Parts included:
Drain Dome w/plug
Pipe Connector Assembly (consists of 2" I.D. Flex Hose, 2" ABS Elbow, 2" ABS Coupling).

Tools and materials needed for installation:

2" ABS or PVC Pipe
-Amount determined by pond size & configuration. Using less than 2" I.D. will restrict flow from drain However, smaller diameter pipe can be used on pump end. 2" I.D. swimming pool flex hose may be used instead of rigid pipe if properly anchored to prevent floating. if using flex hose, a special cement must be used to connect ABS pipe.

2" ABS or PVC Elbows
-Type and number determined by pond configuration.

PVC Saw

All-Purpose Cement

Sand or Gravel for Filling Dome

INSTALLATION:

1. Location of drain sits - Locate the lowest unobstructed point in the pond. This will determine drain placement and the amount of pipe needed.

2. Filling & weighting Dome Cover - Fill the Drain Dome nearly full with sand or gravel. then glue plug using all-purpose cement. Drain dome must be weighted for drain stability.

3. Gluing Pipe Connector Assembly to Dome Outlet - Glue the 90 degree connector elbow onto the dome outlet with all purpose cement.

4. Laying the Pond Bottom  Pipe  - Estimate distance from the pond side wall to the drain site and cut  a corresponding  length of 2" pipe. Connect pipe to connector coupling, but but do not cement! Lay the bottom horizontal pipe as level as possible to allow the drain to lie flat on the pond bottom. The flex hose connector is designed to help keep the drain in level contact with the pond bottom.

5. Installing Pipe to the Top Edge of the Pond - You must determine pond size and configuration to complete this step. Do not glue pipe to elbows and couplings until final measurements and connections are made. If the pond walls are straight or slightly sloped. connect a 90 degree elbow and vertical pipe up the pond side walls. If the pond is irregular, you may have to enter pond to fit pipe to side wall using a 45 degree elbow. After making sure of fitting connections. remove pipe and fittings from pond and glue with all-purpose cement. Always cement pipe connections out of water.

6. Installing Pipe From Top Edge of Pond to Pump - Using a 90 degree elbow and suitable lengths of pipe, make the connection to the pump. Always test fit before apply cement. Remember to keep the pond bottom pipe as level as possible to keep the drain in full contact with the pond bottom. For easy priming and less wear on the pump motor, place the pump at or below water level. Water should output from the pump to a filter, then re-circulate back to the pond.