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OUTDOOR
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS & OPTIONS
There are many choices to setup these unique hand carved granite
outdoor fountains.
They may be used indoor or outdoor and you can be creative
as to what type of basin you
want to implement.
:: Some of the fountains come
in packages including; pump, liner, tubing, drilling, etc.
:: Some do not.(please refer to description and options)
:: You may want to purchase a redwood or black granite catch
basin. (see accessories)
:: You may want to give the visual effect of the fountain
coming out of the ground.
(choose a pkg. or see accessories for pump, tubing, liner,
etc.)
:: Have a mason create a concrete form for reservoir
Want to do it yourself?
We are are a phone call away to tell you what you need. It
is fun and fairly simple.
We have provided a outdoor fountain setup diagram to assist
you using the liner technique, which gives the visual effect
of the fountain coming out of the ground. (See below)
:: Fountain
accessories
:: Outdoor Setup Diagram (download
pdf)
Setup Instructions #1
(using liner technique)
1 Locate a visually appealing
site for the fountain
2 Have an electrical source installed or integrate a source
you already have close by. (standard 110v, 3 prong grounded)
3 You can integrate an incoming water source with a water
float to maintain a constant water level or simply refill
reservoir as necessary. (There will be a loss of performance
or the pump girgling or hissing when there is a lack of water)
4 Dig a hole approximately 1 ft deep or more. (You may dig
hole depth less, but will have to refill more often unless
you have incoming water source and water float) Make sure
center is as level as possible for support pedestal.
5 Dig perimeter 1 ft or more past the diameter of your fountain.
6 Lay liner in hole overlapping past the perimeter of top
edge of hole by 6” or more.
7 Put pedestal(cinder blocks, bricks or poured cement) in
center of hole. Make sure there is a gap, crack, etc. in order
to run the tubing from the pump up through the fountain and
make sure top of pedestal is level with ground. (can be up
to an 1 in. or more higher than ground level to accommodate
for settling)
8 Cut metal grate or chicken wire to extend past the circumference
of hole 6 inches or more as you did with liner above.
9 Place fountain in center of pedestal. Use level on top edge
of fountain to ensure level. Use shims or any other material
inserted between bottom of fountain and top of pedestal to
make level.
10 Run tubing through fountain and pedestal and connect to
pump.
11 Cover grate/chicken wire with pebbles, stone, etc.
12 Fill with water. We recommend about 2-4 inches below grate/chicken
wire for a good sound.
13 Plug in…Adjust pump to taste
14 ENJOY!
Setup Diagram #1
Setup Diagram #2
(For those who purchase Fountain Package #2- includes treated
wood frame, pre-cast pedestal,
galvanized screen and liner. You would still need to purchase
pump)
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