Rodent Watering System Installation
Guide
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Step
1: Cut black tubing
to appropriate length for cages and push the tubing into the Tee
Barbed Fittings. |
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Step 2:
Push the tubing on to the Tee Barbed Fittings. If the tubing
is too tight to slip on easily the tubing end can be warmed SLIGHTLY
with a lighter to temporarily soften it. |
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Step 3:
Slide the barbed connection of the drinking valve through
hole in the Valve Clip. |
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Step 4:
Squeeze the clip into the cage wire in a location where
it can be easily reached by the animal but not get litter in the
valve. |
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Step 5: If
the supply line will be accesible to the rodents through the wire
you will need to use the standoff clips to keep the line far enough
away from the wire they can not chew it. Do not underestimate
your rodents ability to get at the line!
Along areas not accessible by rodents
we recommend a clamp loop roughly every 18" to secure your
lines and give your rack that "Pro" look. |
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Step 6:
Extend additional short length 3/16" Flex-Tubing from
the bottom of the Tee Barbed Fitting down to the drinking valve. |
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Step 7: Attach
the drain to the end of the supply line at the bottom of your rack.
The drain will simplify the air bleeding process during startup
and allow you to periodically flush the lines to prevent bacteria
buildup. |
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Step 8:
If a shutoff is desired for the entire
system or individual rows the supply line can be cut and the valve(s)
inserted. |
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Step 9:
Connect your supply resevoir to the
main supply line. You will want to have enough line to elevate the
resevoir 12"-36" above the highest point in your rack.
This ensure proper water pressure in your system.
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Step 10: Add
water to the resevoir. If you installed a drain at the end of the
line open it to bleed the air out of the lines. Once you see water
coming out of the drain, close it. You can also accomplish this
by removing the last drinking valve temporarily. |
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Step 11: Now
you will need to adjust the individual drinking valves. They can
be tightened or loosened to adjust how easily they provide water
when you depress the shaft in the center. You want water to flow
easily when the shaft is depressed and completely stop when you
release it. Take your time and get them right, it will save you
a lot of leaks later! |
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Step 12: Install
rodents! Remember to regularly check the operation of the system
and all of the valves. This is best done during tub cleaning. Adjust
valves as needed. We also suggest you run a gallon of a very light
bleach solution (1 cap full/gallon of water) through the entire
system monthly using your drain valve. Follow that with a gallon
of clean fresh water before refilling your system. Clean lines mean
less clogs, leaks and healthier rodents. |
