Campania International Palomar FT-284 User manual

FT
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284 Palomar Fountain
Three people are recommended for the installation ofthisfountain!
R
evised
April 14, 2017
PumpKitParts List
PK500 Pump (1)
#10 stopper(1)
#7 drain stopper
12”length ½”non-kinkhose (1)
3/4”thread to ½”barb connector(1)
Wedges(3)
Hose clamps(3)
*Hoseclamps maybe used asflow restrictors
-WINTERCARE-
Fountainbowls/topsandotherfountaincomponents,whichcollect water, shouldnotbeleftoutsideinthewinter since anycomponent,
whichfillswithwater andfreezesmaycrack.Likewisecomponentssuchaspedestals,whichremaininabasin,filledwithwater,
whichthenfreezes,mayalsocrackor crumble. Ideally, therefore, afountainshouldalwaysbestoredindoorsor inadryprotected
place suchasacoveredporchawayfromtheelements. However, ifafountainmustbeleftoutside:
(1) Removepump, rubber stoppers, drainpipes, finials,andother smallcomponentsfor storageindoors. Note that stoppersor
drainpipesareremovedtoallowdrainageintheeventwater accumulatesinanybasin.
(2) Raisefountainbasefromgroundwithwood stripssothat basewill notfreeze tothegroundsurface.
(3) Cover or wrapthefountainwithburlapor other absorbentmaterial (oldblanket or towel) andthencover securelywith
plastic,making surethat water will notaccumulate inthebasinor other fountaincomponentandfreeze;
(4) Checkfountainperiodicallytoensurethatplastic issecureandwater isnotaccumulating inanyfountaincomponent.
-GENERALFOUNTAINTIPS-
Install fountainsonalevel surface. Youwill needaproperlygrounded110-volt (AConly) GFCI protectedreceptaclenear the
fountainfor your pump. All pumpsaresubmersible andmustbecompletelyunderwater tofunctionproperly. Testall pumpsand
adjusttofull outputprior toassembly. Itisnotrecommendedthat fountainsbeplaceddirectlyongrass or dirt. Positionthechannel
opening at thebaseofeachfountaintoward theelectrical outlet tobeusedsince thepump
cord willbethreadedthroughthisopening.
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FOUNTAININFORMATION:
Thisfountain holdsapproximately40 gallonofwater.
Thisfountain usesamediumfountain cover.
(FTNCOV-MED)
Compatible with#10 Refill Deviseand LEDKits
(Aspecialstopper isrequiredtousethe refill kit for
thisfountain.)
TOOLSREQUIRED:
Bubble Level
PUMPINFORMATION:
OEMFP525 - 525GPH Pump
16 FTcord length

FT
-
284 Palomar Fountain
Three people are recommended for the installation ofthisfountain!
R
evised
April 14, 2017
Assemble your fountainonalevel surface capable ofholdingaminimumof675 poundswithanapproximate 8squarefootfootprint.
FT-284E(417lbs)
45”Wx10”H
FT-284C (22lbs)
15”Wx7”H
FT-284B (170lbs)
24”Wx20”H
FT-284A(12lbs)
15”Wx0.75”H
FT-284D(4lbs)
6.5”Lx1.25”Wx6.5”H
1. Placethe basin(FT-284E)into position where the fountain willbe installed,
ensuringthatit islevel.
2. Assemble the pump kit
a. Placea hose clamp overboth endsofthe non-kinktubing, butdo notsecure
to the pump kit yet.
b. Secure one end ofthe tubing to the 1/2"barbed end on the threaded adapter.
c. Placethe stopperaround the pump cord approximately8 inchesfromthe
pump.
3. Feed the pump cordthrough the holeinthe basin (FT-284E)and the channel.
4. FIRMLYpress the stopperintothehole evenly.
a. Note:Usingthehandle ofascrewdriverorhammerworksbestto pressthe
stopperin place.
5. Install the #7 drain stopperintothesmall holeinthe basin, makingsure itisfirmly
seated and hand tight.
6. Placethe pump cover(FT-284C)overthe pump. Ensure itisplaced properlyand
leveled.
7. Positionthe urn(FT-284B)overthe pump cover(FT-284C).
8. Install the 3/4” thread ofthe adapteryou secured thetubingtointothe bottomofthe
urn (FT-284C).
a. Note:Donotovertighten. Turn in untilhandtight.
9. Secure the looseend ofthetubingto the pump outletwiththe hoseclamp.
10. Centerand levelthe urn(FT-284B).
11. Centerthe disc(FT-284A)insidethe urn(FT-284B)with the flowerside facingup.
a. Thedisc alsoactsasflowcontrolforthe water.
12. Fit the pump coverdoor(FT-284D)into the pump cover(FT-284C).
13. Fillthe basin with water.