P E T F O U N T A I N
I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR M-PM54 PET FOUNTAIN
Important: Read all instructions and refer to local
codes prior to installation.
l It is recommended to include a supply stop
appropriate located on the supply line.
l An in-line PRV installed on the supply line is
recommended to ensure a working water pressure
of 40 - 60 psi.
l Supply line must be flushed of all foreign materials
such as pipe dope, chips, etc.
l Piping and valve must be drained prior to being
subjected to freezing temperatures.
Prepare trench for water supply. At fountain location
prepare hole to trench depth and large enough for a
person to work in. Lay supply line into trench and
above ground allowing extra line to be trimmed during
hook up, refer to detail for roughs.
Refill trench and hole, compacting back fill as required.
Leave sufficient depth in hole to accommodate
concrete pour, 4” minimum recommended.
Prepare slab area surrounding fountain spreading and
compacting gravel as necessary. Prepare form
approximately 6” diameter to protect supply stub outs.
Protect exposed valve assembly, tubing and tube
openings to prevent damage to equipment or to
prevent tubes from becoming filled with soil or debris.
Then pour concrete, ensure concrete is flat and level.
Once concrete has cured, drill 3/4” diameter by 2”
deep holes following the pattern shown in the mounting
base detail for the provided drop-in anchors. Using the
anchor setting tool, hammer the provided drop-in
anchors into the drilled holes. Align mounting points on
the fountain to the mounting anchors in the concrete
and secure fixture to the slab using the provided
mounting hardware.
Through access panel make up connection to the
fountain’s 3/4” NPTM supply inlet.
To ensure plumb installation, lay a bubble level on
fountain pedestal and adjust using shims or washers
until the unit is level. To test operation of hose bibb,
depress activation pushbutton and adjust flow rate as
required and check all connections for leaks.
4" REC
MIN
8"
REF 1/2" NPT ANCHORING
HARDWARE, PROVIDED
415
16"
TYP
SUPPLY
INLET
SUPPLY INLET
CONNECTION FOR
3/4" NPTM, BY OTHERS
MOUNTING BASE DETAIL
* HOSE BIBB NOT
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
97
8"
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for most current specifications.
M-PM54
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Revised: 04/26/17
7109-606-001
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