Fig. 2
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.
• Basins must be placed on a soft surface like sand or
gravel. If a basin is placed on a hard surface like concrete
or tile, a ¾" to 1" layer of sand must be applied over the
surface. This will help with leveling by allowing the basin
to settle and be completely supported, reducing the risk of
possible stress fractures caused by the added weight of
water and fountain components inside the basin. Apply
“Dry-pack” grout around the perimeter of the basin to
prevent sand from migrating outward from beneath the
edge of the basin.
• Pedestals must be placed on a solid surface. Most
pedestals are hollow to allow electrical or plumbing to
travel through the pedestal. To prevent pedestals from
becoming unstable we suggest a solid stone block or
paver whenever a pedestal is placed on a soft surface like
dirt or grass.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the section headed “PREPARATION”
regarding placement of pedestals and basins.
All wall
fountains must be setup against a solid wall support
such as a brick, block or stucco wall with studs
(drywall or plywood will not provide adequate
support).
Figure 1 illustrates a pedestal type fountain,
which requires a solid level surface. Figure 3 illustrates a
basin style fountain and must be placed a soft surface like
¾" or 1" of sand or gravel.
PEDESTAL TYPE WALL FOUNTAINS
1. Referencing Fig. 1, place
the pedestal (A).
2. Position bowl (B) on top of
the pedestal A approximately
¼ inches from the wall.
Using two or three dime size
pieces of AG-15 perma gum
between bowl and pedestal
will prevent pieces from
sliding.
3.
Place pump as shown
near back and center inside
the bowl and drape the
power cord over the edge of
the bowl as shown.
4. Connect AG-02 (
⅝
vinyl
tubing) to the pumps output
and cut to approximately 2 to
2½ inches above the rim of
the bowl.
5. Place component (C) on
the straight of the basin and
slide AG-02 tubing over the
pipe cast on the bottom of
the wall component. Cut excess tubing if kinked and be
careful not to allow the pump to “hang” on the tubing.
6. Place pump cover (D) in center against pump and lean
wall component on cover D.
7. Connect the copper AG-92 or AG-91 Copper Elbow on
nipple in Wall component if needed.
8. For use of AG-90 “L” Bracket See Fig 2 and next step 6
BASIN STYLE WALL FOUNTAINS
1. Referencing Fig. 3 place basin (A) in accordance with
basin placement recommendations approximately ¼
inches from the wall to allow the pumps power cord to
escape between wall and basin.
2. Place pump as shown approximately 4 to 5 inches from
back in the center inside the basin and drape the power
cord over the edge of the basin between wall and basin.
3. Using a soft padded surface to move components
place wall component (B) in the basin against the back
and center of the basin and over pump power cord. Do
not tilt bowls or components directly on concrete or any
hard surface that may cause damage to the product. Use
spacers (D) to ensure proper fit.
4. Connect one short piece of ½” PVC Pipe with one end
of AG-02 (
⅝
vinyl tubing) by sliding vinyl inside the PVC
Pipe. Feed remaining vinyl through component B down
towards the pump.
5. Using padded surfaces and supporting component B
sufficient manpower (minimum 3 adults), carefully lift top
wall component (C) horizontally on the bowl of component
B and connect the ½” PVC Pipe to the slip coupling cast in
the bottom of component C. Once connected continue
lifting the top portion to position component C vertically on
component B taking care not to knick or kink the plumbing
connection.
6. With the top component
C in place on component
B mark the top of
component C on the wall
to install AG-90 (smaller
wall fountains receive AG-
90S) “L” bracket. Once
marked and while
supporting Component B
with ample man power, tilt
component C away from the wall to drill, molly and screw
the bracket against the wall as shown in Fig. 2 (A). With
bracket in place, reposition component C and drill, molly
and screw the bracket to wall component Fig. 2 (B).
7. Connect AG-02 (
⅝
vinyl tubing) to the pumps output
and cut excess tubing if kinked and be careful not to allow
the pump to “hang” on the
tubing.
8. Place pump cover
(E) and both spacers
(D) fill basin with water
and plug pump into a
properly grounded GFI
110V 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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