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Bernini MATERA Owner's Manual

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BERNINI
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THE MATERA MODULAR
4-IN-1 FOUNTAIN TOWER
OWNER'S MANUAL
2023

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  • Page 1 BERNINI THE MATERA MODULAR 4-IN-1 FOUNTAIN TOWER OWNER’S MANUAL 2023...
  • Page 2 We think rights. However, registering your fountain will it’s important that you know what allow Bernini Fountains to better serve you you can expect from us. This is with any of your customer care needs. why we have a limited one year warranty on our fountains.
  • Page 3 Bernini™ Fountain on the next page. Please note, images of parts are not to scale with one another. About Matera: Matera is a city on a rocky outcrop in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. It houses museums like the Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, with period furniture and artisan tools.
  • Page 4 Bowl Not Included FOR YOUR BERNINI FOUNTAIN ™ Shower Umbrella Dancing Water Attachments Water Tube s (‘L’-Long, ‘M’-Medium & ‘S’-Short) Battery Compartment & Water Pump 3 Prong Foot Items/Tools Required: (Not Included) . Philips Screwdriver . 4 D Cell Batteries...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE: 1. STEP 1: BATTERY INSTALLATION Inserting Batteries Into The Battery Compartment 3-4. Installing Batteries Assembling Battery Compartment Housing & Battery Cover 6-7. Assembling the Water Pump, Water Tube to Battery Compartment 7-8. Changing The Batteries 9. STEP 2: MODULAR FOUNTAIN BODY ASSEMBLY Modular Fountain Body Styles/Configurations 11-12.

  • Page 7: Step 1: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION You will need: **PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR Battery Compartment TO ASSEMBLING YOUR Water Tube & Water Pump FOUNTAIN.** Items/Tools Required: (Not Included) . Philips Screwdriver . 4 D Cell Batteries Upper Body Lower Body (Infinity Bowl/ Bird Feeder/ Planter Bowl)

  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Battery Compartment

    INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Figure 1b Figure 1a Figure 1c Battery Compartment Retaining Screws X2 Figure 1d Remember if you need help contact Customer Care: 1+ (619) 449-2392...

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries

    NOTE: There are 6 different ways (configurations) to build this fountain For simplicity and because we are showing how to install batteries, in this step we are showing 1 way to configure this fountain. Please refer to Step 2 for specific ways to configure the fountain in the way you desire.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING BATTERIES (CONTINUED) Locating Dowel Figure 2a Figure 2b Battery Cover O-Rings Figure 2c Remember if you need help contact Customer Care: 1+ (619) 449-2392...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING BATTERY COMPARTMENT HOUSING & COVER 1. Place Battery Cover on Battery Compartment Housing. Turn over assembled Battery unit and place on a flat, level surface. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) alternate tightening both screws down firmly. 2. After both screws have been tightened, you may notice a small gap between the Battery Cover and the Battery Compartment Housing.

  • Page 12: Assembling The Water Pump, Water Tube To Battery Compartment

    ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT NOTE: There are 6 different ways (styles/configurations) to build this fountain For simplicity and because we are showing how to install batteries, in this step we are showing 1 way to configure this fountain.

  • Page 13: Changing The Batteries

    ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT (CONTINUED) Figure 3g Bowl Not Included Figure 3e CHANGING THE BATTERIES 1. Remove any Dancing Water Attachment. 2. Lift Battery Compartment and Water Pump out of the Fountain (Figure 4a). NOTE: When changing batteries, ensure Battery Compartment and Water Pump are completely dry before opening Battery Compartment to prevent water from getting inside.
  • Page 14 CHANGING THE BATTERIES (CONTINUED) Figure 4b Figure 4d Figure 4a Figure 4c Bowl Not Included At this point, your fountain should look like the image on the right. GO TO THE NEXT PAGE TO CONTINUE WITH SETUP OF YOUR FOUNTAIN. Remember if you need help contact Customer Care: 1+ (619) 449-2392...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Modular Fountain Body Assembly

    MOULAR FOUNTAIN BODY ASSEMBLY You will need: Water Tube s (‘L’-Long, 3 Prong Foot ‘M’-Medium & ‘S’-Short) Upper Body Lower Body (Infinity Bowl/ Battery Compartment Bird Feeder/ Planter Bowl) Water Tube & Water Pump Fountain Body...

  • Page 16: Modular Fountain Body Styles/Configurations

    MODULAR FOUNTAIN BODY STYLES/CONFIGURATIONS There are 6 different styles/configurations to build your fountain (each of the styles/ configurations are shown below with a corresponding number to better assist you). Choose any of the styles below to configure your fountain to suit your mood. Refer to the following sections to build your fountain (bowl not included).

  • Page 17: Style/Configuration 1 & 2

    STYLE/CONFIGURATION 1 & 2: Style/Configuration 1 & 2: The upper and lower fountain body halves have locking grooves (upper body) and tabs (lower body) (Figure 1 & 2). Take the upper and lower fountain body halves, align the grooves and tabs and insert the lower into the upper body (Figure 3).
  • Page 18 Configuration 1 & 2 (Continued): There are 2 different styles/configurations that utilize the ‘L’- Long Hose (16cm /6.3”), (Figure 5 & 6). ‘L’-Long Hose: 16cm /6.3” Water Figure 5 Figure 6 Hose: ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOR STYLE/CONFIGURATION 1 &...

  • Page 19: Assembling The Water Pump & Water Tube To Battery Compartment For Style/ Configuration 1

    ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOR STYLE/CONFIGURATION 1 & 2 (CONTINUED) Configuration 1 & 2 Figure 8 Your fountain should look like one of the images above when complete. STYLE/CONFIGURATION 3: Style/Configuration 3: This style/configuration utilizes the “M”-Medium Hose (12cm/4.72”).
  • Page 20 STYLE/CONFIGURATION 3: (CONTINUED) ‘M’-Medium Hose: 12cm/4.72” When pulling the water tube from the pump and or battery housing, grab the water tube above the black nipple and not on the black nipple. Water Hose: Style/Configuration 3 Figure 9 Remember if you need help contact Customer Care: 1+ (619) 449-2392...
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT (STYLE/CONFIGURATION 3) 1. Use the ‘M’-Medium Hose (12cm/4.72”) for this step. 2. See Step 1 to install batteries. 3. Connect one side of the Water Tube to the Water Pump and the other end of the tube to the bottom side of the Battery Compartment (A &...

  • Page 22: Style/Configuration

    STYLE/CONFIGURATION 4, 5 & 6: Configuration 4 & 5 & 6: There are three styles/configurations that utilize the Short Hose (Figure 12, 13 & 14). Place the Battery/Pump Assembly into either the Top Fountain Body (style/configuration 4) or the Bottom Fountain Body (style/ configuration 5).
  • Page 23 STYLE/CONFIGURATION 4, 5 & 6: (CONTINUED) Configuration 3: With this style/configuration the Lower Fountain Body can be set up as a Bird Feeder, Infinity Pool or a Self-Watering Planter. Please refer to Step 3 for specific instructions on assembling this style/configuration the way you wish (Figure 14). Figure 14 Style/Configuration 6: Place the Battery/Pump Assembly(a) into the Top Fountain Body (b).

  • Page 24: Assembling The Water Pump & Water Tube To Battery

    ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP & WATER TUBE TO BATTERY COMPARTMENT (CONFIGURATION 4, 5 & 6 CONTINUED) 1. Use the ‘S’-Short Hose (3cm /1.18”) for this step. 2. See Step 1 to install batteries. 3. Connect one side of the Water Tube to the Water Pump and the other end of the tube to the bottom side of the Battery Compartment (A &...

  • Page 25: Step 3: 3-In-1 Infinity Bowl/Bird Feeder/ Planter Bowl

    3-IN-1 INFINITY BOWL, BIRD FEEDER, SELF-WATERING PLANTER You will need: 3 Prong Foot Infinity Bowl/Planter /Bird Feeder...

  • Page 26: How The Self-Watering System Works

    INFINITY BOWL To install the Bowl as an Infinity Pool: • Take the Bowl and the Cap, screw the Cap into the inside of the bowl turning clockwise (Figure 1, 2 & 3). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. • Place infinity Bowl on the fountain spout just as you would place one of the Dancing Waters Attachments.

  • Page 27: Self-Watering Planter Assembly

    BIRDFEEDER PLANTER Figure 7 Figure 8 SELF-WATERING PLANTER ASSEMBLY To install the Bowl as a Planter: • Take the Bowl and 3 Prong Foot, line up the arrows (Figure 11 white circle) on the 3 Prong Foot to the “Planter” position located on the bottom of the bowl (Figure 8).

  • Page 28: Bird Feeder

    BIRD FEEDER Figure 10 Figure 9 To install the bird feeder: • Take the Infinity bowl and 3 prong foot, line up the arrows (Figure 11 white circle) on the 3 prong foot to the bird feeder position located on the bottom of the bowl (Figure 9 &...

  • Page 29: Step 4: Setting Up Your Fountain

    SETTING UP YOUR FOUNTAIN You will need: WATER TO FILL YOUR FOUNTAIN Shower Pirouette Umbrella Fountain Dancing Water Assembled Attachments...

  • Page 30: Fill Your Fountain

    FILL YOUR FOUNTAIN Fill Bowl with water. Depending on bowl size or depth, ensure water does not touch bottom of battery housing . To dislodge any air bubbles from the pump, grab both sides of the large bowl and quickly shake your fountain for ten seconds. .
  • Page 31 OPERATING YOUR FOUNTAIN (CONTINUED) Programing The Fountain: . Press the A Button 2 times: Clears out all programing. Press the B Button 1 time: Will program the fountain to run for 1 hour each day at the same time. The light (Figure 1), will flash once to confirm your selection.

  • Page 32: Dancing Water Attachments

    DANCING WATER ATTACHMENTS Figure 2a Shower Pirouette Umbrella Figure 2b Figure 6c DANCING WATER ATTACHMENTS: (OPTIONAL) You can put any of the Dancing Water Attachments on the Fountain whether the Fountain is running or is not running. . Select one of the Dancing Water Attachments and place on the outlet in the middle of the Battery Compartment (Figure 2a, 2b &...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE WATER PUMP CONNECTION If your fountains water pump tube becomes disconnected from pump and or Battery Compartment use these instructions to reconnect your water pump. Before beginning, remove the Battery Step 2: Rest the Battery and Pump Assembly from Topper.

  • Page 34: Priming The Water Pump

    PRIMING THE WATER PUMP If you find the Water Pump is running, but water is not flowing from your Fountain, you can try priming the Water Pump: . Turn off Fountain: Grab both sides of the Fountain and quickly shake your Fountain for ten seconds.

  • Page 35: Cleaning Your Water Pump Impeller

    CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP’S PARTS (CONTINUED) Step 2: Remove the impeller chamber Begin by disconnecting the pump from the water tube. (See inset image) cover. This is tightly fitted on to the impeller chamber, but will come off. Step 1: Remove the front of the water pump by grabbing the sides of the front panel and pull it off the unit.

  • Page 36: Cold Storage

    CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP IMPELLER (CONTINUED) Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. . Replace the impeller in the impeller chamber. . Put the impeller chamber cover back on. . Replace the pump’s front panel. COLD STORAGE . Turn power off .
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE PROBLEM SOLUTION Fountain is Check that batteries have a full charge: (See Changing not working Battery Section). Prime Pump as instructed. (Refer to Priming The Water Pump). Check batteries are installed correctly: (See Installing Battery Section). Check that batteries have a full charge: (See Changing Water Not Battery Section).
  • Page 38 If within one (1) year this product fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Bernini™ will repair, replace or supply any defective part at their discretion. The purchaser must contact Bernini™ and provide a description...
  • Page 39 BERNINI IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Do not store battery in an airtight container as it may cause an explosion. WARNING: When using electric devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock...
  • Page 40 BERNINI THANK YOU FOR SELECTING BERNINI FOUNTAINS Were excited to offer you the highest quality fountains with the reliability you need! We would love to hear if you have any sug- gestions or ideas that can be incorporated into new or enhanced features.

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