Aquascape Compact Waterfill Valve Kit (88006) - Manuel

Care and MaintenanCe
• 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.
• 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 fill valve arm can be made by loosening thumb screw 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.
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Compact Water
Fill Valve
(Item #88006)
Package Includes:
(1) Female Garden
Hose Adapter
(2) Rubber Gaskets (For Use
with Garden Hose Adapter)
(1) ½” Barbed Fitting
for Poly-Pipe
Installing the Compact Water Fill Valve
Plumbing Options
Garden Hose Installation
Poly-Pipe/PVC Installation
(1) ¼” Quick-Connect
Fitting for Poly-Pipe
(1) ½” Slip Fitting
for PVC Pipe
(1) Hose Clamp
I n s t a l l a t I o n I n s t r u C t I o n s
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Drill a ¾“ hole in side wall of 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.
Remove hex nut from threaded end of fill valve,
leaving only the rubber washer on.
Insert threaded end of fill valve through the ¾“ hole drilled
in the side wall of unit. Note: Rubber washer must be located
on the inside wall.
Tighten hex nut, securing the fill valve to the unit. If connecting to a garden hose, thread ½” end of the female
garden hose adapter (included) to the other side of fill valve.
Insert the (2) rubber gaskets into ¾” end of adapter and attach
garden hose.
If using poly-pipe or PVC, thread the desired fitting onto the other
end of the fill valve
NOTE: Correctly orient water fill valve pointing down.
Do not orient valve in the upright position.
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.
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