Aquascape PRO-Fit MicroPondless (29637) - Manual (Page 3)

18"
18"
24"
6"
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Fig. 4 Excavate the deep area of the basin. Fig. 3 First, dig entire basin to 18" depth.
On the Level
When excavating, it is important to make sure that all
of the edges are level. This is not only to avoid an unex-
pected low edge, but also to make sure that the skim-
mer sits at the proper height to skim. There are several
different methods that can be used to level, depending
on the resources that are available. The most accurate
method is to use a transit, either sight or laser, and
take several readings around the perimeter. Transits
need to be rented or bought, however, and may not be
the most practical option for a one-time installation.
There are two other options that utilize more common
household items and may be more convenient. First,
you can take a standard 2"x 4" board and lay it across
the pond or basin with a common bubble level resting
on the center. The level will show if the two sides are
even, and all sides can be measured in the same way
by altering the angle of the board across the pond.
The second method is to use a line level. A line level is
basically a small bubble level attached to the end of a
string. The other end of the string is then attached to a
stake that is placed at any point around the perimeter.
The level is then walked around and readings are taken
at several different points to ensure the sides are even.
Remember, the pond or basin does not have to be
perfectly level, but general readings should be taken
to avoid any major problems.
• Remove any sharp objects from
the excavated hole that may
damage the liner.
• Unfold the underlayment fabric
and place it into your excavated
Pondless ® Waterfall basin. Start-
ing from the bottom, remove the
slack from the underlayment,
making sure it conforms into
all of the elevations.
• Now place the EPDM Fish-Safe
liner on top of the underlayment.
(See fig. 6)
• The installation process is the
same as the underlayment, start-
ing at the bottom and contouring
the liner up and out of the Pond-
less ® Waterfall 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 the liner is high enough
around the edges of the Pond-
less ® Waterfall 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, backfilling (making
the Pondless ® Waterfall basin
smaller) in areas where there is
not enough liner, or simply buying
a larger liner.
Install Underlayment and Liner
STEP 5
Excavate your Pondless ® Waterfall Basin cont …
Fig. 6 Place the liner on top of the
underlayment following the same
installation procedures.
Simply place the MicroSnorkel ™
Vault and MicroCentipede ™ Module
back into their proper position on
top of the liner. (See fig. 7)
Installing the MicroSnorkel ™ Vault
and MicroCentipede ™ Module
Fig. 7 Place the MicroSnorkel ™ Vault and MicroCentipede ™ Module on top
of the liner.
STEP 6