Aquascape Rain Barrel (98766 & 98767) - Manuel (Page 2)

Zip Tie (included) Pad Lock (not included)
Step 9
Step 8
Connecting RainXchange ™ Rain Barrels in Series
Rain Barrel
Installation Instructions & Maintenance Owner’s Manual
Installing the Spigot
1) Wrap the threads of
the brass spigot
Wrap the threads of the brass spigot
with Teflon tape and install it into the ¾”
bulkhead fitting. Tighten enough to seat the
threads firmly, but do not overtighten.
CAUTION: Be careful to not cross-thread
when threading the brass spigot into the ¾”
bulkhead fitting.
Installing the
Overflow Plumbing
2) Wrap the threads of
the overflow elbow
Wrap the threads of the overflow elbow
with Teflon tape and install it into the
underside of the 2” bulkhead fitting, with
the outlet facing towards the opening at
the front of the RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel.
3) Overflow pipe assembly
Take the overflow pipe assembly, wrap the
threads with Teflon tape and thread into the
2” bulkhead fitting inside the bottom of the
RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel.
Prepare Base
4) Prepare the RainXchange ™
Rain Barrel location
Make sure that the location the
RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel is going to be
placed is firmly packed and level. While the
RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel is relatively light
when empty, it will weigh approximately 600
pounds when full, so a firm base is essential
for support. If desired, concrete patio blocks
can be used to build a base.
Installing the RainXchange ™
Rain Barrel Beneath
the Downspout
5) Place RainXchange ™ Rain
Barrel in front of downspout
• Place the RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel
(with the lid attached) in front of the
downspout that you intend to use. This
is where you will need to determine the
section of downspout that will need to
be cut off. The downspout should be
trimmed so the downspout elbow clears the
top edge of the RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel.
Mark the location to be removed.
Step 1 Steps 2-3 Step 6
Create a “sweep” going directly into opening.
• If you live in regions with heavy rainfall
patterns, or have a large area of roof
feeding one downspout an additional
45° is recommended to create a “sweep”
going directly into the opening.
6) Cut off section of downspout
Loosen the straps that hold the downspout to
the side of the house and using a hacksaw,
carefully cut off the section of downspout you
marked. If needed, a piece of cardboard box
can be placed behind the area you are cutting
so that the saw blade does not come into
contact with the side of your house.
CAUTION: Edges of the downspout may be
sharp. The use of work gloves is recommended.
Always wear safety glasses when cutting. If
the downspout contains heating cables, there
is a potential electrocution or fire hazard when
cutting through the downspout.
7) Install downspout elbow
Install the downspout elbows to the freshly cut
section of downspout. You will need to crimp
the bottom of the downspout pipe inward
so that the downspout elbow will fit onto it.
Securely attach the downspout back to the
side of the house using the straps.
8) Place overflow drain pipe
Divert excess water away from the foundation using
the piece of downspout pipe that you cut off
in step #6 over the end of the overflow elbow
or if desired, you may use a 3” diameter,
non-perforated corrugated pipe. With the
corrugated pipe, you have the option to bury
it. Make sure that you slope away from the
RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel to keep water
from pooling back at your foundation. It is
recommended that the end of the pipe is open, or
not buried, to allow water to drain.
Final Assembly
9) Secure the cover
The RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel comes
with two zip ties, use these to secure the cover
on the RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel. Or, use an
optional pad lock to secure. (Lock not included.)
10) Start capturing rainwater!
Make sure that the brass spigot is fully
closed by turning the handle clockwise
until it stops.
Connecting Rain
Barrels In Series
When using more than one RainXchange ™ Rain
Barrel to capture rainwater, you will need to pur-
chase item #98811 to attach the barrels to each
other. This allows water to flow from the first barrel
into the next when the water capacity reaches its
maximum amount.
Maintenance
Your RainXchange ™ Rain Barrel should
require very little maintenance. You will need
to periodically check that the filter screen is clear.
To clean, just brush off any leaves or twigs that
may have collected on top of the screen.
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Overflow Pipe
Overflow Elbow