Blue Thumb TWISTER User manual

TWISTER FOUNTAIN
ABTWISTMK - INSTALLATION MANUAL
Unpack fountain:
Open the box and remove the stainless steel lid-light assembly. Carefully remove the pump and plumbing from the cylinder.
Gently remove the cylinder from the basin.
Layout & mark appropriate basin area:
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.
Prep & Excavate area to required size and depth:
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. Align the Fountain Basin so that the notched lip is located near or towards where power source.
Ensure basin ts and is level:
Using a level, place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the Fountain Basin remains level side to side.
Back ll around basin:
Once the Fountain Basin is level carefully back ll using excavated soil. If burying the power cord, leave a small trench to
bury the pump cord 1-2 inches below grade.
Pump plumbing:
Attach discharge assembly to pump. The fountain pump will be located beneath the stainless steel access panel and inside
the Fountain Basin. When looking at the basin, with the notched lip farthest away from you, place the pump in the basin so
that the pipe is centered and closest to the left side.
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Cylinder assembly:
Carefully place the stainless steel lid onto the basin, so that the hole aligns with the pipe from the pump. The notched corner
of the lid should align with the notched lip of the basin. Gently place the cylinder onto the lid, so that the pipe comes through
the bottom of the cylinder. The pipe has a snug t and may require some gentle movement to get it situated. Once the
cylinder is seated, place the 90 degree elbow onto the pipe in the cylinder and face the output parallel to the cylinder wall.
The direction of the elbow determines which way the water swirls - clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Finishing:
Add water to basin until the water nearly reaches top of the basin. Gently add rocks around the cylinder to cover lid assembly.
Plug in the pump and light to enjoy your Twister Fountain.
Spring, summer, fall or winter, the twister delights day or night!

Fountain System & Maintenance
• Fill evaporated water as necessary or considering installing an auto-ll valve kit #LG6286.
• Add Muck Buster #PB2101 to Basin to ensure muck doesn’t build-up over time and clog pump.
• If algae forms use AquaFix Liquid #PB2002. Use the included pad or a lint-free cloth to gently wipe sides with water.
• It is OK to run pump continuously 24/7 or you may connect it to a timer.
Winterizing:
• If you live in a climate that experiences prolonged freezing conditions then 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.
• Once the pump has been turned off and the fountain has drained, disconnect the piping from the fountain and store
inside.
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.
• Reconnect the pump and plug it in.
• Add Muck Buster to remove any remaining muck that was not able to be removed manually.
Recommended Water Treatments
Aqua Fix 16 oz. and Muck Buster 1 lb.
For more information visit bluethumbponds.com or by call 888-619-3474.
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