Specifications

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Fact Sheet
Thank You . . .
And congratulations on your purchase of an authentic Henri cast stone fountain.
With only simple care and maintenance, your Henri fountain will provide years of
pleasure and beauty. The Henri Fact Sheet offers basic guidelines for the
seasonal care and maintenance of your fountain. Your local Henri dealer will be
glad to help you with further inquiries. You can also visit our web site for product
information at www.henristudio.com.
General Maintenance
Each Henri fountain comes complete with pump, connections and specific
instructions. Please refer to those separate fountain instructions for installation
and assembly of your fountain.
All Henri fountains recirculate water using a submersible pump located within the
unit. The pump should be plugged into a GFCI receptacle only. To avoid damage
to the pump, your fountain should never be allowed to run dry. Please refer to
separate pump instructions for further information on pump care and
maintenance. To avoid continually plugging and unplugging your fountain, you
may wish to add a Henri Remote Control, available from your local Henri dealer
or at www.henristudio.com.
Henri fountains are handmade of premium cast stone, and are most often
finished with either penetrating stains or sealer-type paints. Often, various relic
and antique looks are then created by hand for a rich appearance. Henri Studio
offers a wide range of beautiful, trend-setting finishes, which will weather and age
gracefully over the years to unique effect. Your fountain may also be in natural,
unfinished cast stone.
Should you choose to refinish your fountain after a number of years, your local
Henri dealer can provide you with a Henri Refinishing Kit. For finishes using
matte or clear sealers, Henri Sealer Spray is an effective treatment. And, to
protect the appearance of products finished in Henri Relic Stains, use Henri
Relic Sealer. Henri care products are available from your local Henri dealer, or
at www.henristudio.com.
To camouflage minor nicks, dings and scratches, use a dab of virtually any
similarly-colored paint. For finishes that have a black or dark antique effect, use
black paint; for lighter antiques, use white. Simply dab the paint onto the scratch,
and wipe off the excess as you blend it into the surface for a virtually invisible
touch up.
Henri’s Relic Stains create a rich and complex look that is unique to each Henri
fountain. These finishes are etched into the cast stone surface. Due to the initial
release of salts released from the cast stone by these penetrating stains, your
fountain water may have a yellow or green tinge when initially filled. The green
color will gradually disappear and the water will eventually clear as the fountain
water cycles through normal evaporation and refilling.
Depending upon temperature and evaporation, you may encounter a build up of
white residue on the surfaces of your fountain. This is unavoidable in areas with
high mineral content, especially calcium and lime, in the local water supply. More
frequent rinsing of the fountain and replacement of the water will help to minimize
this occurrence. To remove lime buildup, use Henri Lime Remover, available
from your local Henri dealer or at www.henristudio.com. This surface cleaner is
designed to foam away lime deposits without damaging the cast stone surface.
Be sure to follow all cleaning directions on the bottle.
To help keep fountain water clear from sludge, algae and cloudiness, use Henri
Water Clarifier. Henri Water Clarifier also helps to prevent fountain water from
becoming dirty, and improves submersible pump efficiency. To protect the finish,
pumps, and tubing, do NOT use chlorine or harsh chemicals such as TSP or
CLR to clean or clear the water.
Winter Care
The quality of Henri cast stone is legendary. Henri Studio has been refining its
proprietary process and mix for over fifty years, and your Henri fountain or décor
item has been manufactured from only the finest materials for resistance to
weather.
Extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity affect all cast stone
adversely. Cast stone has an inherent tendency to expand and contract with
climatic conditions, as evidenced by the expansion joints engineered into
concrete sidewalks and driveways. Although normal surface shrinkage cracks
may occasionally appear, crumbling and cracking can be avoided if you:
●Do not allow water to collect and freeze in fountain bowls and shells.
●Do not allow water to collect and freeze in planters and birdbaths.
●Do not allow statuary or pedestals to sit in a pool of ice.