Pondmaster Pro Series User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRO 1000, 2000 & 3000 WATERFALL
ZG105 revE 5/17
MODELS with 8 ” Spillway
UPC#
Pro1000 Waterfall Box 02477
Pro1000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02478
Pro1000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02479
MODELS with 111/4” Spillway
Pro 2000 Waterfall Box 02467
Pro 2000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02468
Pro 2000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02469
ITEM #02481
SHOWN
MODELS with 16”
Spillway
Pro3000 Waterfall Box 02481
Pro3000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02480
Pro3000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02482

WARNING! PONDS ARE DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN!
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED NEAR A POND.
1.FEATURES
ank you for purchasing your new Pro Series Waterfall. You now own one of the most versatile waterfall units
ever designed. It has a number of features that set it apart from the rest:
(1) Waterfall Box with compact capacity for minimal turbulence
and room for biological ltration media
(2) Stepped Barb tting with diverter (Models 1000 & 2000 only)
(3) Biological ltration models feature either polyester Debris
Filter Pads or BioMatrix biological lter media in a convenient
open mesh media bag to biologically treat your pond
(4a) 2” Bulkhead Fitting Assembly (Model 3000)
(4b) 2” Barbed Fitting (Model 3000)
•AllPro Series Waterfall units are designed to be strong enough
to resist collapsing from the pressure of soil and water around
them, even when empty.
•ey easily support the weight of stones placed on the upper
rim to conceal it.
•Large capacity of the Waterfall Box means it will hold more
media, providing greater surface area for bacterial colonization,
and therefore more ltering capacity.
2.HOW BIOLOGICAL FI LTRATION WORKS in the
Pro Series BioMatrix Filter and Falls:
Fish extract nutrition from what they eat and excrete what’ s left back into the water column in the form of
ammonia, which can be very toxic even at low concentrations.Your Biological Filter and Falls is specifically
designed to maximize the natural processes that remove ammonia from the water.Water pumped into the
Biological Filter and Falls brings the dissolved wastes into contact with bacterial colonies on the many
surfaces of the filter media. These colonies digest, or metabolize, the ammonia. Some types of bacteria turn
it into nitrites; others take the still toxic nitrites and dissolved oxygen and turn them into less toxic nitrates,
a natural fertilizer that is easily taken up by plants.When the proper balance of fish, plants and aeration is
reached, your Biological Filter and Falls will remove all of the ammonia and nitrite in your pond and since
the bacteria work best when undisturbed, you don’t have to clean it for the entire season. Even better, your
Biological Filter and Falls makes it easy to find that balance by helping to aerate the water as it flows over
the waterfall lip and by providing a great spot to place floating plants – right in the top of the Biological
Filter and Falls itself. The Pro1000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle water flows from 250 to 950
gallons per hour, the Pro2000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle water flows from 950 to 2000 gallons
per hour, & the Pro3000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle 1000 to 3000 gallons per hour so they work
with a great variety of pump sizes.
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*Note
For Stepped Barb Fitting, Cut
o any extra small sections
that restrict ow rate.
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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Always use a properly grounded outlet. Do not immerse the plug in water. DO NOT REACH INTO THE
WATER TO REMOVE THE PLUG. TURN OFF CIRCUIT FIRST. A "drip loop" in the cords should be used. A
"drip loop" is a loop in the cord below the level of the receptacle or plug that prevents water from
traveling along the cord. e national Electric Code requires that a ground fault interrupter circuit
(GFCI) be installed in every branch circuit supplying the fountain or pond equipment.Your dealer can
supply GFCI units. NEVER REMOVE GROUND PIN FROM PLUG.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM ITS POWER SOURCE BEFORE
INSTALLING OR SERVICING. DO NOT REACH, REMOVE OR DISASSEMBLE BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT POWER.
3.LOCATION OPTIONS
YourWaterfall box can be placed anywhere around your pond – inside the liner or at the liner perimeter.
Most of the time it is placed at the beginning of a stream. e important thing to remember is that all of
the water coming out of the lter must stay within the pond liner to avoid water loss. For maximum
circulation and aeration, your Waterfall box should be located on the side of the pond farthest from the
pump location.e Falls are designed to seal to any exible EPDM, PVC, or Butyl Rubber liner for
leak-free service. Once you have determined the location of the lter, you should decide on the size of
the pump that will feed it. You might want a lot of water movement in a rushing stream or powerful
waterfall, or you may prefer a quieter ow or gentle trickle. Once you have decided on the eect you
wish to achieve, you can choose a suitable pump.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT PUMP
A good rule of thumb for garden ponds from 100 to 2000 gallons is to circulate the entire volume of the pond
every 1-2 hours to ensure good circulation while providing enough ow for an aesthetically pleasing waterfall,
stream or fountainhead. Your Pro3000 Filter and Falls was therefore designed to perform equally well with
pumps of 250 to 2000 GPH capacity.
We recommend our Pondmaster 250, 350, 500, 700, and 950 submersible pumps for smaller ponds under
1000 gallons; our 950, 1200, 1800 and 2000 GPH pumps for greater head heights.
See Pro 1000 andPro 2000 Pump Chart on next page.
Pro 1000 andPro 2000 Models

PRO1000 and PRO 2000 PUMP REFERENCE CHART
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*Watts decrease as pump loads increase during normal usage. Examples show range from 0’ to shut-o; watts continue to decrease as ow decreases.
PRO SERIES
FILTER andFALLS MEDIA SET-UP If your wate ter media see the following steps.
For those models with Debris Filters:
Flex the Debris Filter pad as shown and press into lter box. If aer
time the Debris lter is lied by the water ow, either rinse and
replace Debris Filter or replace with a new one.*
For those models with
BioMatrix Media:
Simply place the media bag into
the lter box. *
DO NOT OPEN THE MEDIA BAG.
* Note that a at stone can be placed on top of either style lter media to keep it down.
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49
60
93
110
150
140
95
@ 15'
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470
-
-
Watts
Range*
- 11
- 16
- 22
- 32
- 42
- 38
- 40
- 75
- 90
Gallons Per Hour
Pump
Model 2
Model 3
Model 5
Model 7
Model 9.5
Model 12
Model 18
WFP 2000
HY-Drive
1900
Item #
02522
02523
02525
02517
02720
02722
02728
02650
20210
@ 1'
280
420
525
655
1010
1190
1300
1836
1710
@ 3'
170
325
400
565
900
1065
1170
1374
1325
@ 5'
65
235
300
450
770
900
1040
1086
870
@ 7'
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140
200
325
650
795
925
942
555
@ 10'
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110
475
570
775
654
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Shutoff-
Head
6'5”
10'4"
10'6"
11'8"
13'7"
13'7"
16'6"
13'2"
10'0”

Pro 3000 Model
PRO SKIMMER
with submersible
Pump
Water Fall Box
with small stream
Water Fall Returning
Directly to Pond
PRO SKIMMER
with submersible
Pump
PRO 3000 PUMP REFERENCE CHART
Name
Model 12
Model 18
HY-Drive 1600
HY-Drive 2100
HY-Drive 2600
HY-Drive 3200
Model #
#02722
#02728
#02663
#02665
#02667
#02680
Wattage Range*
110 - 38
150 -40
125 - 110
192 - 142
275 - 220
210 - 194
GPH @ 0’
1200
1500
1800
2125
2700
3500
GPH @ 1’
970
1500
1700
2075
2550
3300
GPH @ 5’
800
1100
1400
1750
2450
2050
GPH @ 10’
580
875
1000
1300
1975
650
13’7”
16’6”
17’0”
22’5”
26’5”
12’0”
*Watts decrease as pump loads increase during normal usage. Examples show range from 0' to shut-off; watts continue to decrease as flow decreases
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Rubber
Gasket
Gasket
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1) The Nut is a left hand thread - turn counterclockwise
to tighten.
2) The nut has two different sized collars on its faces.
Install the nut onto the bulkhead fitting with the smaller
collar coming in contact with rigid washer (4).
3) Wrap threads of the 2” fitting with teflon tape before
screwing into Bulkhead Fitting.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT PUMP
A good rule of thumb for garden ponds from 1000to 3000 gallons is to circulate the entire volume of the
pond every 1-2 hours to ensure good circulation while providing enough flow for an esthetically pleas-
ing waterfall, stream or fountainhead. Your Pro3000 Filter and Falls was therefore designed to perform
equally well with pumps of 1000 to 3000 GPH capacity.
We recommend our Pondmaster 1200 and 1800 submersible pumps for smaller ponds under 1000 gallons;
our 2000 and 3000 magnetic drive pumps and Pro 2100 and 2600 pumps for greater head heights; and for
even greater flows our Pro 3200. See Pro 3000 Pump Chart Below
PLUMBING
Note that it is often easiest to plumb the flexible hose to the
Waterfall Box and set BOTH in position BEFORE
excavating the pond. The soil from the pond excavation
might be then used to cover the hose and backfill around the
Waterfall Box, saving time and effort.
NOTE: Some units are shipped with Bulkhead Fitting
assembled. If your unit requires assembly follow the steps:
inner
icker Rubber
Shutoff

DEBRIS FILTER PADS
ter pads provided in the 02479, 02469, and 02482 Kits work as debris lters and to a lesser extent biological lter. The
procedure above on how to clean the bagged lter media also applies to the debris lter pads. Note that depending on your
particular pond conditions, cleaning may be needed more frequently.The Debris lter pad (Item # 12453 for Pro 1000, Item #
12457 for Pro 2000, and Item #12459 for Pro 3000) can be replaced as needed.
WINTERIZING
The Pro Series Waterfalls can withstand winter conditions unless you live where winters are extremely harsh. If the falls are
turned o during the winter months, be sure to empty the falls and any tubing that is above ground since standing water will
form ice that can split valves and rigid ttings.
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DANNER MFG.. INC. 160Oval Drive, Islandia,NY 11749-1489 [phone]
Visit our website at www.Dannermfg.com
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
E.G.Danner Manufacturing, Inc will repair or replace any Pro Series Waterfalls found to be defective within one year
of original purchase.Wearable items are not covered by this warranty. For warranty repair, return only the part that
is defective to our factory. Please include a dated proof of purchase and $10.00 for postage and handling. Damages
or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse of the product are not covered by this warranty. This warranty gives
you specic legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
ZG105 revE 5/17
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
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or
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910
or
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PART DESCRIPTION
3000 Waterfall Box
2000 Waterfall Box
1000 Waterfall Box
Bulkhead Fitting #12470
2”X 2” MPT Barbed Fitting #12488
Stepped Barb/Diverter #12482
BioMatrix Media Bag #12445
BioMatrix Media Bag #12455
Debris Filter Pad #12453
Debris Filter Pad #12457
Debris Filter Pad #12459
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included with each model Model 3000Model 2000Model 1000
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#02467 #02468
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#02477
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#02478 #02479
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#02480
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#02481
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MAINTENANCE
The Pro Series Waterfalls require no maintenance other than periodically changing or refreshing the lter media in the models
that include media.
FOR MODELS THAT INCLUDE FILTER MEDIA
The Pro Series Wat it depends on an active colony of aerobic or oxygenating bacteria to remove
ammonia from the water column.The colony will need 4 to 6 weeks to grow initially. After the bacteria have colonized the
media, avoid rinsing the media in chlorinated water.Typical household tap water contains enough chlorine to wipe out the
helpful bacterial colonies. Instead, clean the media by immersing the bag of media in bucket or small tub lled with water
and briskly shaking to break up and remove some - but not all - of the sludge that builds up. This is typically necessary once at
the end of the season. Note that the “dirty” water resulting from cleaning the lter media is good fertilizer for most outdoor
plants.