Aquascape PRO-Fit PondSweep Skimmers (00250 & 00900) - Manual (Page 10)

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Wash Rocks and Gravel
• Using a garden hose, rinse the
rocks and gravel from the
highest part of the pond down
to the bottom.
• Place an AquascapePro clean-out
pump or the pump purchased
with the pond kit in the lowest
area of the pond. Use discharge
hose or an extra section of PVC
Flex pipe to pump the muddy
water. This step helps the pond
clear up faster.
STEP 8
Connecting the Check Valve to the Pump
STEP 9
• If you have helpers, while the
waterfall is being constructed,
one person could be working on
the installation of the pump,
check valve, filter mats, and
overflow. (fig. 1 and fig. )
Important: Bring the pipe through the
side of the skimmer before attaching
the fittings.
• Remove the threaded collar and
slip the pipe adapter from the
check valve. Make sure that you
put the threaded collar on the
pipe before you glue the fitting
on the pipe.
• Slide the threaded collar onto
the flexible PVC pipe.
• Using the flexible PVC primer
and glue, attach the slip pipe
adapter to the flexible PVC pipe,
and thread the check valve into
the pump discharge and place
the pump into the skimmer box.
Overflow: Attach bulkhead & pipe adapter. Set desired pond level
from this point using a transit, a water level tool, or a string level.
Drain water at least a few feet away from skimmer using a piece
of 2 in. Flex PVC piping.
Fig. 1 Pond Overflow
The overflow
pipe must be
sloping away
from the
skimmer to
prevent water from going into the
skimmer during heavy rains.
Fig. 9 Loose gravel should be placed
around the lily to keep the soil
from being stirred up in the pond
after the water is added.
Fig. 0 Set your underwater lights in
between your boulders so they
are hidden from view.
• Cover all remaining flat surfaces
with a couple inches of decora-
tive 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, not to
mention it just looks better.
• This is also a good time to add lilies
to the plant pockets. Remove the lily
from the pot and place it into the
lily pocket. Top-dress the lily with
a layer of gravel to hold the soil into
place. Lilies, if not on hand at this
time, can be added after the pond
is filled. (See fig. 9)
Underwater Lights
• After the boulders are in position,
set your underwater lights in
between your boulders so they are
hidden from view. For the greatest
effect, lights should face away
from the main viewing area.
(See fig. 0)
• See lighting system instructions
for placement, positioning, and
installation of underwater lights.
• 10-watt waterfall lights can be
installed in the stream and water-
fall later in the project.
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