AquaScape 83013 Instructions Et Entretien page 6

• Remove the pump access
panel and install the 2"
bulkhead into the pre-drilled
bulkhead port on the side
of the basin. Push the
bulkhead through the inside
of the basin and tighten
the nut on the outside of
the AquaBasin (Ex. 7).
The bulkhead is reverse
threaded; please refer to
the arrow located on the
retaining nut for proper
direction.
• Tighten the nut
approximately one turn
past hand-tight (Ex. 8). Be
careful not to over-tighten
the nut, which could lead to
a crack in the bulkhead.
STEP 6
INSTALL AND LEVEL THE BASIN
• Use a soil tamper to
properly compact the
soil. This prevents any
unnecessary settling during
or after installation (Ex. 9).
• Place a level on the bottom
of the excavation to make
sure it is level from side-to-
side and front-to-back.
• The base of the excavation should be soil that is smooth,
flat, and free of lumps or debris. If existing soil conditions
do not meet these standards, add compactable material
such as sand to provide an appropriate base for the basin.
• When the excavation is
level, place the AquaBasin
into the hole and make sure
it sits level from side-to-side
and front-to-back (Ex. 10).
If the basin is not level,
remove it and correct the
excavation until level.
STEP 7
AQUABASIN PLUMBING INSTALLATION
• Using the black silicone
sealant, coat the threads
of one of the PVC male
adapter fittings. Then,
thread the fitting into the
outside of the bulkhead
(Ex. 11). The sealant will
help to provide a watertight
seal.
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• Next, apply a coating of PVC pipe cement to the inside of
the fitting (Ex. 12) and the outside of the PVC pipe
(Ex. 13). Then, insert the pipe into the fitting, firmly holding
in place for approximately 30 seconds (Ex. 14).
Ex. 7
Ex. 8
INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC WATER
FILL VALVE
• The AquaBasin 45 provides the option of installing the
Aquascape Compact Fill Valve (not included, #88006) to
automatically add water to
the feature when needed.
This reduces the time spent
manually filling the basin.
Ex. 9
• Drill a 3/4" (19.05 mm) hole
approximately 4" (10 cm)
from the top of the basin
(Ex. 15).
• Follow the directions
provided with the fill valve to complete the installation
(Ex. 16).
Ex. 10
STEP 8
PUMP PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
• Remove the included AquaSurge 2000 Pond Pump from
its packaging. Then, remove the outer filter screen that
covers the intake of the pump (Ex. 17). The outer filter
screen is designed to pop off when it is pulled from either
Ex. 11
side.
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Ex. 13
Ex. 15
Ex. 16