AquaScape 99763 Instructions for use

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INSTRUCTIONS & MAINTENANCE
DIY BACKYARD
POND KIT
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
4' x 6'
Item #99763
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
6' x 8'
Item #99764
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
8' x 11'
Item #99765

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Thank you for choosing the Aquascape DIY
Backyard Pond Kit. At Aquascape our goal is
to provide our customers with the best valued
products in water gardening. We hope you enjoy
your purchase and thank you for choosing
Aquascape. Your Paradise. Our Passion.®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ………………………………… 2
Contents …………………………………… 3
Recommended Tools ……………………… 3
Helpful Symbols …………………………… 4
Safety Information ………………………… 4
Electrical Specifications …………………… 4
Quick Step Guide …………………………… 4
Installation ……………………………… 5-13
Winter Application………………………… 13
General Maintenance …………………… 13
Replacement Parts ……………………… 14
Warranty Information …………………… 15
This guide contains the instructions for all DIY Backyard
Pond Kit sizes. The DIY Backyard Pond Kit system is
designed to have a waterfall and pond. Follow the step-
by-step instructions in the order they are listed. Skipping
steps or changing the order will create extra work in the long
run. We want to make this experience as easy as possible,
allowing you to concentrate on the creativity needed to
design your pond.
DIY Backyard
Pond Kit
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Recommended Tools
Wheelbarrow Brightly-Colored
Spray Paint
Screwdriver Soil Tamper Shovel
Carpenter’s
Level
Channel
Locks
Scissors
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No. Description
1. Skimmer Lid
2. Signature Series 200
Pond Skimmer
3. Skimmer Weir
4. Skimmer Debris Net
5. 2" Bulkhead Fitting
6. MPT x Barb Fitting
7. MPT x Slip PVC Fitting
8. SS Hose Clamps
9. (20) Screws
10. Skimmer Face Plate
11. BioFalls®Lip
12. Media Bag
13. (2) BioFalls®Filter Mat
14. BioFalls®1000 Filter
15. DIY Waterfall Foam
16. Silicone
17. Liner
18. Underlayment
19. Kink Free Pipe 1.5" x 25'
20. AquaSurge®Pump
Contents
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8
10
9
7
5
6
12
9
8
13
11
1
2
14
19
16
15 17 18
Tape
Measure
45
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Safety Information
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, using the
following guidelines:
(A) Have a qualified electrician install a properly
grounded receptacle outlet, acceptable for outdoor
use and protected from snow and rain.
(B) Inspect cord before using.
(C) Do not use extension cords.
(D) Any wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician to ensure code compliance and user
safety.
(E) Unplug pump at receptacle outlet when not in use
or before removal from pond.
(F) 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.
(G) The power cable should be protected at all times to
avoid punctures, cuts, bruises and abrasions.
(H) Never handle power cords with wet hands.
(I) Do not remove cord and strain relief. Do not
connect conduit to pump.
(J) Do not use power cable to lift pump.
Helpful Symbols
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.
Electrical Specifications
AquaSurge 2000 Pond Pump
• Input Voltage: 120V AC • Input frequency: 60 Hz • 160 Watts
Quick Step Guide
1
Carefully remove
contents from box
3
Use garden hose
to outline
4
Position the filters
7
Install underlayment
and liner
6
Level the excavation
2
Select your location
9
Fill the pond
8
Add rock and gravel
10
Naturalize the edges
with mulch and plants
5
Dig the hole with shelves
at varying depths

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Ex. 6
Installation
STEP 1
SELECT AND MARK OUT YOUR AREA
• When choosing the location for your new pond, 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 pond visible
from a kitchen window or patio door, giving you year round
enjoyment.
• We suggest that you use a garden hose to define the
shape of your new pond. The hose is flexible and can be
pushed and pulled in various shapes. Step back, evaluate
and modify your design until you have something that you
really like (Ex. 1).
• DIY Backyard Pond Kits are available in three sizes (4'x6',
6'x8', and 8'x11'). Double check to make sure the length
and width of your layout does not exceed the amount of
liner included with your kit (Ex. 2).
• Once you have the pond
shaped and defined with the
hose, take a can of brightly
colored, highly visible spray
paint and outline the shape
(around the hose) on the
grass (Ex. 3).
STEP 2
PLACE BIOFALLS FILTER AND SKIMMER
• The BioFalls filter will be
used to create your waterfall
and should be positioned
so it’s facing a main viewing
area.
• Make sure it is placed close
to the edge of the basin so
you can connect the pond
liner to the BioFalls filter
(Ex. 4).
• In order to maximize circulation, the BioFalls and Skimmer
are placed on opposite ends of the pond, directly across
from each other (Ex. 5).
STEP 3
LAY PLUMBING
• To eliminate the need for making a trench for the pipe, lay
the kink-free pipe around the perimeter of the pond before
you begin your excavation so the soil you remove from the
pond can cover the kink-free pipe, disguising it from sight
(Ex. 6).
STEP 4
HOOK UP AND LEVEL THE BIOFALLS
• Install the bulkhead fitting in the opening provided in the
back of the BioFalls. The rubber gasket should be located
on the inside of the BioFalls. Tighten the nut on the outside
until the rubber gasket begins to bulge. This should only
be approximately one turn past hand-tight. Be careful not
to over tighten the nut, which could possibly crack the
bulkhead. Please note that the bulkhead fitting is reverse
threaded. Turn the nut counterclockwise to tighten (Ex. 7
and 8).
Ex. 1
Ex. 2
Ex. 3
Ex. 4
Ex. 5

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• Now install the barb fitting included with the kit into the
bulkhead fitting. A PVC slip fitting has also been included
in case you are using flexible PVC pipe. Use some of the
silicone sealant included in your kit to coat the threads of
the fitting, providing a watertight seal (Ex. 8).
• Now it’s time to position the BioFalls in the desired
location.
• The BioFalls should be set at or slightly below the grade of
the yard. Simply remove a section of sod or a few inches
of soil in order to create a firm foundation for the BioFalls
to sit.
TIP: Keep the waterfall to the scale of the yard!
The goal should be to create the perception
that Mother Nature herself has constructed the
waterfall. Avoid creating a “volcanic look” by
trying to raise the BioFalls in a flat backyard.
• Be sure to compact the area beneath the BioFalls using
a hand tamper or some other heavy flat object that can
be pounded onto the soil. This will help prevent any future
settling.
• Use a 2' bubble level to make sure your BioFalls is properly
set into position. Your BioFalls should be level from side-
to-side and tilted forward 1/4 of a bubble on a 2' level.
This will make sure the water comes over the front of the
BioFalls and covers the entire spillway (Ex. 9).
• The filter is now ready
for the kink-free pipe and
hose clamp to be slipped
onto the barb fitting. Have
someone hold the BioFalls
in place in order to prevent
it from shifting. In some
instances the tubing/hose
may be tight and difficult to
use with hose fitting barbs.
If this is the case, we recommend heating the hose with
the use of a hair dryer or simply dipping the hose for a few
seconds in very hot water. Lubrication can also be used;
we recommend silicone grease or vegetable oil. Once
installed, the hose clamp can be tightened to secure the
pipe on the fitting (Ex. 10).
• Double check to make sure the BioFalls is still level after
installing the plumbing.
STEP 5
EXCAVATING YOUR POND BASIN
• We suggest excavating the pond no more than 18-24"
deep. This depth provides the proper water levels required
for aquatic plants and is deep enough to keep fish alive
during winter.
• The excavation should be
dug with a series of shelves.
The shelves will add stability
to the walls of the pond
and will also create planting
beds for different types of
aquatic plants.
• The first shelf should be
about 8-10" deep, or the
height of a standard shovel
blade (Ex. 11).
• Dig the second shelf
another 8-10" deeper
(Ex. 12).
• The third shelf (if desired)
will be excavated down
another 6" reaching a final
excavation of 24" (Ex. 13).
• All of the soil removed
from the excavation can
be spread and compacted
around the BioFalls,
creating a berm. The filter
should be completely
surrounded by soil by the
end of the project. Be sure
to verify that the BioFalls
remains level throughout
the process (Ex. 14).
Ex. 7
Ex. 8
Nut
Rubber
Gasket
Bulkhead Barb Fitting
Plastic
Washer
Ex. 9
Ex. 10
Ex. 12
Ex. 13
Ex. 11
Ex. 14

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DESIGN SPACES FOR PLANTS
TIP: Design your shelves wider in areas where
you wish to place aquatic plants, a water depth
up to about 10", so the top shelf is a perfect
location for these plants (Ex. 15).
• Water lilies will vary according to species, but a depth of
12-24" at the crown works best, so the second shelf or
bottom of the pond will work great for the lilies (Ex. 15).
• To make planting lilies easier, add a few ‘lily pockets.’
These pockets are simply depressions or bowls cut into
the soil 6-8"deep and 10-16" in diameter. The goal is to
create a natural looking pond, and this is possible only if
plant pots are completely hidden (Ex. 15).
1st plant and rock shelf:
shelf varies 8" or greater
wide, 1" to 12" deep
Set 6" to 12" size
cobblestones on vertical
edges. Gravel on all
horizontal surfaces.
2nd plant and rock shelf:
16" to 20" deep
Water line
Liner ends 1" to 2"
outside of pond
Marginal plants should be removed from
containers and placed into fabric planters
Mulch
Plant pocket 6" to 8" deep,
10" to 16" diameter
Ex. 15
LEVELING THE EDGES
• One of the most important parts of the excavation is
getting the perimeter of the pond level and setting the level
of the water. An excellent tool for this is a 2x4 set across
the pond. Set a 4-foot bubble level on the 2x4 to make
sure the perimeter of the pond is level. We recommend
using a transit or sight level on larger projects. Check your
progress several times while digging (Ex. 16).
• It is typical to set the water level 2- 3"below the main
viewing area (patio, deck, etc.). This will bring the water
level of the pond up close to the edge of the pond without
going over the sides (Ex. 17).
Ex. 16
• Rough out an excavated area for the skimmer. Simply dig
a hole 18"wide by 21"long (the outline of the skimmer)
and 18"below the desired water level.
• Make sure the excavated area under the skimmer is
compacted and level.
• The skimmer should
be excavated down
to a depth so that
the proposed water
level in the pond is
approximately 3/4"
below the top of the
opening of the skimmer
(Ex. 18).
• Re-check all your measurements, including length and
width of pond, plant shelf depth, and overall pond depth.
STEP 6
INSTALL UNDERLAYMENT AND LINER
• Remove any sharp objects from the excavated basin that
may damage the liner.
• Unfold the underlayment
fabric and place it into your
excavated pond basin.
Starting from the bottom,
remove the slack from the
underlayment, making sure
it conforms into all of the
elevations (Ex. 19).
• Now place the EPDM
fish-safe liner on top of the
underlayment.
2" to 3"
Viewing Area
(Patio, Deck or Lawn)
Ex. 17
Ideal Water Level
3/4"Below
Opening
Soil Level
on 1st Shelf
Ex. 18
Ex. 19

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• The installation process is the same as the underlayment,
starting at the bottom and contouring the liner up and
out of the pond basin.
• Try to get the large folds out, but the main goal is to make
sure that it’s lying flat and going into all corners. Don’t try
to get it perfect—you will hide the liner with rocks and
gravel later.
• Make sure there is enough liner around the edges of the
pond basin. This should not be a problem if you measured
out the pond and excavated it correctly. Problems can
be fixed by readjusting the liner into the excavation or
backfilling (making the pond basin smaller) in areas where
there is not enough liner (Ex. 20).
STEP 7
INSTALLING THE SIGNATURE SERIES 200 SKIMMER
• You’ve already roughed out
a hole approximately 21"L
x 18"W x 18"H deep during
the excavation phase. Use
a 2' bubble level in order to
make sure your skimmer is
properly set into position.
Your skimmer should be
level from side to side and
front to back (Ex. 21).
OPTIONAL FITTING ORIENTATION
• If installing the optional overflow you will need to drill a hole
for a 2" bulkhead fitting using a 3" hole saw in the back
of the skimmer. The center of the hole should be drilled
3.5" from the top edge of the filter. Install the bulkhead into
the hole (Ex. 22). A barb fitting or PVC fitting can then be
threaded into the bulkhead. Use silicone sealant or teflon
thread tape on the threads of the pipe fittings, in order to
help provide a watertight seal. The pipe for the overflow
can be connected later in the project.
• Make sure skimmer is set so the desired water level in
the pond is approximately 3/4" below the top of skimmer
opening (Ex. 18).
ATTACHING THE SKIMMER FACEPLATE
NOTE: Power tools are not recommended for installing the
screws and may strip the nut inserts.
• Position the liner against the skimmer opening, making
sure there is slack below the opening. This will help reduce
tension on the faceplate when placing boulders in front of
the unit. Use your finger or a screwdriver to mark the outer
perimeter of the skimmer opening on the liner (Ex. 23).
• Mark a second box 1.5" inside of it. This ensures that you
don’t cut too much of the liner, which would result in a
possible leak (Ex. 24).
• Cut the inner box using a pair of scissors and insert the
skimmer faceplate into the hole (Ex. 25).
• Make sure skimmer faceplate is in the upright position. The
hinge should be at the bottom (Ex. 26).
• Temporarily install the faceplate and liner to the skimmer
using two screws in the upper corners. Using an awl or
nail poke the first hole in the liner all the way through to
the inside of the filter box. Be careful not to damage the
threads on the nut inserts when punching the holes with
the awl. Remove the awl or nail while holding the faceplate
and liner in place and begin threading one of the screws
into filter. Repeat this process for the other screw (Ex. 27).
• Now remove the faceplate from the skimmer, keeping the
screws installed through the faceplate and liner (Ex. 28).
Ex. 20
Ex. 21
Ex. 22
Nut
Rubber
Gasket
Bulkhead Barb Fitting
Plastic
Washer
Ex. 23 Ex. 24
Ex. 25 Ex. 26

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• Apply a bead of fish-safe silicone sealant around the
skimmer opening, over the nut inserts. Pre-installing the
two screws in the earlier steps will make it easy to line up
the skimmer faceplate after the silicone is applied and will
keep the silicone in as thick of a bead as possible (Ex. 29).
• Replace the skimmer face plate and the two corner screws
and then proceed with the bottom two corners. Make sure
the holes in the faceplate that the weir flap clicks into are
on the bottom (Ex. 30).
• With the 4 corners secured, you may now punch the
remaining holes with your awl and thread in all the screws.
Again, be careful not to damage the threads on the nut
inserts.
• Let dry for at least one hour before introducing water.
STEP 8
ADD ROCK AND GRAVEL
NOTE: You can expect to use several tons of stone and
gravel for your water feature. Talk to your Aquascape
retailer or rock yard for help choosing the quantity and
sizes of stone and gravel. Visit aquascapeinc.com for
information on calculating the required stone and gravel.
Below are some helpful formulas for choosing the stone
and gravel.
Stone Calculation for the Pond
Length x Width / 65 = Tons of boulders
Gravel Used in the Pond
Pond Gravel = 30% total tons of pond boulders
• Start from the bottom and set the largest character
boulders first against the vertical walls, then stack the
smaller boulders on top.
• Be careful when placing any large boulders so you don’t
damage the liner.
Ex. 29 Ex. 30
Ex. 28Ex. 27
• The opening on the front of the skimmer can be hidden
by placing boulders on either side and bridging a stone or
piece of driftwood across, creating a cave effect.
NOTE: Make sure the boulders do not block the water
flow into the skimmer (Ex. 31).
• Cover all remaining flat surfaces with a couple inches of
decorative gravel. This will help lock the boulders in place,
as well as cover the remaining liner, protecting it from
ultraviolet rays, and giving bacteria a place to colonize
(Ex. 32).
STEP 9
WASH ROCKS AND GRAVEL
• Using a garden hose, wash the rock and gravel down in
order to remove the dust and dirt. Use the pump provided
with the kit attached to a scrap section of kink-free pipe.
The pump can temporarily be placed in the lowest point
of the pond and the dirty water discharged to a drainage
area in the yard (Ex. 33).
STEP 10
COMPLETE THE SKIMMER INSTALLATION
• Insert the (optional) Filter Brush Cartridge (not included)
and the Debris Net into the skimmer (Ex. 34).
Ex. 31
Ex. 32
Ex. 33

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• The skimmer has two holes on either side of the unit for
the plumbing to travel to the BioFalls 1000. Choose the
plumbing hole that is most convenient. The pipe simply
passes through the opening on either side of the skimmer
(Ex. 35).
• The pump’s electrical cord can be run through either hole
provided in the side of the skimmer (Ex. 36).
• Insert the barbed multi-hose adapter included with the
pump onto the end of the pipe and tighten down hose
clamp. Attach the collar onto the rotational ball fitting
attached to the pump and lower into the skimmer (Ex. 37).
OPTIONAL OVERFLOW INSTALLATION
• Attach and trench a section of kink-free pipe into place (3'
minimum). Create a drainage area at the end of the pipe by
excavating a small pit, roughly 16" in diameter and at least
12" deep. Fill the pit with excess gravel. This will allow
water in an overflow situation to flow through the pipe and
drain away from the pond (Ex. 38).
• A layer of scrap underlayment fabric, soil, or sod can be
added to cover the drainage area.
STEP 11
ADD WATER
• Fill up the pond basin with water. The pond should be filled
just below the level of the overflow in the skimmer (Ex. 39).
NOTE: We recommend adding Aquascape Pond
Detoxifier to dechlorinate and properly condition water
prior to introducing fish to your new pond. See your
Aquascape dealer for water treatment products.
STEP 12
HOOK UP THE BIOFALLS
• Prior to installing the waterfall lip, make sure the face of the
BioFalls Filter and liner is clean and free of dust and debris.
Use a damp towel to clean both surfaces. Make sure both
surfaces are dry before the next step.
• Have someone hold the liner
against the BioFalls while
you line up the waterfall lip
over the liner. Make sure
there are no wrinkles and
the liner comes up above
the sides of the BioFalls.
Be sure that you have a
few inches of slack liner
along the front base of your
BioFalls. This will help reduce tension on the waterfall lip
when placing boulders in front of the unit (Ex. 40).
• Temporarily install the waterfall lip and liner to the BioFalls
Filter using the two outermost screws. Using an awl or
nail, poke the first hole in the liner all the way through to
Ex. 39
Optional Filter Brush Cartridge (not
included) for added filtration
Large volume debris net
Optional overflow helps manage proper
water level
Signature Series 200 Pond Skimmer
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
Ex. 34
Ex. 35 Ex. 36
Ex. 37
Ex. 38
Ex. 40

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the inside of the BioFalls
(Ex. 41). Be careful not to
damage the threads on the
nut inserts when punching
the holes with the awl.
Remove the awl or nail while
holding waterfall snout and
liner in place and begin
threading one of the screws
into the filter.
• Repeat this process for the
other screw.
• Remove the waterfall lip
from the BioFalls, keeping
the screws installed through
the waterfall lip and liner.
• Place a thick bead of
silicone across the insert
nuts on the front of the
BioFalls (Ex. 42). Pre-
installing the two screws
in the earlier steps will
make it easy to line up the
waterfall lip after the silicone
is applied and will keep the
silicone in as thick of a
bead as possible.
• Reattach the waterfall lip
and liner using the two pre-
installed screws (Ex. 43).
• Using an awl or nail, poke
the remaining holes in the
waterfall lip and install the
rest of the screws (Ex. 44).
• Remove extra liner, using
the waterfall lip as a guide
(Ex. 45).
• Let dry for at least one hour before introducing water.
WARNING: Power tools are not recommended
for installing the screws and may strip the nut
inserts.
Ex. 44
Ex. 42
Ex. 43
Ex. 41
Ex. 45
INSTALLING THE FILTER PADS AND MEDIA BAG
• Install the two filter pads into the BioFalls.
• Add approximately 10 lbs. of Aquascape BioBalls™ (not
included) into the media net. Set the media bag on top of
the filter mats (Ex. 46).
STEP 13
BUILD THE WATERFALL
• Make sure there is at least 2 feet of liner on either side of
the BioFalls (Ex. 47).
• Place two larger boulders on either side of the waterfalls
you are creating in order to “frame” the waterfalls. The
water will be running between the two larger boulders
you’ve set in place (Ex. 47).
• You can now begin to stack
the rocks between the two
larger boulders. These are
the rocks that the water will
be running over, so take
your time and be creative.
Start with the larger rocks
on the bottom and work
your way up to the smaller
ones on top (Ex. 48).
• Small stones and gravel can be used to fill in the gaps
between the larger waterfall stones.
Ex. 46
BioBalls Filter Media Net
(BioBalls sold separately)
Two standard biological filter
mats
Rock tray (not included) can
hold rocks, plants, and gravel,
helping to naturalize the filter
into the surrounding landscape
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BioFalls Filter
RockRock
2 feet
LinerLiner
2 feet
Ex. 47
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• Use the Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant to fill in gaps
between the stones that water is flowing over (Ex. 49). The
foam keeps the water flowing over the top of the waterfall
stones. Without the Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant, you
will lose waterflow. The water will travel and get lost
beneath the rocks.
• Let dry for at least one hour before introducing water.
TIP: The BioFalls is designed with a plastic lip for
the water to cascade off. You can use the plastic
lip or hide the lip using a piece(s) of thin (no more
than 3/4"thick) natural slate (Ex. 50). This stone
can be attached to the BioFalls using Aquascape
Black Waterfall Foam.
STEP 14
BRING IN THE TOPSOIL
• Add topsoil to the berm and
surrounding area in order to
provide a good substrate for
future landscape planting
(Ex. 51).
STEP 15
BUILD THE RETAINING WALL
• Finish off the berm where the BioFalls is buried by building
a small retaining wall out of boulders. This step may or
may not be needed, depending on the size of the berm
and the transition into the existing landscape (Ex. 52).
STEP 16
PLUG IN AND TWEAK THE WATERFALLS
• As soon as the pond is filled and all of the black waterfall
foam is dry, you may plug the pump in and test the
waterfall.
WARNING: Any electrical should be plugged
into a GFCI rated receptacle.
• You can tweak the waterfall flow by placing smaller stones
and gravel on the waterfall cascades. This will change the
appearance and sound of the water. Have fun playing with
the flow of water coming over the falls until you achieve the
desired effect.
STEP 17
TRIM THE LINER
• With everything running, go around the perimeter of the
pond with a pair of scissors and trim off any excess liner
(Ex. 53), always leaving several inches above the water
level as a precaution. The remaining liner edges can be
tucked and covered with gravel, sod or mulch (Ex. 54).
Ex. 49
Ex. 50
If using a natural rock for your waterfall lip, make sure that it is fairly thin
(no more than 3/4").
3/4"
Ex. 51
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Ex. 55
WARNING: Do not trim the liner until the
waterfall is running and the pond is filled to the
desired level. Prematurely trimming the liner
may cause leaks.
Ex. 53 Ex. 54
STEP 18
MULCH AND LANDSCAPE
• The entire area
surrounding the basin can
now be mulched and any
surrounding plants added
(Ex. 55).
Winter Application
• If you have fish, you must maintain a constant hole in the
surface of the ice, allowing for proper gas exchange in your
pond. This can be accomplished by using the Aquascape
300-Watt Pond De-Icer, coupled with an Aquascape Pond
Aeration Kit and/or Aquascape AquaForce Solids Handling
Pond Pump positioned just below the surface of the water.
• If you decide against running the pump through the winter,
we recommend pulling the pump and storing it in a frost-
free location.
• If your water feature contains a shallow stream or waterfall,
we recommend checking throughout the season to
eliminate ice damming if necessary.
STEP 19
CLEAN UP
• You’re at the final stages of the project. Simply clean up
the area, removing any excess materials or equipment.
STEP 20
ENJOY!
General Maintenance
• Debris Net:
– The skimmer is designed to sweep the surface of the water so this it is free from debris. The Debris Net inside the
skimmer is the first filter stage of the skimmer. The net will collect leaves, twigs, seeds, and other pond debris. It takes
approximately two to three minutes every other week to empty the Debris Net. More frequent changes will be required
during the fall and spring because of the quantity of leaves falling off the surrounding trees.
– It is a good habit during your first season with the pond to periodically lift the skimmer lid and check the quantity of debris
in the net. This is especially true in the fall. Keep a mental note as to how often your net has to be emptied. It’s important
that the debris net is not allowed to become too full. Too much debris can reduce the water flow to the pump.
• Optional Brush Cartridge:
– The optional Filter Brush Cartridge (#99772) behind the debris basket is the second stage of the skimmer. The Brush
Cartridge is designed to handle any debris that finds its way past the Debris Net. The brush cartridge will not need
maintenance as frequently as the basket, since the basket will remove the majority of debris from the water. Remove and
rinse the brush cartridge when you notice less flow over the waterfall.
• Add Water - Water levels will reduce over time due to evaporation and water splash off. Top off the water level in the pond
throughout the year to ensure your pump has enough water to function properly.
• Add Water Treatments – To keep your pond clean and healthy we recommend adding an Aquascape Automatic Dosing
System, making it easier than ever to keep your pond looking beautiful. For information about the Automatic Dosing System
or other Aquascape water treatment products, visit aquascapeinc.com.

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Replacement Parts
No. Item number/description
1. 99772 - Optional Brush Cartridge
2. 99775 - Debris Net
3. 29254 - Face Plate
4. 29257 - Weir
5. 54001 - Brass Screws (13 pk)
6. 29103 - Optional 2" Bulkhead Overflow Fitting
7. 99925 - 2" MPT x 1.5" Barb Fitting
8. 29157 - 2" MPT x 1.5" Slip Fitting
9. 99993 - Stainless Steel Hose Clamp
Skimmer Replacement Parts
Optional Overflow Fittings:
2" Bulkhead Fitting
(#29103)
6
MPT x Barb Fitting
(#99925)
7
MPT x Slip PVC Fitting
(#29157)
8
SS Hose Clamp
(#99993)
9
3
4
1
5
2
No. Item number/description
1. 99776 - Filter Mat
2. 29103 - 2" Bulkhead Fitting
3. 99791- Filter Lip
4. 30078 - Brass Screw Set (8 pk)
5. 99925 - MPT x Barb fitting
6. 29157 - MPT x Slip PVC fitting
7. 99993 - SS Hose Clamps
BioFalls Replacement Parts
No. Item number/description
1. 91063 - Intake Screen Kit
2. 91065 - Discharge Fitting Kit
3. 91066 - Water Chamber Cover and O-Ring Kit
4. 91068 - Pump Handle and Feet Kit
5. 91070 - Replacement Impeller Kit
AquaSurge 2000 Replacement Parts
7
3
4
1
5
2
6
5
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1

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Warranty Information
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Skimmer Plastic Components
BioFalls® 1000 Filter Plastic Components
20 YEAR GUARANTEE
45 MIL Fish Safe Pond Liner
THREE YEAR WARRANTY
AquaSurge®2000 Waterfall Pump
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
1.5"Kink Free Hose
Skimmer Debris Net
The parts above are guaranteed for years listed from date of purchase. Proof of purchase required. Warranty does
not cover damage resulting from negligent handling, misuse or lack of reasonable maintenance or care. Warranty is
valid against defects due to material and the company’s workmanship only. The sole obligation shall be to replace
the defective unit with a suitable replacement unit. Units should be checked for proper operation prior to returning as
defective. Aquascape Inc. or its affiliates are not liable for loss or damage of any nature or kind, whether arising out of
or from the use of the product, defective or not defective.

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INSTRUCTIONS ET ENTRETIEN
DIY BACKYARD
POND KIT
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
4 pi. x 6 pi.
Référence #99763
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
6 pi. x 8 pi.
Référence #99764
DIY Backyard Pond Kit
8 pi. x 11 pi.
Référence #99765

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Merci d’avoir choisi l’écumoire de Aquascape
DIY Backyard Pond Kit. Chez Aquascape, notre
objectif est de fournir à nos clients les meilleurs
produits de jardinage aquatique. Nous espérons
que vous profiterez bien de votre achat. Nous vous
remercions d’avoir choisi Aquascape.
Votre Paradis. Notre Passion.®
Ce guide contient les instructions pour toutes les tailles de
kits d’étang de jardin à faire soi-même. Le système DIY
Backyard Pond Kit est conçu pour avoir une cascade et un
étang. Suivez les instructions pas à pas dans l’ordre indiqué.
Le fait de sauter des étapes ou de modifier l’ordre créera
un travail supplémentaire à long terme. Nous souhaitons
rendre cette expérience aussi simple que possible, en vous
permettant de vous concentrer sur la créativité nécessaire à
la conception de votre bassin.
DIY Backyard
Pond Kit
☎Communiquez avec nous
Pour plus de renseignements sur notre entreprise ou
nos produits, veuillez vous rendre sur notre site Web
aquascapeinc.com ou appeler le [phone]
(aux É.-U.) ou le [phone] (au Canada).
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Rejoignez-nous sur :
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Introduction …………………………………18
Contenu ………………………………………19
Outils recommandés ………………………19
Symboles utiles ………………………………20
Renseignements de sécurité ………………20
Spécifications électriques …………………20
Guide d’aperçu rapide des étapes …………20
Installation ……………………………… 21-30
Utilisation l’hiver………………………………30
Entretien général ………………………… 30
Pièces de rechange …………………………31
Informations sur la garantie …………………32

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Niveau à bulle Pince multiprise
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2. Écumoire Signature Series 200
3. Déversoir d’Écumoire
4. Filet à debris d’Écumoire
5. Raccord passe-cloison 2 po.
6. Raccord mâle leté x cannelé
7. Raccord mâle leté x lisse
8. Collier de serrage en acier
inoxydable
9. (20) Vis
10. Plaque frontale adjustable
d’Écumoire
11. Bec de cascade
12. Sac à let
13. (2) Tapis ltrants BioFallsMD
14. Filtre BioFallsMD 1000
15. Mouse de cascade
16. Scellant à la silicone
17. Toile
18. Géotextile
19. Tuyau anti-plissements 1,5 po. x
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Contenu
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8
10
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Ruban à
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Renseignements de sécurité
MISE EN GARDE : risque de choc électrique
– Cette pompe n’a pas été approuvée
pour une utilisation en piscine ou en zones
marines.
MISE EN GARDE : Afin d’assurer une
protection continue contre le risque de
décharge électrique, ne branchez le cordon
qu’à une prise d’alimentation avec mise à la
terre, en observant les directives suivantes :
(A) Faites installer une prise de courant correctement
mise à la terre convenant à une utilisation extérieure
et protégée de la neige et de la pluie.
(B) Inspectez le cordon d’alimentation avant l’utilisation.
(C) N’utilisez pas de rallonges.
(D) Tout câblage doit être effectué par un électricien
qualifié pour assurer la conformité au code et la
sécurité des utilisateurs.
(E) Débranchez la pompe de la prise de courant lorsque
vous ne vous en servez pas ou avant de la sortir du
plan d’eau.
(F) Pour réduire le risque de décharge électrique, tout le
câblage et les raccordements de jonction devraient
être exécutés selon les normes locales. Les
exigences peuvent varier en fonction de l’utilisation
et de l’emplacement.
(G) Le câble électrique devrait être protégé en tout
temps pour éviter les perforations, les coupures,
les ecchymoses et les abrasions.
(H) Ne manipulez jamais les cordons d’alimentation
avec les mains humides.
(I) Ne retirez pas le cordon et le réducteur de tension.
Ne branchez pas le conduit dans la pompe.
(J) Ne soulevez pas la pompe par le cordon
d’alimentation.
Symboles utiles
Symbole MISE EN GARDE - Vous alertera sur la
possibilité de dommages corporels ou matériels si
vous ne vous conformez pas aux avertissements
qui les accompagnent. Le danger peut avoir une
origine mécanique ou être dû à une électrocution.
Symbole CONSEIL - Informations utiles fournies
par un installateur professionnel de bassins.
Spécifications électriques
Pompe AquaSurge 2000
• Tension d’entrée : 120 VCA • Fréquence d’entrée : 60 Hz • 160 W
Guide d’aperçu rapide des étapes
1
Retirez soigneusement le
contenu de la caisse
3
Utilisez un tuyau
d’arrosage pour marquer
les limites
4
Positionnez les filtres
7
Posez la couche de
sous-finition et la poche
6
Mettez à niveau
l’excavation
2
Sélectionnez l’endroit de
l’installation
9
Remplissez le bassin
8
Ajoutez les roches
et le gravier
10
Décorez les bords à l’aide
de paillis et de plantes
5
Creusez un trou avec
des paliers à différentes
profondeurs