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EarthMinded has assembled all the parts needed to make a rain barrel using a recycled barrel or plastic trash barrel

(barrel not included). Using this kit, anyone who can use a drill can make and install a rain barrel in minutes!

User Guide RBK-0001 V.1

Do-it-Yourself Rain Barrel Diverter and Parts Kit

Select a location for your rainbarrel

There are 2 options for installing the front ﬁttings. Option A has a single

spigot st the bottom of the barrel and is recommended if you will only be

using a garden hose to access the water in the barrel. This conﬁguration

gives access to all the water in the barrel. A stand is recommended to

incread water pressure. Option B has a mid-height spigot and a bottom

drain and is recommended for use with a watering can.

Option A: Bottom spigot only

1. Find the front of the barrel; measure up 2.5” (65mm) from the bottom

of the barrel and mark the center for the spigot hole. Drill a hole using

the (SMALL) 1-1/4” hole saw included in the set.

2. Insert the threaded rubber seal into the hole. Pinch the seal into a “U”

shape for easier insertion.

3. Thread the spigot into the seal until the hex collar on the spigot sits

ﬁrmly against the seal and the water outlet points down. Soapy water

or hand lotion on the threads will reduce friction and imptove ﬁt.

Parts list

Tools needed

Installing the front ﬁtting on the barrel

3”

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Please read all instructions and warnings before installation, and retain this Booklet for future reference

Rain barrels have been used for hundreds of years to harvest and

store rainwater for use with plants, gardens and other outdoor

chores.

EarthMinded’s DIY Rain Barrel Kit is a state-of-the art sealed

rainwater collection system when used with a barrel or container

you supply. Our patented FlexiFit™ diverter installs easily

by drilling a single hole into any standard 2” x 3” or 3” x 4”

rectangular downspout. The diverter sends rainwater into the

barrel. Once the barrel is full, the diverter will automatically pass

excess water through the downspout.

General description

Selecting a container

EarthMinded supplies only the parts and ﬁttings to be added to a

barrel you supply. Therefore, we take no responsibility for losses,

damages or injury caused by failure of the barrel, or improper

installation of the parts. Follow these instructions carefully for

successful results.

This Kit will work on both sealed barrels and open top barrels with lids.

Open top barrels are easier to clean, and provide quick access to the

water using a bucket or watering can, but present a safety concern for

children; the lid must always be latched and locked if possible.

Water weighs 8.3 lbs. per gallon. Be sure to select a sturdy container

that can support the weight when full. 55 gallons weighs 456 lbs.

Select a sturdy watertight container:

a. A heavy duty or commercial grade plastic waste barrel with

latching lid.

b. A traditional wood barrel can make an attractive and natural

looking rain barrel. Make sure it is in good condition, clean and

watertight.

c. If using a recycled barrel, use only FDA approved food grade

barrels. Make sure the barrel is clean and has not been used to

contain toxic or hazardous substances.

The container selected should be sealed, or have a latching lid to

prevent mosquitoes, animals and children from entering the barrel.

**This kit is not recommended for use with metal drums or barrels.

Before assembling the parts to the barrel we recommend that you select

and prepare the location where the barrel will be used. This will help you

locate the ﬁttings on the barrel in the most convenient location.

• Choose a downspout that is near the plants or beds to be watered.

• The downspout must be a 2” x 3” or 3” x 4” rectangular type

• The barrel must be located within 3 feet of the downspout to se the

ﬁll hose provided

• The ground under the barrel must be level and ﬁrm. A solid surface

base of wood, pavers or stone is recommended.

• If the surface is not level, use a shovel or rake to grade the surface.

Check by placing a level on the rim of the barrel before continuing.

Place the barrel in the intended location with the front facing out.

1. Mark the front of the barrel. This will be the side with the spigot facing

out. The spigot should be located on a ﬂat or evenly curved surface

without ridges or features that can affect the water seal.

2. Hold the ﬁll hose in position between the barrel and the downspout and

mark the water inlet location on the rim of the barrel. This mark can be at

the back, right or left side of the barrel.

Check that the hose can reach horizontally from the rim of the barrel to the

downspout.

Installing the water inlet ﬁtting

1. Locate the water inlet mark on the rim of the barrel (from Step 4).

Measure down 3” (75mm) and mark the center for the water inlet hole.

Make sure the inlet is located on a ﬂat or evenly curved surface: avoid

ridges or other features that could affect the water seal.

2. Drill a hole using the (MEDIUM) 1-1/2” hole saw included in the set.

3. Insert the threaded rubber seal into the hole. Pinch the seal into a “U”

shape for easier insertion.

About the FlexiFit™ diverter

DO NOT CUT THE DOWNSPOUT UNTIL READING STEPS 8 AND 9!

The Flexiﬁt

™ diverter redirects water from your downspout to the

barrel, and automatically passes water through the downspout when

the barrel is full of rainwater.

The diverter is installed in a hole that is cut in the downspout.

1. The hole must be cut at the correct height for the diverter to work

properly.

2. If the hole is cut too low, the barrel will not ﬁll properly.

3. If the hole is cut too high, water will overﬂow from the barrel rim

(this only applies to open top barrels).

IMPORTANT: There are two ways to install the diverter depending on

the type of barrel you use. If the barrel is a sealed container without

a lid, the diverter can be located at the same level as the rim of the

barrel or higher. This will improve the ﬁlling efﬁciency of the diverter.

If the barrel has an opening lid, the center of the diverter hole must

be drilled 2.5” (65mm) below the level of the rim of the barrel to

prevent water from leaking from the lid seam. The diverter will not

work if it is placed below the level of the water inlet on the barrel.

Not for use with round downspouts.

Plastic Waste Barrel (Open Top) Wood Barrel Recycled Plastic Barrel (Sealed)

3’ MAX

WARNING

Damage to home or

property may occur if

improperly installed.

INCORRECT

If the hole is cut too low,

the barrel will not ﬁll.

INCORRECT

For open top containers

only, If the hole is cut too

high, water will overﬂow

from the barrel rim.

1. Safety Glasses

2. Safety Gloves

3. Drill

4. Measuring

Tape or Ruler

5. Pencil

6. Scissors

7. Phillips

Screwdriver

8. Level

1. Spigot

2. Drain or hose

attachment

3. Fill hose

4. FlexiFit™ Diverter

5. Winter hole

cover

Some areas prohibit the

use of rain barrels. Please

check local regulations

before installing.

The FlexiFit™ diverter helps prevent mosquitoes, pests and

algae-causing sunlight from entering the barrel. The diverter

is easy to remove from the downspout and the kit includes a

winterizing hole cover.

The FlexiFit™ diverter offers many advantages over conventional

top ﬁll rain barrels that commonly ﬂood with heavy rain, require

permanent modiﬁcations to your downspout, and use unsightly

overﬂow hoses.

Open Top Container Sealed Barrel

3 Pc. Hole Saw Set

RK-011

Threaded

Rubber Seal

RB-010

Spigot

RB-012

Drain Connector

RB-006

Drain Cap

RB-007

Rubber Washer

RB-008

Threaded

Rubber Seal

RB-010

Fill Hose

RB-013

Rubber Seals

RB-009

Screws

RB-014

Winter Hole

Cover

RB-004

Instructions

RK-015

Flexifit Diverter

RB-020

Barrel Not

Included

Top View

2.5”

Optional

Stand

12”

2.5”

6”

Option A Option B

TIP

Pinch the threaded rubber seal

into a “C” shape before inserting

into the hole in the barrel.

TIP

Soapy water or hand lotion on the

hose cuff and rubber seal reduces

friction and makes insertion easier.

Back of barrel

CORRECT

Option B: Mid-height spigot with bottom drain

1. Mark the spigot hole. Find the front of the barrel, measure up 12”

(35mm) from the bottom of the barrel and mark the center for the

mid-height spigot hole.

2. Mark the drain hole. Measure up 2.5” (65mm) from the bottom of the

barrel and mark the center for the drain hole. If you plan on connect-

ing a garden or soaker hose to the drain ﬁtting, we recommend that

the drain be located 6” (15mm) off center, to the left or right side of

the spigot to give clearance for ﬁlling the watering can.

3. Drill (2) holes on these marks using the (SMALL) 1-1/4” hole saw

included in the set. You may need to remove the slug of plastic from

the end of the hole saw after drilling the ﬁrst hole.

4. Insert (2) threaded rubber seals into both the spigot and drain holes.

Pinch the seal into a “U” shape for easier insertion.

5. Thread the spigot and drain into the seal until the hex collar sits ﬁrmly

against the seal. Soapy water or hand lotion will reduce friction and

improve ﬁt.

1-1/4”

(32 mm)

Hole Saw

1-1/2”

(38 mm)

Hole Saw

2 2

WARNING

Stored rainwater not for human

or animal consumption

WARNING

Stored rainwater is not

suitable for human or

animal consumption

Sticker

RK-001

Do Not

Drink

Water

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The barrel does not ﬁll with water after rainfall:1. Check the top of the gutter for blockage at the downspout connec-tion.2. Remove the FlexiFit™ D

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