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CONNECTING THE AQUAFALLS - Step 9
Whether you have another piece of liner for a stream or place the
AquaFalls directly beside the pond, the liner must be long enough
to reach to the top of the filter and leave several inches of slack to
keep the weight of the rocks from pulling the liner loose. To con-
nect the liner, simply apply a thick bead of silicone around the
opening of the AquaFalls filter then hold the liner up to the front of
the filter (again a second person works best). Place the stone lip up
to the opening and line up the top holes with an awl. Place bolts
and washers in the top hole on each side. This will keep liner in place while installing the rest
of the bolts. Once all bolts are in, trim out the liner in the waterfall opening. Because our
lip and rock are molded into one piece no foam is needed! If, however, you want to use
a piece of real rock over the simulated rock provided, you will need to place a double
bead of foam in between the rocks to prevent water leakage. Place the legs on the filter
stand and place stand up in the bottom of the filter. Place the filter pads on the stand.
Fill each black media bag full of your media choice (Bio-Blox, Filter Floss, Bio-Balls,
Ultra Bio-Media, etc.) or
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full of lava rock, rinse thoroughly before placing into
filter. We recommend bio-medias over lava rock which is heavy and
makes filter cleaning much harder. Also, lava rock is high in mineral
content which can add to the nutrient load in the pond. Bio-medias are
lightweight, have no adverse affect on the water quality and are long
lasting. Camouflage the filter by placing rocks around the ledge of the
filter. Use black foam to help hold rocks in place.
Also, feel free to set rock on the media bags. This
helps break up the square look to the filter. If you
are using the optional rock grate, install it now.
INSTALLING SKIMMER (continued)
There are two holes on the left side of the skimmer near the top, on the back wall*. The small hole is for the electrical cable. The
larger hole is for the flexible PVC pipe. Pipes up to 2" in diameter will fit through this opening. Because the hole is above the
water line, it is not necessary to have a bulkhead fitting or to seal around the pipe. The flexible PVC pipe should stick through the
back wall approximately 3" - 4" into the skimmer.
EasyPro skimmers are available with either a filter pad rack or a filter brush rack. With either style, slide rack into groove in
skimmer walls. When skimmer needs cleaning, the racks can be lifted out and rinsed off. Be sure to install the PVC frame into
the skimmer before backfilling the dirt around the outside of the skimmer. This frame is a support that keeps the side walls from
bowing in. Finally, install the debris net on the right side of the skimmer, in front of the opening. This will catch all leaves and
debris as it is pulled into the skimmer.
Pictures of
completed
skimmers showing
filter pad, brushes,
PVC frame and
debris net installed.
*Note: The EasyPro mini skimmer installs similar to the large skimmers but due to its compact size has outlet holes on the sides
of the skimmer tub. Install the flexible PVC pipe into either side hole. Use the opposite hole for the electrical cord. The hole in the
back wall of the skimmer is the overflow. Install bulkhead and and PVC male adapter into this hole. This skimmer is also available
with filter brushes.
Skimmer w/Filter Pad • Part #PS1V Skimmer w/Filter Brushes • Part #PS1FB
*Mini Skimmer • Part #PSM
A piece of real rock can be placed over the rock
lip for a more realistic look. Be sure the rock is
a thin piece and be sure the rock is supported
by the waterfall rocks underneath the stone lip.
Using too heavy of a rock could pull the stone lip
away from the filter allowing water to leak out.
The optional rock grate is
ideal for covering the top of the
filters. Set rocks and plants on the
grate to conceal the filter.
