ECORISE12 – 88837 12 Inch Atlantic Water Gardens User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Atlantic
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ECORISE12 – 88837 12 Inch Atlantic Water Gardens
ECORISE12 – 88837 12 Inch Atlantic Water Gardens
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Atlantic’s Eco-Rise system, the fastest and easiest way
to create and plumb any large decorative fountain feature.
The Eco-Rise System is comprised of four elements: ECOBLOX-SMALL structural
water matrix blocks; PV7500 Pump Vault for the pump and accessories; ECORISE12
and ECORISE20 weight distributing risers that lift and supports heavy items to
facilitate plumbing them and the Eco-Rise Diverter which adjusts the flow to
three decorative pieces. Combined with a pump and liner, these elements create
a weight-bearing reservoir that can deliver water to as many as six individual
decorative elements, each weighing up to 3000 lbs.
Reservoir Design And Siting
The size of the reservoir depends on the size, height, and number of
decorative fountain elements. For a general rule of thumb, the basin should
extend out at least twice the height of the decorative elements in all
directions. A three-foot-tall by one-foot-wide column would require a seven-
foot splash zone. The Eco-Blox reservoir only needs to be large enough to
support the decorative items. The liner can then be oversized to create a
‘splash skirt’ around the basin to recapture as much water as possible with
minimum additional excavation.
Once you have determined the size and shape of the reservoir, lay out the Eco-
Blox and Pump Vault. The Vault should be placed at the perimeter of the
excavation where the lid can be accessed easily, typically closest to the
electric service. Make sure the pump cord will reach.
Excavation & Installation Of Reservoir
After determining the size and shape of the reservoir, excavate at least a
foot wider and longer than required to leave room for backfilling. Excavate
the entire area of the basin to a depth of 13″. This will accommodate one
layer of Eco-Blox Small plus the gravel to hide the reservoir. Dig the area
where the PV7500 Pump Vault will sit 71/2″ deeper to accommodate it. The
additional depth will help ensure the pump remains completely submerged. Level
and tamp the bottom, then cover the bottom and sides with underlayment to
protect the liner, carefully working it into the corners and the deeper Vault
area. Set the liner over the underlayment, leaving the edges above the
finished grade all around. An additional layer of underlayment may be added
for greater security.
Set the Pump Vault in the deep pocket, then install the Eco-Blox. The top of
the field of blocks should be level. Pull the liner up snugly without lifting
the blocks and fold it over the top of the Eco-Blox, then do the same with the
underlayment. Backfill evenly all the way around the blocks in 6″ lifts,
tamping the soil in as you go, being careful not to push the Eco-Blox out of
place, until the fill reaches the top of the blocks. Grade outside of the
reservoir to create a bowl that will return splash to the reservoir. Creating
a slight berm at the outer edge of the bowl will keep runoff from entering the
basin.
Plumbing The Pump Vault
The PV7500 comes pre-drilled for use with the Eco-Rise Diverter for multiple
features or an 11/2” pipe for a single larger feature. If multiple pumps are
needed, the other side will need to be drilled. Bore a 2” diameter hole using
the molded drill point as a guide.
Eco-Rise Diverters mount in the molded pockets on the neck of the PV7500 Pump
Vault. Either one or two may be used, but each should be plumbed to its own
pump. Insert the Diverter into the hole in the pocket and secure with the
supplied hardware.
Next install the pump and Triton Check Valve, following the instructions
included with the Check Valve. Cut the Check Valve discharge pipe at Perfect
Cut Line B for TT1500, TT2000, TT3000 and TT4000. Determine whether you need
the 2” outlet fitting for the Eco-Rise Diverter or the 11/2” fitting for 11/2”
pipe. Set the finished assembly in the Vault and attach to either Diverter or
pipe.
The AF1000 Automatic Fill Valve is optional but strongly recommended to keep
the water level in the reservoir safely above the pump, avoiding pump burnout.
Mounting locations are provided on either side of the PV7500. Follow the Auto
Fill instructions to install.
Plumbing Decorative Features
Using the Eco-Rise Diverter or Eco-Rise Plumbing Kit (Model: ERKIT3)
The Eco-Rise Plumbing Kit includes 25′ of 1″ Sch40 Flex Pipe and three 11/2″
MPT x 1″ socket bushings to connect to Hammered Brass Bowls and Aura Vases,
but can be adapted to any style decorative element.
Set the decorative pieces in their approximate locations, layout the pipe to
determine pipe lengths and cut accordingly. Connect pipe to the outlets of the
Diverter using standard PVC solvent cement.
For Hammered Brass Bowls, Aura Vases, Copper Spillway Bowls or any feature
with 11/2″ FIPT inlet. Install the 11/2″ MPT x 1″ socket bushings into the
11/2″ inlet on the decorative feature. Glue the 1″ pipe into the bushing and
set the decorative element on the Eco-Rise. Repeat for any additional
elements.
For any decorative elements that accept 1″ Flexible PVC, glue a 1″ Sch40 90°
elbow (not included) onto the 1″ pipe and glue a short length of 1″ Sch40 PVC
Flex Pipe into the other end of the elbow. Insert the short length of pipe
into the bottom of the decorative element and set on the Eco-Rise.