AquaScape DIY Waterfall Kit User manual

DIY Waterfall Kit
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Thank you for your purchase of the
Aquascape Waterfall Kit. We are pleased that
you have decided to explore the water gardening
lifestyle.
DIY BACKYARD
WATERFALL
KIT
Introduction
We want to make this experience as easy as
possible, allowing you to concentrate on the
creativity needed to design your waterfall.
Skipping steps or changing the order will create
extra work in the long run.
On the next page you will find QR codes that will
provide further inspiration, troubleshooting, and
maintenance help.
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Table of Contents
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OUR CATALOG Introduction …………………………………………… 2
Components …………………………………………… 4
Recommended Tools ………………………………… 5
Helpful Symbols ……………………………………… 6
Safety Information……………………………………… 6
Electrical Specifications ……………………………… 7
Quick Step Guide ……………………………………… 7
Installation Instructions………………………………… 8
Replacement Parts ………………………………… 22
Warranty Information ……………………………… 23
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Components
No. Description
1. (1) Pondless Pump Vault
2. (1) Waterfall Spillway
3. (1) AquaSurge 2000 Pump
4. (4) AquaBlox Panel A
5. (4) AquaBlox Panel C
6. (8) AquaBlox Panel D
7. (1) 10' x 12' Liner
8. (1) Underlayment
9. (1) 25' x 1½" Kink free pipe
10. (2) SS Hose clamps
11. (1) Straight MPT x HB
12. (1) Silicone
13.
(1) Pond & Waterfall Foam Sealant
Contents
Cap
Lid
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3
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5
6
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16"
8" 8"
26.5" 26.5" 16"
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Recommended Tools
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Mallet
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Wheelbarrow Friends
(optional) Bright Colored
Spray Paint
Soil Tamper Shovels
Carpenters
Level
Channel
Locks
Scissors
Tape
Measure
Flathead
Screwdriver

Helpful Symbols
Safety Information
WARNING Symbol - Will alert you to the
possibility of damage, injury or death if you do
not comply with the warnings that accompany
them. The hazard may come from something
mechanical or from electrical shock.
TIP Symbol - Helpful information provided by a
professional pond installer.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock
This Product has not been approved for use in
swimming pool or marine areas.
WARNING: To provide continued protection
against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded, ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) outlets only.
• Have a qualified electrician install a properly grounded receptacle
outlet, acceptable for outdoor use when protected from direct sunlight
snow and rain. If possible locate the outlet so that the power cord will
reach the outlet without an extension cord.
• Inspect cord for damage before using.
• Any wiring of this product should be performed by a qualified
electrician to ensure code compliance and user safety.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, all wiring and junction connections
should be made per local codes. Requirements may vary depending
on usage and location.
• The power cable should be protected at all times to avoid punctures,
cuts, bruises and abrasions.
• Never handle power cords with wet hands.
• If an extension cord is required be sure it is rated for outdoor use.
• Unplug pump at receptacle outlet when not in use.
• Do not remove cord and strain relief. Do not connect conduit to
product.
• Do not use power cable to lift the AquaSurge pump.
• Before you start digging make sure you contact your local utility
locating service to avoid damage to utility lines.
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Electrical Specifications - AquaSurge 2000 Pump
• Input Voltage: 120V AC • Input frequency: 60 Hz • 160 Watts
Quick Step Guide
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Fill basin.
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Install spillway at top
of waterfall.
Build waterfall.
Add filter equipement.
Install underlayment and
liner.
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Excavate the area.
Position equipment
and outline area.
Select your location.
Carefully remove
contents from box.
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Installation Instructions
STEP 1
SELECT YOUR LOCATION
• When choosing the location for your new waterfall, we
recommend putting it near a deck or patio so you can
sit and relax close to your water feature. Also keep
in mind viewpoints from inside the house. Make your
new waterfall visible from a kitchen window or patio
door, giving you year round enjoyment. Make sure your
waterfall and stream face the viewing area.
• For this waterfall kit you will need roughly a 32”W x 48”L
area for the basin of the falls and a maximum 3' stream
and waterfall.
Waterfall Spillway
Pondless
Waterfall
Vault
AquaBlox
48"
32"
STEP 2
CAREFULLY REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX
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STEP 3
ASSEMBLE AQUABLOX®
• Line up the pegs with the corresponding holes on the
panels and follow the pattern on right to assemble the
AquaBlox®. A rubber mallet can be used to tap the pegs
into place.
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STEP 4
PLACE PONDLESS VAULT AND AQUABLOX®
• Lay out the AquaBlox® and the Pondless Vault in desired
location. The AquaBlox® should be placed side by side with
the wider panel face down. Place the AquaBlox® over the
front edge of the Pondless®Waterfall Vault.
• Use a can of brightly colored, highly visible spray paint to
outline the shape around the Pondless®Waterfall Vault and
AquaBlox®.This will help mark out the area to be excavated.
25.5"
48"
23"
7"
18.5"
STEP 5
EXCAVATE YOUR WATERFALL BASIN
• Remove vault and AquaBlox
®
and begin to excavate
approximately 18.5”depth. Once 18.5” depth has been
reached, excavate area for vault, an extra 7” down. Please
note an additional 6” of excavation is recommended per
side of the basin to allow for: AquaBlox®dimensions,
sufficient backfill material and compaction required during
backfilling.
• Digging can be labor intensive, so pace yourself and
get some friends to help.
• Excess soil can be used to create elevation for the
waterfall and stream or as soil for the berm around the
waterfall.
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