEMBLED TO is threaded in as straight as possible.
  • Page 6 EXHIBIT F- FOR MC, MJ, MK EXHIBIT G- FOR MH VP221 VALVE VP226 VALVE WC726P FLOAT ARM VA225P FLOAT ARM OP321 FLOAT OP321 FLOAT INSTRUCTIONS Valve Series AND REPAIR PARTS LIST READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION To maintain float height under high water pressure, consider adding a star washer (not included) between the valve arm and the float arm.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Table 1 VP2 VALVE FLOW RATES Gallons Per Minute VP226 VP221 VP24 - 1/8” (.125) Orifice VP26 - 1/4” (.25) Orifice Flow rates at discharge can vary depending on the diameter of the supply line, the distance water travels to the waterer, variability in water pressure, the buildup of deposits inside the water supply line among other factors.

  • Page 8: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Valve and float part numbers are shown on page 6. Following are other parts available. There may be some other parts available, such as cabinet panels, which are not listed. Ask our sales desk about these. Trough Assembly MC168-1 MA168-0 MC168-0...

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