October 11, 2019
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Flat-back Rain Barrel
Hose Barb Installation Instructions
Read these instructions and general information to properly and safely
assemble and install your hose barb kit.
RTS Companies Inc. | 1027 Industrial Place, St. Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0 | 1-800-663-2803
RTS Companies US, Inc. | 2900 Industrial Park Drive, Austinburg, Ohio 44010-0183 | 1-888-641-3077
Template created 10/30/2012
Hose Barb Installation
1.1 Using a 1” spade drill bit or hole saw, drill hole for overflow on the flat portion of the barrel on
the left or right side of the barrel as shown in image 1.1.
1.2 Insert the hose barb/thread PVC fitting from outside of the barrel in the drilled hole, threaded
side inside the barrel.
1.3 Reaching inside of the screen recess opening at the top of the barrel, place the o-ring over the
hose barb, flush to the inside of the barrel.
1.4 Once the o-ring is in place, screw the nut onto the hose barb until it is secure.
1.5 When complete, your assembly will look as pictured in 1.5.
Included materials:
- Hose barb
- O-ring
- Plastic Lock Nut
Materials Required:
- 1” spade drill bit (shown) or
hole saw
Note:
To be used with 1” diameter hosing.
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1.3
1.5
July / juillet 12 2016
FLAT-BACK RAIN BARREL / BARIL À DOS PLAT
INSTRUCTIONS
RTS Companies Inc. | 1027 Industrial Place, P.O. Box 179, St. Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0 | 1-800-663-2803
RTS Companies US Inc. | 2900 Industrial Park Drive, Austinburg, Ohio 44010 | 1-440-275-3077
Spigot Assembly
Installation du robinet
Screen Installation
Installation de l’écran protecteur
Screw spigot (end with hexagonal feature) into pre-
threaded opening in front of the Flat Back Rain Barrel.
Thread spigot until you reach a tight t. Do not over
tighten beyond the point where another turn is not
possible. Exposed threads are ne, as long as the spigot
has a tight t.
Adjust spigot until vertical relative to the barrel.
TO PREVENT STRIPPING BARREL THREADS, LAY THE
BARREL FLAT SIDE DOWN TO INSTALL THE SPIGOT.
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1.2
1.3
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1.3
Visser le robinet (le côté avec le butoir hexagonal)
dans le trou leté au bas du baril.
Continuer à leter le robinet jusqu’à ce que le butoir
s’emboîte parfaitement à la surface plate. Ne pas trop
serrer.
Ajuster le robinet jusqu’à ce qu’il soit vertical
relativement au baril.
Localiser l’écran et insérer dans la section encastrée
du baril.
NOTE:
IF YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR RAIN BARREL OUTSIDE
FOR THE WINTER IT MUST BE WINTERIZE AS FOLLOWS
:
a) Drain your Rain Barrel.
b) Remove the screen and place inside the Rain Barrel.
c) Turn the Rain Barrel upside down and set in desired
location, preferably in a garage or basement.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WINTERIZATION
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN VOID WARRANTY.
NOTE:
Si vous planifi ez laisser votre Baril à l’extérieur pendant
l’hiver, il est très important de l’aménager pour l’hiver.
La garantie sera nul si cette procédure n’est pas suivie:
a) Vider votre baril.
b) Enlever l’écran protecteur et le placer à l’intérieur
du baril.
c) Tourner le baril à l’envers et placer à l’endroit désiré,
de préférence.
Locate the screen and set into recessed section on top of
the Flat Back Rain Barrel.
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re une période de garantie de 1 an à partir de la date de la vente, contre les défauts de fabrication. La garantie s’applique uniquement si le produit est utilisé à l’intérieur des limites d’utilisation
normale, telles que décrites dans le manuel d’instructions. Une copie complète de la politique de garantie peut être obtenue par téléphone 1-800-663-2803 ou www.rtshomeaccents.ca
RTS Companies Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for the period of one year. All warranty periods begin on the date of
invoice. This warranty does not cover defects, which are merely cosmetic, but is limited to defects, which result in structural failure, including structural failure due to material corrosion or deterioration.
This warranty does not cover damage due to vandalism, abuse, lack of maintenance or improper installation. RTS Standard Terms and Conditions apply.
NOTE: NO MORE THAN A 3 FOOT HOSE SHOULD BE
USED FOR PROPER WATER FLOW.
Afin
d’eviter un mauvais alignement, coucher le
baril pour installer le robinet.
NOTE: Afin d’assurer un bon débit d’eau, utiliser
un boyau standard be 3’ ou moins.
WATCH THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE www.rtshomeaccents.com
For Green / Oak / Brown and Deco Barrels. Pour Barils Vert / Chêne / Brun et Déco.
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