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1. Preparing the Surround

Begin by constructing the garden wall surround for the basin as per  
manufacturer instructions. Atlantic’s flexible basins are designed to work  
with 12” x 8” x 4” wall stones, minimizing the amount of cuts needed.   
However, they can be used with any variety of stone.

The opening should be 24” deep (from front to back) and 15 ¾” – 16” tall. The 
width will vary depending on the size of the basin (48”, 72”, or 96”). The center 
of the bulkhead outlet will be 10” high and 9” in from the side of the basin 
(Figure 1). Ensure that a space is left in the wall for bulkhead installation. The 
hole should be 4” – 6” wide, depending on how you set the bulkhead. Backing 
plates are provided to bridge gap(s) in the stone around the plumbing,  
providing structural support to the basin.

When preparing the base under the basin, the ground must be compacted and 
level. Sand or limestone screenings can be added to raise or level the base. 
Ensure that there are no sharp objects that could puncture the basin.  
Underlayment fabric can be installed below the basin for added protection.

2. Installing the Bulkhead

The Flexible Basin is equipped with one or two 1 ½”bulkhead fittings,  
depending on the basin size. Install the bulkhead fitting(s) before setting the 
basin. Remove the retaining nut and plastic friction washer, leaving the  
rubber gasket on the body of the bulkhead fitting(s). The retaining nut is  
reverse threads. Turn clockwise to loosen.

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24”

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9”

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Summary of Contents for FF4216T

Page 1: ...1 877 80 PONDS www atlanticwatergardens com Includes Models FF4216T FF4216G FF6216T FF6216G FF8216T FF8216G Flexible Basin Installation Manual J o l i e P r o d u c t s I n c...

Page 2: ...e bulkhead Backing plates are provided to bridge gap s in the stone around the plumbing providing structural support to the basin When preparing the base under the basin the ground must be compacted a...

Page 3: ...le basin insert the threaded end of the bulkhead into the pre punched hole in the flexible basin This will sandwich the rubber gasket between the flange of the bulkhead and the inside wall of the flex...

Page 4: ...he bulkhead in order to fill the basin to within a couple inches of the top of the basin Figure 4 4 Securing the Flexible Basin If the pump is being used inside the basin the power cord will need to p...

Page 5: ...ully place the next course of stone ensuring that the flaps are pulled tight and there is no slack in the basin It is recommended that this course of stone overhang into the basin 1 in order to disgui...

Page 6: ...e dictated by the water features being installed See Figure 7 below for a typical submersible pump installation using an Atlantic TidalWave pump 1 Male Adapter 1 Street 90 1 Street 90 FOR USE WITH TW3...

Page 7: ...rain plug into the manifold for winterization 6 Winterizing the Basin In areas where freezing is a concern the pump s must be removed from the basin before freezing and stored in a dry place Remove th...

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