Floating Fountain/Aerator Anchoring Instructions

Figure 1 is most applicable for a smaller pond, or one that is easily accessible from two sides.

1. You will need two (2) anchor lines (1/4 inch black poly well rope or equivalent) and two (2) stakes (wood stakes or metal rods that can be driven securely into the pond's edge).

2. With your Aerator fully assembled and still on shore, attach anchor lines to the S-hooks on the float. Next, carefully lower Aerator into the pond. Be sure not to tangle anchor lines and electrical cable (s).

3. Once Aerator is floating freely, hold or secure one anchor line. With second line, walk slowly away from first stake to opposite side of pond, pulling Aerator with you. Continue until Aerator is in desired location.

4. Secure both lines, keeping tension on both. Make sure electrical cable (s) is untangled and has some slack from Aerator to shore.
In a larger body of water, or where vandalism is a concern, Figure 2 is the preferred method.

1. You will need two (2) anchor lines (1/4 inch black poly well rope or equivalent) and two (2) anchors (use of 8" concrete blocks, approximate weight of 30 pounds each side is sufficient).

2. Anchor line length should equal twice the depth of the pond at point of installation. (Example, if pond depth is 8', each anchor line should be at least 16'). If depth of pond varies more than 3' use Figure 1.

3. With your Aerator fully assembled and still on shore, attach anchor lines to the S-Hook on the float. Next, carefully lower Aerator into the pond. Be sure not to tangle anchor lines and electrical cable (s).

4. Position Aerator at desired location in pond, playing our electrical cable (s) from shore. Attach anchor lines to anchors and anchor unit making sure you cannot rotate Aerator more than 45¾. Some movement is necessary to allow float to move up and down with changes in water depth. However, if you can rotate float more than 45¾, adjust anchor lives or relocate anchors. Caution: If anchors are not properly located with adequate tension, the float could rotate when running, resulting in twisted and damaged electrical cable (s).

Three-Point Anchoring
At times, because of pond depth, pattern, or pond size, three-point anchoring may become necessary or desirable to prevent your unit from rocking.

1. Above are two drawings which depict the manner in which the anchors are to be deployed.

2. You will need to pick three anchor points on the float and secure your anchor lines to these points.

3. About 10' to 15' from your anchor points on your float intermediate weights of approximately 5 lbs each should be secured to your anchor lines. These weights will keep tension on your anchor lines even though the water depth may vary.

4. Stretch out your anchor lines so your intermediate weights are suspended in the water and not sitting on the bottom. When the anchor lines are properly stretched out, fasten them securely to your anchors on shore or the bottom as required.