Blue Thumb Real Stone Triple Fountain Kit User manual

For use with
All Triple Stone Column Fountains
Real Stone Triple
Fountain Kit
Installation Manual

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.
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.
NOTE: If installing a splash apron, make sure the basin
is about 1½” below grade, allowing you to slope the
surrounding terrain toward the basin.
Included in
this Kit:
Blue Thumb makes
installation of your
triple column stone
fountain kit easy
by following these
instructions.
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STEP 3
STEP 4
Position & Backll Basin
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.
Pump Plumbing
Attach 90 degree discharge assembly to Pump.
Attach the Triton 3-way Splitter Valve and hoses to
the discharge assembly. Tighten the hose clamps.
The clear hoses are in xed lengths of 8’, 7’, and 5’,
with the longest hose going to the tallest fountain.
These lengths correspond to the height of the water
features. The Fountain Pump will be located beneath
the pump access panel and inside the Fountain
Basin. Keep the pump positioned as close to the
opening as possible for best accessibility.
Lay the hose in the basin for now. 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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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.
Item: #ABDAUTO

STEP 6b
Grate Install
Pull the hose through the holes in the grate you
drilled earlier. Install the second grate and repeat.
Make sure the plumbing has no kinks or twists,
which will cause a reduction in water ow, and
possibly no ow at all, in that particular line.
Grate Placement
Install one of the grates at this time. Place the grate
so that the center line aligns with the sticker on
basin edge. Install the PVC support in the center of
the basin (under the grate). This support provides
additional strength with heavier fountains.
STEP 6a
Grate Setup
Before continuing, consider placement of the
fountains. They can be as close together or as far
apart as you like. Once fountain location has been
determined, use a 1½” hole saw to drill holes in the
grates for the fountain hoses.
DO NOT drill in the marked areas in the image on
the left. The molded support columns will be located
under these points.
NOTE: Be careful not to place holes too close to
basin edges, as this may cause potential water loss
from splashing. If the basin has a sediment screen in
place, use a knife to cut the screen before drilling.
STEP 5
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6a
6b

Internal Plume Lighting
Add-on Kit
If your Triple Stone Fountain Kit
is pre-drilled for the optional
IllumiGlow®Fountain Plume
Lighting Kit, follow the instructions
provided in the lighting kit before
returning to Step 7.
Kit Item: #PB2903
Proceed to Step 7 if Plume Lighting was Not Ordered
• Connect the Tubing (3) to the Barbed Connector (2) at the
bottom of the RBG LED Light. (1)
• Run the Tubing and Light Cord together down from the top of
the fountain. The Light Cord (4) is outside the Tubing and plug
end of the attached 4-pin cord will need to lead through the
narrow drilled hole. Take care not to get the 4-pin plug wet.
• At the fountain base, pull the Light Cords (4) above the grate,
and direct them to the Splitter (5). They may be
covered with Polished Pebbles.
The Tubing (3) continues
into the basin to the
connect to the
fountain pump.
AquaBox®Basin
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Fountain
Pump
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Basic RGB LED Plume Lighting Set Up – See lighting kit for full instructions

STEP 8
Testing
If you haven’t already added water to the
Fountain Basin, add water until the basin is full
(to the bottom of the grates). Plug in the pump
cord to test your fountain.
Set the water ow and plume height by
adjusting the valves with the provided red valve
key. Use the included plastic shims to level the
fountains for even water ow over the columns.
If the height of the plumes is still lacking, use
the 3 pieces of 1” x ¾” clear vinyl and insert
them into the ends of the fountain hoses. This
will increase the height of the water plumes.
Splash should be kept to a minimum to avoid
excessive relling. Our optional AutoFill Kit,
shown after Step 3, is used to keep the water
level topped o.
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Low water plume High water plume
STEP 7
Fountain Setup
Bring one of the columns to the basin and feed
correct length of tubing through the bottom
of the column until the end of the hose gets
within 1-2” of the top.
Carefully stand the column up, making sure the
hose is not pinched underneath. Excess hose
may be fed back into the basin. Repeat with
the remaining columns.
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STEP 9
Finishing
Select decorative gravel that compliments
your selected fountain, adjacent landscape
and is sized appropriately to not fall through
the cracks of 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
fountain up-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!
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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.
Kit Item: #PB2897
External Up-lighting Add-on
Our IllumiGlow®Fountain 3 Light Kit will bring
your bubbling display center stage by illuminating
the columns
and water owing
down the rocks
in a warm white
light, for a
dramatic
but soothing
evening show.

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.
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 from the basin.
Place the pump in a bucket of water and store it 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 Rock Columns are manufactured to withstand freezing
conditions and can be left outside during the winter months.
There is no need to cover the Rock Columns, but you may do
so if you desire.
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].