Revised July 11, 2014
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure you are assembling your fountain on a level surface capable of holding a minimum of 165 pounds
within a one square foot footprint.
2. Place the pedestal (FT-219C) into position where the fountain will be installed and ensure it is level.
3. Place the bowl (FT-219B) on top of the pedestal, ensuring that it is centered and level.
4. Feed the pump cord through the hole in the bowl and down through the pedestal.
5. Pull the pump cord all the way through the bottom of the basin and pedestal
leaving enough cord length in the bowl to work with the pump.
6. To ensure a level installation, bring the pump cord out through the channel in the
bottom of the pedestal.
7. Wrap a piece of putty around the cord where you will be placing the stopper.
(Fig A)
8. Fit cord into stopper.
9. Place a piece of putty inside the length of the slit in the stopper. (Fig B)
10. Wrap putty around outside of stopper ensuring that the slit and the cord hole are
covered and sealed.
11. Press stopper firmly into the hole of basin.
12. Place a hose clamp over the ½ ” non kink end of the tubing assembly.
13. Connect that end of the tubing to the pump outlet. Tighten the hose clamp to ensure a good seal.
a. Note: The third hose clamp may be used as a flow restrictor if necessary.
14. Place the other hose clamp over the 5/8”
end of the tubing assembly and attach it to the bottom pipe of the
finial (FT-219A). Tighten the hose clamp to ensure a good seal.
15. Place the finial over the pump well.
16. Fill the bowl with approximately 2.5 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-219 Borghese Fountain
(3 pieces)
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Fig A
Fig B
