Aquascape MicroPond & MicroPondless Kits (99763, 99764, 99765 & 99769) - Manual (Page 16)

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The MicroFalls ®
Fig. 45 The MicroSnorkel ™ Vault.
One of the greatest features of the
MicroPondless ® filter is that there is
very little maintenance. The system
can be run 24 hours a day or can
be turned off and on when desired.
Don’t forget to periodically check
that there is enough water in the Mi-
croPondless ® basin to properly oper-
ate the waterfalls. When you hear
the pump “gurgling” or sucking air
you know it is time to add water.
The Pump
The water reaching the pump should
be relatively free of any large debris,
thanks to the fact that the water
has to pass through layers of gravel
in the MicroPondless ® basin. Occa-
sionally, you may notice a reduction
in the amount of water coming over
your waterfall – this signals that
it may be time to clean the filter
screen on the bottom of the pump.
This process should take no longer
than five minutes. Simply unplug
and remove the pump from the
Signature Series ™ MicroSkim ® or
MicroSnorkel ™ Vault and physically
remove any debris found on the bot-
tom of the pump. You may also want
to physically remove any debris with
your hands that may have found its
way to the bottom of the
MicroSnorkel ™ Vault, where the
pump sits (See fig. 45).
The MicroPondless ® Vault
The MicroFalls ® is the starting point
of your waterfall. The filter mats and
filter media provide a “home” for
the beneficial bacteria to live that
help clean the pond and provide
crystal clear water. The MicroFalls ®
is designed to require once a year
cleaning when used in combination
of a MicroSkim ® or MicroPondless ®
Vault prefilter. These filters ensure
that large debris is filtered from the
water before it reaches the Micro-
Falls ® . DO NOT clean the filter mats
or filter media bag in the MicroFalls ®
more than once a year. Cleaning
them, especially with chlorinated
tap water, more than once a year will
reduce or kill the beneficial bacteria
growing on these filters. Replace old
filter mats after several years, when
they begin to tear or fall apart.
Water Treatments
The Aquascape line of water
treatment products will help you
maintain healthy, crystal clear
water in your water feature. See
your Aquascape supplier for more
information on this product line,
as well as other products and
accessories from Aquascape that
are designed for your water feature.
PL
PD/PL
PD/PL
!
Note: the MicroFalls ® filter that
comes with the MicroPondless ®
system does not include filter
mats or media bags. There is
no need for these items since
there is no pond.