Fig. 1
3a
3a
1
2
4
Fig. 2
3b
3c
Fig. 3
5
6
3d
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• Concrete by nature absorbs moisture and in cold
climates, this can have adverse effects on concrete.
Concrete left standing in water, not properly covered or
protected can during freezing temperatures pit, crumble,
or in some cases even crack concrete.
•
Never allow water collected in any fountain to freeze
• Risk of electrical shock. Pumps are supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is
connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle GFI).
Note: Pumps are sold separately as some dealers’ source
their own line of pumps. Inquire with your dealer if Al’s
Garden Art supplied the pump included.
•
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT OR PRESSURE ON THE
FOUNTAIN MAY CAUSE IT TO FALL. KEEP
CHILDREN AND OTHERS FROM CLIMBING, SITTING,
OR LEANING ON THE FOUNTAIN AND ITS
COMPONENTS.
Most fountains have no interlocking
component parts. The fountain components are held
together by gravity only.
PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly, please consider the location
and the landscaping around it. Debris such as leaves from
nearby trees could clog the pump and dirty the water. In
addition, plants should be tolerant to excess water.
Placement of the fountain is the sole responsibility of the
purchaser.
• Pedestal type fountains
like those illustrated in this
assembly sheet, must be
placed on a solid surface.
Most pedestals are hollow
to allow cords or tubing to
travel through some
fountain configurations.
To prevent pedestals from
becoming unstable we suggest a solid stone block or
pavestone whenever a pedestal is placed on a soft
surface like dirt or grass.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to assembly, please review the previous section
headed “PREPARATION” regarding proper placement of
pedestals. Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate typical pedestal
type fountains, which come in a wide variety of styles and
configurations. Continuing with figure 1, place the
pedestal (1) according to pedestal placement
recommendations followed by the bowl (2). It is
recommended to use shims or (AG-16) Wobble Wedges
(not included, available in clear, brown and black) to level
both bowl and pedestal.
CONNECTING THE PUMP
Figure 1 (3a)
illustrates the cavity cast inside the bowl (2),
which provides room for the pump to operate the fountain.
Figure 2
(
3b)
illustrates a similar cavity inside the
plumbed component (5) designed to be placed inside the
bowl and
Figure 3 (3c)
features the pump placed inside
the cavity of the bowl, connected with the plumbed
component (6) placed on top.
These design configurations allow the pumps power cord
to drape over the bowl, exposed along the backside of the
fountain.
3a
Place the pump inside the cavity to measure the
desired length of tubing to make a connection with the
pumps output. Cut the tubing to the desired length.
Connect the pumps output to the tubing. Place the pumps
power cord through the groove cast in the bowl and place
the finial (4) or statue over the cavity.
3b
Using a soft padded surface, tilt the plumbed
component (5) on its side next to the bowl and pedestal
and measure the desired length of tubing. Cut excess
tubing keeping in mind that once connected the entire
pump should be flush with the bottom of the component.
With pump connected and in place position entire
component inside the center-back part of the bowl and
place the pumps power cord through the groove cast in
the bottom of the plumbed component.
3c
Place the pump inside the bottom of the cavity with
the pumps output facing up and power cord positioned
through the groove cast in the bowl. Connect provided
tubing with the pumps output. (Depending on output
adaptors provided with the pump and tubing cast in the
component, this may require two (
3d
) sizes of tubing) Cut
excess tubing, keeping in mind that this end should slide
inside the tubing cast in plumbed component (6). Also
cutting tubing short might cause the pump to hang, which
due to its weight could cause it to disconnect. Place the
plumbed component over the cavity and connect pump
with tubing cast in the bottom of the component.
y
Fill fountain with water and plug pump into a properly
grounded GFI 110 volt receptacle. Do not attempt to
operate without a proper ground. Many pump
manufacturers void their warranty if the plug (or ground) is
removed from the pump.
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