How do I install my Kinetic Sculpture?

Spinner Installation

Parts list

A. 12 or 16 spoons with arms depending on model

B. Center pipe

C. Six-inch bearing race tube

D. Thrust bearing assembly (upper and lower bearing race, ball bearing)

E. Allen wrench

F. Super glue (copper spinners only)

Customer-supplied parts

1. You will need to purchase an eight- or ten-foot section of ¾ in. EMT tubing from your local hardware store. You can also use an eight-foot copper clad ground rod, but they tend to sway a bit in strong winds. 

2. To drive the pipe in you need a fence post driver. If you or your neighbor does not have one, they can be rented from an equipment rental yard.

Installation

1. Find a suitable place in your yard that is not near overhead power lines and is clear of obstructions. It should also be an area with unobstructed wind to maximize the spinners abilities, and no large underground rocks or concrete.

2. Using the fence post driver carefully drive your EMT pipe about two-feet into the ground, being careful to keep it perpendicular. Also try not to bend the pipe if possible because your new spinner will need to turn smoothly on the tubing.

3. Next, drop the six-inch bearing race tube (it has a special red oxide primer on it) into the EMT pipe, or over the copper clad ground rod.

4. Carefully put the lower bearing race (both are identical), the ball bearing, and then the upper race on top of the six-inch bearing race tube. Be sure the bearing races have the grooved side towards the ball bearing. Use a light weight oil, or Lithium grease to periodically lubricate the bearing.

5. Now slide the main spinner tube over the top of the EMT tube being careful not to knock the bearing assembly off the top.

6. Next, for the aluminum spinners you can slide the collar with arms and spoons over the main pipe. We prefer to put the shortest ones on top and bottom with the longer ones in the middle, but it’s your choice how you would like to mix and match. Tighten the allen screws with the wrench provided. Try to stagger the spoons evenly for best wind capture. You might need to adjust the spoons to optimize its ability to spin.

7. For copper spinners the settings are already done for you, so just insert the arms into the copper nipples. If you are in a windy area, you might need to use a few drops of the supplied super glue to prevent the arms from coming out. If you don’t have to use the glue, then we suggest you leave them unbonded so you can move or store your spinner.

8. Now enjoy the beauty of the wind and your new spinner for years to come