Flush Box Hydrant

MODEL M-E475
3/4" FREEZE RESISTANT, FLUSH-MOUNTED BOX HYDRANT WITH HINGED LID STANDARD FEATURES
Model M-E475 box hydrant provides water access that is inconspicuous and unobtrusive. The top of the unit is installed flush with the surrounding surface, and all working parts are located below grade. The hydrant may be installed in pavement, sod or concrete. The unit is furnished with a hinged lid, which is opened for access to the hose outlet and closed when not in use. A loose key serves to operate the hydrant . To provide freeze resistant functionality, the valve is located under ground at the specified depth of bury. The hydrant box and lid are iron castings, and the bottom connection, valve and hose outlet are solid-brass castings. Field serviceable parts are easily accessible.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS
Hydrant shall be Murdock-Super Secur model M-E475 freeze resistant box hydrant. Unit is to be installed with top of unit flush with surrounding surface and shall be furnished with hinged lid. Valve shall be located under ground at specified depth of bury to ensure freeze resistant capability. Hydrant box and lid shall be fabricated of heavy-duty, grey iron castings. Box and lid shall be finished with a heavy coat of oil-based black enamel. Valve, stirrup and hose outlet shall be fabricated of solid-brass castings. All solid-brass castings shall conform to ASTM standards B61 and B62. Lead-free castings are used in all waterways. Outer casing and internal water supply line shall be fabricated of steel pipe. Cast-aluminum key shall be furnished loose. Key shall be used to operate hydrant. Unit shall be furnished with 3/4" water supply bottom connection. Contractor shall ensure that hydrant is installed properly.
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o Standard Model: M-E475

DEPTH OF BURY (additional costs may be incurred)

o 2 ft. (61 cm) o 3 ft. (91.4 cm) o 4 ft. (121.9 cm) o 5 ft. (152.4 cm) o 6 ft. (182.9 cm) o Other _____________

OPTIONS (additional costs may be incurred)

NONE

MURDOCK-SUPER SECUR A Member of Acorn Engineering's Family of Companies 15125 Proctor Avenue City of Industry, CA 91746 USA Phone 800-591-9880 or 626-333-2543 Fax 626-855-4860

M-E475

10/8/08

5-1/4"
(13.3 cm)

Flush Box Hydrant

3/4" FREEZE RESISTANT, FLUSH-MOUNTED BOX HYDRANT WITH HINGED LID

MODEL M-E475

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6-1/8"
(15.6 cm)

O 80 HI O

Depth of Bury

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - Parts are warranted for one (1) year from date of shipment.

SELECTION SUMMARY & APPROVAL FOR MANUFACTURING

All dimensions are nominal and subject to manufacturer's change without notice. Murdock-Super Secur assumes no responsibility for use of void or suspended data. Copyright 2008, Murdock-Super Secur, a division of Acorn Engineering Company. Please visit www.murdock-supersecur.com for most current specifications.

Model Numbers & Options_______________________________________________ Quantity_____________ Company_____________________________________________________ Date_______________________ Contact______________________________________________ Title________________________________ Approval for Manufacturing/Signature__________________________________________________________

MURDOCK-SUPER SECUR A Member of Acorn Engineering's Family of Companies 15125 Proctor Avenue City of Industry, CA 91746 USA Phone 800-591-9880 or 626-333-2543 Fax 626-855-4860

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Hinged lid

Stirrup

Hydrant box

Outer casing

Water supply line

Valve

Bottom connection

M-E475

10/8/08

Model M-475
Antifreezing Street-Washer Hydrant 3/4" Flush-Mounted With Hinged Lid
Model M-475 street washer hydrant provides water access that is inconspicuous and unobtrusive. The top of the unit is installed flush with the surrounding surface, and all working parts are located below grade. The hydrant may be installed in pavement, sod or concrete. The unit is furnished with a hinged lid, which is opened for access to the hose outlet and closed when not in use. A loose key serves to operate the hydrant . To provide antifreezing functionality, the valve is located under ground at the specified depth of bury. The hydrant box and lid are iron castings, and the bottom connection, valve and hose outlet are solid-brass castings. Fieldserviceable parts are easily accessible.
5 1 /4
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6 1 /8

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Depth of bury

Suggested specification Hydrant shall be Murdock model M-475 antifreezing street-washer hydrant. Unit is to be installed with top of unit flush with surrounding surface and shall be furnished with hinged lid. Valve shall be located under ground at specified depth of bury to ensure antifreezing capability. Hydrant box and lid shall be fabricated of heavy-duty, grey iron castings. Box and lid shall be finished with a heavy coat of oilbase paint. Valve, stirrup and hose outlet shall be fabricated of solid-brass castings. All solid-brass castings shall conform to ASTM standards B61 and B62 for cast metals. Outer casing and internal watersupply line shall be fabricated of steel pipe. Cast-aluminum key shall be furnished loose. Key shall be used to lock and unlock lid and to operate hydrant. Unit shall be furnished with 3/4-inch male water supply connection. (513) 471-7700 Fax (513) 471-3299 2488 River Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 www.murdockfountains.com e-mail: murdock@fuse.net Contractor shall ensure that hydrant is installed properly.

Approved

Model M-475

6/16/2003

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Hinged lid Stirrup Hydrant box Outer casing Water supply line Valve Bottom connection Tail & tail nut
Note: Due to continual product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

Installation Prepare trench for water-supply line and waste line (if required). Below hydrant location, prepare hole to trench depth and large enough for a person to work. Lay water-supply line and waste line (if required) into
Hydrant box Level

trench. Run supply line to hydrant location, allowing extra line length to be trimmed during hookup. Flush supply line before installing hydrant. Depending on code and design requirements, drain may be open, French or sanitary connection. Make certain that drain line is plumb. For open drain, wrap bottom opening of drain line with filter fabric and place a minimum of three cubic feet of large, broken rock around opening. Position hydrant in hole. Adjust height of hydrant as necessary to ensure that top of hydrant will be flush with surrounding surface. Brace hydrant as necessary. Connect water-supply line and drain line (if required). Backfill trench and hole. Compact backfilled earth. Protect hydrant lid hinge as necessary from sod or pavement until installation is complete. If concrete is specified, prepare area surrounding hydrant site for concrete slab. Spread and compact gravel as necessary. Pour concrete to grade level. Finish concrete as necessary, ensuring that top surface of slab is flat and level.

Concrete (optional) Gravel (optional) Earth 2" black pipe Frost line 3 cubic feet of large, broken rock Tail assembly with 3/4 I.P.S. (male) supply connection Supply line with fitting (by others)

Maintenance instructions Replace washers annually or more frequently as necessary. Be certain to order "set of leathers" for 3/4-inch hydrant in advance of scheduled maintenance. Before performing maintenance, shut off water supply. Open hydrant lid. Remove bolt and latch. Gently raise plate from inside hydrant box. Note that bottom of operating screw is connected to stirrup underneath plate. Work operating screw as necessary to disengage while easing plate out of hydrant box. Grasp stirrup firmly and lift watersupply column out of hydrant. At bottom of water-supply column, remove packing ring from valve body. Remove ring washer and cup washer. Remove screw and seat washer. Replace seat washer, cup washer and ring washer. Replace packing ring. Lower water-supply column into hydrant box. When stirrup reaches hydrant box, place plate over hose outlet. Ensure that operating screw is screwed into plate, and that bottom disk of screw is engaged in stirrup. Lower water-supply column until plate seats properly in hydrant box. Replace latch and bolt. Close hydrant lid.

Bolt Plate Latch Screw Stirrup

Valve body Seat washer Screw Cup washer Ring washer Packing ring
(513) 471-7700 Fax (513) 471-3299 2488 River Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 www.murdockfountains.com e-mail: murdock@fuse.net

Model M-475

6/16/2003