PONDMASTER Pro 1000 Mini Waterfall Box Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- PONDMASTER
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INSTRUCTIONS
PRO 1000, 2000 & 3000 WATERFALL
CARE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS with 8 ” Spillway UPC#
Pro1000 Waterfall Box 02477
Pro1000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02478
Pro1000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02479
MODELS with 11 ¼” Spillway
Pro 2000 Waterfall Box 02467
Pro 2000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02468
Pro 2000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02469
MODELS with 16 “Spill way
Pro3000 Waterfall Box 02481
Pro3000 BioMatrix Filter & Falls 02480
Pro3000 Filter & Falls with Debris Filter 02482
ITEM #02481 SHOWN
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WARNING! PONDS ARE DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN!
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED NEAR A POND.
1 FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing your new Pro Series Waterfall. You now own one of the most versatile waterfall units ever designed. It has a number of features that set it apart from the rest:
(1) Waterfall box with compact capacity for minimal turbulence and room for
biological filtration media
(2) Stepped Barb fitting diverter (Models 1000 & 2000 only)
(3) Biological filtration models feature either polyester Debris Filter Pads
or BioMatrix biological filter media in a convenient open mesh media bag to
biologically treat your pond.
(4a) 2″ Bulkhead Fitting Assembly (Model 3000)
(4b) 1½” Barbed Fitting (Model 3000)
*Note
Stepped Barb Fitting is for ¾, 1, 1¼ or 1 ½” Tubing.
Cut off any extra small sections of Stepped Barb Fitting that will restrict
flow rate.
- All Pro Series Waterfall units are designed to be strong enough to resist collapsing from the pressure of soil and water around them, even when empty.
- They easily support the weight of stones placed on the upper rim to conceal it.
- Large capacity of the Waterfall Box means it will hold more media, providing greater surface area for bacterial colonization, and therefore more filtering capacity.
2. HOW BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION WORKS in the Pro Series BioMatrix
Filter and Falls:
Fish extract nutrition from what they eat and excrete what’s left back into the water column in the form of ammonia, which can be very toxic even at low concentrations. Your Biological Filter and Falls is specifically designed to maximize the natural processes that remove ammonia from the water. Water pumped into the Biological Filter and Falls brings the dissolved wastes into contact with bacterial colonies on the many surfaces of the filter media. These colonies digest, or metabolize, the ammonia. Some types of bacteria turn it into nitrites; others take the still toxic nitrites and dissolved oxygen and turn them into less toxic nitrates, a natural fertilizer that is easily taken up by plants. When the proper balance of fish, plants and aeration is reached, your Biological Filter and Falls will remove all of the ammonia and nitrite in your pond and since the bacteria work best when undisturbed, you don’t have to clean it for the entire season. Even better, your Biological Filter and Falls makes it easy to find that balance by helping to aerate the water as it flows over the waterfall lip and by providing a great spot to place floating plants – right in the top of the Biological Filter and Falls itself. The Pro1000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle water flows from 250 to 950 gallons per hour (GPH), the Pro2000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle water flows from 950 to 2000 gallons per hour and the Pro3000 Biological Filter and Falls can handle 1000 to 3000 gallons per hour so they work with a great variety of pump sizes.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS (For products used with your waterfall)
Always use a properly grounded outlet. Do not immerse the plug in water. DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER TO REMOVE THE PLUG.TURN OFF CIRCUIT FIRST. A “drip loop” in the cords should be used. A “drip loop” is a loop in the cord below the level of the receptacle or plug that prevents water from traveling along the cord. The national Electric Code requires that a Ground Fault Interrupter Circuit (GFCI) be installed in every branch circuit supplying the fountain or pond equipment. Your dealer can supply GECI units. NEVER REMOVE GROUND PIN FROM PLUG.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM ITS POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING. DO NOT REACH, REMOVE OR DISASSEMBLE BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT POWER.
3. LOCATION OPTIONS
Your Waterfall box can be placed anywhere around your pond – inside the liner or at the liner perimeter. Most of the time it is placed at the beginning of a stream.The important thing to remember is that all of the water coming out of the filter must stay within the pond liner to avoid water loss. For maximum circulation and aeration, your waterfall box should be located on the side of the pond farthest from the pump location. The Falls are designed to seal to any flexible EPDM, PVC or Butyl Rubber liner for leak free service. Once you have determined the location of the waterfall box, you should decide on the size of the pump that will feed it. You might want a lot of water movement in a rushing stream or powerful waterfall, or you may prefer a quieter flow or gentle trickle. Once you have decided on the effect you wish to achieve, you can choose a suitable pump.
- Water Fall Returning Directly to Pond
- SKIMMER with submersible Pump
- Water Fall Box with small stream
- SKIMMER with submersible Pump
CHOOSING THE CORRECT PUMP
A good rule of thumb for garden ponds is to circulate the entire volume of the pond every 1-2 hours to ensure good circulation while providing enough flow for an aesthetically pleasing waterfall, stream or fountainhead. Your Pro- Filter and Falls Water Falls were therefore designed to perform well with a variety of pumps. The 1000 and 2000 Falls provide a 250 to 2000 GPH capacity and the 3000 Falls provide a 1000 to 3000 GPH capacity.
We recommend our Pondmaster and Proline pumps that provide a wide range of flow rates and head heights to fulfill any application.
Visit our website at www.Dannermfg.com for pump specifications.
PLUMBING
Note that it is often easiest to plumb the flexible hose to the Waterfall Box and set BOTH in position BEFORE excavating the pond.The soil from the pond excavation might then be used to cover the hose and backfill around the Waterfall Box, saving time and effort.
PRO 1000 and 2000 Waterfall
- Place one rubber gasket (2a) over the threads on Stepped Barb Fitting (1) and insert into opening on Waterfall Box (3).
- Place remaining Rubber Gasket (2b) over threads of Stepped Barb Fitting inside Waterfall Box (3).
- Attach Diverter (4) to Stepped Barb Fitting (1) by screwing onto the threads. Rotate assembly as needed to position the spout on the diverter (4) to be aiming downward before tightening.
(1) Stepped Barb Fitting
(2a) Rubber Gasket
(2b) Rubber Gasket
(3) Waterfall Box
(4) Diverter
Stepped Barb Fitting is for ¾, 1, 1¼ or 1 ½’ Tubing.
Cut off any extra small sections of Stepped Barb Fitting that will restrict
flow rate.
PRO 3000 Waterfall
NOTE: Some units are shipped with Bulkhead Fitting components assembled. If your unit requires assembly use the following procedure: Install Bulkhead Fitting: Slide Rubber Gasket (1) over Bulkhead fitting (2) and insert through opening in Waterfall box (3). Place Rigid Washer (4) over Bulkhead Fitting threads (2) before attaching Nut (5).
ASSEMBLY NOTES.
- The Lock Nut (5) is a left hand thread – – turn counter-clockwise to tighten.
- The Lock Nut has two different sized collars on its faces. Install Lock Nut (5) onto the bulkhead fitting (2) with the smaller collar coming in contact with the rigid washer (4)
- Wrap threads of fitting (6) with Teflon tape before screwing into Bulkhead fitting (2).
(1) Thicker Rubber Gasket
(2) Bulkhead Fitting
(3)
(4) Rigid Washer
(5) Lock Nut
(6) 1 ½ Fitting
PRO SERIES
FILTER and FALLS MEDIA SET-UP
If your waterfall includes filter media see the following steps.
For the Pro Series models with Debris Filters:
Flex the Debris Filter pad as shown and press into filter box. If after time
the Debris filter is lifted by the water flow, either rinse and replace Debris
Filter or replace with a new one.*
For the models with BioMatrix Media:
Simply place the media bag into the filter box. *
DO NOT OPEN THE MEDIA BAG.
- Note that a flat stone can be placed on top of either style filter media to keep it down.
MAINTENANCE
The Pro Series Waterfalls require no maintenance other than periodically changing or refreshing the filter media in models that include media.
FILTER MEDIA
The Pro Series Waterfalls are biological filters; it depends on an active colony of aerobic or oxygenating bacteria to remove ammonia from the water column. The colony will need 4 to 6 weeks to grow initially. After the bacteria have colonized the media, avoid rinsing the media in chlorinated water. Typical household tap water contains enough chlorine to wipe out the helpful bacterial colonies. Instead, clean the media by immersing the bag of media in bucket or small tub filled with pond water and briskly shaking to break up and remove some – but not all – of the sludge that builds up. This is typically necessary once at the end of the season. Note that the “dirty” water resulting from cleaning the filter media is good fertilizer for most outdoor plants.
DEBRIS FILTER PADS
The filter pads provided in the 02479, 02469 and 02482 Kits work as a debris filter and to a lesser extent biological filters.The procedure above on how to clean the bagged filter media also applies to the debris filter pads. Note that depending on your particular pond conditions, cleanings may be needed more frequently. Debris filter pads (Item # 12453 for Pro 1000, Item # 12457 for Pro 2000 and Item # 12459 for Pro 3000) can be replaced as needed.
WINTERIZING
The Pro Series Waterfalls can withstand winter conditions unless you live where winters are extremely harsh. If the falls are turned off during the winter months, be sure to empty the falls and any tubing that is above ground since standing water will form ice that can split valves and rigid fittings.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
E.G.Danner Manufacturing, Inc will repair or replace any Pro Series Waterfalls found to be defective within one year of original purchase. Wearable items are not covered by this warranty. For warranty repair, return only the part that is defective to our factory. Please include a dated proof of purchase and $10.00 for postage and handling. Damages or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse of the product are not covered by this warranty.This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Visit our website atwww.Dannermfg.com
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