RainXchange™ Rain Barrel Features:

• Large 75-gallon capacity
• 5-year warranty
• Requires no electricity
• Large safety overflow keeps water in the barrel or away from the house
• Lid can also be used as a planter
• Thick plastic walls are durable and will withstand extreme conditions.
• Childproof lockable lid
• Brass spigot for garden hose connection
• Made in the U.S.A.

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Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for the RainXchange Rain Barrel

How it works:

Rainwater travels through your downspout and enters the RainXchange Rain Barrel filter screen, removing large debris such as leaves, sticks, and also prevents mosquitoes from entering the RainXchange Rain Barrel. When your RainXchange Rain Barrel is full, the barrel will divert the excess water through a large internal 1 1/2" overflow pipe, and out the bottom where it can be directed away from your foundation. The RainXchange Rain Barrel can hold up to 75 gallons of rainwater for future use. Multiple RainXchange Rain Barrels can be connected together to increase water storage usting the optional connection kit (Item #98811).

Your RainXchange Rain Barrel includes the following:

• Brass spigot
• 1 1/2" overflow pipe
• Overflow elbow
• Zip ties (2)
• Teflon tape

Installation Tools Needed (not included):
• Hacksaw
• Level
• Tape measure
• Pencil or marker
• Pliers
• Screw driver
• Gloves
• Safety glasses

Installation Instructions & Maintenance Owner's Manual

Installing the Spigot

1) Wrap the threads of the brass spigot

Wrap the threads of the brass spigot with Teflon tape and install it into the 3/4" bulhead fitting. Tighten enough to seat the threads firmly, but do not overtighten/

CAUTION: Be careful to not cross-thread when threading the brass spigot into the 3/4" bulkhead fitting.

Installing the Overflow Plumbing

2) Wrap the threads of the overflow elbow

Wrap the threads of the overflow elbow with Teflon tape and install it into the underside of the 2" bulhead fitting, with the outlet facing towards the opening at the front of the RainXchange Rain Barrel.

3) Overflow pipe assembly

Take the overflow pipe assembly, wrap the threads with Teflon tape and thread into the 2" bulkhead fitting inside the bottom of the RainXchange Rain Barrel.

Prepare Base

4) Prepare the RainXchange Rain Barrel location

Make sure that the location the RainXchange Rain Barrel is going to be placed firmly packed and level. While the RainXchange Rain Barrel is relatively light when empty, it will weigh approximately 600 pounds when full, so a firm base is essential for support. If desired, concrete patio blocks can be used to build a base.

Installing the RainXchange Rain Barrel Beneath the Downspout

5) Place RainXchange Rain Barrel in front of downspout

• Place the RainXchange Rain Barrel (with the lid attached) in front of the downspout that you intend to use. This is where you will need to determine the section of downspout that will need to be cut off. The downspout should be trimmed so the downspout elbow clears the top edge of the RainXchange Rain Barrel. Mark the location to be removed.

• If you live in regions with heavy rainfall patterns, or have a large area of roof feeding one downspout an additional 45° is recommended to create a "sweep" going directly into the opening.

6) Cut section of downspout

Loosen the straps that hold the downspout to the side of the house and using a hacksaw, carefully cut off the section of downspout you marked. If needed, a piece of cardboard box can be placed behind the area you are cutting so that the saw blade does not come into contact with the side of your house.

CAUTION: Edges of the downspout may be sharp. The use of work gloves is recommended. Always wear safety glasses when cutting. If the downspout contains heating cables, there is a potential electrocution or fire hazard when cutting through the downspout.

7) Install downspout elbow

Install the downspout elbow to the freshly cut section of downspout. You will need to crimp the bottom of the downspout pipe inward so that the downspout elbow will fit into it. Securely attach the downspout back to the side of the house using the straps.

8) Place overflow drain pipe

Divert excess water away from the foundations usiong the piece of downspout pipe that you cut off over to the end of the overflow elbow or if desired, you may use a 3" diameter, non-perforated corrugated pipe. With the corrugated pipe, you have the option to bury it. Make sure that you slope away from the RainXchange Rain Barrel to keep water from pooling back at your foundation. It is recommended that the end pipe is open, or not buried, to allow water to drain.

Final Assembly

9) Secure the cover

The RainXchange Rain Barrel comes with twozip ties. Use these to secure the cover of the RainXchange Rain Barrel. Or, use an optional pad lock to secure. (Lock not included.)

10) Start capturing water!

Make sure that the brass spigot is fully closed by turning the handle clockwise until it stops.

Connecting Rain Barrels In Series

When using more than one RainXchange Rain Barrel to capture rainwater, you will need to purchase item #98811 to attach the barrels to each other. This allows water to flow from the first barrel into the next when the water capacity reaches maximum amount.

Maintenance

Your RainXchange Rain Barrel should require very little maintenance. You will need to periodically check that the filter screen is clear. To clean, just brush off any leaves or twigs that may have collected on top of the screen.