Downpour Derby Instructions
10 Gallon Self-Refilling Water Tank Set-up and Use Instructions
Setup Overview
- Lay out all parts on level ground.
- Set up the vertical leg assembly by extending all 4 legs and locking the horizontal cross stabilizers
- Attach pump stands to base "T" platforms (do this twice)
- Connect the base "T" platforms to the water tank tray, and place tank on the tray
- Place and lock the vertical leg assembly to the base "T" platforms, extend diagonal leg stabilizers and connect the pump stand stabilizers
- Place and lock the bucket structure on top of the vertical leg assembly
- Place and lock the gooseneck spouts on top of the bucket structure
- Attach all hoses
Step One: Layout all parts - Parts Included:
- Base "T" platforms (2),
- Pump stands with rotary pumps and attached pump stand stabilizer bars(2),
- water tank tray (1),
- short tank-to-pump water hoses (2),
- 10-gallon self-refilling water tank (1),
- vertical leg assembly (1),
- long pump-to-spout water hoses (2),
- bucket structure (2),
- gooseneck spout (1)
Step Two: Set up the vertical leg assembly
This is the "backbone" of your game and it's important to set it up correctly to ensure stability: All of its parts get locked in place before it's placed on the game base.
- Stand the leg assembly vertically, and spread all 4 legs.
- Find the legs with diagonal angles (not big bolts) at bottom. Swing down/pivot the attached stabilizing plates (in middle of leg) so that they are horizontal. Connect to the opposite leg by inserting the attached stainless steel pin through the pre-drilled holes in the plate ends and leg. Then, position the vertical aluminum shaft to the center of the horizontal stabilizing plates and insert the stainless steel pin in the center.
- Repeat the same step on the other 2 legs (the ones with the big bolts at bottom) so that the stabilizing plates are locked horizontally. The finished assembly should look like two interlocking "A's" with a vertical line through the center.
Step Three: Attach pump stands to base "T" platforms
- Turn pump upside down, and note the 4 large bolts underneath. Loosen the bolts so they extend from pump bottom by about 1/2"
- Slide the square slotted platform of the base "T" platform over the 4 pump stand bolts, so that the pump stand bolts slide into the slots. Tighten the bolts.
- Repeat on the other pump stand/base "T" parts
- Do not connect the yellow pump stand stabilizer bars (yet) - see step 5
Step Four: Connect the base "T" platforms to the water tank tray and place tank on the tray
- Place the pump stand/base "T" platforms on level ground facing one another with about 24" of space in between.
- Slide one end of the water tank tray into the open end of the base "T" platform. Repeat with the other side so that the base of the game is complete. Lock in with steel pins.
- Place water tank on the water tank tray so that hose connectors (sides of tank) are facing the pumps. Note: filters must be in place inside tank before filling/playing.
Step 5: Place and lock the vertical leg assembly to the base "T" platforms, extend diagonal leg stabilizers and connect both pump stand stabilizer bars
- Place the fully assembled vertical leg assembly (from Step 2) onto the assembled base "T" platforms, so that the legs with diagonal angles (not big bolts) are aligned with the matching connectors on the base "T" platforms. Lock in place using two attached steel pins on both sides.
- Align the yellow pump stand stabilizer bars so the end hole aligns and locks with the stainless steel pins from the vertical leg assembly connection.
- Adjust lengths of the diagonal stabilizing legs by loosening the big stainless steel nut and turning the big bolt until it firmly touches the ground, then tighten the nut. Repeat on other side. The game base should be level (flat) and the center column straight up.
Step Six: Place and lock the gooseneck spouts on top of the bucket structure
- Slide the vertical channel of the bucket structure into the open top of the assembled/locked vertical leg assembly, so that the buckets are positioned over the pumps.
- Lock in place with attached stainless steel pin(s)
Step Eight: Attach all hoses
- Connect the short hoses to the water tank and pump bases
- Connect the long hoses from the pump spout to the underside of the gooseneck spout (be sure the water flow will be to the spout/bucket opposite the pump it's connected to - unless you desire to play and soak yourself)
- Note: Warranty requires using ONLY the hoses provided with game; do not substitute hoses
- Connect a garden hose (not provided) to the brass female hose connector on the water tank's float valve. Turn on the water and play!