Atlantic FB2400 Basin Installation Manual

ATLANTIC FB2400 BASIN INSTRUCTION MANUAL:

Atlantic FB2400 Fountain Basin Instruction Manual - Printable PDF Version

Installation

Begin by excavating a hole at least 4 inches larger than the basin and 9½” deep. This depth will leave the Fountain Basin slightly higher than the ground around it, keeping soil, mulch or gravel from washing in. Angling the sides of the hole outward slightly will aid in the backfill process. Set the Fountain Basin on level, undisturbed soil.

Important! Do not dig too deep. The Fountain Basin should be set on undisturbed earth if possible. In case you do over-dig, be sure to com- pact the soil thoroughly to prevent settling. The bottom of the hole must also be level side-to-side and front-to-back (Figure 1).

Add enough water to the Fountain Basin to keep it from shifting during the backfill process. Use loose soil from the excavation to fill the void around the perimeter of the basin. Carefully compact the soil around the basin as you backfill. Over-compacting can distort and/or damage the Fountain Basin (Figure 2).

Atlantic Oasis Fountain Basins are designed to work with Atlantic Fountain Pumps, featuring built-in flow control for fast, easy flow adjustment. Attach one end of the hose provided to the barbed outlet at the top of the Fountain Pump and secure with a hose clamp (Figure 3).

Pull the other end of the hose out through the predrilled hole onto the surface of the Fountain Basin. Choose one of the channels, then run the tubing to the center of the Basin and attach the appropriate fitting, which will depend on the decorative fountain piece (Figure 4).

Set the decorative piece over the fitting, then attach the ½” standpipe to the fitting. Cut the standpipe to just below the water surface to create a bubbling effect. Seal any gaps between the standpipe and the base of the pot with Atlantic SPSEAL. To center and stabilize the standpipe, place a few rocks around it inside the decorative piece to support it. Figure 5 shows the fountain ready for water. Fill the Basin with water, connect the pump to a GFI-protected outlet and adjust flow as necessary (Figure 5).

To complete installation, cover the Fountain Basin with gravel, polished stones, glass beads or other decorative material. To disguise the square outline of the Basin further, extend the material past the edge of the Basin. To enhance nighttime enjoyment of the fountain, complement your Fountain Basin with Atlantic’s LED lighting (Figure 6).