Revised November 18, 2013
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Three people are recommended for the installation of this fountain!
1. Make sure you are assembling your fountain on a level surface capable of holding a minimum of 1065 pounds
with approximately an 8 square foot footprint.
2. Feed the pump cord through the hole in the basin (FT-155C) leaving enough cord length inside basin to work
with the pump.
3. To ensure a level installation, bring the pump cord out through the channel in the bottom of the basin.
4. Place the basin in position.
5. See enclosed stopper assembly instructions and complete before continuing.
6. Place hose clamps on the ends of all of the tubing.
7. Place the galvanized pipes into the holes of the basin.
8. Carefully lift the water feature (FT-155A) and place it down onto the basin so that the galvanized pipe goes
into the holes at the bottom of the water feature.
9. Connect the two
8” lengths of ½” non-kink tubing from the sides of the “T” to the two copper pipes at the
bottom of the water feature and tighten the hose clamps.
10. Connect the 5/8
” clear tubing of the tubing assembly to the water outlet of the pump
a. If necessary, you may place the extra hose clamp over the tubing to be connected to the pump for
further water flow restriction.
11. Place the pump cover (FT-155B) into position.
a. NOTE
– You may need to tilt the water feature slightly to slide the cover into place.
12. Fill the basin with approximately 20 gallons of water.
a. NOTE: 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- 155 Estancia Fountain
(3 pieces)
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