Revised July 12, 2016
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure you are assembling your fountain on a level surface capable of holding a
minimum of 500 pounds with approximately an 8 square foot footprint.
2. Place the Basin (FT-284E) into position where the fountain will be installed.
3. Feed the pump and light cords through the hole in the basin leaving enough cord
length inside basin to work with pump and light. Light will rest on top of disk
inside basin.
4. Wrap a piece of putty around the cords where you will be placing the stopper. (Fig A)
5. Fit cords into stopper
6. Place a piece of putty inside the length of the slit in the stopper
7. Wrap putty around outside of stopper ensuring that the slit and the cord hole are
covered and sealed (Fig B)
8. Pull the pump cord all the way through the bottom of the basin.
9. To ensure a level installation, bring the pump cord out through the channel in the
bottom of the basin.
10. Place a hose clamp over one end of the ½
” non kink tubing.
11. Connect that end of the tubing to the pump outlet. Tighten the hose clamp to ensure a good seal.
12. If you wish to use one of the hose clamps as a flow restrictor, you must install it on the tubing at
this point.
13. Place the pump cover (FT-284C) over the pump. Ensure it is centered and leveled.
14. Place a hose clamp over the other end of the ½
” non kink tubing.
15. Attach the other end of the tube into the water feature (FT-284A). Tighten the hose clamp to
ensure a good seal.
16. Place the Water Feature on top of the pump cover. Ensure it is centered and leveled.
a. NOTE: the water feature MUST be properly leveled in order for the water to flow
correctly.
17. Fill the basin with approximately 30 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.
FT-284 Palomar Fountain
(5 pieces)
Fig A
Fig B
