Instruction
Manual
1-877-80-PONDS
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Skimmer Part No. PS3900FilterFalls Part No. BF1600Pump Vault Part No. PV1700FastFalls Part No. SP1600
Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual 1 877 80 PONDS www atlanticwatergardens com Skimmer Part No PS3900 FilterFalls Part No BF1600 Pump Vault Part No PV1700 FastFalls Part No SP1600 ...
Страница 2: ...PUMP VAULT INSTALLATION Excavating and setting the PV1700 Waterfall Page 11 Plumbing the PV1700 Waterfall Page 11 Excavating and setting the PV1700 Fountain Page 12 Plumbing the PV1700 Fountain Page 12 FASTFALLS INSTALLATION Setting the SP1600 Page 13 Liner and Plumbing Attachment Page 13 Hiding the SP1600 Page 14 SKIMMER PUMP VAULT ACCESSORIES Triton Check Valve Page 15 AF1000 AutoFill Kit Page 1...
Страница 3: ...ene enclosure Sturdy removable lid Skimmer PS3900 Internal baffles add strength and diffuse water flow Raised front radius retains natural camouflage One piece design eliminates any leak due to over pumping Liner flange and molded inserts ensure a secure liner attachment Installed 1 FIPT Spinweld fitting High density polyethylene enclosure Sturdy inset lid Cut off step fittings for 1 1 2 or 2 pipe...
Страница 4: ...d until it eventually re enters the pond and the water levels equalize During water in transition process the water level of the bottom reservoir is continually dropping If the streambed is built improperly or is built too big the water level of the bottom reservoir could drop below the opening in the skimmer before the water levels equalize This would result in the pump running dry and starving f...
Страница 5: ...treambed and enables the system to function optimally Transitional water is determined by the height that the weir rock extends above the liner at the spillway opening Maintaining the shortest distance possible between the top of the weir rock and the liner is a crucial component to a properly functioning water garden Figure 3 displays two examples of proper construction techniques for minimal tra...
Страница 6: ...ensure that there is enough room for the weir door to be installed and function properly Before you go any further into the Skimmer installation it is a good idea to place a few stones inside the Skimmer enclosure to weigh it down and keep it from moving Prior to backfilling the enclosure make sure the support bar is installed inside the skimmer The support bar must be in place for the enclosure t...
Страница 7: ... nuts Next install two screws in the bottom corners of the weir door frame Figure 8 Once you have the weir door tacked at the corners you can install the rest of the screws Do not fully tighten any screws until all of the screws have been installed When you are finished remove the spring clips and pull the liner away from the face of the skimmer Apply a consistent bead of Atlantic fish safe silico...
Страница 8: ...rmation SETTING THE BF1600 It is always recommended that the FilterFalls be placed on undisturbed soil if possible If the installation calls for the FilterFalls to be elevated above existing grade it is critical to compact the area thoroughly This will ensure that the FilterFalls will not settle out of level over time The use of cinder blocks or bricks under the falls to raise it up will help redu...
Страница 9: ...his will ensure that water never leaks out over the back of the enclosure When you are finished positioning the unit it is a good idea to weigh it down with a few rocks to keep it in place while you backfill and make your liner and plumbing connections Apply silicone on the threads of the Male Thread Adaptor MTA Screw the MTA into the bulkhead until tight Use PVC Glue not included to glue the PVC ...
Страница 10: ...alculate the water volume that the basin can hold before you begin construction of the waterfalls or streambed Why should the basin be three times the size of the stream Upon start up the pump sends water from the bottom reservoir to the top of the waterfall and or streambed The water must then fill from top to bottom the waterfalls and streambed until it eventually re enters the basin and the wat...
Страница 11: ...sit should be dug 18 deep Oasis Pump Vault Installation Figure A Once excavation is complete install underlayment pond liner Eco Blox and pump vault Backfill the space between the Eco Blox and the excavation to lock them into place either outside the liner with sand or clean fill or inside the liner with gravel or larger in diameter Top the liner and basin with or larger gravel or decorative stone...
Страница 12: ... few extra inches all of the way around to make installation easier Dig the entire basin down to 17 below grade and carefully level the bottom of the excavation This depth ensures the plumbing fittings exit out on top of the Eco Blox Install the underlayment and liner then the Eco Blox and PV1700 Backfill the space between the Eco Blox and the excavation to lock them into place either outside the ...
Страница 13: ...there is no need to tilt the FastFalls forward When you are satisfied with the placement of the FastFalls remove the unit and install the liner and underlayment being careful not to disturb the level base Place the FastFalls on top of the liner in its original position Check the unit for level to ensure that nothing has changed Once the FastFalls is level and positioned correctly place a couple of...
Страница 14: ...keep the gravel or soil from washing into the water Apply silicone on the threads of the Male Thread Adaptor MTA Screw the MTA into the spinweld until tight Use PVC Glue not included to glue the PVC flex hose into the MTA Tighten flange screws with a hand held screwdriver only Over tightening the screws could strip out the inserts or crack the liner flange The screws need only to be snug for the s...
Страница 15: ...cut end of the discharge pipe with PVC cleaner primer Apply PVC glue and insert the discharge pipe into the 2 socket fitting Hold the discharge pipe firmly in place for a few seconds giving the glue time to set Figure I Attach the Triton Check Valve to the TidalWave pump by threading the discharge pipe into the pump discharge Place the TidalWave pump with installed Triton Check Valve into the PS39...
Страница 16: ... will maintain the set water level by automatically adding water when the level drops This level can be adjusted by loosening the wing nut and raising and lowering the height of the Auto Fill float Use the water line mark on the weir door frame to help establish proper water level OVERFLOW A drill point has been provided on the back of the Oasis Skimmer and Pump Vault to show the proper location a...
