Blue Thumb Zenshu Fountain Kit User manual

For use with
Large Single Zenshu Fountains
Zenshu Fountain Kit
Installation Manual
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STEP 1
STEP 2
Choose Location for Basin
1a Locate your fountain near your preferred viewing
area where both water and electricity services are
accessible. Be certain to avoid underground utilities.
1b Clear the area and prepare to excavate by tracing
the fountain basin using marking paint.
Excavation of Basin Area
2a 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.
2b 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 Large Stone
Fountain Kit easy
by following these
instructions.
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1b
2a
2b
1a
This manual shows installation of our round Achelous Basin, however,
these steps can be followed for our larger square Altum Basin.

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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.
Bathe your water feature in warm white light.
Waterproof lighting automatically transforms your
Yard or Garden from dusk to dawn.

IllumiGlow®
Fountain Plume
LED Triple Light Kit
Finishing
STEP 9
Frequently Asked Questions
Select decorative gravel that compliments
your selected fountain, adjacent landscape
and is sized appropriately to not fall through
the holes in the fountain basin grates.
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!
Cover the Grate
The PVC spacer is hardly viewable and
easily disguised with polished pebbles
while providing easier access for movement
of the fountain at any future date.
9
AquaBox®Basin PVC Support - drilled for tubing to
pass through the side of the tube
PVC Spacers
Grates
Fountain Pump
Tubing
Large Stone Fountain Cross-section Diagram

STEP 3
STEP 4
Position & Backll Basin
3a 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.
3b Once the fountain basin is level, carefully
backll around the basin using excavated soil.
Pump Plumbing
4a Attach 90-degree discharge assembly to pump.
Attach the red ow control valve and tubing to the
discharge assembly. Tighten hose clamps.
Place the assembled pump in the fountain basin.
Position the pump as close as possible to the pump
access opening for best accessibility. Lay the tubing
in the basin for now.
4b If extra support is required, place the provided
white PVC center support in the center of the basin.
This support provides additional strength with
heavier fountains.
Consider adding water to the basin at this time to
complete the stabilization of the basin and save time
during the installation process. Make sure the power
plug is pulled out of the basin before lling.
3a
3b
4
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
4b
4a
Note: Our round 48” Achelous Basin has 4 built-in support columns.
For best fountain support the seam of the two grate pieces should
meet over the wider set of supports.

STEP 6
Tubing Install
Thread the tubing from the pump into the hole
in the side of the PVC center support and up
through the top of the support and through. Now
pull the tubing through the hole in the center of
grate. Install the second grate making sure the
tubing has no kinks or twists, which will cause a
reduction in water ow, and possibly no ow at all.
Placement of Grates
Install one of the grates at this time. Place the
grate so that the center line aligns with the sticker
on basin edge. This positioning provides the most
stability for the grates to support the fountain.
Make sure the PVC center support sits in the center
of the basin under the grate for added strength.
STEP 5
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6
STEP 7
Fountain Setup
with PVC Spacers, if Included
7a Place 1.5” high PVC spacers at the corners
of your Large Stone Fountain. These spacers
make removal of installation straps easier.
7b Lower the Stone Fountain onto the basin
and feed correct length of tubing through
the bottom of the column until the end of the
tubing gets within 1-2” of the top.
7a
7b
7c With the stone in place, the PVC spacer
is hardly viewable and easily disguised with
Polished Pebbles.
Excess tubing may be fed back into the
basin.
7c

STEP 8
Testing
8a If you haven’t already added water to
the fountain basin, pull out the plug and add
water until the basin is full to the bottom of
the grates. Plug in the pump cord to test your
fountain.
8b Set the water ow and plume height by
adjusting the valve with the provided red
valve key.
8c 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,
insert a piece of 1” x ¾” clear vinyl into the
end of the fountain tubing. Reducing the
tubing size will increase the height of the
water plumes.
Splash should be kept to a minimum to avoid
excessive relling.
8c
8b
8a
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. Our optional Auto Fill Kit,
shown after Step 3, is used to keep the water level topped o.
Low water plume High water plume

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].