V A L O I S F O U N T A I N A S S E M B L Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
GENERAL FOUNTAIN TIPS
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 under water 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.
WINTER CARE
Fountain bowls/tops and other fountain components that collect
water should not be left outside in the winter, since any component
that fills with water and freezes may crack. Likewise, components
such as pedestals that remain in a basin filled with water that 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 prevent water from accumulating in the basin.
2. Raise the fountain base off the 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
(an old blanket or towel) and then cover securely with plastic,
making sure that water cannot accumulate in the basin or other
fountain components and freeze.
4. Check periodically to ensure that plastic is secure and water is not
accumulating in any fountain component.
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