FreeGarden RAIN User manual

Installation Instructions
Please read these instructions and warnings thoroughly before beginning installation and retain for future reference.
INCLUDED NEEDED
• Rain barrel body (A)
• Rain barrel lid (B)
• Meshlter(preinstalledinlid)(C)
• 1overowhoseand1hoseclamp (D)
• 1spout,1rubbergasket,1nut (E)
• 4 screws
• SlotheadandPhillips(crosshead)screwdrivers
• Wrench
• Tapemeasureandmarker
• Safetyglasses,safetygloves
• Hacksaw
• Hammerorchisel
Step 1 Locate
Choosealocationbelowadownspoutforyourrainbarrel.Thelocationmusthavelevel,rm
ground.A3'x3'pavingstonecanbeusedtoprovidestability.Avoidlocationsnearground-level
basementwindowsorwindowwells.
Step 2 Assemble
Puttherubbergasketonthespoutandplaceitthroughtheholeatthefrontofthebarrel.
Threadthenutontothebackofthespoutfrominsidethebarrel.
Holdthenutinplacewithawrenchandhandtightenonly.Itonly
needstobetightenoughtopreventwaterleakage.Usecautionas
over-tighteningcancrackthebarrel.
Step 3 Cut Downspout
Placethebarrelbesidethedownspouttomeasureandmarkyourre-
quiredcut.Makesuretoallowenoughroomforthebarrel,lidandelbow
spout.Wearing safety glasses and gloves,
cutthedownspoutusingahacksaw.
Attachyourexistingelbowspout(F)tothenew
downspoutend.
Step 4 Overow
Choosewhichsideoverowspoutyouwilluse.Bothspouts
areblockedbyaplasticdiscbydefault.Removethediscby
insertingaslotscrewdriverorchiselintotheoverowtubefrom
theoutside,andgentlytapwithahammeraroundtheedges
ofthediscuntilitpopsfree.Attachtheoverowhoseusingthe
hoseclampandaslotscrewdriver.Directtheotherendofthe
hosetowhereveryourdownspoutoriginallydrained,which
shouldbeeitherasplashpadorsewerdrain.
Step 5 Attach Lid & Place
Placethelidonthebarrelanda󰀩xusingthefourprovided
screws(#6x1.5”)andacrossheadscrewdriver.Hand-tighten
only.Over-tighteningmaycracktheplastic.Placeassembledbin
underdownspoutandensureitislevelandstable.
FreeGarden RAIN®

Option Connecting Multiple Barrels
MultipleFreeGarden™RAINbarrelscanbeconnectedtocollectadditionalwaterfromthesamedownspout.Oneachadditionalbarreltap
outBOTHplasticdiscsintheoverowspoutsasinStep4above,thenconnectandclamptheendoftherstbarrel'soverowhosetoone
ofthespoutsoftheadditionalbarrel.Clampandconnectanotheroverowhosetotheotherspoutoftheadditionalbarrelanddirectthe
openendtowhereveryourdownspoutoriginallydrained(usuallyasplashpadorsewerdrain).
Usage
Congratulations!Youcanuseyourcollectedrainwaterformanypurposes,suchas:
•Wateringlawns
•Wateringgardens
•Washingcars
•Cleaningoutdoorfurniture
•Wateringindoorandoutdoorpottedplants
•Washinggardentoolsandcontainers
Note:NEVER DRINK OR INGEST STANDING WATER.Donotallowingestionbypetsandanimals,anddonotcookor
washanythingincollectedrainwaterinanywaythatmayresultiningestion.Ingestionmaycauseseriousillnessordeath.Seebelowfor
furtherimportantwarnings.
Maintenance
SUMMER
Cleanthescreenonceamonthtopreventclogging.Checkforerosionunder/aroundrainbarrel;platform/supportmustremainleveland
stableatalltimes.
WINTER-Rain Barrels May Crack!
RainBarrelsmustbedisconnectedandstoredinsideduringthewinter.Donotleaverainbarrelsoutsideasfreezingtemperaturescan
causecrackinginthebarrels.Besuretoemptywaterandstorethebarrelsinashed,garageorbasementduringthewinter.
Drowning Hazard
Neverpermitchildrentoplayon,in,orneara
rainbarrel.Alwaysa󰀩xthelidsecurelytoavoid
drowning.Neverusearainbarrelwithoutthelid
securelya󰀩xed,orwithadamaged,cracked,
warpedorbrokencover.Neverplacearainbarrel
nearadeck,stairs,chair,orotherstructuresor
itemsthatmayallowachildtoclimbabove,on,or
in the rain barrel.
Water Contamination Hazard
Donotusecollectedwaterfordrinking,cooking,
washingorinanywaythatmayresultin
ingestionofthewaterbyhumansand/or
animals.Waterinrainbarrelsmaybecome
stagnantand/orcontaminated.Ingestingrain
barrelwatermaycauseseriousillnessordeath.
Useonlyforwateringplantsandcleaningof
outdooritemsnotrelatedtoeatingordrinking.
Tipping Hazard
Amisinstalledrainbarrelmaytipover
causingbodilyinjuryorproperty
damage.Neverplacerainbarrels
onnon-levelorunevensurfaces.
Alwaysuseasolid,stableplatform
under the rain barrel. Water is very
heavy.Thepreparationandplacement
oftheinstallationarecritical;theplatform
mustbelevelandproviderobust
supportforalledrainbarrel.
Electrical Hazard
Ifthedownspoutcontainsheatingcables,there
isapotentialelectrocutionorrehazardduring
installation.Ensurepowerisdisconnectedat
theelectricalpanelbeforemanipulatingheated
downspouts.Consultaqualiedelectricianfor
modicationstoheateddownspouts.
Installation Hazards
Rain barrels are for water collection and out-
dooruseonly.Nootherusesarerecommend-
ed.Downspoutedgesmaybesharp.Wear
protectivegloveswhencuttingandhandling
downspouts.Alwayswearsafetyglasseswhen
cuttingordrillingtopreventeyeinjuries.Protect
sidingfromdamagebyinsertingasheetofply-
woodbetweenthedownspoutandsiding.Read
all instructions and warnings thoroughly before
installingthisproduct.
Warning and Limitations
Improperinstallationandmaintenance
mayresultinpropertydamage,bodily
injuryand/ordeath.EnviroWorld
Corporationisnotresponsiblefor
anydamagesorinjuriescausedbyor
resultingfromimproperinstallation
and/orcontinuedmaintenance.
Retain this sheet for future reference.
WARNINGS
International Headquarters
Enviro World Corporation
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Toronto,ONCanadaM9W0A2
Tel416-674-0033Fax416-679-0368
Toll-free877-634-9777[email protected]
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