Bernini Sorrento Fountain User manual

Sorrento Fountain
Owner’s Manual

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This product comes with a one year limited warranty against
materials and workmanship.
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.
About Sorrento:
Sorrento is a picturesque coastal city in
Italy that is famous for making Limoncello - enjoy a
refreshing drink by this relaxing water feature and
transport to a coastal vacation on the Italian seaside.

Base
Large Bowl
Sorrento
Topper
Parts to your new
Bernini™Fountain:
Leveling Shim
Battery Compart-
ment,Water Tube& Water
Pump
Dancing Water
Attachments

CONTENTS
Step 1: Base & Large Bowl
Bowl Locking System
Step 2: Sorrento Topper Installation
Installing The Sorrento Topper
Step 3: Battery Installation
Inserting Batteries Into The Battery Compartment
Installing Batteries
Assembly Of Battery Compartment Housing & Battery Cover
Assembly Of Water Pump & Tube To Battery Compartment
Changing Batteries
Step 4: Setting Up Your Fountain
Fill Your Fountain
Operating Your Fountain
Dancing Water Attachments
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Fountain
Cold Storage
Cleaning the Water Pump’s Parts
Water Pump Impeller
Priming the Water Pump
Using Leveling Shims
Water Pump Connection
Troubleshooting Guide
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Step 1:
Base &
Large Bowl
You will need:
Step 1:
Base
Large Bowl

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At this point, your fountain should look like
the image to the right. Go to the next page
to continue setting up your new Fountain.
Step 3: Turn the Large
Bowl a quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it into place.
Step 2: Align and connect
the Large Bowl to the base.
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.
Bottom of Large Bowl Top of Base
Bowl Locking System
A look at how the bowl locking system works on your Fountain.
Step 1: Be sure to
place the Base of your
fountain on a at, rm
surface.

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You will need:
Step 2:
Sorrento
Topper
Installation
Assembled Base &
Large Bowl
Sorrento
Topper

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Installing The Sorrento Topper
Step 1: Like the Large Bowl and Base, the
Sorrento Topper uses a key-lock system
to connect to the Large Bowl. The square
notches in the groove of the Large Bowl will
align with the square gaps in the bottom of
the Sorrento Topper.
Step 2: Align and connect the Sorrento
Topper to the Large Bowl.
At this point, your fountain should look like the image on
the left. Go to the next page to continue setup for your
new Fountain.
Top of Large Bowl Bottom of Topper

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You will need:
Step 3:
Fountain
Assembled
Battery
Installation
Battery Compart-
ment,Water Tube
& Water Pump

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Inserting Batteries Into The Battery Compartment
INSTALLING BATTERIES:
1. (If Battery Compartment & Water Pump is installed into the Sorrento Topper) Lift out of the
Sorrento Topper (Figure 1a). Disconnect the Water Tube from the Battery Compartment (A Figure
3b).
2. Unscrew (counter clockwise) the Battery Compartment Screws, slip pump cable out of cable
notch, and open cover (Figure 1b & 1c). Note: Cover ts tightly
3. Fountain requires 4 D batteries, insert x2 D Batteries with the (+) side facing up in Battery
Compartment and x2 D Batteries with the (-) facing up in Battery Compartment (Figure 2a).
4. Reinstall the Fountain Top by aligning the locating dowel in the Battery Compartment and
Fountain Top. Set the Battery Cover down onto the Battery Compartment ensuring the dowel sets
into the alignment hole and that the pump wire is placed back in the cable notch. Apply pressure
and tighten the Battery Cover Screws by turning clockwise. NOTE: Pressure must be applied to
the Battery Compartment while tightening the screws for the threads to catch and assure the
compartment is properly sealed. If needed, while holding battery compartment, place it upside
down on an even surface to tighten screws (Figure 2a, 2b & 2c).
Figure 1b
Figure 1c
Figure 1a
Figure 2a Figure 2b
Battery Cover
O-Rings
Battery Compartment Retaining
Screws X2
Locating Dowel
Figure 2c

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A
B
1. Place Battery Cover on Battery Compartment Housing. Turn over assembled Battery unit and
place on a at, level surface. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) rst, tighten left screw
down rmly.
2. After tightening the left screw, you will notice a small gap between the Battery Cover and the
Battery Compartment Housing.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) tighten the right screw down rmly.
4. After both screws have been tightened, you may notice a small gap between the Battery Cover
and the Battery Compartment Housing.
5. Press down rmly on the bottom of the Battery Compartment Housing to help tighten the gap.
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver re-tighten the screws (left screw rst, right screw second) to
further tighten the gap between the Battery Cover and the Battery Compartment Housing.
Assembly Of Battery Compartment Housing & Battery Cover:
Assembly Of Water Pump & Tube To Battery Compartment:
1. Take the Battery
Compartment and Water Pump,
connect one side of the Water
Tube to the Water Pump and the
other end to the bottom side of
the Battery Compartment (A & B
of Figure 3a).
2. Lower the Battery
Compartment and Water Pump
into the Sorrento Topper.
Battery Compartment and
Water Pump should be ush
with Sorrento Topper (Figure
3b).
Figure 3a Figure 3b

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At this point, your fountain should look like the image on
the left. Go to the next page to continue setting up your
new Fountain.
Figure 4b
A
B
CHANGING BATTERIES:
1. Remove any Dancing Water Attachment, lift Battery Compartment and Water Pump out
of the Fountain (Figure 4a). Ensure Battery Compartment and Water Pump are completely
dry before opening Battery Compartment. It is important that no water enters the Battery
Compartment.
2. See Installing Batteries Section above on how to reinstall batteries and reassemble.
3. Set the Battery Compartment and Water Pump back into the Fountain (Figure 4d).
Figure 4c
Figure 4d
Figure 4a

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You will need:
Setting
Up Your
Fountain
Step 4:
Fountain
Assembled
Water To
Fill Your
Fountain
Dancing Water
Attachments

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Fill 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 to dislodge any air bubbles from the pump, 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. Press the button once
to turn your fountain on. Water should be owing from the top of your fountain. If water
is not owing, press the button once more to turn your fountain o and repeat the step
Turn Fountain on and set timer: When the Fountain is o, set the run time from 1 to 4
hours by slowly pressing the button 1 to 4 times (A in Figure 1a & 1b). 3 seconds after
pressing the button, the LED light will repeatedly ash the number of times the button
was pressed (B in Figure 1a & 1b). This indicates the number of hours the Fountain will
run every day. The Fountain will turn on at the same time, for the selected number of
hours, daily thereafter.
Stop Fountain for one day: To stop the Fountain manually for one day, hold the button
for over 2 seconds (A in Figure 1a & 1b). The Fountain will turn o for one day, but will
still turn on at the same time, for the same number of hours selected, daily thereafter.
Reset/Change the timer: To change the run time, stop the Fountain if its running by
holding the button for over 2 seconds (A in Figure 1a & 1b). The Fountain will stop. Once
the Fountain is o, you can press the button again to set the duration (See Step 1).
Fully shut o and clear timer: To fully turn o the Fountain so that it will not turn on
automatically the next day, press hold the button for over 2 seconds to turn it o (A in
Figure 1a & 1b). When the Fountain is NOT operating, simply press hold the button again
for over 2 seconds, the LED will come on for 3 seconds steady to conrm daily program
is o (B in Figure 1a & 1b).
Fill Your Fountain
Operating Your Fountain
Figure 1a Figure 1b
B
B
A
A

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DANCING WATER ATTACHMENTS: (OPTIONAL): You can put any of the Dancing
Water Attachments on the Fountain whether the Fountain is running or is not running.
Select one of the Dancing Water Attachments and place on the outlet in the middle of
the Battery Compartment (Figure 2a, 2b & 2c).
NOTE: Please be aware that there is over spray that occurs while using the Dancing
Water Attachments.
Dancing Water Attachment
You can now try your Bernini™ Fountain to see if everything is working
correctly! Turn your fountain on and you should see water owing from the
outlet on the top of the Sorrento Topper. If water is not owing, please
refer to the “Try Priming The Water Pump” section.
The following section covers any Troubleshooting and Maintenance issues
as needed.
Figure 2b Figure 2c
Figure 2a

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Cleaning Your Fountain
In order to keep your Fountain in tip-top shape and for a prolonged life, it is best if your Fountain and the bowl or
water container that the Fountain is placed in are cleaned periodically. To clean your fountain, drain of all water
and disassemble. Use a mild soap and a soft cloth to clean the parts of your Fountain. DO NOT SCRUB YOUR
FOUNTAIN, AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FINISH OF YOUR BERNINI™ FOUNTAIN.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Cleaning The Water Pumps’ Parts
Water Pump Air Filters
After about six weeks of usage, you may want to clean the water pump’s lter and impeller to keep
your Bernini™ Fountain in tip-top shape. You will need to drain your fountain of all water prior to
cleaning the water pumps’ parts.
Cold Storage
Turn power o, remove from container, clean and dry the Fountain of all water. Remove the
batteries for long term storage and bring it indoors. (Now is a great time to clean the pump to
remove any debris that may have accumulated throughout the year).
Water Pump Impeller
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 fountain runs optimally.
Begin by disconnecting
the pump from the
water tube.
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 im-
peller 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.

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Is your fountain making a loud noise or
do you not see water owing?
Try priming the water pump.
If you nd the Water Pump is running, but water is not owing from your Fountain, you can try
priming the Water Pump:
Turn o Fountain, grab both sides of the Fountain and quickly shake your Fountain for ten seconds. This is to
dislodge any air bubbles that may be caught in your Water Pump. Press the button to turn your Fountain on.
Water should be owing from the top of your Fountain. If water is not owing, press and hold button for over 2
seconds again to turn your Fountain o, and repeat the step above.
Using Leveling Shims
If you are having trouble getting water to ow evenly o of the edge of your 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.
Place the shim underneath the base
on the opposite side that is not ow-
ing 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.
Water Pump Connection
If your fountains water pump becomes dissconnected use these instructions to reconnect your water pump.
Before beginning, remove
the Battery Assembly from
Sorrento Topper.
Step 1: Lift the Battery
Assembly out of the Sorrento
Topper to access pump and
tube.
Step 1: Rest the Battery
and Pump Assembly on its
side. Check the connection
at the top of the water tube
at the Battery Housing. Re
connect if needed.
Step 2: Check the
connection at the bottom
of the water tube at the
Water Pump. Re connect if
needed.
Step 3: Reassemble the
Battery and Pump Assem-
bly in reverse of removal
or refer to the instructions
in the Battery and Pump
Assembly section of this
manual.

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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Fountain is not
working Check that batteries have a full charge: See Changing Battery Section.
Pump
not working Check that batteries have a full charge: See Changing Battery Section.
Water Not Flowing
Prime Pump as instructed. (Refer to priming the water pump)
Add Water
Check to see that pump tubes are connected
Check to see that the pump and pump tubes are clear of debris.
Loud Pump
Prime Pump as instructed. (Refer to priming the water pump).
Check water level. Ensure pump free of debris.
Fountain Settings
not working Check that batteries have a full charge: See Changing Battery Section.
Water Not Flowing
Check batteries are installed correctly: See Installing Battery Section.
Check that batteries have a full charge: See Changing Battery 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
obstructions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump is on but no water ow: Check water tube is connected proper-
ly. See Base and Fountain Bowl Installation Section 1.
Low Water Flow
Check that battery has a full charge: See Changing Battery Section.
Pump is on but low water ow: Check pump is free of debris, kinks or
obstructions. See Troubleshooting section.
Pump has 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 obstruc-
tions. See Troubleshooting section.

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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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Our Customer Care Department is available:
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IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: Do not store battery in an airtight container as it may cause an explosion.
WARNING: When using electric devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, electric shock and personal injury, including the following:
WARNING: When using electric devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, electric shock and personal injury, including the following:
WARNING: 1. Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery can explode in a re. Check with municipal codes in your area for possible
special disposal instructions.
2. If liquid leaks from the battery cell, discontinue use immediately and dispose of properly.
3. Use only 4-1.5V D Cell Batteries.
4. Do not attempt to disassemble, remodel or destroy the batteries, as it may cause battery
leakage, re, or bursting; and could also create sulfuric acid spills from the battery resulting in
possible burns to person and damage to the immediate environment.
5. Never dispose of batteries in the garbage. Disposal of batteries in the garbage is unlawful under
state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Always take used batteries to your local
battery-recycling center.
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