Little Giant Dura-Mate FW16 Guide Rapide

Features:
• Designed with a proven reliable adjust-
able float control to maintain a constant
water level.
• 4 gal. capacity waterer base is graduated
in quart and liter increments.
• Mounting brackets allow for wall, fence,
or corral mounting.
Contains:
• 1 Waterer Base
• 1 Float Assembly
• 1 Float Protector
• 1 Supply Hose Assembly (30")
• 1 Loose Parts Kit #FW16KIT*
- 2 Mounting Brackets
- 4 Bolts (1/4-20 x 1" lg)
Assembly and Mounting Instructions:
Note: The waterer is shipped with the float assembly installed on the right side of
the waterer base. The float assembly can be installed on either side of the waterer
to best suit your application. Carefully remove the mounting nut and fibre washer
from the float assembly and reinstall the float assembly on the left side of the
waterer before proceeding if desired.
1. Install the 7/8" plastic plug in the float assembly mounting hole not being used.
2. A 1/2" rubber plug is provided if you wish to add a drain to the waterer base.
Drill a 1/2" hole in the flat bottom area of the waterer base and install the plug
from underneath (large flange outside the waterer) before proceeding.
3. Wrap the threads of the float assembly with Teflon
install the 3/4" hose adapter.
4. Place the hose washer provided into the hose adapter. Push the washer in
completely so it sits flat against the shoulder of the hose adaptor.
5. Connect the male end of the supply hose provided to the hose adapter.
6. Mount the waterer in one of the following locations:
Wall Mounting:
a. Position short arm of mounting
brackets upward.
b. Install mounting brackets under lip of
waterer base using bracket mounting
holes shown with four (4) 1/4-20 x 1"
bolts and 1/4-20 nut provided.
c. Select appropriate height and attach
mounting brackets to wall (fasteners
not provided).
d. Attach a 2" x 8" board to the wall
behind the waterer as shown to act
as a spacer (board and fasteners not
provided).
Fence Mounting:
a. Position short arm of mounting
brackets downward.
b. Install mounting brackets under
lip of waterer base using bracket
mounting holes shown with four
(4) 1/4-20 x 1" bolts and 1/4-20 nuts
provided.
Note: Use one set of bracket mounting
holes for hanging over 2" thick fence
rails, and the other set of bracket
mounting holes for hanging over 1"
thick fence rails.
c. Select appropriate height and at-
tach mounting brackets to fence rail
if desired (fasteners not provided).
Dura-Mate Automatic Waterer
• Water supply via 3/4" garden hose con-
nection at 10-70 psi. can be installed on
either side of the waterer.
• Available in red, blue, or green with a
plastic float protector, and in black with
a metal float protector.
- 4 Hex Nuts (1/4-20)
- 1 Plastic Plug (7/8")
- 1 Hose Adapter
- 1 Hose Washer
- 6 Screws (#8 x 5/8" lg)
- 1 Rubber Plug (1/2")
® thread sealing tape and
1" THICK FENCE RAIL
2" THICK FENCE RAIL
Miller Manufacturing, Glencoe, MN 55336 USA •www.miller-mfg.com
Item # FW16
Corral Mounting:
a. Position short arm of mounting
brackets downward.
b. Install mounting brackets under lip of
waterer base using bracket mounting
holes shown with four (4) 1/4-20 x 1"
bolts and 1/4-20 nuts provided.
c. Center waterer over a vertical corral
post.
d. Attach mounting brackets to corral
rail with 1/4" x 1-3/4" U-bolts (U-bolts
not provided).
7. Connect the supply hose to your wa-
ter supply and check to make sure the
waterer fills and shuts off properly.
8. The water level is preset at the factory; however, minor adjustments can be made
to increase or decrease the water level in the waterer if desired.
To adjust the water level, remove float arm assembly by pulling out the connect-
ing pin, loosen the float mounting screw and nut with a screwdriver, then rotate
the float arm up or down to achieve desired water level. Make sure you retighten
the mounting screw and nut securely.
CAUTION: Rotating the arm too far up or failing to secure the float mounting screw
and nut may prevent the waterer from stopping the water supply flow and run
continuously.
OPERATING TIPS:
If the water flow does not stop...
1. Make sure water supply pressure is below 50 psi.
2. Make sure float arm moves up and down freely without binding.
3. Make sure float is not hitting the metal float cover when closed.
4. Remove float pin and float arm assembly:
a. Check for water inside the float. Replace SW23 float if necessary.
b. Remove any debris from valve tip or valve seal and test.
c. Replace SW8 seal and test. (An additional seal is provided on the side
of the float arm)
d. Check SW20 valve tip for chips, surface imperfections, or cracks.
Replace valve if necessary.
9. Fit the float protector over the float assembly and align it with the six (6)
pre-drilled holes in the waterer base. Install the float protector using and the
#8 x 5/8" lg screws provided.
Replacement Parts*
#8 SCREW (6)
PLASTIC
PLUG
FW1604*
1/4" HEX NUT (4)
RUBBER PLUG
FW1609*
FLOAT
FLOAT
PROTECTOR
SW23*
SEAL
SW8* (2)
1/4" BOLT (4)
HOSE ADAPTER FW1608*
HOSE WASHER T828*
WATERER
BASE *Only items with part numbers
FLOAT KIT
SW25CKIT*
VALVE
SW20*
FIBRE
WASHER
SW10*
LOCK NUT
SW14*
MOUNTING BRACKET
FW1603* (2)
SUPPLY HOSE
ASSEMBLY
are available for replacement.