Aquascape 88006 Pro Economy Compact Water Fill Valve Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Aquascape
Table of Contents
Aquascape 88006 Pro Economy Compact Water Fill Valve
Compact Water Fill Valve
Package Includes:
- Female Garden
- Hose Adapter
- Rubber Gaskets (For Use with Garden Hose Adapter)
- ½” Barbed Fitting
- for Poly-Pipe
- ¼” Quick-Connect
- Fitting for Poly-Pipe
- ½” Slip Fitting
- For PVC Pipe
- Hose Clamp
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Once set to the desired water level, the AquascapePRO™ Compact Water Fill Valve requires little additional maintenance. Periodically inspect the Compact Water Fill Valve to make sure
it is functioning properly. -
Regular pond and filter maintenance, such as removing and cleaning debris baskets and filter mats will help the Compact Water Fill Valve operate accurately.
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Winter preparation – The AquascapePRO™ Compact Water Fill Valve will not operate during extended periods of temperatures below freezing. During the winter, simply detach the garden hose adapter from the water fill valve. No additional steps need to be taken to clear water from the ½” poly-pipe.
ADJUSTING THE WATER FILL VALVE
- Initial positioning of the fill valve arm can be made by loosening the thumbscrew and wing nut found on the axle of the fill valve arm and adjusting the angle of the arm.
- Final adjustments of the fill valve should be made while the pump is operating and the water in the pond is at the desired level.
Installing the Compact Water Fill Valve
Drill a ¾“ hole in the sidewall of the skimmer, Pondless® Waterfall Vault, or decorative basin. Exact location for the water fill valve will be different for each unit. Fill valve location should be 1” above the desired water level.
NOTE: Correctly orient water fill valve pointing down. Do not orient the valve in the upright position.
Remove hex nut from the threaded end of the fill valve, leaving only the rubber washer on.
Insert threaded end of the fill valve through the ¾“ hole drilled in the sidewall of the unit. Note: Rubber washer must be located on the inside wall.
Insert threaded end of the fill valve through the ¾“ hole drilled in the sidewall of the unit. Note: Rubber washer must be located on the inside wall.
Plumbing Options Garden Hose Installation
If connecting to a garden hose, thread ½” end of the female garden hose adapter (included) to the other side of the fill valve. Insert the (2) rubber gaskets into ¾” end of the adapter and attach a garden hose.
Poly-Pipe/PVC Installation
If using poly-pipe or PVC, thread the desired fitting onto the other end of the fill valve
Connect ½“ irrigation line to barbed fitting and tighten with hose clamp provided in the water fill valve kit.
Trench ½“ poly-pipe irrigation line to water spigot and connect using a brass garden hose adaptor (not included), or connect to existing irrigation line. The irrigation line can be buried a few inches below the surface of the soil.