Sphere Fountain Instructions, Questions & Terms

Installation and Maintenance Guide

AquaLens and AquaSphere are individually-produced garden artwork fountains, which we hope you enjoy. Care should be taken with their use, as they involve electricity, water, and sharp, hard, and hard-edged surfaces and components.

Installation Instructions

1. Place the pool base on your chosen firm and level surface.
2. The platform must be exactly horizontal for best effect.
3. Sphere is only to be placed on platform if the fountain is full of water and the installer is to then place the sphere in the channel and turn the fountain on as well as filling sphere with a hose.
4. The legs are adjustable.
5. Place the sphere with its rim in the groove cut into the platform.
6. Fill the pool with water, and once the water is above the top of the pump unit, turn on the pump power. This will allow the water to be pumped into the sphere.
7. Continue filling the dish until AquaLens is working with the sphere full and water flowing down the outside.
8. Top up the water in the pool to the desired level (we recommend a water level just above or just below the platform).
9. Any bubbles in the sphere will gradually disappear in use, but can be removed more quickly using “rinse-aid” liquid as used in dishwashers.

Maintainance

• We recommend continuous running with gentle chlorination to keep the water clear. You must use slow-release chlorine tablets, the hard type such as Fi-Clor, not the soft granular type often used for swimming pools because this generates excessive chlorine which can damage the pump and other parts.
• In very hard water areas, you must use water softener to avoid scale build-up in the pump.
• Clean the pool base, platform and sphere with soap and water.
• Stainless steel polish will remove any discolouration of the steel. If the sphere needs additional cleaning use a suitable creamy cleanser to avoid scratching.

General Care

We know from experience that AquaLens and AquaSphere work in a variety of conditions in many countries. However, please note the following:

• The pump will suffer if the water level falls below the top of its inlet, or the pump inlet becomes blocked.
• If water evaporates in hot conditions, please refill
• If empty, the sphere should be brought in out of the wind to avoid being blown over.
• In freezing (moderate) conditions with the pump running since the water movement inhibits freezing.
• Ice sometimes forms on the outside of the sphere (rather nice ice sculptures) but take care if the ice causes the water level to fall below the pump inlet.
• Watch for bubbles or pump noise, in which case turn off and empty out, or top up the water.
• If the weather is really cold turn off and drain down.
• The water can overflow, for example in a power cut, so it needs to be positioned sensibly.
• The sphere will focus light, so when the sun is low and strong be aware of possible focussed heat.
• AquaLens and AquaSphere have hard surfaces and edges, so appropriate care needs to be taken to avoid accidental injury.
• The light is easily accessible from the underside of the platform, which may be unscrewed

Refill Instructions

1. Fill the pool with water, and once the water is above the top of the pump unit, turn on the pump power. This will allow the water to be pumped into the sphere.
2. Continue filling the dish until the sphere is full and water flowing down the outside.
3. Top up the water in the pool to the desired level (we recommend a water level just above or just below the platform).