Heated Pedestal Birdbath

In your yard or on your deck, maintain ice-free water all season long. Thermostatically controlled to work effectively even in -20° F weather. Contoured rim offers comfortable perching sites, textured surface for nonslip grip, and gentle slope provides ideal bathing depth. Rugged plastic birdbath holds 6 quarts water. 150 watts. 15" cord. Included hardware allows deck-rail mounting option. Heated birdbath dimensions: 20" diameter x 2" deep; pedestal dimensions 11-1/2" diameter x 25" high.

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Precautions:

• Use with grounded outlets only.
• When using an extension cord, only use extension cords rated for "outdoor use." Cord must be rate as an "outdoor" cord by the manufacturer and must be rated to carry 150 watts of power (1.25 amp).
• Always wrap several layers of electrical tape around the connection between the birdbath cord and your extension cord.
• Cord length of birdbath is designed so that the connection will remain above the snow line when mounted on a pedestal or mounted on a deck rail. DO NOT LET THE CONNECTION LAY IN SNOW OR WATER.
• Always be sure the bath is placed safely away from possible snow drifts
• DO NOT place the bath directly on the ground
• NEVER place the bath where puddling or pooling of water is likely to occur.

When cleaning bath:
Scrub out dish without immersing lower section in water. NEVER fully immerse bath in water.

Assembling birdbath to plastic pedestal:

1. Determine the location in your yard for the pedestal. You must have adequate length of extension cord to extend from the power source to the pedestal. Extension cords are readily available in lengths of 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ft.
2. Remove the plastic plus from the pedestal by prying it out with a bladed screwdriver, Bring the female end of the extension cord into this hole and through the top of the pedestal for an additional 5 - 6 inches. When replacing the plug, align the notch in the plug with the notch in the pedestal so the extension cord will go through the small hole.
3. Weigh down pedestal with at least 6" - 8" of sand, gravel, or small stones to prevent tipping. More material might be added for extreme windy locations.

To attach birdbath to pedestal:

1. Turn birdbath upside down.
2. Place the 1 1/4" square metal piece over the center-threaded hole. Next add the long rectangular metal piece over the square piece. Very Important: The two tabs are to be pointing DOWNWARDS. Attach both pieces to the center nut using the screw and lock-washer. The lock-washer should be placed between the screw head and the long rectangular metal piece.
3. Connect the extension cord to the birdbath power cord and insert excess cord into the pedestal top.
   1. Hold the birdbath above the pedestal and tip it so you can insert one end of the long rectangular bracket into one of the slots in the pedestal.
   2. Lower the bath onto the pedestal so that the other end of the metal piece falls into the opposite slot. You may have to wiggle the bath or apply slight pressure until you feel that the raised ring, located on the bottom of the bath fits into the inner diameter of the pedestal top.
   3. While keeping the pedestal from turning, rotate the birdbath top approximately 1/8 turn (45°) clockwise, or to 90° - at which point it will stop turning. Now your birdbath should be securely attached to your pedestal.
   4. If you need to move the pedestal to another location, DO NOT lift by grasping the edge of the birdbath. Instead, remove the birdbath by rotating it counterclockwise to its original position - the simply lift it off, moving the pedestal and birdbath separately.

   Deck Railing mount for birdbath:
   An alternate method of mounting this birdbath is to a wooden deck railing. This mounting method consists of a steel plate, 1-1/2" long elevator bolt, (2) washers, and (2) wood screw that are furnished. The (2) washers are placed between the head of the bolt and the wooden surface. After the mounting is fastened to the deck railing, line up the threaded brass piece located underneath the center of the bath with the elevated bolt. Screw together by turning the bath in a clockwise direction. (*as you are looking downward on the top of the bath). Keep turning until the bottom of the bath is "snug" to the railing. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as you may loosen the brass piece in the bath.

Kelly Bennett
Paradise, CA

Something I wasn't aware of when I purchased this was the fact I needed to have 6-8" of rock, gravel, or sand to put in the bottom to weigh it down. Also, I had a 2 prong outdoor extension instead of the 3 prong it requires. After getting those items, it was fairly easy to put together (the top of it was a bit difficult to attach). The birds have finally noticed their new bath (had a previous one out that was completely frozen) and are enjoying it.