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How your Rainwater Terrace® works
When it rains the optional Rainwater Diverter (1)
collects water from the downpipe and starts to fill
the top container (2) through the inlet tube (3).
The level of water is visible in the Drain-tube (4)
and when it is full the water will overflow down
the central tube (5) and onto a Planter Tray (6)
where it can be used by the Planters (7).
When that Planter Tray is full it overflows into the
next container (8) and when that is full water
overflows onto the next Planter Tray (9).
Eventually the bottom container (10) is filled and
any excess is collected by the plinth (11) and
returned back to the drain through the Outlet
Tube(12).
Every time it rains sufficiently water flows through
the whole system so minimising stagnant water.
Water can be drained from each container
independently through its own Drain-tube. These
each have a built-in tap that allows very rapid
filling of watering cans or buckets.
The top and side planters are provided with
special Capillary mats that draw up water from the
planter trays and feed your plants from the
bottom.
The only tools you will need are for fixing the wall bracket to your wall and fitting
the Diverter kit and drain outlet tube. See instructions later.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: NEVER BUILD A RAINWATER TERRACE®
INSTRUCTIONS – 3-TIER
Please read these before you start
There is also a YouTube video you can watch :-
MORE THAN 3 CONTAINERS HIGH
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Summary of Contents for Rainwater Terrace 3 Tier
- Page 1 The only tools you will need are for fixing the wall bracket to your wall and fitting the Diverter kit and drain outlet tube. See instructions later. There is also a YouTube video you can watch :- www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZQECf2Dcms&feature=youtu.be IMPORTANT NOTE: NEVER BUILD A RAINWATER TERRACE® MORE THAN 3 CONTAINERS HIGH...
- Page 2 Any cement used to fix and level it should be allowed to set completely before installing your Rainwater Terrace®. Your Rainwater Terrace® is very stable but we do recommend that you use the steel Wall bracket provided for added security. Mark a vertical line on your wall at the centre point of your base and mark out the 2 screw positions as shown.
- Page 3 Assembly 1. Lay the Plinth on its back as shown, assemble the Outlet Tube (12) to the spigot on the underside of the Plinth as far as it will go and feed the other end through the hole nearest to your Drainpipe. 2.
- Page 4 . Assemble the first planter tray – it will only fit one way round,. Place the second container on top and fit the second bung and Drain-tube as before. 6. Assemble the second Planter Tray and position the last container on top to check which side the Drain-tube fits. It will be easier to take it off again to fit the Drain-tube.
- Page 5 Connection to a Rainwater Diverter For your Rainwater Terrace® to work the outlet from your rainwater diverter must be higher than the top rim of your top container otherwise water cannot overflow down the central cone that feeds the lower containers.
- Page 6 Connecting the Outlet Pipe to the Drain There are 3 basic types of rainwater drain-away Into a grate linked to a drain or soak-away. Either fit the rubber grommet supplied as shown below or fit a plastic drain cover and fit the outlet tube into that 2.
- Page 7 The Planters Now for the creative bit! Your Rainwater Terrace® is supplied with side planters and a top planter and pre-cut capillary mats for each that draw up water from the planter trays. The Side Planters use the large mats. Fold back...
- Page 8 3 connector tubes and 1 blanking cap. Fit the connector tubes using the Retainer rings from the Rainwater Terrace® kits. You only need one drain-tube for each level. Fit the blanking cap onto the central cone on the bottom...
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