Blue Thumb Double Spillway Bowl Fountain Kit User manual

For use with Brass Kit #ABBDB4K
Double Spillway Bowl
Fountain Kit
Installation Manual
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STEP 1
STEP 2
Choose Basin Location
Locate your fountain near your preferred viewing
area where both water and electricity services are
accessible.
Clear the area and prepare to excavate by tracing the
fountain basin using marking paint.
Be certain to avoid underground utilities. If uncertain
call your utility company or Miss Dig.
Excavation of Basin Area
Using a shovel dig 90 degrees into the ground,
slightly wider and just as deep as the fountain basin
making sure to remove any sharp rocks or roots.
Tamp to compact soil under the basin to reduce
settling issues later.
Check to make sure the round is level in all
directions.
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Thank you for choosing our Brass Patina Double Spillway
Fountain Kit. This kit comes complete with everything you
need for an easy installation. Please read carefully and when
directed please reference specic product manuals for
detailed product installation guidance, and you’ll have your
fountain up and running in no time!
Included in your Spillway Kit:
• 34” Dia. Brass Patina Spouted Spillway Bowl, with a
12”H Matching Pedestal
• 40” Dia. Brass Patina Unspouted Bowl
• 52” AquaBox Altum Basin
with pre-drilled Grate for easy installation
• 3,200 gph IllumiFlow Pump
• 2-way manifold to feed both bowls
• (2) 1” Kink-free Hoses with plumbing connectors
• 5 bags Polished Pebbles
• Plastic Shims
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Kit Item: #PB2897
External Up-lighting Add-on
Our IllumiGlow®Fountain 3 Light Kit
will bring your display center stage by
illuminatingthewaterowingfromthe
spillway in a warm white light, for a
dramatic but soothing evening show.
Kit Tips:
Lighting Options
• Plumber’s tape or silicone (not included) can be used to provide
a watertight connection.
• Thesebowlshaveapatinanishthatwillnaturallyevolve
incoloration.Thenishrequiresnomaintenance,butupon
occasion you may want to clean it with detergent and a soft
cloth, do not use an abrasive.
• These Spillways are designed to produce a vertical sheer with
little projection. The spillway lip should protrude far enough over
thecatchbasintokeepthewaterwithinthesystem’sow.
Patina Spillway Bowls
feature dual inlets in
the base of the spillway
bowls. The center one
is typically used for as a
waterinlet,theo-center
can be capped or used
for lighting with a proper
watertight light assembly.
Center Inlet
for Water Flow
O-center Inlet
for an Internal
Light Port
Internal Lighting Add-on

Finishing
Select decorative gravel that compliments
your fountain, adjacent landscape and is sized
appropriately to not fall through the cracks of
the grates into the fountain basin.
For the best look, consider adding plants and
moisture loving ground covers around the
footprint of the fountain basin, or adding a
lighting kit.
Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, relax, and
enjoy your new fountain!
We’d love for you to share your new fountain
with us and future customers on our social
media platforms!
ENJOY!
NOTE: Normal evaporation is about 1-2” weekly, however, that is
dependent on your region. Many factors including humidity, rainfall,
wind, and splash will determine exactly how frequently you need to rell.

Position Basin and Backll
Place the basin within the hole. Make sure the
pump opening in the grate is orientated near
electrical service. Using a 2 - 4 ft. level ensure the
fountain basin remains level side to side.
Once the fountain basin is level, carefully back
llusingexcavatedsoil.Tampingthesoiltightly
around the basin to prevent shifting.
Consider adding water to the basin at this time to
complete the stabilization of the basin and save
time during the installation process.
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Determine Fountain Placement
Consider placement of the fountains. Make sure
thefountainsowinthedirectionforbestviewing,
while providing easy access to an electric source
for both the pump access in the grate, and the
auto-llspinweldlocatedonthesideofthebasin.
STEP 4
STEP 3
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Pump
Access
Cover
34” Dia. Spillway
Bowl on 12”H Base
40” Dia.
Unspouted Spillover
Bowl sits on basin
Optional Auto Fill Kit Install
If a Blue Thumb Elite Auto Fill
Kit is being incorporated, you
may bury your water supply
line and make any Auto Fill
connections at this time. Kit Item: #ABDAUTO
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You are able to move the grates
to adjust pump access, and bowl
positioning after the basin has been
installed, but not the spinweld location.
The large bowl will need to be
completely on the basin to catch water
overow.Thereisalargedrilledholein
a grate near the center of the basin to
ttheplumbingassemblythrough.
The smaller bowl on a pedestal will sit
on the edge of a corner with its spout
over the more centered large spillover
bowl. There will be a mark on the grate
where the 1” hose will easily slide
down.

STEP 5
Fountain Plumbing
The Smaller Bowl: Attach 1½” intake connector
assembly to the inlet in the center of the bottom of the
34” Spillway Bowl. The second inlet is capped with
a threaded plug inside the vessel. It may be used for
internal lighting, if desired.
Attach hose to the intake connector assembly centered
on the 34” spillway bowl.
Feed the other end of the hose through the 12” base that
the 34” bowl will sit on, then through the hole marked for
reference in the grate, and into the reservoir/basin.
Set the 34” bowl on the pedestal, making sure the hose
continues to feed into the basin and has no kinks or
twists,whichwillcauseareductioninwaterow,and
possiblynoowatall.
The Larger Bowl: Attach 1½” intake connector assembly
to the inlet in the center of the 40” bowl, the attach the
hose to that intake assembly. Since this large bowl sits
directly on the basin grate, a hole has been drilled so the
intake connection doesn’t tip the fountain bowl. Feed the
other end of the hose through the hole in the grate, and
allow the protruding intake assembly to sit with in the
drilled hole.
Reach in the basin and pull the hoses so they are easily
reachable from the pump access.
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STEP 6
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Attach Manifold to Pump
The pump with send water to both bowls through a
double manifold, which can be adjusted by turning
theredowcontrolvalves.Attachthemanifoldtothe
pump. Now slide through the pump access, turn hose
connectors toward the center or the basin and attach
the hoses to the manifold discharge assembly.
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STEP 8
STEP 7
Place and Level Fountains
Place fountain bowls so the 34” bowl spillway
owscompletelyintothe40”unspounted
bowl. Splash should be kept to a minimum to
avoidexcessiverelling.
Level the spillway bowls to help direct water
ow.Itismostimportanttolevelthe
Large Bowl, so the spillover is even all around
the bowl.
Add plastic shims where needed to adjust
levelingandow.
Pump Set-up
The fountain pump will be located beneath
the pump access panel and inside the
fountain basin. Keep the pump positioned
as close to the pump access opening as
possible for best accessibility. This pump
can be installed on its side, it will run in either
position.
Keep power cord outside the basin and away
from water. The power cord will pass through
the notch on the pump access cover.
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STEP 9
Fill and Test
If you haven’t already added water to the
fountain basin, use a garden hose to add
wateruntilthebasinislledtothebottom
of the grates.
WithyourSpillwayBowlsinplace,llyour
Spillway Bowls with your garden hose.
Our optional Auto Fill Kit, shown before
Step 5, may be used to keep the water level
toppedowithminimalmaintenancechecks.
Plug in the pump cord to test your fountain.
Adjustwaterowbyadjustingtheredow
control valves, shown on the double manifold.

Now, snap a picture of your completed waterfall and post
it to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bluethumbinc!
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General Fountain and System Maintenance
• It is OK to run pump continuously 24/7, or you may choose to
connect it to a timer.
• Fill evaporated water as necessary or considering installing an
Auto Fill Kit #ABDAUTO.
• Add Muck Buster®#PB2682 every couple of weeks to the
basin to ensure muck doesn’t build-up over time and clog the
pump. Usage: 3 tablets treat 500 gallons of water.
• If algae forms on columns, brush off and use CrystalClear®
Algae D-Solv®#PB2002 to quickly clear organic debris and
remove odors. 1 ounce treats 360 gallons.
• It is OK to run pump continuously 24/7, or you may choose to
connect it to a timer.
Winterizing:
• If you live in a climate that experiences prolonged freezing
conditions, we recommend removing the pump and supply line
from the basin. Place the pump in a bucket of water and store
in a place that will not freeze.
• Do not drain the basin during the winter months - allow the
water to freeze in the basin so that the ground doesn’t cause
the basin to rise or “pop up” from expansion of the freezing soil
around it.
• Our metal spillways should be drained and protected to
prevent freeze damage during winter months. They may be
removed and stored, or covered to prevent re-lling from rain
or snow melt.
Spring Start-Up:
• Once everything has thawed in the spring we recommend
draining the water in the basin and replacing it with fresh,
clean water. A wet/dry vacuum works well for removing water
and accumulated debris.
• Reconnect the pump and plug it in.
• Add Muck Buster®to remove any remaining muck that was not
able to be removed manually.
Maintenance
Auto Fill Kit
#ABDAUTO
Muck Buster®
#PB2682
Algae D-Solv®
#PB2002 If you need replacement parts please contact us directly at
888-619-3474 or email us at [email protected].