API 600 Instructions Manual

PRECAUTIONS

Use with grounded outlets only. Many older homes do not have
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properly grounded outdoor electrical outlets. Check with an electrician
if you have any doubts concerning your electrical ground.
• When using an extension cord, only use one rated for "outdoor use".
The cord must be rated as an "outdoor" cord by the manufacturer and
must be rated to carry more than 150 watts of power.
• Do not let the connection lay in the snow or water.
• Always be sure the bath is placed safely away from possible snow drifts.
• Do not place bath directly on the ground.
• Never place the bath where puddling or pooling of water is likely
to occur.
• To clean the bath scrub out the dish without immersing lower section
in water. Never fully immerse bath in water.
• Rate of evaporation: this bath was designed to be attractive to the
birds both in shape, slope, texture and depth. Due to these features the
bath has a rather large surface area relative to the amount of water it
holds. This is typical of a well designed, functional bird bath. During the
dry winter months the above features, coupled with a 45 to 55 degree
water temperature, will naturally accelerate evaporation. Therefore, do
not be alarmed if you must add water on a daily basis.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Heated Bird Bath does not heat the water all the time, as it contains
an automatic thermostat that cycles the water temperature between 40° F
and 50° F. This bird bath is designed to clamp to deck railings or pedestals
or it may also be placed on any flat surface. Once the mount is in place, you
can simply spin the bath on and off the mount for routine cleaning. You do
not have to reapply the mount every time you wish to clean your bird bath.
A.
Extending Arm (3)
B.
Shim (3)
C.
D.
1" Elevator Bolt (1)
HEATED 20" BIRD BATH
150 Watts, 120 Volts
E.
F.
G.
Round
Disc (1)
H.
I.
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After the winter season, you can remove your mount from your pedestal or
deck railing and replace your Heated Bird Bath with your regular bird bath.
By doing this, you will extend the life of your Heated Bird Bath.
If your pedestal has a protrusion or "nub" on top: The bird bath will not
clamp to a pedestal which has a screw protruding from the top (unless the
screw is removable). If your pedestal has some other protrusion on top, try
connecting the bracket to the protrusion following the same directions
as listed under the section titled Bird Bath pedestal 7.25" or less (follow the
directions as if the protrusion is the diameter of your pedestal).

Mounting your Heated Bird Bath

First, decide on what surface you will be mounting the bath. Second,
measure the width of the surface – if a deck rail, or measure the diameter –
if the surface will be a pedestal or stand. Third, look under the appropriate
heading in this manual and follow the directions.
Your bracket is attached to the bottom of the bird bath. To remove, simply
spin the bracket counterclockwise. Also contained is a bag of loose parts.
You will note the bracket, found under the bath, is preassembled to fit a
pedestal 7.25" or less. However, if your pedestal falls within this range, you
must still adjust the bracket to fit your particular pedestal diameter.
If you are planning to use a mount under one of the other headings, you
will want to disassemble this mount and use the parts to construct your
chosen mount.
The manual starts off with drawings of all the parts included with the
bracket. For assembly you will need a small screwdriver and an adjustable
wrench.

PARTS

Hex Nut 1cm (thin nut) (1)
3/8" (short)
Set Screw (3)
1 / " (short)
1
2
Set Screw (3)
1.5" Elevator Bolt (1)
5/8" Machine Screw (3)
J.
Angle Bracket (1)
K.
Washer (5)
L. Hex Regular Nut (3)
M.
3" Carriage Bolt (2)
N.
2" Elevator
Bolt (1)
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