Aquascape PRO-Fit Endless Cascades (29631 & 29632) - Manual (Page 2)

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Fig. 14
Fig. 15
• Using a hole saw, cut out the hole
for the bulkhead fitting at one of the
marked locations along the bottom
side of the vault. (See fig.1)
• Install the bulkhead fitting in the
hole cut in the side of the Endless
Cascades ™ . The rubber washer
should be located on the inside of
the Endless Cascades ™ . Tighten the
nut on the outside until the rubber
washer begins to bulge. This should
only be approximately one turn past
hand tight. Be careful not to over
tighten the nut, which could possi-
bly crack the bulkhead. Please note
that the bulkhead fitting is reverse
threaded. So, in other words, turn
the nut counterclockwise
to tighten! (See figs. 2 & 3)
• Install the PVC slip fitting into
the bulkhead to receive the pump
plumbing. Use some of the silicone
sealant or teflon tape (not included)
to coat the threads of the fittings,
in order to help provide a watertight
seal.
• Now it’s time to position the Endless
Cascade ™ in the desired location.
• The Endless Cascade ™ 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
Endless Cascade ™ to sit.
Design Tip: Keep the waterfall to the
scale of the yard! The goal should be
to create the perception that Mother
Nature herself has installed the
waterfall. Avoid creating a “volcanic
look” by trying to raise the Endless
Cascade ™ in a flat backyard.
• Be sure to compact the area
beneath the Endless Cascade ™
box 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 in order to
make sure your Endless Cascade ™
is properly set into position. Your
Endless Cascade ™ should be level
from side to side and front to back.
This will make sure the water
comes out uniformly over the cut
edges of the Endless Cascade ™ and
covers the entire spillway.
Attaching Flexible PVC Pipe:
• The filter is now ready for the
flexible PVC to be glued into place
using PVC cement specified for use
with flexible piping.
• Prime the inside of the PVC fitting
and the outside of the pipe where
the flexible PVC cement will be
applied.
• After priming, apply the cement to
the fitting and the PVC pipe and fit
the two pieces together.
• Hold the pipe into the fitting for at
least 60 seconds to allow the glue
to slightly set.
Fig. 1 Cut out the hole for the bulkhead fitting.
Fig. 2 Attach bulkhead fitting. Fig. 3 Bulkhead assembly. NOTE: Do not use any silicone on the rubber gasket.
Bulkhead
Adapter
Nut
Plastic
Washer
Rubber Gasket Bulkhead Flex PVC
STEP 11
Hook up and level Your Endless Cascade ™ Endless Cascades ™ Parts Diagram
1. Endless Cascades ™ Vault
2. Filter Grate
3. Filter Mat
4. Filter Media Bag
5. Liner Attachment Strips (12”)
6. Liner Attachment Strips (4”)
7. Binder Clips
8. Self Tapping Screws 9. 2” Bulkhead Fitting
10. 2” Male Pipe Adapter
11. Silicone
Inner Wall
Grate Stop (2 places)
Plant, Rock & Gravel Ledge
(all 4 sides)
Inner Vertical Ribs
2” or 3” Bulkhead
Fitting Location
(all 4 sides)
2” Bottom Drain
Marking on Bottom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Excavated soil from pond & stream
Flat Backyard: This is easy to work with; you may need to bring in fill material if you want a fast-moving stream.
Otherwise, do a combination of deep stream with fast upper stream.
Deep Stream
Seam Tape
Upper Stream 55' Deep Stream 20' 10'
Building the Stream cont …
• Add topsoil to the berm and sur-
rounding area in order to provide
a good substrate for future land-
scape plantings.
• The entire area may be mulched
and any plant material installed
if necessary.
Build the Retaining Wall Bring in the Topsoil
STEP 13 STEP 14
• Finish off the berm where the
BIOFALLS ® filter 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.
Trim the Liner
With everything running, go around the
perimeter of the pond with a pair of scissors
and trim off any excess liner (See fig. 14),
always leaving several inches above the water
level as a precaution. The remaining liner edg-
es can be covered with gravel. (See fig. 15)
Note: 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!
• As soon as the Pond/Pondless ®
Waterfall feature is filled and
all of the black waterfall foam
is dry (if used on project), you
may plug the pump in and
test the waterfall.
• You can “tweak” the waterfall by
placing smaller stones and gravel
on the waterfall cascades. This
will change the appearance and
sound of the water. Have fun play-
ing with the water coming over
the falls until you achieve
the desired effect.
Plug in and Tweak the Waterfall
STEP 15 STEP 16