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DracoDrain
Retro Bottom Drain User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the DracoDrum Retro Bottom Drain. This converts filtration
systems into a true gravity fed system rather than pump fed.
The filter system must be lowered so that the running water level is level with that of the pond
surface to allow the system to work as a gravity fed system should.
The bottom drain will arrive with the following parts in the box:
Everything in red including the valve (3") and 90mm flexi pipe (3m standard)
Before Starting
Lower the level of the pond temporarily to allow you to fit the kit
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- Page 1 DracoDrain Retro Bottom Drain User Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the DracoDrum Retro Bottom Drain. This converts filtration systems into a true gravity fed system rather than pump fed. The filter system must be lowered so that the running water level is level with that of the pond surface to allow the system to work as a gravity fed system should.
- Page 2 Attaching the Wall Plate If you have a liner Mount the outer flange plate behind the liner but inside the pond structural wall, with the top of the plate at around water level. Bore through pond wall structure using a 90mm core drill or similar in line with the hole in the outer flange.
- Page 3 If you have only a solid wall/ fibreglassed The outer flange plate is not needed in this case. Approximately 2 to 4 inches below normal water level, bore a 90mm hole through the pond wall and/or fibreglass. Apply a liberal amount of sealant to the inside face of the flange that is welded to the pipe.
- Page 4 Flexi Pipe and Actual Bottom Drain Attachment Attach the 90mm flexi pipe to the round wall plate, you will find a little grease, e.g. Vaseline, on the pipe will aid with this step. Next attach the other end of the flexi pipe to the bottom drain. Again a little grease, E.g. vaseline will help here Place the bottom drain in the pond with the large plate facing downwards, it is heavy enough that it will sink.
- Page 5 DracoDrum Ltd and its dealers shall not be held liable for any consequential loss caused by or arising from the use of any DracoDrum products including loss of fish, plants or any other livestock as a result of any failure or defect of this product. Any dispute arising from the provisions of the warranty will be dealt with under the laws of England and Wales.
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