1. Assemble The Unit

Assembly of Scott Aerator Fountains takes 15-20 minutes. Assembly instructions will be included with your fountain. Scott Aerator fountain kits come with the following:

• Pump with cylindrical casing and power cable attached
• Square float platform
• Protective stainless steel filter
• Decorative nozzle (this does not apply to the DA-20)
• 5/16"x2" stainless steel bolts
• Stainless steel nuts & washers
• Self tapping stainless steel screws

Tools Needed: You will need a wrench (or socket driver) and pliers. 

Assembly Steps:

1. Begin by placing the fountain housing on a solid surface, with the pump discharge opening facing up.
2. Tie nylon rope (not included) to the two stainless steel eyebolts. These will be the anchoring lines for the fountain.
3. Next, put the float in place and secure with the two 5/16" x 2" bolts, washers and nuts included.
4. Now, turn the fountain upside down, remove the styrofoam doughnut, and place the stainless steel filter in place. Be sure to line up the pre-drilled holes on the fountain with the position marks on the filter. Attach the filter with the
   three self-tapping screws provided.

2. Attach Lights (If you did not order lights, skip this step)

Scott Aerator fountain light kits simply attach to the square float platform. Scott Aerator light kits come with the following:

• (2) or (4) LED light fixtures with power cable
• 1/2" bolts & nuts
• (2) or (4) stainless steel arm brackets
• Timer/control unit
• Remote control (only for color-changing lights)

Tools Needed: Wrench & Pliers

*Please note: The included timer/control unit is required to operate the lights. Do not remove cord from control unit, this will void the lights' warranty.

Assembly Steps:

1. Attach each arm assembly to the water feature. Be sure to orient the arms with “L” facing upward. Remove one of the 2" bolts attaching the float to your Scott water feature and align the holes with the stainless steel arm. Reinsert the bolt with washer, outward through the housing, float and stainless steel arm. Secure with washer and nut. Repeat for the remaining arm assembies.
2. Continue by attaching each light to the slotted end of the stainless steel arms. Feed 1/2" x 1/4" bolt downward through each light bracket and steel arm then secure with 1/4" nut. The lights can be positioned along the arm by loosening the lock nut, sliding the light to the desired position, then re-tightening the nut.
3. Connect the lights to the Timer Control Unit by aligning pins and screwing the connector together 1/2 turnonly. Do not force the connection tight or you may damage the O-ring or wiring.

3. Place in water

• Once the unit is assembled, it is ready to be placed in the water for final preparation and anchoring.
• Care should be used when handling the fountain; it is very important that the weight of the fountain not be placed upon the stainless steel filter.
• Once the fountain head is in the water, attach the fountain head by screwing it into place (this does not apply to the DA-20).
• Float the fountain to the desired position and secure the attached nylong ropes to shore or use 2 concrete blocks submerged at least 20 feet apart.
• The final step is to plug your fountain and lights into your established power source. Always use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and a licensed electrical contractor to install your power source.

Choosing Horsepower

• Horsepower will affect the size and flow rate of your fountain's spray. The higher the horsepower, the more water it will move, and the larger and/or thicker the spray will be. 

• Choosing a horsepower will depend on your budget and pond size. This step is largely up to you, but a good rule of thumb is to make sure there is at least 10 feet between the fountain spray and the edge of your pond.

Choosing Voltage

• When in doubt: Give us a call.

• If running 115V power to the edge of your pond, please take note of the maximum distances from pump to breaker (including the power cord you order). 

• If running 230V to the edge of your pond, you generally will not have to worry about distance.

Choosing LED Lights (Optional)

• Can be purchased now or added later. Light sets simply screw on to float.

• Lights run on 110V and come with their own power cord.

• Option of single-color warm white LED lights or color-changing LED lights.

• Both options come with a programmable timer, and the color-changing lights come with a remote control that works up to 1,000 feet away.

• 2-light sets recommended for 1 HP and below.

• 3-light sets recommended for 1.5 HP and 2 HP.

• 4-light sets recommended for 3 HP.

Choosing Timers (Optional)

• Can be purchased now or added later. 

• Timers are only made to control fountains, not lights.
• Answer to FAQ: The difference between the residential and commercial 230V timer is the residential box is plastic and the commercial box is metal. Both perform the same function.

• FREE FedEx, UPS and LTL GROUND SHIPPING (2-4 BUSINESS DAYS)

• Ships to: USA (Lower 48 states) 

• PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT SHIP TO ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTINENTAL 48 UNITED STATES

• PLEASE NOTE: Scott Aerator fountains, circulators and display aerators are currently on a 2-3 week lead time.

• Shipping & Return Policy

• Order Tracking 

• Q: How do I choose a fountain?
• A: This is a loaded question, and the most common one that we get. Our first question would be: is the goal aeration, aesthetics or both? If the goal is aeration or both, we recommend checking out one of our Aerating Fountains. These have a much higher flow rate than our aesthetic fountains and will circulate a larger volume of water. If the goal is aesthetics, there are many different options to discuss. A lot of this will be largely up to you, and what you want it to look like. The biggest things you want to determine are first, that your pond meets the minimum depth requirements and second that the display size isn’t too large for it. We have display dimensions on all fountain product pages.

• Q: If I want to buy a fountain, how do I choose the horsepower?
• A: The horsepower is simply the size of the motor which will determine the size of the spray pattern. You will want to make sure that your pond meets the minimum depth requirements for whatever horsepower you choose, and ensure that the spray won’t be splashing the sides of the pond. Generally, if your pond is a quarter acre or larger, you can fit any of the fountains that we carry (depending on the shape of the pond). The horsepower you choose will depend on how big you want it to look and the budget that you’re working with. 

• Q: Do I need to hire someone to install my fountain?
• A: If you do not already have a power source installed by the pond, we strongly advise consulting a licensed electrician to install the power source. Once the power source is installed, installation of our fountains is pretty straightforward. All of our fountains simply float in the middle of the pond, are anchored on two sides by nylon rope and cinder blocks, and plug in via submersible cord to the power source on the edge of the pond. We have many customers that choose to install their own fountains and save money on installation. This of course depends on the resources available to you.

• Q: How do I choose between 110-120V and 220-240V?
• A: A good rule of thumb is: If the power source at the edge of your pond is more than 70 feet from your main breaker, choose 210-240V. You will of course need to ensure that your power source is equipped to accommodate the higher voltage. This will ensure that your fountain gets ample power in order to run consistently. If you choose the lower voltage and the pond is too far away from the main breaker, your fountain will run intermittently, will shut off immediately after turning it on or will not display to its fullest size. Please call us with any questions.

• Q: Are lights automatically included?
• A: Lights are not automatically included. They can be purchased at the same time as your fountain or at a later date. They simply snap on to the floating unit. They are well worth it.

• Q: Why is the power cord so expensive?
• A: This is largely dictated by the cost of materials. Depending on the make of your fountain, the power cord is made of 14-gauge copper or stainless steel wire, all the way down to 4-gauge copper or stainless steel wire (depending on the size of the fountain and length of power cord).

• Q: Can my fountain be left in the water during the winter?
• A: Only Scott Aerator Fountains are built to operate through the winter. They should either be run continuously or shut off entirely for winter months. Once the water thaws, simply turn them back on.