FOUNTAIN
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Layout & mark appropriate basin area:
Locate your fountain near your preferred viewing area where both water and
electricity services are accessible. Clear the area and prepare to excavate by
tracing the Fountain Basin using marking paint. Be certain to avoid underground
utilities.
Prep & Excavate area to required size and depth:
Using a shovel dig 90 degrees into the ground, slightly wider and just as deep as the
Fountain Basin making sure to remove any sharp rocks or roots. Align the Fountain
Basin with the pump access door as needed to keep the pump accessible. Note: If
installing a splash apron, make sure the basin is about 1.5 inches below grade,
allowing you to slope the surrounding terrain toward the basin.
Ensure basin fits and is level:
Using a 2 - 4 ft. level place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the
Fountain Basin remains level side to side.
Back fill around basin leaving room for AutoFill and cord:
Once the Fountain Basin is level carefully back fill using excavated soil. If an
#110262 Elite AutoFill is being incorporated you may bury your water supply line and
make any AutoFill connections at this time. Leave a small trench to bury the pump
cord 1-2 inches below grade.
FOR: #120373 Zen Fountain Kit, #120376 Granite Sphere Fountain Kit
Pump and hose:
Attach the hose to the pump, then lower the pump into basin. Keep the pump positioned as close to the opening
as possible for best accessibility. Make sure the pump cord lines up with one of the notches in the lip to ensure it
is not pinched. Install one of the grates. Feed the hose through the center of the grate, then install the remaining
grate. Consider adding water to the basin at this time to complete the stabilization of the basin and save time
during the installation process.
