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- Page 1 Elite Waterfall Installation Guide For use with Elite Biological Waterfall Boxes #PB1076, #PB1083, #PB1090, #PB1243...
- Page 2 (2) Filter Mats Landscape Media Bag Waterfall Box Detachable Weir Threaded Male Self-Tapping Black Silicone Plug Adapter Screws Also included: Liner Clips & Teflon Thread Tape STEP 1 Choosing a Waterfall Location The waterfall should be positioned so that the water flowing from it enters the pond opposite the skimmer to ensure proper water circulation.
- Page 3 STEP 2 Assembling Waterfall Plumbing Your Blue Thumb Elite Waterfall Box has two spinweld fittings, one on each side of the bottom of the box. Choose which side your feed/hose line will come in. Teflon tape (included) the male adapter, and thread it into the side of the box that you will be bringing the black PVC flex hose into.
- Page 4 STEP 5 Backfill Around the Waterfall Box Check position again to make sure the waterfall box remains level during excavation. If installed off-level, water will not flow evenly over the weir. Tamping the area beneath the waterfall box will help minimize settling, which may create an uneven waterfall over time.
- Page 5 Apply a bead of silicone along the sides and bottom of the opening on the face of the waterfall, keeping the silicone bead centered the entire way. Bring the liner back up into position against the face of the waterfall. Hold the liner in place again with the liner clips to help keep it from moving around as we prepare to attach the waterfall weir.
- Page 6 ® clear and healthy. STEP 9 Install Landscape Lid The Blue Thumb Landscape Lid allows you to make the open top area of the waterfall box disappear into the landscape. Position the landscape lid on the waterfall box. The most popular method of disguising the waterfall box is to plant aquatic plants within the channels of the landscape lid.
- Page 7 CREATIVE WAYS TO COVER YOUR WATERFALL BOX SUGGESTED PRODUCTS Blue Thumb recommends the following products that are compatible with Blue Thumb Biological Waterfall Boxes. You can find • Bacti-Twist Media ® these items at • Black Foam Waterfall Foam ShopBlueThumb.com •...
- Page 8 This can be done using a garden hose. If you are using tap water that contains chlorine and you have fish then be sure to add Blue Thumb’s Purify to the pond as you add water. Add water until the water level reaches to within 3/4”...
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