Troubleshooting Guide

Y34 & Y1 Yard Hydrant
Rev 06/15 Form No.TMYH-1.104
1. Water leaks from the nozzle when the hydrant is off.
• Check the closing force of the handle. If the handle does not
“snap” closed at the end of the closing stroke, see
Linkage
Adjustment instructions.
• If the hydrant leaks just after installation, the valve seat may be
fouled with debris, such as small rocks. The operating pip
e
as
sembly will have to be removed and the hydrant casi
ng
f
lushed. See Operating Pipe Assembly Removal
instructions.
• To inspect and/or replace the plunger if it is worn or damaged,
see Operating Pipe Assembly Removal
instructions.
2. Water leaks around the brass stem below the handle linkage when
the hydrant is on.
• The Packing Nut will occasionally need to be tightened to stop
a
pac
king leak. Tighten the Packing Nut until snug and the leak
stops. Persistent leaks will require a new Packing #10101. Se
e
P
acking Replacement
instructions.
3. Water leaks from below ground level when the hydrant is on.
• A small leak may be the result of a leak at the drain hole.
Replace the plunger if it is old and worn. See
Operating Pipe
Assembly Removal instructions.
• A large leak may be the result of a hole in the pipe casing
caused by electrolysis corrosion. Some soil conditions can cause
pr
emature failure of the pipe casing near the valve body. Bra
ss
pi
pe is recommended for these conditions. Contact the factory
for details.
4. Hydrant will not drain when shut off.
• Make sure there are no attachments on the nozzle, such as
a
hos
e or vacuum breaker.
• Improper linkage adjustment (not enough tension) may prevent
the hydrant from draining properly. See Linkage Adjustment
instructions
• A poor drain field around the valve body or a blocked drain hole
w
ill prevent drainage. See Yard Hydrant Installation Instructions
.
Handle “Snap”
Packing Nut
Pipe
Valve Body
Drain Hole
For more information contact…
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