BERNINI 2023 Piuma Bird Bath Corded Fountain Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- BERNINI
Table of Contents
BERNINI 2023 Piuma Bird Bath Corded Fountain
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FIRST THINGS FIRST:
Bernini Fountains is dedicated to our customers. We strive to make your
customer care experience as pleasurable as possible. With that being said,
there are always circumstances beyond our control when a fountain doesn’t work
or breaks under normal operating conditions. We think it’s important that you
know what you can expect from us. This is why we have a limited one year
warranty on our fountains.
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- Please call us for assistance at 1+ 619-449-2392 or email us at customercare@berninifountains.com
- Our Customer Care Department is available: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm PST, 11:30am to 7:00pm EST
- If you have any questions regarding assembly, parts or operation, please visit our website at www.berninifountains.com.
- At berninifountains.com you will find instructional videos on how to assemble and operate your fountain. In addition, you can also view our newest products.
- This product comes with a one year limited warranty against materials and workmanship, see page 18.
- Please review the list of accessories included with your Bernini™ Fountain on the next page. Please note, images of parts are not to scale with one another.
PARTS FOR YOUR BERNINI™ FOUNTAIN
LARGE BOWL INSTALLATION
STEP 1:
You will need:
LARGE BOWL LOCKING SYSTEM
A look at how the Large Bowl locking system works on your Fountain.
Note : You will notice that there are two different sized tabs on the bottom of the Large Bowl and there are two corresponding grooves in the top of the Base. These tabs fit together and lock when turned clockwise.
WATER PUMP & FOUNTAIN TIER INSTALLATION
You will need:
WATER PUMP INSTALLATION
FOUNTAIN TIER INSTALLATION
SETTING UP YOUR FOUNTAIN
You will need:
FILL YOUR FOUNTAIN
Fill the Fountain Tier until water pours over the spouts. Then fill the Large
Bowl until the water is about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from the top of the
bowl.
OPERATING YOUR FOUNTAIN
After you have filled your Fountain:
- Grab both sides of the Large Bowl and quickly shake your Fountain for ten seconds. This is to dislodge any air bubbles that may be caught in your Water Pump.
- Connect the Water Pump Power Cable to the AC Power Plug (Figure 1).
- Plug in your Fountain.
- Water should be flowing from the top of your fountain.
- If water is not flowing, unplug your Fountain, and repeat the step above.
IF YOUR FOUNTAIN IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, DON’T PANIC!
This just means you need to add more water or that there are air bubbles stuck
in the Water Pump. Your pump will not be harmed and you can easily fix this
issue. You can try priming the Fountain again by repeating the steps above. If
the problem persists, refer to the “Priming The Water Pump” section of this
manual for instructions on how to prime the Water Pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
WATER PUMP CONNECTION
If your Bernini™ Fountain did not come with the water pump already connected
to the tube inside of the fountain tier or if the water pump gets disconnected
from the fountain tier, use these instructions to reconnect your water pump.
Step 1 : Remove the fountain tier by turning the fountain tier counter
clockwise unscrewing and then lift off. Rest the fountain tier on its side.
Step 2: Connect the male outlet on the top of the water pump to the tube
inside of the fountain tier. Make sure this connection is snug. Then
reassemble the fountain tier with the instructions on page 8.
USING LEVELING SHIMS
If you are having trouble getting water to flow evenly off of the spouts on
your Bernini™ Fountain, you may need to level the surface that your fountain
is placed on. With the included leveling shims, you do not need to move your
fountain, just follow the instructions below to get even water flow
PRIMING THE WATER PUMP
IS YOUR FOUNTAIN MAKING A LOUD NOISE OR DO YOU NOT SEE WATER FLOWING?
If you find the water pump is running, but water is not flowing from your
fountain, or you hear a loud grinding noise coming from your fountain, not to
worry, you can try priming the water pump:
- Begin by unplugging to turn your fountain off.
- Firmly grasp onto the two sides of the large bowl. Agitate the water by quickly shaking the fountain back and forth for about five seconds.
- Plug the fountain in to turn your fountain on.
- If the problem still persists, repeat previous step 2 – 3 times. This helps dislodge any air bubbles in your pump that may be causing the problem.
If the problem still persists, try the method below:
- Begin by unplugging to turn your fountain off.
- Remove the fountain tier by turning the fountain tier counter clockwise (unlocking) and lift off. You can now rest the fountain tier on its side in the large bowl.
- Now detach the water pump from the feeder tube inside the fountain tier.
- When removing the water pump, use caution when pulling the pump from the feeder tube. Pinch the bottom of the feeder tube close to the pump with one hand and then pull the water pump from the feeder tube with your other hand.
Step 1: Submerge the Water Pump(s) into the water inside the Large Bowl
and lightly shake the pump underwater to release air bubbles inside the vents
on the Water Pump.
Step 2: Plug the fountain in to turn the fountain on and you should see
water flowing from the pump. Let the pump run for about ten seconds and then
unplug the power to turn your fountain off.
Step 3: Reconnect the Water Pump to the feeder tube inside the fountain
bowl and reattach the Fountain Tier to the Large Bowl.
WATER PUMP FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Step 1: Adjust the water flow by locating the Water Flow Adjustment Lever on the Water Pump side cover. Move the lever toward the + (plus) sign to increase water flow or – (minus) sign to decrease water flow.
CLEANING YOUR FOUNTAIN
In order to keep your fountain in tip-top shape and free of algae, you should
clean your fountain every two months.
To clean your fountain:
- Drain all water and disassemble.
- Use a mild soap and a soft cloth to clean the parts of your Bernini™ fountain.
- Your fountain bowl will form a natural patina finish which with time may appear lighter or whiter than the original color. This is normal.
DO NOT SCRUB YOUR FOUNTAIN, AS THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FINISH OF YOUR BERNINI™ FOUNTAIN.
CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP AIR FILTERS
After about six weeks of usage, you may want to clean the Water Pump’s filter
and impeller to keep your Bernini™ Fountain in tip-top shape.
Begin by disconnecting the pump from the Fountain Tier.
Step 1 : Remove the front of the Water Pump by grabbing the sides of the
front panel and pull it off the unit.
Step 2 : Wash the filters under running water until debris has been
removed. Then replace the filters and pump’s front cover.
CLEANING YOUR WATER PUMP IMPELLER
The impeller inside of the Water Pump is what pushes water up through your
fountain, allowing you to enjoy the soothing sounds and wonderful sights of
your Bernini™ Fountain. After long periods of usage, this part will need to be
cleaned to make sure your fountain runs optimally.
Please Note : If pump is cavitating and/or water is not flowing or not
flowing properly, check that the water pump impeller chamber cover is pressed
on all the way.
Step 1: Remove the front of the Water Pump by grabbing the sides of the
front panel and pull it off the unit.
Step 2: Remove the impeller chamber cover. This is tightly fitted onto
the impeller chamber, but will come off.
Step 3: Remove the impeller from its chamber.
Step 4 : Rinse the impeller until all debris has been removed. Then
replace the impeller in the impeller chamber, put the impeller chamber back on
and then replace the pump’s front panel.
COLD STORAGE
- Drain the water from fountain prior to the first freeze of the season.
- Clean and dry the fountain of all water.
- Remove the water pump and bring it indoors.
- Now is a great time to clean the pump to remove any debris that may have accumulated throughout the year. (See page 13)
- Store in a warm dry area.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product has a one year limited warranty on all materials and workmanship. Bernini™ warrants the original purchaser of this product that the product will be free from manufacturing defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. 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 of the defective part, including digital pictures if requested, with this original purchase documentation as validation of warranty coverage. This warranty does not cover or apply to: (a) damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling, and abuse, (b) products not used in accordance with instructions, (c) product not assembled or installed according to instructions, and (d) normal wear and tear.
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1+619-449-2392 or you can email us
at:
customercare@berninifountains.com
Our Customer Care Department is available:
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm PST / 11:30am – 7:00pm EST.
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you need! We would love to hear if you have any suggestions or ideas that can
be incorporated into new or enhanced features. We hope you have many years of
enjoyment from your fountain and we look forward to hearing from you.
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