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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC Installation/Care/Use Manual Soft Sides ™ Fountains with FLEXI-GUARD ® T o assure you install this model easily and correctly , PLEASE READ THESE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ST ARTING THE INST ALLA TION. CHECK YOUR INST ALLA TION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING , ELECTRICAL AND OT[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC FIG . 3 P AGE 2 LEGEND A = RECOMMENDED W A TER SUPPL Y LOCA TION 3/8 O.D. UNPLA TED D = 1-1/4" TRAP FURNISHED COPPER TUBE CONNECT STUBBED 1-1/2" (38mm) FROM E = 3/8" (10mm) DIA. HOLES FOR SECURING W ALL SHUT OFF BY OTHERS FOUNT AIN TO W ALL B = RECOMMENDED LOCA TIO[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 3 FIG . 4 EDFP217RAC LEGEND A = RECOMMENDED W A TER SUPPL Y LOCA TION 3/8 O.D. UNPLA TED D = 1-1/4" TRAP FURNISHED COPPER TUBE CONNECT STUBBED 1-1/2" (38mm) FROM E = 3/8" (10mm) DIA. HOLES FOR SECURING W ALL SHUT OFF BY OTHERS FOUNT AIN TO W ALL B = RECOMMEND[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 4 EDFP217C W/MOUNTING PLA TE FIG . 5 LEGEND A = RECOMMENDED W A TER SUPPL Y LOCA TION 3/8 O.D. UNPLA TED COPPER TUBE CONNECT STUBBED 1-1/2" (38mm) FROM W ALL SHUT OFF BY OTHERS B = RECOMMENDED LOCA TION FOR W ASTE OUTLET 1-1/4" O.D. DRAIN STUBBED 1-1/2" (35mm[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 5 EDFP217RAC W/MOUNTING PLA TE FIG .6 LEGEND A = RECOMMENDED W A TER SUPPL Y LOCA TION 3/8 O.D. UNPLA TED COPPER TUBE CONNECT STUBBED 1-1/2" (38mm) FROM W ALL SHUT OFF BY OTHERS B = RECOMMENDED LOCA TION FOR W ASTE OUTLET 1-1/4" O.D. DRAIN STUBBED 1-1/2" (35m[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 6 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wall should already be framed for the fountain using the positioning dimensions shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, or 6. Shown dimensions pertain to installation location (framing must support up to 300 lbs. weight). These dimensions are required for[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 7 NOTE: WHEN INST ALLING REPLACEMENT BUBBLER AND PEDEST AL, TIGHTEN NUT (ITEM 9 OR 20) ONL Y TO HOLD P ARTS SNUG IN POSITION. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. FIG . 7 7 8 9 6 19 20 21 FIG . 8 FIG . 9 Installing back panel: When installing back panel (item 16) without mounting plate acc[...]
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97705C (Rev . J - 8/07) EDFP217C*B EDFP217RAC EDFPVR217C EDFPVR217RAC P AGE 8 FOR P ARTS, CONT ACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR CALL 1.800.323.0620 ELKA Y MANUF ACTURING COMP AN Y • 2222 CAMDEN COURT • OAK BROOK, IL 60523 • 630.574.8484 P ART NO. ITEM NO. P ARTS LIST DRAIN RET AINING NUT PUSH BUTTON PUSH BUTTON SLEEVE REGULA TOR HOLDER ORIFICE A[...]