Bernini PIUMA User manual

PIUMA BIRD BATH
CORDED FOUNTAIN
OWNER’S MANUAL
BERNINITM
2023

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with any of your customer care needs.
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
Bernini Fountains is dedicated to
our customers. We strive to make
your customer care experience
as pleasurable as possible. With
that being said, there are always
circumstances beyond our
control when a fountain doesn’t
work or breaks under normal
operating conditions. We think
it’s important that you know what
you can expect from us. This is
why we have a limited one year
warranty on our fountains.
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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.

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NOTES:

PARTS FOR YOUR
BERNINI™FOUNTAIN
Base
Large Bowl Topper
AC Power PlugWater Pump &
Power Cable
Leveling Shim

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

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Base Large Bowl
LARGE BOWL
INSTALLATION
You will need:

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LARGE BOWL LOCKING SYSTEM
A look at how the Large Bowl locking system works on your Fountain.
Bottom of the Large BowlTop of the Base
Step1: Be sure to
place the base of
your fountain on a
flat, firm surface.
Step 2: Set the Large Bowl on the base. Screw the Large
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
Large 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 &
Large Bowl
Fountain Tier
WATER PUMP &
FOUNTAIN TIER
INSTALLATION
You will need:
Water Pump &
Power Cable

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WATER PUMP INSTALLATION
For the next step, you will install the
fountain tier into the large bowl.
Step 2: Be sure to leave approximately 7 to
8 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.
Step 1: Feed the Water Pump Power Cable
down the pipe.
Step 3:
Route the Electrical Power Cord
through the base of the fountain and through
the notch on the bottom of the Pedestal.

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Step 2: Connect the male outlet on the top of the water pump to the tube inside of
the fountain tier. Make sure this connection is snug.
FOUNTAIN TIER INSTALLATION
For the next step, you will install the
fountain tier into the large bowl.
Step 1: Rest the fountain tier on the
side of the large bowl (Black Arrow).

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FOUNTAIN TIER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 3: As shown in previous sections there are also threads in the bottom of the fountain tier
(Figure 1) and middle of the large bowl (Figure 2) which will lock the fountain tier to the middle of
the large bowl (Black arrows).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Step 4: Connect the fountain tier to the large
bowl and turn the fountain tier about a quarter
turn clockwise to lock it into place.
At this point, your fountain should look like the
image to the right.
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:
AC Power Plug

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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.
• Connect the Water Pump Power Cable to the AC Power
Plug (Figure 1).
• 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.
Figure 1

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
WATER PUMP CONNECTION
If your Bernini™ Fountain did not come with the water pump already connected to the tube
inside of the fountain tier or if the water pump gets disconnected from the fountain tier, use
these instructions to reconnect your water pump.
Step 1: Remove the fountain tier by turning the fountain tier
counter clockwise unscrewing and then lift off. Rest the fountain
tier on its side.
Step 2: Connect the male
outlet on the top of the water
pump to the tube inside of the
fountain tier. Make sure this
connection is snug.
Then reassemble the fountain
tier with the instructions on
page 8.
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.

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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.
If the problem still persists, try the method below:
• Begin by unplugging to turn your fountain off.
• Remove the fountain tier by turning the fountain tier counter
clockwise (unlocking) and lift off. You can now rest the fountain
tier on its side in the large bowl.
• Now detach the water pump from the feeder tube inside the fountain tier.
• 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.
Step 1: Submerge the
Water Pump(s) into the
water inside the Large
Bowl and lightly shake
the pump underwater to
release air bubbles inside
the vents on the Water
Pump.
Step 2: Plug the fountain
in to turn the fountain on
and you should see water
flowing from the pump. Let
the pump run for about ten
seconds and then unplug
the power to turn your
fountain off.
Step 3: Reconnect the
Water Pump to the feeder
tube inside the fountain
bowl and reattach the
Fountain Tier to the Large
Bowl.

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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 13)
• Store in a warm dry area.