Franklin Electric LittleGIANT F1000 Manual De Instrucciones

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P . O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
888.956.0000 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantLandscapeProducts.com
CustomerService-WTS@fele.com
INTRODUCTION
EN
You are now the owner of the finest fish-safe pond waterfall
designed specifically for garden and koi ponds. Please follow
these instructions to ensure a successful installation. The pond
waterfall is an important element of your water garden pond.
Waterfall features:
• Biovort™ technology for even water distribution on filter pads
and solids separating
• State-of-the-art filter pads
• Industrial corrugated wall design
• Stainless steel band clamp for easy liner attachment
• Back-flush port offers easy maintenance and removal of settling
solid bio-loads, and helps to drain water from the waterfall
• Artificial rock and waterfall ledge with built-in drip ledge
IMPORTANT
Before beginning, read all instructions to familiarize yourself
with the products and additional accessories that can be used.
This will help to ensure that your water garden pond has been
developed to meet your needs and ensure a proper installation.
LOCATING THE WATERFALL
The waterfall can be located adjacent to the pond edge
in a simple configuration. It can also be located many feet
away from the pond with a stream connecting it to the pond. It is
recommended that the waterfall, or waterfall stream entering the
pond, be located on the opposite side of the pond in relation to
the pond skimmer.
EXCAVATING FOR THE WATERFALL
Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for rough-sizing the hole for the water-
fall vaults. Do not excavate too deep, especially in flat, low-lying
yards. The waterfall is meant to be slightly elevated in relation to
the pond for the most enjoyable water feature presentation.
INSTALLING THE WATERFALL
1. Determine which side of the vault will be the inlet. This is labeled
"INLET" and will always be the right-hand port.
2. If using 2" diameter PVC (rigid or flex), use a 3" hole saw to cut
the inlet opening. If using 3" diameter PVC, use a 4" hole saw.
NOTE: Do not cut the inlet opening with anything other than a
hole saw.
NOTE: The F1000 comes with a 2" adapter, and the F5000 with
a 2" and 3" adapter.
3. Install the pipe grommet as shown in Figures 3a, 3b, and 4.
For easier installation, apply the provided Magic Lube to the
inside of the pipe grommet and the outside of the pipe to be
installed.
4. If using a manual back-flush system, it is recommended to cut
the hole in the left-hand port at this time. Refer to the instruc-
tions from the appropriate back-flush kit being used. If using a
F1000, F5000
Waterfall
Cascade
Caída de agua
Figure 1
Model: F1000
Pump Range: 1000-3000 GPH
Pond Size: 1000-3000 gallons
Material: High density polyethylene
Contents: Waterfall vault, mesh net bag with drawstring
and biological media, 2 filter pads, Biovort
Biovort support plate, artificial rock, band
™
clamp, screw, washer, and wingnut
Figure 2
Model: F5000
Pump Range: 3000-5000 GPH
Pond Size: 3000-5000 gallons
Material: High density polyethylene
Contents: Waterfall vault, mesh net bag with drawstring and
biological media, 2 filter pads, Biovort
support plate, artificial rock, band clamp, screw,
washer, and wingnut
Little Giant kit, use a 3" hole saw to cut this opening. The port
is provided with 3" diameter template.
5. Place the empty waterfall vault in the hole or desired location,
and check for clearance around the sides for backfilling.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the bottom of the hole, or surface sup-
porting the bottom of the waterfall vault, is compacted soil.
When excavating the location for the waterfall vault, dig a
round hole and leave ample clearance around for back-filling
with soil. Be sure to leave access to the inlet and back-flush
ports. If a hole is not being excavated, then be sure to back-fill
around the base and heavily compact to support the structure
(see Figure 3a).
IMPORTANT: Set the rear portion of the waterfall approxi-
mately 1/2" higher than the front. This provides the best pre-
sentation of water flowing over the rock, while also minimizing
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