AL’S GARDEN ART Fiore Stone Basic Design User manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean water is obviously the best way to maintain a
beautiful water feature. Change water frequently and use
water additives. Inquire with your dealer.
• It is not recommended that fountains be left running
during the night or when not at home as the water level
cannot be monitored. NEVER LET THE FOUNTAIN RUN
DRY!!! Lack of water will burn out the pump. The rule of
thumb is that if a fountain runs continuously for eight
hours you are bound to have to add more water to it.
• Concrete by nature absorbs moisture and in colder
climates, this can have adverse effects on concrete.
Concrete left standing in water, not properly covered or
protected can during freezing temperatures pit, crumble,
or in some cases even crack concrete.
• Never allow water collected in bowls to freeze
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Is there enough water in the fountain?
Many require a full water level to operate properly.
• Is the plastic tubing kinked, blocking the water flow?
• Did the circuit breaker go off?
Is there debris, leaves, mineral buildup, etc. blocking
the intake to the pump?
• Is there an “airlock” in the pump?
Plug and unplug the pump several times to clear it or pour
water into the tubing.
• Is the propeller in the pump turning?
Consult manufacturer’s directions for servicing supplied
with the pump.
• Possible leakage?
Check for leaks by filling the fountain without operating the
pump. If you do not see water around the base, it might be
splash out on a windy day or a thirsty pet!
• Excess splash? In some cases, water clings to lips or
spillways, causing water to fall erratically. Applying a small
amount of clear silicone at those points where water is
designed to fall could help produce a continuous pour and
reduce splash. Simply place a small amount of silicone on
your finger and lightly apply by pulling down, creating an
up-side-down teardrop for water to follow.
COLOR DISCLAIMER
Each item is finished and antiqued by hand in wide variety
of designer colors. Al's Garden Art products are made of
natural materials and color appearance may vary by
degree of texture, size, shape of area and lighting.
Each work of art is unique and will vary in color. Because
of this, Al's Garden Art cannot accept any returns of
products not actually matching the colored sample disc or
items on display. Unless properly treated all water
features experience calcium buildup. In addition, cement
products contain minerals associated with efflorescence.
Although our mix design contains minimal amounts of
minerals associated with efflorescence, complete isolation
is impossible.
FITTINGS LIST (FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY)
Note: The appropriate fittings required for assembly of each
fountain model are included with each fountain distributed.
This illustration is for identification purposes only
No. Description No. Description
AG-01 TUBING, ⅜"ID ½"OD AG-90S L BRACKET, SMALL
AG-02 TUBING, ½"ID ⅝"OD AG-90 L BRACKET, LARGE
AG-05 BRASS JET AG-91 COPPER ELBOW, LARGE
AG-08 TUBING, 1"OD AG-92 COPPER ELBOW, SMALL
AG-15 PERMA GUM AG-93 COPPER PIPE ½" (4" LONG)
AG-16 WOBBLE WEDGES AG-94 COPPER PIPE ½" W/VINYL
AG-20 THREADED NIPPLE ½" AG-95 PVC ½" THREAD TO SLIP
AG-21 THREADED BARB ¼" AG-97 TUBING, ⅝"ID ¾"OD
AG-22 PIPE - FEMALE HOSE AG-99 INLINE CHECK VALVE, ¾”
AG-23 THREAD ½" SLIP ELBOW AG-100 PVC CROSS FITTING, 1”
AG-24 PVC PIPE ½" AG-103 HP PUMP HOSE
AG-26 DRAIN PLUG AG-104 PVC PIPE 1"
AG-27 T FITTING (½" BARB) AG-105 PVC ½" SLIP TO SLIP
AG-28 Y FITTING (½" BARB) AG-106 COPPER PIPE ½" (6" LONG)
AG-29 PAINT (PAINT/ANTIQUE) AG-107 PVC REDUCER ¾" TO ½"
AG-30 PAINT AG-108 PVC ½" BALL VALVE
AG-31 ANTIQUE AG-111 PVC 1½" SLIP FITTING
AG-36 ELBOW (½" SLIP) AG-112 PVC 1½" PIPE
AG-38 GROMMET AG-113 PVC 1½" SLIP T
AG-41 ELBOW (½" BARB) AG-114 PVC 1½" SLIP/TREAD ½"
AG-42 THREAD ½" TO BARB ½" AG-115 PVC ½" TREAD TO TREAD
AG-53 PVC ½" SLIP T
For replacement parts, contact your local Al’s Garden Art
dealer or locate a dealer online at alsgardenart.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
Al's Garden Art offers a one (1) year manufacturers
warranty extended through its dealer network. Please visit
our website (support) at www.alsgardenart.com.
For warranty issues you may contact Al’s Garden Art
direct via e-mail at [e-mail]. Proof of
purchase is required and images may determine cause.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PEDESTAL STYLE FOUNTAINS
(self-contained water feature)
BASIC DESIGN
AL’S GARDEN ART
Cast-stone fountains and statuary manufactured
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y Fiore Stone, Inc., family owned and operate
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with more then half a century of skill an
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assion for creating top quality cast-stone art.

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Fig. 2
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• Concrete by nature absorbs moisture and in cold
climates, this can have adverse effects on concrete.
Concrete left standing in water, not properly covered or
protected can during freezing temperatures pit, crumble,
or in some cases even crack concrete.
• Never allow water collected in any fountain to freeze
• Risk of electrical shock. Pumps are supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is
connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle GFI).
Note: Pumps are sold separately as some dealers’ source
their own line of pumps. Inquire with your dealer if Al’s
Garden Art supplied the pump included.
• EXCESSIVE WEIGHT OR PRESSURE ON THE
FOUNTAIN MAY CAUSE IT TO FALL. KEEP
CHILDREN AND OTHERS FROM CLIMBING, SITTING,
OR LEANING ON THE FOUNTAIN AND ITS
COMPONENTS. Most fountains have no interlocking
component parts. The fountain components are held
together by gravity only.
PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly, please consider the location
and the landscaping around it. Debris such as leaves from
nearby trees could clog the pump and dirty the water. In
addition, plants should be tolerant to excess water.
Placement of the fountain is the sole responsibility of the
purchaser.
• Pedestal type fountains
like those illustrated in this
assembly sheet, must be
placed on a solid surface.
Most pedestals are hollow
to allow cords or tubing to
travel through some
fountain configurations.
To prevent pedestals from
becoming unstable we suggest a solid stone block or
pavestone whenever a pedestal is placed on a soft
surface like dirt or grass.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to assembly, please review the previous section
headed “PREPARATION” regarding proper placement of
pedestals. Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate typical pedestal
type fountains, which come in a wide variety of styles and
configurations. Continuing with figure 1, place the
pedestal (1) according to pedestal placement
recommendations followed by the bowl (2). It is
recommended to use shims or (AG-16) Wobble Wedges
(not included, available in clear, brown and black) to level
both bowl and pedestal.
CONNECTING THE PUMP
Figure 1 (3a) illustrates the cavity cast inside the bowl (2),
which provides room for the pump to operate the fountain.
Figure 2 (3b) illustrates a similar cavity inside the
plumbed component (5) designed to be placed inside the
bowl and Figure 3 (3c) features the pump placed inside
the cavity of the bowl, connected with the plumbed
component (6) placed on top.
These design configurations allow the pumps power cord
to drape over the bowl, exposed along the backside of the
fountain.
3a Place the pump inside the cavity to measure the
desired length of tubing to make a connection with the
pumps output. Cut the tubing to the desired length.
Connect the pumps output to the tubing. Place the pumps
power cord through the groove cast in the bowl and place
the finial (4) or statue over the cavity.
3b Using a soft padded surface, tilt the plumbed
component (5) on its side next to the bowl and pedestal
and measure the desired length of tubing. Cut excess
tubing keeping in mind that once connected the entire
pump should be flush with the bottom of the component.
With pump connected and in place position entire
component inside the center-back part of the bowl and
place the pumps power cord through the groove cast in
the bottom of the plumbed component.
3c Place the pump inside the bottom of the cavity with
the pumps output facing up and power cord positioned
through the groove cast in the bowl. Connect provided
tubing with the pumps output. (Depending on output
adaptors provided with the pump and tubing cast in the
component, this may require two (3d) sizes of tubing) Cut
excess tubing, keeping in mind that this end should slide
inside the tubing cast in plumbed component (6). Also
cutting tubing short might cause the pump to hang, which
due to its weight could cause it to disconnect. Place the
plumbed component over the cavity and connect pump
with tubing cast in the bottom of the component.
yFill fountain with water and plug pump into a properly
grounded GFI 110 volt receptacle. Do not attempt to
operate without a proper ground. Many pump
manufacturers void their warranty if the plug (or ground) is
removed from the pump.
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