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HOW TO MAINTAIN FOUNTAINS:

Thank you for your purchase of a Giannini Garden Ornaments Fountain! In this care sheet you will find important information about

installing and maintaining your fountain. Giannini products are made with the upmost care and best materials possible. With proper

care and maintenance, your fountain will last for years and generations to come.

BASIC INFO:

~ Place fountains on a flat, solid base. Examples include: a concrete foundation, compacted gravel, or paver stones. Fountains

need to be on a level surface to operate correctly.

~ Fountains with a large one-piece pond basin, (48” diameter and up) the basin must be placed on a soft surface like sand or

gravel (not dirt). If a pond basin is to be installed on a hard surface like concrete or pavers, a 1”-2” layer of sand must be

applied over the surface. The sand will help with leveling by allowing the basin to settle and be completely supported, reducing

the risk of possible stress cracks due to uneven support. Sand can be grouted after installation to prevent and run-off.

~Fountains do not require a permanent water line as Giannini fountains come with recirculating pumps. Fountains can be

filled using a hose, bucket, etc. when needed.

~ You need to have electrical outlet in close range to the location of the fountain. Giannini pumps have a three prong plug and the cord

length is usually 12 ft long, so the outlet needs to be fairly close. Fountain pumps should only be plugged into a GFCI protected,

outdoor outlet.

~ Water level must be full to the rim AT ALL TIMES (not doing so will cause the concrete to shock and crack). Giannini is not

responsible for cracked items after delivery or pick up.

~During the winter months, protect your fountain from harsh or freezing weather by draining the fountain and covering it

with a weather proof tarp, or dismantle fountain and store indoors. This will protect your fountain from cracking and/or severe

damage. REMOVE WATER FROM FOUNTAIN DURING PROLONGED FREEZES. FREEZE DAMAGE WILL VOID YOUR

GIANNINI WARRANTY.

~ Never fill a bowl with water when it is hot to the touch (doing so will shock the concrete and crack). Fill the bowl in the early

morning or at night when it is cool out.

~ K

eep the water pump clear of leaves and debris so that it does not get clogged

*Clean pump filter at least once a month, depending on the area the fountain is. In heavily wooded areas, the pump needs

to be checked and cleaned more often.

If the fountain develops algae or build up, drain the water from the fountain and scrub off with a brush or soft carwash sponge. Try

not to scrub too hard or vigorously. Doing so may cause the stain to come off. Rinse after algae is scrubbed off.

*To prevent algae build up, use an algae reducer solution, such as Fountec or CrystalClear-Sparkle, to reduce any build up.

Do not use Chlorine or any other pool chemicals! Chlorine and most pool chemicals w

ill

damage the fountain and pump.

~Hard water should be filtered before filling your fountain; you can use a hose-attached prefilter, such as the PreFresh Spa &

Pool Water Fill Filter, available online or at a local swimming pool supply store. In areas with severe hard water, only distilled water

should be used to fill your fountains. Filtering the water will not remove all mineral content in hard water, lime scale and white residue

can still appear on your fountain, which should be removed immediately.

~Any white residue (white scale, lime scale, calcium buildup, or efflorescence) that builds up on the fountain should be removed

immediately. This buildup is normal and unavoidable in areas with a high mineral content (hard water) in the local water supply. The

best way to remove any white residue would be to gently scrub a mixture of Protec or (CrystalClear-SubLime) and water along the

surface of the fountain. A mixture of 3 parts white vinegar and 1 part water will also work and removing any white residue. Failure to

remove any white residue will stain and/or damage the fountain. Adding Protec or SubLime to the fountain’s water will help in

softening the hard water, regular use in accordance to the instructions is EXCESSIVE WEIGHT OR PRESSURE ON FOUNTAINS

AND/OR STATUARY MAY CAUSE THEM TO FALL. KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS FROM CLIMBING, SITTING OR

LEANING ON YOUR FOUNTAIN AND/OR STATUARY ITEMS. ALL GIANNINI WALL FOUNTAINS HAVE AN

ATTACHMENT POINT BEHIND THE TOP HALF OF THE WALL FOUNTAIN. ALL WALL FOUNTAIN TOPS MUST BE

SECURED TO WALL, FENCE, etc. FOR STABILITY. SIGNATURE MEANS FULL UNDERSTANDING AND RELEASE OF

LIABILITY FOR GIANNINI GARDEN ORNAMENTS:recommended. Giannini Garden Ornament’s warranty does not cover

damage due to white scale, lime scale, calcium buildup, efflorescence, or freeze damage. Please thoroughly review this care

sheet for more information.

~ Most fountains have no interlocking component parts. The component parts are held together by gravity only. Gluing or cementing

the component parts together is not recommended. The parts may need to be dismantled to replace the pump, hardware, or to move the

fountain to another location.

CAUTION:

~ EXCESSIVE WEIGHT OR PRESSURE ON FOUNTAINS AND/OR STATUARY MAY CAUSE THEM TO FALL. KEEP

CHILDREN AND OTHERS FROM CLIMBING, SITTING OR LEANING ON YOUR FOUNTAIN AND/OR STATUARY ITEMS.

ALL GIANNINI WALL FOUNTAINS HAVE AN ATTACHMENT POINT BEHIND THE TOP HALF OF THE WALL

FOUNTAIN. ALL WALL FOUNTAIN TOPS MUST BE SECURED TO WALL, FENCE, etc. FOR STABILITY.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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HOW TO MAINTAIN FOUNTAINS: Thank you for your purchase of a Giannini Garden Ornaments Fountain! In this care sheet you will find important information about installing and maintaining your fountain. Giannini products are made with the upmost care and best materials possible. With proper care and maintenance, your fountain will last for years and generations to come. BASIC INFO: ~ Place fountains on a flat, solid base. Examples include: a concrete foundation, compacted gravel, or paver stones.
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Wall, Fence, or Post Step 5 Steel Securing Bar Steel Bar (on back of ftn) used for securing fountain to wall, fence, or post. Steel wire recommended for securing www.GianniniGarden.com info@gianninigarden.com Slide power cord through rubber stopper and secure rubber Step 3 stopper in the 2” PVC coupling. Check for tight fit to avoid leaks. Step 4 Clear Vinyl Tubing. Secure to copper connection G-280 Pump w/ water-flow adjustment knob. Eye Bolt Clear Vinyl Tubing 110V 3 prong power cord.
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www.GianniniGarden.com info@gianninigarden.com Clear Vinyl Tubing. Run throughout the center of fountain. Slide power cord through rubber stopper and secure rubber stopper in the 2” PVC coupling. Check for tight fit to avoid leaks. 1/2” BarbxBarbxBarb Tee. Connect vinyl tubing as shown Secure 2” PVC Pipe (5-6” in Length) into PVC Coupling. This PVC pipe stops water from draining into pond when Fountain is off Pump with 110V 3 prong power cord. Plug into 110v GFCI outdoor outlet.
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Giannini Garden Flame Collection DANGER IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Shut off gas to the appliance immediately • Extinguish any open flame • If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or fire department WARNING For outdoor use only CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD! This appliance can produce carbon monoxide. Using this appliance in an enclosed space can kill you! Never use in an enclosed space such as campers, tents, cars, or inside your home.