MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide
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Overview and Important Facts (Continued)
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You should plan to supply approximately 15 GPM per foot. The waterfall can
operate on lower flow rates (10 GPM/ft minimum), but may not achieve the
desired effect. Each waterfall should be equipped with a flow control valve,
located downstream from the filter, to adjust the flow to each waterfall. It is
recommended to use an energy saving Pentair Variable Speed Pump to allow
you to easily vary the flow to the waterfall.
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The maximum head loss for any waterfall is 6 ft. Calculate and add the loss of
your piping to determine your pump requirement.
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Use 11/2 in diameter supply piping for each waterfall 1 ft. and under. Use 2
in diameter supply piping for 18 in to 4 ft waterfalls. Use 3 in diameter supply
piping for all waterfalls 5 ft. and over. Be sure to calculate the total head loss.
Note: Be sure to keep all debris out of the piping during installation.
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The bottom connection to the waterfalls (water port) is a 1-1/2 in connection.
This allows installation of a standard 11/2 in diameter Sch40 fittings directly on
the connection. Waterfalls 5’ and over have two 11/2 in bottom connections
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Note: The water connections on the waterfall ARE ABS MATERIAL AND THE
LIGHT PORTs ARE PVC. Use a pool industry standard brand of PVC cement
for the PVC connections and ABS transition Glue (green) for the PVC to ABS
connections.
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For installation subject to heavy debris, install the optional rock trap
(P/N 580004). This requires 2 in plumbing.
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Curved water effects cannot be field cut, they must be factory cut for a nominal
charge. Convex or concave curves can be cut. There must be at least 1” of lip
in front of the manifold body, or the water effect will not work.
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Waterfalls that are ordered in a color other than white are painted with
high quality automotive paint. The paint is applied to the front and extends
approximately 1 in. into the lip.
NOTE: The incoming water supply line and the Water Baffle/Water
Channel must be completely supported and should not hang off the
waterfall lip. An unsupported waterline and or Water Baffle/ Water
Channel could cause the joints to fail and ultimately leak. This will void
the warranty.
