Bernini MOLINA User manual

MOLINA CORDED
FOUNTAIN
OWNER’S MANUAL
BERNINITM
2023

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FIRST THINGS FIRST:
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our customers. We strive to make
your customer care experience
as pleasurable as possible. With
that being said, there are always
circumstances beyond our
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Please call us for assistance at 1+ [phone]
or email us at [email protected]
Our Customer Care Department is available:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm PST, 11:30am to 7:00pm EST
If you have any questions regarding assembly, parts or operation,
please visit our website at www.berninifountains.com.
At berninifountains.com you will find instructional videos
on how to assemble and operate your fountain. In addition,
you can also view our newest products.
This product comes with a one year limited warranty against
materials and workmanship, see page 18.
Please review the list of accessories included with your
Bernini™ Fountain on the next page. Please note, images of
parts are not to scale with one another.

PARTS FOR YOUR
BERNINI™FOUNTAIN
Base with
Lights
Top Bowl
Water Pump &
Light Connector
AC Inverter
Water Pump
Compartment Door
Leveling Shim

CONTENTS
Page:
1. STEP1: TOP BOWL INSTALLATION
2. Base & Top Bowl Locking System
3.
STEP 2: WATER PUMP INSTALLATION & LIGHT CONNECTION
4. Water Pump Installation & Light Connection
5 - 6. Fountain Door Installation
6. STEP 3: SETTING UP YOUR FOUNTAIN
7. Fill Your Fountain
7. Operating Your Fountain
8. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
8. Water Pump Connection
8. Using Leveling Shims
9. Priming the Water Pump
10. Water Pump Flow Adjustment
10. Cleaning your Fountain
10 - 11. Cleaning Your Water Pump Air Filters
11 - 12. Cleaning Your Water Pump Impeller
13. Cold Storage
13. Troubleshooting Guide
14. Limited Warranty information

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Base Top Bowl
TOP BOWL
INSTALLATION
You will need:

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BASE & TOP BOWL LOCKING SYSTEM
A look at how the Base Top Bowl locking system works on your Fountain.
Bottom of the Top BowlTop of the Base
Step1: Be sure to
place the base of your
fountain on a flat, firm
surface.
Step 2: Set the Top Bowl on the base. Screw the Top
Bowl into the Base until snug, do not over-tighten.
At this point, your fountain should look like the
image on the right.
GO TO THE NEXT PAGE TO CONTINUE
WITH SETUP OF YOUR FOUNTAIN.
Note: You will notice that there are two different sized tabs on the bottom of the
Top Bowl and there are two corresponding grooves in the top of the Base. These
tabs fit together and lock when turned clockwise.

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Assembled Base &
Top Bowl
WATER PUMP
INSTALLATION &
LIGHT CONNECTION
You will need:
Fountain Door
Water Pump &
Light Connector AC Inverter

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WATER PUMP INSTALLATION & LIGHT CONNECTION
Step 1: Turn to foun-
tain around so you can
see inside the water/
pump cavity.
Step 2: Reach inside the wa-
ter/pump cavity and pull out
the water tube (A) and light
wiring (B) and allow them to
hang outside the fountain.
Step 4: Place the water
pump and light wiring inside
the water /pump cavity
ensuring the water pump
sits flat on bottom of water/
pump cavity. Leave the long
pump electrical connector
hanging outside of the
fountain.
Step 6: The Pump/Lighting
electrical connection is now
complete and should now
look like the image above.
Step 3: Connect the
outlet of the water pump
to the water tube (A)
and connect the short
electrical connector to
the light cord (B).
Step 5: Connect
the pump electrical
connector to the AC
Inverter.
AA
B
B
Note: Make sure all electrical connections are completely tight to prevent water
from entering inside connector and shorting out the electrical components.

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Step 2: Ensure the light is in the middle
of the bottom bowl of the fountain
(Black Arrow).
FOUNTAIN DOOR INSTALLATION
Slide the Fountain Door down into the
groove in the base.
Step 1: Ensure the wiring is placed in the
groove in the middle of the Fountain Door.
(Black Arrow).
At this point, your fountain should
look like the image above.
GO TO THE NEXT PAGE TO CONTINUE
WITH SETUP OF YOUR FOUNTAIN.

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Fountain Assembled
WATER TO
FILL YOUR
FOUNTAIN
SETTING UP
YOUR FOUNTAIN
You will need:

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FILL YOUR FOUNTAIN
Fill the Fountain Tier until water pours over the spouts. Then fill the Large Bowl until
the water is about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from the top of the bowl.
OPERATING YOUR FOUNTAIN
After you have filled your Fountain:
• Grab both sides of the Large Bowl and quickly shake your Fountain 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 flowing from the top of your fountain.
• If water is not flowing, Unplug your Fountain, and repeat the step above.
IF YOUR FOUNTAIN IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, DON’T PANIC!
This just means you need to add more water or that there are air bubbles stuck in
the Water Pump.
Your pump will not be harmed and you can easily fix this issue.
You can try priming the Fountain again by repeating the steps above. If the
problem persists, refer to the “Priming The Water Pump” section of this manual for
instructions on how to prime the Water Pump.
THE FOLLOWING SECTION COVERS ANY
TROUBLESHOOTING
AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES AS NEEDED.
You can now try your fountain to see if everything
is working correctly! Turn your fountain on and you
should see water flowing from the outlet on the
top of the Topper. If water is not flowing, please
refer to the “Priming The Water Pump” in the
“Troubleshooting & Maintenance” Section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
WATER PUMP CONNECTION
If your Bernini™ Fountain Water Pump gets disconnected from the Top Bowl Water Tube use
these instructions to reconnect your water pump.
Step 1: Remove the Water/
Pump Door by lifting the
Door out of the groove in
the Fountain Base.
Step 2: Pull out the Water
Pump/Water Tube (A) and
light wiring (B) from inside
the Water/Pump cavity. If
the Water Tube has become
disconnected reconnect in the
next step.
Step 3: Connect the male
outlet on the top of the water
pump to the Top Bowl Water
Tube. Make sure this connec-
tion is snug.
Then reassemble the fountain
with the instructions on page 5.
Place the shim underneath
the base on the opposite
side that is not flowing 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.
USING LEVELING SHIMS
If you are having trouble getting water to flow evenly off 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 flow.
A
B

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PRIMING THE WATER PUMP
IS YOUR FOUNTAIN MAKING A LOUD NOISE OR DO YOU NOT SEE WATER FLOWING?
If you find the water pump is running, but water is not flowing 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 off.
• Firmly grasp onto the two sides of the large bowl. Agitate the water by quickly shaking the fountain back
and forth for about five 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.

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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 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 finish 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.
CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP AIR FILTERS
After about six weeks of usage, you may want to clean the Water Pump’s filter and
impeller to keep your Bernini™ Fountain in tip-top shape.
WATER PUMP FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Step 1: Adjust the water flow by locating the Water Flow Adjustment Lever on the
Water Pump side cover.
Move the lever toward the + (plus) sign to increase water flow or – (minus) sign to
decrease water flow.

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CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP AIR FILTERS (CONTINUED)
Begin by disconnecting the pump from
the Fountain Tier.
Step 1: Remove the front of the Water
Pump by grabbing the sides of the front
panel and pull it off the unit.
Step 2: Wash the filters under running
water until debris has been removed.
Then replace the filters and pump’s front
cover.
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.
Please Note: If pump is cavitating
and/or water is not flowing or not
flowing properly, check that the
water pump impeller chamber
cover is pressed on all the way.
CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP IMPELLER

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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.
Step 1: Remove the front of the Water
Pump by grabbing the sides of the front
panel and pull it off the unit.
Step 2: Remove the impeller chamber
cover. This is tightly fitted onto the
impeller chamber, but will come off.
CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP IMPELLER (CONTINUED)

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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 flow: Check water level.
Pump is on but no water flow: Check pump is free of de-
bris, kinks or obstructions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump is on but no water flow: Check water tube is con-
nected 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 flow: Check pump is free of de-
bris, kinks or obstructions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump is on low water flow: Check water level.
Pump is on but low water flow: pump is cavitating. See
Priming The Water Pump Section.
Loud Sound
Loud sound and weak flow: Air in pump: See Priming The
Water Pump Section.
Loud sound and weak flow: 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
COLD STORAGE
• Drain the water from fountain prior to the first 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 11)
• Store in a warm dry area.

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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.
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