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FT-257 Charleston in Basin Fountain 

Assembly Instructions

rev 6/12/2020

Fountain Information:

 

• Professional installation is recommended for this fountain!
• This fountain holds approximately 240 gallons of water.
•  This fountain uses a medium fountain cover but does not cover the basin: 

FTNCOV-MED

• Compatible with #10 Refill Device
• A special stopper is required to use the refill kit for this fountain

Pump Information:

 

OEMPP800 - 800 GPH Pump (16 ft. cord length)

Tools Required:

  

Bubble Level 
Screwdriver

Pump Kit Parts List

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Component

Quantity

PK800 pump

2

#10 2-hole Stopper

1

#7 Drain Stopper

1

n/a

Metal plug for hole in side of basin 

(already installed in basin)

1

Approx. 2" length of 3/4" clear vinyl 

tubing

2

Approx. 2" length of 5/8" clear vinyl 

tubing

2

Approx. 96" length of 1/2" black 

non-kink tubing

1

Approx. 84" length of 1/2" black 

non-kink tubing

1

10" length of 1.5" PVC stand pipe

1

Rubber Band

1

Wedges 

22

n/a

Wood Spacers for Installation 

8

Hose Clamps

2

Fountain Components

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Item Description

Component 

Item #

Quantity

Round 7.5' 

Fiberglass 

Fountain Basin

FGB-2020

1

Newport 
Fountain 

Coping

FT-124K

8

Longvue Estate 

Fountain - Base

FT-239J

1

Longvue 

Estate Fountain 

- Pump Cover 

Door

FT-239L

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Finial

FT-256A

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Small 

Bowl

FT-256B

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Large 

Pedestal

FT-256F

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Large 

Bowl

FT-256E

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Small 

Pedestal

FT-256C

1

Charleston 

Fountain - Small 

Pump House 

Door

FT-256D

1

Proudly 

MADE IN USA

Summary of Contents for Charleston in Basin FT-257

Page 1: ...dy installed in basin 1 Approx 2 length of 3 4 clear vinyl tubing 2 Approx 2 length of 5 8 clear vinyl tubing 2 Approx 96 length of 1 2 black non kink tubing 1 Approx 84 length of 1 2 black non kink tubing 1 10 length of 1 5 PVC stand pipe 1 Rubber Band 1 Wedges 22 n a Wood Spacers for Installation 8 Hose Clamps 2 Fountain Components Image Item Description Component Item Quantity Round 7 5 Fibergl...

Page 2: ...of the basin FGB 2020 260 lbs 90 W x 10 H Fountain Set Up Assembly Installation A fountain can be difficult to install without knowing and understanding the steps involved To ensure your fountain is installed properly please read our instructions and tips before you begin Step 1 Seek Professional Help Check if professional installation is recommended for your fountain Step 2 Check Foundation Place...

Page 3: ... to the standpipe by using the rubber band 15a The tubing opening should point down into the bowl Step 16 Position the small pedestal FT 256C over the standpipe Step 17 Feed the remaining 96 length of tubing up through the pedestal FT 256C Step 18 Place a hose clamp over the loose end of the 1 2 non kink tubing Step 19 Connect that end of the tubing to the pipe protruding from the bottom of the sm...

Page 4: ...against the wood spacer and basin Step 28 Repeat steps 29 and 30 until only 1 piece of coping is not in place There should be a gap between copings where the inside corners meet Step 29 Insert 1 plastic wedge about 3 from each edge of the 7 copings already installed This reduces the gap in the inner circle of the coping Step 30 Carefully push the final piece of coping into place and place 2 wedges...

Page 5: ...is completely seated in the fountain You can also use 100 pure clear silicone to ensure a proper seal is achieved Step 4 Cracking Your fountain may be cracked from improper winter care see Winter Care in Maintenance Tips Maintenance Pump Care The fountain relies heavily on the quality of the pump A well maintained pump can last several years Step 1 Fully submerge Ensure the pump is fully submerged...

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