The shipping box was badly damaged but the actual fountain survived largely due to good packaging.  I had to carefully make quite a few time consuming adjustments to the leaf positions due to water splashing over the sides and/or it missing the next receiving leaf.  Be careful not to bend the actual joint which could easily break.  Use a pair of pliers and a cloth over the part of the actual leaf that you are very carefully bending.  I also used a rust proof spray sealant which also left the fountain with an enhanced appearance.  Setting the water flow adjustment at about 1/4 flow was sufficient at least for indoor use.