ThePondguy 120377 Installation Manual

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Grate setup:

Grate setup: Grate setup:
Remove the marked sections of the grate for the hoses. These marked sections represent optimal
Remove the marked sections of the grate for the hoses. These marked sections represent optimal Remove the marked sections of the grate for the hoses. These marked sections represent optimal
layout. In that case, mark the locations of the fountains, then utilize a 1-1/2" hole saw to cut
layout. In that case, mark the locations of the fountains, then utilize a 1-1/2" hole saw to cut layout. In that case, mark the locations of the fountains, then utilize a 1-1/2" hole saw to cut
holes where you need them. Be careful not to place holes too close to basin edges, as this may
holes where you need them. Be careful not to place holes too close to basin edges, as this may holes where you need them. Be careful not to place holes too close to basin edges, as this may
compromise the strength of the grate. If the basin has a sediment screen in place, use a knife to
compromise the strength of the grate. If the basin has a sediment screen in place, use a knife to compromise the strength of the grate. If the basin has a sediment screen in place, use a knife to
cut the screen before drilling. Make sure the center support is installed.
cut the screen before drilling. Make sure the center support is installed. cut the screen before drilling. Make sure the center support is installed.
FOUNTAIN
FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN
INSTALLATION MANUAL
INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
Layout & mark appropriate basin area:
Layout & mark appropriate basin area: Layout & mark appropriate basin area:
Locate your fountain near your preferred viewing area where both water and electricity
Locate your fountain near your preferred viewing area where both water and electricity 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
services are accessible. Clear the area and prepare to excavate by tracing the Fountain services are accessible. Clear the area and prepare to excavate by tracing the Fountain
Basin using marking paint. Be certain to avoid underground utilities.
Basin using marking paint. Be certain to avoid underground utilities. Basin using marking paint. Be certain to avoid underground utilities.
Prep & Excavate area to required size and depth:
Prep & Excavate area to required size and depth: 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
Using a shovel dig 90 degrees into the ground, slightly wider and just as deep as the 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
Fountain Basin making sure to remove any sharp rocks or roots. Align the Fountain Basin 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
with the pump access door as needed to keep the pump accessible. Note: If installing a 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
splash apron, make sure the basin is about 1.5 inches below grade, allowing you to slope splash apron, make sure the basin is about 1.5 inches below grade, allowing you to slope
the surrounding terrain toward the basin.
the surrounding terrain toward the basin. the surrounding terrain toward the basin.
Using a 2 - 4 ft. level place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the
Using a 2 - 4 ft. level place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the Using a 2 - 4 ft. level place the basin within the excavated hole ensuring the
Fountain Basin remains level side to side.
Fountain Basin remains level side to side. Fountain Basin remains level side to side.
a PondBuilder Elite AutoFill is being incorporated you may bury your water
a PondBuilder Elite AutoFill is being incorporated you may bury your water a PondBuilder Elite AutoFill is being incorporated you may bury your water
supply line and make any AutoFill connections at this time. Leave a small
supply line and make any AutoFill connections at this time. Leave a small supply line and make any AutoFill connections at this time. Leave a small
trench to bury the pump cord 1-2 inches below grade.
trench to bury the pump cord 1-2 inches below grade. trench to bury the pump cord 1-2 inches below grade.
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