Since 1929, The Woodford IOWA® yard hydrant is the Choice of Professionals.
“Immediate-flow, even in sub-zero temperatures”
Automatic draining: Will not freeze when shut-off valve is properly installed below frost line and all devices are removed from the nozzle.
1 inch hot-dipped American seamless Schedule 40
galvanized pipe casing.
Rod guide eliminates side pull on rod and reduces wear on packing, packing nut and stem
Flow-finder and lock automatically sets the same flow each time or can be locked against accidental opening
Adjustable link provides easy and positive adjustment of the lever lock tension
Graphite packing for lubricity and long life
One-piece variable flow plunger includes drain feature where plunger opens drain to prevent freezing and closes at any flow to prevent wasting water.
All repairs can be made at the top of the unit (RK-Y34) without removing hydrant from the ground.
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Y34 Installation
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Y34 Specifications
Inlet: 3/4-In Female NPT
Outlet: 3/4-In Brass Male Hose Nozzle
Casing: 1-In Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe
Operating Rod: 3/8-In stainless steel pipe
Valve Body: Cast Brass
Drain Hole: Tapped - 1/8-In N.P.T.
Maximum Working Pressure: 125 p.s.i.
Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Economical R34
Y34 Installation Instructions
STEP 1
Dig hole for hydrant approximately two (2) feet in diameter and deeper than the bury depth.
STEP 2
Flush gravel, debris, etc. out of the supply line before connecting hydrant.
STEP 3
Install hydrant with drain hole below frost line. Use wrenches on supply line fitting and brass valve body only. This avoids over tightening the hydrant assembly which could affect operation.
STEP 4
If supply line to the hydrant will not support hydrant, use re-bar, length of pipe or other suitable support driven in bottom of pit to help support hydrant. Before filling excavation, turn on water and check hydrant connection for leaks.
STEP 5
Provisions must be made to allow the water to drain from the hydrant drain hole each time the hydrant is closed.
Fill bottom of pit with 1/2-In gravel to a minimum of 3-In above brass drain valve body, to insure adequate drainage.
If the hydrant is installed inside a structure or concrete driveway, connect copper drain tubing to the 1/8-In NPT drain hole and dig a remote drain field outside the structure for the drain pipe to empty into. Without this remote piping drain field, the water from the hydrant drainage may percolate up to the surface around or near the hydrant and will damage the floor surface or cause muddy areas around hydrant.
Saturated ground in the hydrant drain field can prevent the hydrant from fully draining and may result in freezing. If the area where the hydrant is located is low lying or has a tendency to have standing water, a larger drain field or pit may be required to provide the hydrant a place to drain.
