ThePondguy 120373 User manual

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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 with the pump access door as needed to keep the pump accessible. Note: If
installing a splash apron, make sure the basin is about 1.5 inches below grade,
allowing you to slope the surrounding terrain toward the basin.
Ensure basin fits and is level:
Using a 2 - 4 ft. level place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the
Fountain Basin remains level side to side.
Back fill around basin leaving room for AutoFill and cord:
Once the Fountain Basin is level carefully back fill using excavated soil. If an
#110262 Elite AutoFill is being incorporated you may bury your water supply line and
make any AutoFill connections at this time. Leave a small trench to bury the pump
cord 1-2 inches below grade.
FOR: #120373 Zen Fountain Kit, #120376 Granite Sphere Fountain Kit
Pump and hose:
Attach the hose to the pump, then lower the pump into basin. Keep the pump positioned as close to the opening
as possible for best accessibility. Make sure the pump cord lines up with one of the notches in the lip to ensure it
is not pinched. Install one of the grates. Feed the hose through the center of the grate, then install the remaining
grate. Consider adding water to the basin at this time to complete the stabilization of the basin and save time
during the installation process.

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Installing Rock:
Place the rock on the basin, and feed the hose into the fountain, until the
hose is within a half inch from the top of the fountain. Carefully stand the
fountain up. Once completed, place the stainless steel access panel back
over the opening.
Add water and test:
If you haven’t already added water to the Fountain Basin, add water until
the basin is full. Test your fountain by adjusting the valve with the red valve
key. Splash should be kept to a minimum to avoid excessive refilling.
Position the valve to allow for optimal water coverage, sound and
aesthetic water flow. Use the included shims to level the fountain so that
water flows evenly over the sides.
Finish:
Add decorative gravel or stone to the top of the basin, to complete your
fountain setup.
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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.
• We recommend covering the fountain during the winter months or moving
it 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 FeatureClear™ to remove any remaining muck that was not able to
be removed manually.
Fountain System & Maintenance:
• Fill evaporated water as necessary or consider installing an auto-fill valve
kit #110262
• Add FeatureClear™ Water Feature Cleaner #200154 to Basin to ensure
muck doesn’t build-up over time and clog pump.
• If algae forms on fountain use FeatureClear™ #200279.
• It is OK to run pump continuously 24/7 or you may connect it to a timer.
FOR: #120373 Zen Fountain Kit, #120376 Granite Sphere Fountain Kit