Pond Building Series AD49150 Use and Care Manual
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1. PLUS 3 Open and spread out the liner Drape the Liner length in feet subtracted by 4 feet liner over the excavated hole allowing approximately 10 inches of overlap on each So for example a 10 foot by10 foot liner will create a finished pond side Check for and wrinkles or folds in the 6 feet wide by 6 feet long at 18 inches deep liner The finished volume of your pond in gallons can be approximated by multiplying Length x Width x Depth x 7 5 N A a A m INSTALLATION he r NJ a reid 4 4 Slowly add water to the pond Address i SonJ A cal Oh epi Pant Jarcoi any wrinkles or folds as the pond begins to fill hose or other marker outline the with water Dig a small trench around the perimeter of your proposed pond This perimeter of the pond to hide the overlap will allow you to visualize what the Cover it with landscaping stones or other finished pond will look like and ensure materials you are satisfied with the design and location2. Angelo D cor International Inc T 780 453 6646 F 780 453 6620 Angelo D cor International Inc 15840 118 Avenue Edmonton AB T5V 1C4 POND LINER INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN A flexible pond liner allows you the freedom to design and create your own personalized pond design Before you get stated there are a few important things to consider Location your pond should be located in an area that offers a level space for the entire pond Avoid low lying areas to protect against water runoff causing flooding or unwanted residues affecting your pond s ecosystem If your pond requires electricity access to GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter power at a safe distance five feet is important A healthy balance of sun and shad is ideal with an average of six hours of sunlight per day for ponds that contain plants or fish Ponds with aquatic life also need an area that offers shade during the hottest parts of the day Ponds should not be located directly under trees Consider adding protection from falling leaves or other organic debris that can decompose in the bottom of your pond without adding potentially toxic elements to your fish or plants Size Shape and Depth Decorative ponds must simply be deep enough to provide sufficient water for your pump and hide the plumbing components from view Functional ponds with plants and fish should be a minimum of 18 inches in depth to accommodate plant life with dee
3. per areas in the 24 to 36 inch range as a minimum for exotic Koi fish Creating shelves near the perimeter six to eight inches below the intended water surface provides an area for plants and helps secure the liner Walls at a 30 degree angle provide a smooth transition to the perimeter A WARNING INSTALLATION o Please check local building codes regarding maximum depths and whether fencing or protective barriers are required to restrict access 2 Dig and remove the soil from the outlined o Ensuring the area is free from any underground utilities before digging begins area Check for and remove any sharp Remember Call before you dig objects that may damage the liner when it is O Please follow all local electric codes and use properly rated components installed Now add approximately 2 inches when adding electrical components to this feature to your project of sand over the entire area of the pond and CALCULATE YOUR POND SIZE compact it The sand will help to cushion and We recommend a minimum depth of 18 inches at the deepest area of the pond protect the liner and prevent it from moving You will need to allow for overlap typically 10 inches on each side of the liner around A pond liner underlay sold around the perimeter of the pond separately can also be used for this step Note For a typical installation the finished perimeter size of the pond is calculated instead of sand as follows Liner width in feet subtracted by 4 feet
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