AquaScape 99763 Manuel D'instructions Et Maintenance page 9

Ex. 27
• 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).
Ex. 29
• 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 ROCK 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.
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• 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).
Ex. 28
• 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).
Ex. 30
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 THE SKIMMER INSTALLATION
• Insert the (optional) Filter Brush Cartridge (not included)
and the Debris Net into the skimmer (Ex. 34).
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Ex. 31
Ex. 32
Ex. 33
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