Blue Thumb Triple Spillway Bowl Fountain Kit User manual

For use with Brass Kit #ABBSSV36K
Triple 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.
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.
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Thank you for choosing our Brass Patina Triple 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:
• 18”, 24” and 28” Dia. Brass Patina Spillway Bowls
• 12”H and 6”H Matching Pedestals
• 48” AquaBox Achelous Basin
with pre-drilled Grate for easy installation
• 1,300 gph Mag-drive Pump
• 1” Kink-free Hose with plumbing connectors
• 12” x 12” Anti-splash Mat
• 5 bags Polished Pebbles
• Plastic Shims

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.

Fountain Position on Grate
Notice that the two halves of the installed grate
should meet over the wider set of support columns for
greatest strength. An additional PVC center support
may be included for even more added stability.
The pre-drilled hole is located for best pump access.
This is where the 18” bowl on the 12” pedestal will sit.
Water will be pumped up to this highest point and spill
down into the 24” bowl on the 6” pedestal, then down
to the 28” bowl, and back into the basin to recirculate.
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. 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.
These basin grates have been pre-drilled
for best plumbing and pump access ease.
Place the fountains 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. Turn basin
toaligntheseelementsbeforebacklling.
STEP 3
STEP 5
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STEP 4 Pre-drilled hole in grate for
hose from the 18” spillway
bowl to attach to pump
Pump Access
Cover
24” Dia. Bowl
on 6”H Base
18” Dia. Bowl
on 12”H Base 28” Dia. Bowl
sits on basin
Anti-Splash
Mat
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

STEP 6
Fountain Plumbing
Attach 1½” intake connector assembly to the inlet in the
center of the bottom of the 18” 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.
Feed the other end of the hose through the 12” base
that the 18” bowl will sit on, then through the pre-drilled
hole in the grate and into the reservoir/basin.
Make sure the plumbing has no kinks or twists, which
willcauseareductioninwaterow,andpossiblyno
owatall.
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STEP 7
Pump Plumbing
Attach discharge assembly connector to the pump.
Grab hose from inside the reservoir/basin and attach
to the pump discharge assembly connector.
Set pump and hose in the basin. 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 8
STEP 9
Anti-Splash
Mat
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 after
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.
Setthewaterowbyadjustingdialonthe
front of the pump.
Fountain Pump
water ow
control dial
Place and Level Fountains
Place fountain bowls so the spillways
owcompletelyintothenextspillway
or to the anti-splash mat. Splash
should be kept to a minimum to avoid
excessiverelling.
Level Spillway Bowls to help direct
waterow.Itisrecommendedtoslope
slightly toward the spillway opening.
Add plastic shims where needed to
adjustlevelingandow.
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Note: This ow control dial minimally adjusts water ow as this pump is
selected based on the power needed for optimal ow for this fountain.

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].