Installation Guide

October 11, 2019
Revision 00
Flat-back Rain Barrel
Hose Barb Installation Instructions
Read these instructions and general information to properly and safely
assemble and install your hose barb kit.
RTS Companies Inc. | 1027 Industrial Place, St. Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0 | 1-800-663-2803
RTS Companies US, Inc. | 2900 Industrial Park Drive, Austinburg, Ohio 44010-0183 | 1-888-641-3077
Template created 10/30/2012
Hose Barb Installation
1.1 Using a 1” spade drill bit or hole saw, drill hole for overflow on the flat portion of the barrel on
the left or right side of the barrel as shown in image 1.1.
1.2 Insert the hose barb/thread PVC fitting from outside of the barrel in the drilled hole, threaded
side inside the barrel.
1.3 Reaching inside of the screen recess opening at the top of the barrel, place the o-ring over the
hose barb, flush to the inside of the barrel.
1.4 Once the o-ring is in place, screw the nut onto the hose barb until it is secure.
1.5 When complete, your assembly will look as pictured in 1.5.
Included materials:
- Hose barb
- O-ring
- Plastic Lock Nut
Materials Required:
- 1” spade drill bit (shown) or
hole saw
Note:
To be used with 1” diameter hosing.
1.1
1.3
1.5