The Nojoqui Falls wall
fountain is made from a single 2' by 5' slab of California slate. This
fountain (26" x 8" x 60") is very attractive and has great sound.
The Nojoqui Falls is engineered to dazzle the eye and sooth the ear while
providing years of reliable splash free service. The inspiration for this
fountain is a 164 foot waterfall located just south of Solvang, California
(Nojoqui Falls is the Chumash Indian name for this great waterfall).
Named after
the beautiful 164 foot Nojoqui Falls, 6 miles SW of Solvang, California, this
five foot tall lighted combination of slate, copper and stone is majestic in its
own right. It's pleasing to the eyes, ears, and living systems in general, due
to its natural production of healthy negative ions.
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Lay all the components of your fountain out in a clear space on the floor. The Light
Kit goes at the top. The Water Reservoir Pan goes at the bottom. The Pump
goes in the center of the Reservoir. The Slate will mount to the wall on
the Wall Bracket. Both power cords exit behind the Water Reservoir unless
they are to be plugged into a switched "clock box" outlet behind the
Slate. We always recommend a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) type outlet with any
fountain.
Mount the Water Reservoir.
Assuming that you do not have a "clock box", the Water Reservoir
should be mounted just above an outlet so as to hide the power cords (which will
exit behind the Reservoir Pan). As the Wall Bracket (which supports the Slate)
should be mounted with its two outermost screws into studs, and you will want
the Reservoir Pan centered under the Wall Bracket, you should now determine
where the studs are.
Usually, the power outlet is mounted immediately adjacent to a stud and the
studs are set 16" apart. Therefore, in order for the Water Reservoir Pan to
be centered under the fountain the center of it should be in the center of the
two studs you will mount the wall bracket to. After you have determined where
this is, set the Water Reservoir Pan in place (making sure that it is level) and
mark the two outside edge screw holes. With your screwdriver poke a hole in the
drywall at these two marks, then use your hammer to pound the supplied metal
EzAnchors into the holes. Using one of the supplied stainless steel screws,
attach one side of the Water Reservoir to the wall. You must next lead
the power cords for both the pump and the light kit behind the pan before
screwing in the other side of the Pan (not necessary if you are using a
"clock box"). Do not plug the cords in yet, but once they are in place
go ahead and screw in the second side of the pan.
Mount the Wall Bracket
First you need to determine the correct height. The slate must hang down
½" below the flange at the top of the Water Reservoir. As each piece of
slate is unique, you should start by measuring from the bend in the Metal
Bracket on the back of the slate (point A on diagram) to the bottom edge
of the slate (point B). Subtract ½" from this measurement and we
will call this distance length X. Now take the bracket and hook your tape
to the top of the of the protruding lip (point C). Place the bracket on the wall
so that it is centered on two studs and exactly X inches above the top of
the Water Reservoir Pan. It must also be level. Now mark all four screw holes
and remove the bracket from the wall. Install metal EzAnchors on the two inside
marks and then attach the Bracket to the wall with the supplied four screws.
Hang the Slate
You must check three things before you hang the rock: If you are
using a "clock box" outlet behind the fountain you must now plug in
the pump and the light kit (outlet should be off). Whether you use a "clock
box" or a regular outlet beneath the fountain, you must run the Light Kit
cord down through the slot in the middle of the Wall Bracket before you hang the
slate. Also, if you do not have substantial clearance from the top of the
bracket to the ceiling you must mount the Water Disbursement to the Slate before
hanging it as you will not be able to slide it in from the top once the Slate is
on the wall. All you do is slip the tray over the top edge of the Slate with the
pipe hanging down the back. Make sure the pipe is pushed down so that it is
touching the stone, but that the copper dam at the back is angled high enough so
that water will not be able to flow out over the back. Now hang the Slate so
that it is Centered on the Bracket. The Water Distribution Pipe should go
through the slot in the center of the wall bracket and hang down into the bottom
Pan.
Hook up Water System
Check that the bottom of the Slate hangs down below the flange of the Water
reservoir Pan, if not water may be able to flow out the back, to avoid this you
will need to check your measurements and remount the Slate. Place the pump in
the center of the Reservoir Pan and connect it to the hose on the end of the
Water Distribution Pipe. Set the Splash Guard in the Water Reservoir Pan.
Test Boot up
Fill the Reservoir Pan with water (distilled is recommended). The level can come
to within ¼" of the top of the pan, it must cover the Pump. Before
you start the fountain all of the slate must be wet. If not, the flowing
water will not adhere to the slate and will tend to run off of the fountain. The
easiest way to wet the slate is with a spray bottle or a sponge. Spray or wipe
the entire surface. Now plug the fountain in. After a few seconds the water
should flow evenly over the face of the fountain.
Mount Light Kit
Position the Light Kit so that it is visually pleasing, the middle of it should
line up approximately with the top of the Slate. It also should be centered
left to right over the Slate. Mark the four holes and then mount the kit with
the supplied screws. Screw the supplied bulbs in and enjoy your fountain.
Once running properly your fountain should require no further adjustments
(other than the addition of water as it evaporates) and if you keep it running
(which keeps the water clean) you should enjoy many years of pleasant company.
To protect the Patina finish on the copper components from turning green we
recommend applying wax. Indoors a spray wax such as Pledge on a rag works fine.
If you prefer the green look, do nothing at all and in time nature will provide
her own Patina.
