Atlantic Waterscapes BF1000, Waterscapes PS4000, Waterscapes BF1500, Waterscapes BF1250, Waterscapes PS4500 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Product Specications Page 2
WATER GARDENS
Determining Pond Volume Page 3
Determining Surface Area Page 3
Streambed Construction Page 4
Placement of FilterFalls and Skimmer Page 4
SKIMMER INSTALLATION
Excavating and Setting the Skimmer Page 5
Attaching the Liner Page 5
Attaching the Weir Door Page 6
Plumbing the Skimmer Page 7
FILTERFALLS INSTALLATION
Bulkhead Installation Page 7
Setting the Filterfalls Page 7
Liner Attachment Page 8
ECHO CHAMBER INSTALLATION
Echo Chamber vs. Gravel Page 8
Excavating and Setting the Echo Chamber Page 9
Liner Attachment Page 9
FASTFALLS INSTALLATION
Bulkhead Installation Page 10
Setting the FastFalls Page 11
Liner and Plumbing Attachment Page 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/CROSS-REFERENCE GUIDE
FILTERFALLS
MODEL
BF1000
BF1250
BF1500
SKIMMER
MODELS
PS4000
PS4500
SPILLWAY
WIDTH
14”
17”
20.5”
WEIR
DOOR
6"
9"
BULKHEAD
SIZE
1½”
1½”
1½”
SQ. FT.
RATING
300
600
MAX. POND
VOLUME
1000 GAL
1250 GAL
1500 GAL
MATCH TO
SKIMMER
PS4000
PS4000
PS4500
REC. FLOW
RATES GPH
1500-2500
2000-3000
2500-4000
REC. FLOW
RATES GPH
1000-3000
2000-4000
PRODUCT
DIMENSIONS
16"Wx20”Dx14"H
19”Wx22.5”Dx14”H
24”Wx30”Dx20”H
PRODUCT
DIMENSIONS
17.5”Wx24”Dx22”H
17.5”Wx24”Dx22”H
MATCH TO FILTERFALLS
BF2000/BF1000/BF1250
BF1500
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POND VOLUME
It is important to calculate the estimated water volume before you begin construction, and
then re-calculate nal water volume when your project is completed. Estimating water volume
pre-construction is a step that is often skipped by many homeowners and contractors. A
water garden with undersized ltration can prove to be a maintenance nightmare.
TO DETERMINE POND VOLUME
Multiply (in feet) the average length x the average width x the average depth to nd
cubic feet of pond volume. Multiply cubic feet x 7.48 = gallons.
WATER GARDENS
SURFACE AREA
When using any pond skimmer it is important to keep the surface area (in square feet) of
the pond in mind. Upon star t-up, the pump sends water from the bottom reservoir to the top
of the waterfall and/or streambed. The water must then ll, from top to bottom, the waterfalls
and streambed until it eventually re-enters the pond and the water levels equalize. During
water in transition process, the water level of the bottom reservoir is continually dropping. If
the streambed is built improperly, or is built too big, the water level of the bottom reservoir
could drop below the opening in the skimmer before the water levels equalize. This would
result in the pump running dry and starving for water.
This situation can be easily avoided by using the formula provided to calculate the surface area
of your pond. With that number, you can then determine the maximum surface area of waterfalls
and streambed that your pond can accomodate.
TO DETERMINE SURFACE FOOTAGE
Multiply (in feet) the average length x the average width = total square feet of the pond
surface area. Multiply the surface area of the pond x .5 = maximum surface area for falls.
10’
5’
3’3”
8’
Use the product specication/cross reference guide on page 2 to verify the
maximum pond volume and ow rates for your Waterscapes Equipment.
LENGTH
WIDTH
DEPTH
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
EXAMPLE
10’ x 5’ = 50sq ft pond surface area
50sq ft x .5 = 25sq ft stream surface area
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PLACEMENT OF THE FILTERFALLS AND SKIMMER
Now that you have determined the size of the pond, waterfalls and lter system, it is time
to determine the placement of the components. Whenever possible, it is best to position the
Skimmer and FilterFalls directly across from each other at opposite ends of the pond. This
setup creates a current that pulls surface debris into the Skimmer. If the Skimmer and
FilterFalls are placed too close together, or the pond has an unusual shape, dead areas can
occur. These dead areas can be eliminated with the use of multiple falls or multiple skimmers.
STREAMBED CONSTRUCTION
Using proper streambed construction techniques can limit the transitional water needed
to ll the streambed and enables the system to function optimally. Transitional water is
determined by the height that the weir rock extends above the liner at the spillway opening.
Maintaining the shortest distance possible between the top of the weir rock and the liner is a
crucial component to a properly functioning water garden. Figure 3 displays two examples of
proper construction techniques for minimal transitional water.
Figure 4 is an example of improper streambed construction. Stone, gravel and foam can be
combined to make a barrier and create a waterfall, but that barrier will never be watertight.
When the pump is turned off, the water will always drain down to the highest point of the
liner. Improper construction greatly increases the water in transition.
Figure 3.
Top of liner
Top of water
Transitional Water
Top of liner
Top of water
Transitional Water
Figure 4.
Top of liner
Top of water
Transitional
Water
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