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It is recommended that this course of stone overhang into the basin 1½" in order to
disguise the top edge of the basin (Figure 3). This also shades the PVC of the basin above
the waterline from sunlight and UV exposure. Allow the adhesive the fully cure (as per
manufacturer's instructions) before proceeding with additional wall construction.
Figure 3
Installing the Submersible Pump
Typical installation locates the pump at the center of the Flexible Basin. Run the cord
through the cord chase and up to the top of the wall of the Basin. The cord may be set
between two cap stones, chiseling corners as necessary so the caps will sit flat. Alternately,
cut a groove in the bottom of a cap stone to accommodate the cord. The cap stones
should be made removable with caulk instead of permanent adhesive or cement to allow
the pump to be removed periodically for servicing, winterizing or replacement.
Plumbing the Basin for External Pump (Optional)
Flexible Basins can be plumbed using submersible or external pumps. If an external pump
is to be used, begin by installing the bulkhead fitting by following the directions below. The
bulkhead will allow the external pump to draw water from the Basin.
Installing Bulkhead Fittings (Optional)
If the installation requires passing plumbing or power cords through the wall of the basin,
holes for bulkhead fittings (not included) should be cut out before installing the basin in
the wall stone enclosure. Leave a 4"-6" space in the wall at 8"-12" above the bottom of the
basin. With 4" block, the space would be in the third course
of wall stone from the bottom. Using the space as a guide,
carefully cut out a circle of the basin material the same
diameter as the external threads of the bulkhead fitting. The
cutout should be centered 10" above the bottom of the block.
Install the bulkhead fitting(s) before setting the basin.
Remove the retaining nut and plastic friction washer,
leaving the rubber gasket on the body of the bulkhead
fitting(s). The retaining nut has reverse threads. Turn
clockwise to loosen.
From the inside of the flexible basin, insert the threaded
end of the bulkhead into the cutout in the flexible basin.
This will sandwich the rubber gasket between the flange
of the bulkhead and the inside wall of the flexiblebasin
(Figure 4). Slip the friction washer over the threaded end
of the bulkhead on the outside of the flexible basin, followed
by the retaining nut. Tighten the retaining nut by hand and
then finish off with a half turn from a wrench. Note that the
retaining nut has reverse threads. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.
1½"
Figure 4
Friction
Washer
Retaining
Nut
Backing
Plate
Rubber
Gasket
Bulkhead
Flexible
Basin
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