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Thank you for choosing the Aquascape DIY
Backyard Pond Kit. At Aquascape, we connect
people to water the way nature intended. Since
1991, we’ve been creating and field-testing water
features in order to provide you with the most
reliable products and best value in the water
gardening industry.
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
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. Signature Series 1000 BioFalls® Filter
15. Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant
16. Black Silicone Sealant
17. Liner
18. Underlayment
19. Kink Free Pipe 1.5" x 25'
20. Ecowave® 2000 Pond 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
6
20
Box Cutter
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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
Ecowave 2000 Pond Pump
• Input Voltage: 120V AC • Input frequency: 60 Hz • 65 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' x 6', 6' x 8', and 8' x 11'). 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® 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 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
EXCAVATE 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
Ex. 19
Ideal Water Level
3/4" Below
Opening
Soil Level
on 1st Shelf
Ex. 18
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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
INSTALL 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 OVERFLOW 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 ROCKS 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 SKIMMER AND PUMP
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). If desired you can run the pump electrical cord
through the opposite hole on the side of the skimmer.
• Insert the barbed multi-hose adapter included with the
pump onto the end of the pipe and tighten down hose
clamp (Ex. 36).
• Attach rotational ball fitting to pump and place pump in the
skimmer (Ex. 37). Attached collar to rotational ball fitting
(Ex. 38).
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. 39).
• 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. 40).
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
ATTACH LINER TO 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. 41).
• 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 the inside of the
BioFalls (Ex. 42). 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.
Ex. 40
Ex. 35 Ex. 36
Ex. 39
Ex. 41
Ex. 42
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
1
2
Ex. 34
Ex. 38Ex. 37
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• 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. 43). 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. 44).
• Using an awl or nail, poke
the remaining holes in the
waterfall lip and install the
rest of the screws (Ex. 45).
• Remove extra liner, using
the waterfall lip as a guide
(Ex. 46).
• 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. 45
Ex. 43
Ex. 44
Ex. 46
STEP 13
BUILD THE WATERFALL
• Make sure there is at least 2 feet of liner on
either side of the BioFalls (Ex. 48).
• 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. 48).
• 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. 49).
• Small stones and gravel can be used to fill in the gaps
between the larger waterfall stones.
• Use the Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant to fill in gaps
between the stones that water is flowing over (Ex. 50). 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.
Ex. 49
RockRock
2 feet
LinerLiner
2 feet
Ex. 48
Ex. 47
If using a natural rock for your waterfall lip, make sure that it is fairly thin
(no more than 3/4").
3/4"
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. 47). This stone
can be attached to the BioFalls using Aquascape
Black Waterfall Foam.
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• Let dry for at least one hour before introducing water.
STEP 14
BRING IN TOPSOIL AND BUILD
RETAINING WALL
• Add topsoil to the berm and
surrounding area in order
to provide a good substrate
for future landscape
planting (Ex. 51).
• 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 15
ADD BIOFALLS® FILTER MEDIA
• Install the two filter pads into the BioFalls.
• Add Aquascape BioBalls Biological Filter
Media into the media net. Set the media bag on top of the
filter mats (Ex. 53). Use a few larger rocks on-top if the
media bag and filter pads in order to to hold it down.
STEP 16
TURN ON WATERFALL
• 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 LINER AND FINISH EDGING
• With everything running, go around the
perimeter of the pond with a pair of scissors
and trim off any excess liner (Ex. 54), 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. 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. 51
Ex. 52
Ex. 54 Ex. 55
Ex. 50
Ex. 53
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
BioFalls Filter
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STEP 18
CLEAN UP
• You’re at the final stages of the project. Simply
clean up the area, removing any excess
materials or equipment.
STEP 19
LANDSCAPE AND MULCH
• The entire area surrounding the basin can
now be mulched and any
surrounding plants added
(Ex. 56).
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.
General Maintenance
• Debris Net:
− The skimmer is designed to sweep the surface of the water so that 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 splashing out. 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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STEP 20
ENJOY!
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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
7
3
4
1
5
2
6
No. Item number/description
1. 91136 – EcoWave 2000 Intake Screen
2. 91137 – EcoWave 2000 Water Chamber Cover and O-Ring Kit
3. 91138 – EcoWave 2000 Replacement Impeller Kit
4. 91135 – EcoWave Discharge Fitting Kit
EcoWave® Pond Pump Replacement Parts 21 3
4
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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
Ecowave® 2000 Pond Pump
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
1.5" Kink Free Hose
Skimmer Debris Net
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from electrical supply problems, improper wiring, lightning, negligent
handling, misuse, or lack of reasonable maintenance or care. This product should only be operated in fresh water
without corrosive chemicals like chlorine or bromine. If upon Aquascape’s inspection, the components shows evidence
of a manufacturing defect, Aquascape’s liability is limited, at Aquascape’s option, to the repair of the defect, or the
replacement of the defective product or refund of the original purchase price. The warranty excludes costs of labor,
removal of product, shipping and expenses related to the installation and re-installation of the product. No liability
for loss or damage of any nature or kind, whether arising out of or from the use of the product, whether defective
or not defective, is assumed by Aquascape, Inc. or its affiliates. Aquascape shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or other damages arising under any theory of law whatsoever.
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Merci d’avoir choisi l’écumoire de Aquascape
DIY Backyard Pond Kit. Chez Aquascape, nous
connectons les gens à l’eau comme le veut la
nature. Depuis 1991, nous créons et testons sur
le terrain des caractéristiques d’eau afin de vous
fournir les produits les plus fiables et le meilleur
rapport qualité-prix dans l’industrie de l’eau.
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
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
Utilisation l’hiver ………………………………30
Entretien général ………………………… 30
Pièces de rechange …………………………31
Informations sur la garantie …………………32
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Outils recommandés
Brouette Peinture au
pistolet de
couleur vive
Tournevis Dameuse Pelles
N° Description
1. Couvercle d’Écumoire
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 Signature Series 1000
15. Mousse d’étanchéité pour étangs et
cascades
16. Mastic silicone noir
17. Toile
18. Géotextile
19. Tuyau anti-plissements 1,5 po x 25 pi
20. Pompe de bassin EcowaveMD 2000
Contenu
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2
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6
Niveau à bulle Pince multiprise
à crémaillère
Ciseaux Ruban à
mesurer Cutter
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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 • 65 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
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des paliers à différentes
profondeurs
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