Introduction
You are now the owner of the finest fish-safe pond waterfall designed specifically for garden and koi ponds. Please follow the instructions to ensure a successful installation. The pond Waterfall is an important element of your water garden.
Installation
Note: Before beginning, read instructions to get familiar with the product. This will help to ensure that your water garden pond has been developed to meet your needs and ensure proper installation.
Locating the Waterfall
The Waterfall can be located adjacent to the pond edge in a simple configuration. It can also be located many feet away from the pond with a stream connecting it to the pond. It is recommended that the Waterfall (or waterfall stream entering the pond) be located on the opposite side of the pond in relation to the pond skimmer.
Excavating for the Waterfall
Refer to the dimensional diagrams in the Instruction Booklet to approximate the size of the hole required for the Waterfall Vault. Be careful not to excavate too deep especially in flat, low-lying yards. The Waterfall is meant to be slightly elevated in relation to the pond for the most enjoyable water feature presentation.
Installing the Waterfall
Before installing the Waterfall, install the Bulkhead Fitting in the right-hand Port at the bottom of the Waterfall Vault. Make sure the sealing surfaces are clean and free of debris or soil. Tighten the Nut using a large, adjustable wrench. Be sure not to overtighten. Do not use any kind of silicone on the seals when installing the Bulkhead Fittings. A Male 2" Threaded Adaptor (supplied) is used to attach the 2" flexible (or 2' PVC) pipe to the Female 2" Threaded Adaptor. Use Teflon tape on the threads of the 2" Male Adaptor. Note: Do not use multipurpose PVC cement when attaching flexible PVC to Adaptor.
If using a manual backflush system, it is recommended to cut the hole in the left-hand Port at this time. Refer to the instructions from the back-flush kit being used.
Place the empty Waterfall Vault in the hole or desired location. Check for clearance around the sides for backfilling.
Important: Be sure the bottom of the hole or surface supporting the bottom of the Waterfall Vault is compacted soil. When excavating the location for the Waterfall Vault, dig a round hole and leave ample clearance around for backfilling with soil. Be sure to leave access to the Inlet and Backflush Ports. If a hole is not being excavated, then be sure to backfill around the base and heavily compact to support the structure.
Important: Have the rear portion of the Waterfall Vault set approximately 1/2" higher than the front. This is required to provide the best water presentation flowing over the rock while also minimizing the small amount of water that migrates to the Drip Ledge. If desired, additional soil, rock, or plants may be incorporated to hide the Waterfall Vault.
Attaching the Liner and Weir.
By this time, the Waterfall Vault should be backfilled and the liner can be attached. Be sure there is an adequate amount of liner available below the Waterfall Vault prior to installing the liner. It is recommended to have some slack to ensure the liner is not pulled due to rocks that are added later. There is no need for silicone for the liner attachment.
- Hold the outstretched liner up against the front of the Waterfall Weir Ledge.
- Measure a minimum of 7" out from the Weir Opening on both sides of the Waterfall and make a mark on the liner.
- Make a 5" long cut down from the edge of the liner. This cut is to be made at the location of the two marks previously made in Step 2.
- Wrap the portion of the liner between the two cuts made in Step 3 over the top of the Band Clamp.
- With the liner wrapped around the Band Clamp, position the Clamp in place on the Band Clamp Sealing Ledge. Make sure the wrapped portion of the liner does not slip while being installed.
- Install the Bolt in one end of the Band Clamp Clasp and feed through the other end of the Band Clamp Clasp. Apply Washer and Wing Nut. Tighten Wing Nut until liner is snug. Check by pulling on the liner below the Waterfall Weir Ledge.
- Inspect liner attachment to make sure liner is properly wrapped around the Band Clamp. This can be checked by raising the liner up and looking underneath the liner. You should be able to see the liner protruding from between the Band Clamp and the Band Clamp Sealing Ledge on the Vault. Tighten Wing Nut further, if required. Be careful not to deform the clasp end of the Band Clamp.
Installing the Artificial Rock
When installing the Artificial Rock, make sure the surface of the Waterfall Ledge is clean and dry. Similarly, check the bottom surface of the Artificial Rock and make sure it is also clean and dry. Apply a generous amount of a "polyurethane foam sealant" (purchased at your local hardware store) to the entire surface of the Waterfall Weir Ledge, be sure that some of this foam is sprayed in the corners as well so that it is forced up between the rock and vertical wall of the Waterfall Weir. Consult the directions on the "polyurethane foam sealant" for cure time.
If using a natural stone, chisel to the desired dimensions for the Waterfall Weir Ledge. The natural stone maximum thickness should be 1-1/2". The approximate Weir width for the F1000 Waterfall (to fit natural rock) is 14". The approximate Weir width for the F5000 Waterfall (to fit natural rock) is 23".
Components of the WaterFall
BioVort Separator
The Waterfall is designed with the BioVort technology in mind. The BioVort plays a key part in providing an even dispersion of water over the Filter Pads, as well as discouraging any larger solids from reaching the Pads. A specially engineered Plate is included to hold the BioVort in position.
Filter Pads
The Waterfall Filter is supplied with Filter Pads to help catch any debris that may enter the Waterfall Vault.
Filtration Materials
A Mesh Bag is supplied with the Waterfall Filter. This bag can be used for any type of biological media such as Bio Balls, ceramic rock, or lava rock.
Optional Lid
The WaterFall filter is supplied with a Lid that can be used to cover the contents inside the Waterfall Vault. If you prefer to leave the Lid off, then aquatic plants can be placed inside the unit to help create a more natural appearance.
Optional: Sand-Fill Plug (for Lid)
Sand may be added to the Lid through the hole in the bottom of the Lid for added weight. A Plug has been included for sealing the Lid Hole in the bottom of the Lid. When installing the sand, it is helpful to tilt the Lid so sand enters freely into the Lid. Do not add more than 10 pounds of sand to the Lid.
Waterfall Maintenance
If the water flow appears to be less than usual, check the pump inside the skimmer. If the filter media needs cleaning, be careful not to harm the beneficial bacteria. The Filter Pad can be hit against a sidewalk to dislodge the debris. Similarly, rinsing the Pads with pond water will further clean it. Try not to use cold chlorinated water or the harsh spray from a garden hose to clean the Pads, this will kill the beneficial bacteria. Also, do not let the Filter Pad dry out, this too, will kill the beneficial bacteria.
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