Bernini Calvari User manual

Calvari Fountain
Owner’s Manual

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Bernini™ Fountain on the next page. Please note, images of
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About Calvari:
Calvari is a quaint Italian village of a little over 60
people – sometimes the simplest things are the best.
Imagine a historic town square with a well-worn
fountain that is known by few but beloved by all who
have had the chance to experience its tranquility.

CONTENTS
Step 1: Fountain Bowl Installation
Large Bowl Locking System
Step 2: Water Pump, Middle Tier, Small Bowl,
Finial Installation & Water Pump Connection
Water Pump Installation
Middle Tier Installation
Small Bowl Installation
Finial installation
Water Pump Installation
Step 3: Setting Up Your Fountain
Fill Your Fountain
Operating Your Fountain
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Cleaning your Fountain
Cold Storage
Cleaning the Water Pump’s Parts
Water Pump Flow Adjustment
Water Pump Impeller
Priming the Water Pump
Water Pump Connection
Using Leveling Shims
Troubleshooting Guide
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Parts for your
Bernini™Fountain:
Base
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Middle Tier
Finial
Power Cords & Plugs
Leveling Shim

Step 1:
You will need:
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Base
Large Bowl
Step 1:
Fountain Bowl
Installation

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At this point, your fountain should look like the image
on the right. Go to the next page for the next step to
setup your new fountain.
STOP!
Note: You will notice that there are two dierent sized tabs on the bottom of the Large Bowl and there are
two corresponding grooves in the top of the Base. These tabs t together and lock when turned clockwise.
Step1: Be sure to
place the base of your
fountain on a at, rm
surface.
Step 2: Align tabs and connect the
Large Bowl to the base.
Step 3: Turn the Large Bowl
a quarter turn clockwise to
lock it into place.
Bottom of Large Bowl Top of Base
Large Bowl Locking System
A look at how the Large Bowl locking system works on your Fountain.

Step 1:
You will need:
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Step 2:
Water Pump,
Middle Tier,
Small Bowl,
Finial Installation
& Water Pump
Connection
Assembled Base &
Large Bowl
Middle Tier
Power Cords
& Plugs
Finial
Small Bowl

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Be sure to leave approximately 4 to 5 inches of
slack in the cord coming from the Water Pump
so the pump will sit on the bottom of the Large
Bowl when the fountain tier is assembled.
For the next step, you will install the Water Pump
into the Large Bowl.
Step 1: Feed the Water Pump Power Cord down
the pipe.
Step 2:
Route the Water pump Electrical Power
Cord through the base of the fountain and through
the notch on the bottom of the Pedestal.
Water Pump Installation

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Step 1: The Small Bowl utilizes a key system that
will lock the Middle Tier to the Small Bowl. Align
the tabs on the bottom of the Small Bowl and
insert into the Middle Tier.
Step 2: Turn the Small Bowl a quarter turn to lock
into place..
The Middle Tier utilizes a key system that will
lock the Middle Tier to the Large Bowl. Install the
Middle Tier onto the large bowl. Align the tabs
on the Large Bowl with the notches in the Middle
Tier. (Black Arrow)
Step 1: Turn the Middle Tier a quarter turn to lock
into place.
Middle Tier Installation
Small Bowl Installation

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Step 3: Turn the Finial a quarter turn to lock into
place.
At this point, your fountain should look like the im-
age above. Go to the next page for the next step
to setup your new fountain.
Step 1: The Finial also uses a key system that
will lock it to the middle of the Small Bowl (Black
arrow). Feed the Finial silicone tube down the
center tube in the Small Bowl.
Step 2: After feeding the water tube down the
tube in the center of the small bowl, set the Finial
down onto the locking tabs.
Finial Installation

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Step 2: Ensure that the water tube is securely
connected to the Water Pump.
Step 1: Pull the Water Tube out of the pump
cavity and connect the Water Tube to the Water
Pump.
Step 3: Tuck the Water Pump back into the
pump cavity ensuring the Water Pump is sitting
at on the bottom of the Large Bowl.
Step 4: Install the Water Pump Door by aligning
notch and sliding door down on the Middle Tier.
Water Pump Installation

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STOP!
At this point, your fountain should look like the image
below. Go to the next page for the next step to setup
your new Bernini™ Fountain.

Step 1:
You will need:
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Setting
Up Your
Fountain
Step 3:
Fountain Assembled
Water To
Fill Your
Fountain

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Fill the Fountain Tier until water pours over the spouts. Then ll the Large Bowl until the water is
about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from the top of the bowl.
After you have lled your Fountain, grab both sides of the Large Bowl and quickly shake your Foun-
tain for ten seconds. This is to dislodge any air bubbles that may be caught in your Water Pump.
Plug in your Fountain. Water should be owing from the top of your fountain. If water is not owing,
Unplug your Fountain, and repeat the step above.
IF YOUR FOUNTAIN IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, DON’T PANIC!
This just means that there are air bubbles stuck in the Water Pump. Your pump will not be harmed
and you can easily x this issue. You can try priming the Fountain again by repeating the steps
above however, if the problem still persists, refer to the “Priming The Water Pump” section of this
manual for instructions on how to prime the Water Pump.
Operating Your Fountain
Fill Your Fountain

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Cleaning your Fountain
In order to keep your fountain in tip-top shape and free of algae, you should clean your fountain
every two months. To clean your fountain, drain of all water and disassemble. Use a mild soap
and a soft cloth to clean the parts of your Bernini™ fountain. Your fountain bowl will form a natural
patina nish which with time may appear lighter or whiter than the original color. This is normal. DO
NOT SCRUB YOUR FOUNTAIN, AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FINISH OF YOUR
BERNINI™ FOUNTAIN.
Cold Storage
Drain the water from fountain prior to the rst freeze of the season. Clean and dry the fountain of
all water. Remove the water pump and bring it indoors. (Now is a great time to clean the pump to
remove any debris that may have accumulated throughout the year. See page 13) Store in a warm
dry area.
Cleaning the Water Pump’s Parts
Water Pump Flow Adjustment
Step 1: Adjust the water ow by locating the Water Flow Adjustment Lever on the Water
Pump side cover. Rotate the lever toward the + (plus) sign to increase water ow or – (mi-
nus) sign to decrease water ow.

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The impeller inside of the Water Pump is what pushes water up
through your fountain, allowing you to enjoy the soothing sounds
and wonderful sights of your Bernini™ Fountain. After long periods
of usage, this part will need to be cleaned to make sure your foun-
tain runs optimally.
Water Pump Impeller
Step 1: Remove the
front of the Water
Pump by grabbing the
sides of the front panel
and pull it o the unit.
Step 2: Remove the
impeller chamber
cover. This is tightly
tted on to the impeller
chamber, but will come
o.
Step 3: Remove
the impeller from its
chamber.
Step 4: Rinse the impeller
until all debris has been
removed. Then replace
the impeller in the impeller
chamber, put the impeller
chamber back on and
then replace the pump’s
front panel.
Please Note: If pump is cavitating and or water is not owing
or not owing properly, check that the water pump impeller
chamber cover is pressed on all the way.
Is your fountain making a loud noise or do you not see water owing?
If you nd the water pump is running, but water is not owing from your fountain, or you hear a loud
grinding noise coming from your fountain, not to worry, you can try priming the water pump:
Begin by unplugging to turn your fountain o.
Firmly grasp onto the two sides of the large bowl. Agitate the water by
quickly shaking the fountain back and forth for about ve seconds.
Plug the fountain in to turn your fountain on.
If the problem still persists, repeat previous step 2 - 3 times. This helps
dislodge any air bubbles in your pump that may be causing
the problem.
If the problem still persists, try the method below:
Begin by unplugging to turn your fountain o.
Remove the Water Pump Door from the Middle Tier by lifting the Water
Pump Door. Now detach the water pump from the feeder tube inside the
Middle Tier. Plug the Fountain Back in to check if water is coming from the
discharge side of the pump. If water is coming out of the discharge side
of the Water Pump all air has been removed. Unplug Fountain reconnect
Water Pump and reinstall Water pump Door plug your fountain in and enjoy.
When removing the water pump, use caution when pulling the pump
from the feeder tube. Pinch the bottom of the feeder tube close to the
pump with one hand and then pull the water pump from the feeder
tube with your other hand.
Priming the Water Pump

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Step 1: Unplug your fountain
to turn o. Remove the Water
pump Door from the Middle Tier.
Step 2: Grab a hold of the
Water Pump and shake back and
forth for about ten seconds.
Step 3: Reinstall the Water
Pump Door and Plug the
Fountain back in.
If your Bernini™ Fountain Water Pump becomes disconnected from the water tube inside of
the Middle Tier, use these instructions to reconnect your water pump.
Step 1: Remove the door from
the middle tier by lifting the
Water Pump door.
Step 2: After the door has been
removed from the Middle Tier
check to see if the Water Tube
in connected. If the Water Tube
and Pump have become discon-
nected see step 3 to reconnect.
Step 3: Connect the male outlet
on the top of the water pump
to the tube inside of the middle
tier. Make sure this connection
is snug.
Then reinstall the Water pump
Door on the middle tier with the
instructions on page 12.
Priming the Water Pump (Continued)
Water Pump Connection

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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Water Not Flowing
Check if Fountain is plugged in correctly: See Setting Up Fountain Section.
Pump is on but no water ow: Check water level.
Pump is on but no water ow: Check pump is free of debris, kinks or obstruc-
tions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump is on but no water ow: Check water tube is connected properly. See
Base and Fountain Ball Installation Section 1.
Low Water Flow
Check if Fountain is plugged in correctly: See Setting Up Fountain Section.
Pump is on but low water ow: Check pump is free of debris, kinks or obstruc-
tions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump is on low water ow: Check water level.
Pump is on but low water ow: pump is cavitating. See Priming The Water
Pump Section.
Loud Sound
Loud sound and weak ow: Air in pump: See Priming The Water Pump Section.
Loud sound and weak ow: Check pump is free of debris, kinks or obstructions.
See Troubleshooting section.
Suddenly Stops Pump suddenly stops: Check pump is free of debris, kinks or obstructions. See
Troubleshooting section.
Place the shim underneath the
base on the opposite side that is
not owing as strongly as the other
sides.
Grasp the shim and break it on
the crease closest to the end of
the base.
Once the shim is broken, it will be
hidden but will level your fountain.
If you are having trouble getting water to ow evenly o of the spouts on your Bernini™ Fountain,
you may need to level the surface that your fountain is placed on. With the included leveling shims,
you do not need to move your fountain, just follow the instructions below to get even water ow.
Using Leveling Shims
Troubleshooting Guide

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product has a one year limited warranty on all materials and workmanship. Bernini™ warrants
the original purchaser of this product that the product will be free from manufacturing defects in
workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. If within
one (1) year this product fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Bernini™ will repair, replace
or supply any defective part at their discretion. The purchaser must contact Bernini™ and provide a
description of the defective part, including digital pictures if requested, with this original purchase
documentation as validation of warranty coverage.
This warranty does not cover or apply to: (a) damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling, and
abuse, (b) products not used in accordance with instructions, (c) product not assembled or installed
according to instructions, and (d) normal wear and tear.
Call us for assistance at 1+ [phone] or you can email us at:
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Our Customer Care Department is available:
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