Revised May 24, 2012
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Two people are recommended for the installation of this fountain!
1. Make sure you are assembling your fountain on a level surface.
a. NOTE - to ensure proper function of this fountain, all pieces must be properly leveled.
2. Place the Support Base (FT-34E) into position where the fountain is to be installed.
3. Feed the pump cord through the hole in the Large Bowl (FT-34D) leaving enough cord length inside the large
bowl to work with the pump outside of the Pump Cover (FT-34C).
4. Pull the cord through the support base and through the channel in the bottom.
5. To ensure a level installation, bring the pump cord out through the channel in the bottom of the support base.
6. Place the large bowl on top of the support base and ensure that it is level.
7. See enclosed stopper assembly instructions and complete before continuing.
8. Place a hose clamp over one end of the ½” non kink tubing and attach to the pump outlet.
9. Place the pump cover into position inside the large bowl, ensuring that it is centered and level.
10. If you wish to use the 3
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hose clamp as a flow restrictor, you must install it on the tubing at this point.
11. Place a hose clamp over the other end of the ½” non-kink tubing and attach to the bottom of the Middle Bowl
(FT-34B).
12. Place the middle bowl into position on top of the pump cover, ensuring that it is centered and leveled.
13. Place the Small Bowl Water Feature (FT-34A) on top of the middle bowl by placing the hole in the bottom over
the pipe protruding up from the middle bowl.
14. Place the Pump Cover Door (FT-34CC) in the pump access of the pump cover.
15. Fill the large bowl with water.
a. DO NOT RUN FOUNTAIN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT WATER. IF THE PUMP IS ALLOWED TO RUN
DRY, IT CAN DAMAGE THE PUMP.
WINTER CARE AND GENERAL FOUNTAIN INSTRUCTIONS
- W I N T E R C A R E -
Fountain bowls/tops and other fountain components, which collect water, should not be left outside in the winter since
any component, which fills with water and freezes may crack. Likewise components such as pedestals, which remain
in a basin, filled with water, which then freezes, may also crack or crumble. Ideally, therefore, a fountain should always
be stored indoors or in a dry protected place such as a covered porch away from the elements. However, if a fountain
must be left outside:
(1) Remove pump, rubber stoppers, drainpipes, finials, and other small components for storage indoors. Note
that stoppers or drainpipes are removed to allow drainage in the event water accumulates in any basin. Compression
stoppers may be left on the pump cord for easier assembly next season.
(2) Raise fountain base from ground with wood strips so that base will not freeze to the ground surface.
(3) Cover or wrap the fountain with burlap or other absorbent material (old blanket or towel) and then cover
securely with plastic, making sure that water will not accumulate in the basin or other fountain component and freeze;
(4) Check fountain periodically to insure that plastic is secure and water is not accumulating in any fountain
component.
- G E N E R A L F O U N T A I N T I P S -
Install fountains on a level surface. You will need a properly grounded 110-volt (AC only) GFCI protected receptacle
near the fountain for your pump. All pumps are submersible and must be completely underwater to function properly.
Test all pumps and adjust to full output prior to assembly. It is not recommended that fountains be placed directly on
grass or dirt. Position the channel opening at the base of each fountain toward the electrical outlet to be used since the
pump cord will be threaded through this opening.
FT-34 Platia Fountain
(6 pieces)
FT-34 Platia Fountain
(6 pieces)
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