Savio Pond Free PF1000 Leitfaden

Rock is usually sold by weight. The amount of rock necessary for waterfall creation or stream edging can vary

widely depending upon your design choices. Specified quantities shown above are provided as a general guideline only.

EASY STEPS

To Create a Superior Easy

to Maintain Water Feature

WELCOME

Table of Contents

SAViO Pond Free® designs and equipment work in harmony to create low-maintenance,

high impact water features that stay healthy & clean with minimal effort. The

equipment and the water feature are designed with a philosophy that emphasizes low

maintenance combined with natural beauty. In no time you will have a backyard or

front yard oasis to enjoy for years to come.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 3

Determine a Location 6

Excavate the Site 7

Install Liner 9

Install Waterfall Well 10

Construct the Waterfall 12

Install Waterfall Weir 14

Plant Pockets 16

Finishing Up 17

Accessories 20

Troubleshooting 21

Pond Free

Systems

Notes

WELCOME

Introduction

Dear Friend,

Disappearing waterfalls and endless streams™ are the exciting new wave in

the water feature busines.

Picture this: A dazzling, full size waterfall splashes playfully down a series

of natural rockwork cascades. The streambed banks playfully here, ducking

behind plantings there, before finally disappearing mysteriously into a dry

bed of stones at the bottom of its run. But wait - there’s no pond and no

pool of water at the bottom? What’s going on here?

Pond Free® waterfalls defy category, neither fountain nor pond, but a little

of each. They offer the drama and majesty of a full size water garden with

the simplicity of a recycling fountain. Since there’s no standing surface

water and no pond to maintain, there’s no real maintenance to speak

of. They can be turned off with the flip of a switch, and restarted just as

easily. Pond Free® waterfalls provide peace of mind for families with

young children, businesses with liability concerns, or busy homeowners

who just want a carefree water feature.

This guide will help you to create a water feature that looks great and will

literally transform your yard. The Savio equipment, the construction, even

the design of the water feature is formulated to give you the maximum

amount of satisfaction with the least amount of work.

Your friends at Savio wish you the best.

REMINDER: Read through the entire design and construction guide

before starting.

Pond Free Waterfall

There are two parts to a Pond Free® water feature. The first part, the Waterfall or Stream, provides the aesthetic side of

the water feature. This visible portion consists of the waterfall weir, liner and stones. The second part, the hidden reservoir

contains the waterfall well, liner, pump and tubing - it’s also where water is stored when the system is turned off. It In order to

work correctly, the reservoir is always placed at the lowest point in the system.

POND FREE

WATERFALL

6’ Waterfall or stream: Reservoir 3’ x 3’.

The top of the waterfall or stream can be

up to 6 feet away from the basin

11’ Waterfall or stream: Reservoir 3’ x

4’. The top of the waterfall or stream can

be up to 11’ from the basin

Pond Free® Waterfall Systems

Create a waterfall with drops, pools and cascades.

These dynamic systems are the perfect focal point

for any outdoor living space. Waterfalls look best

when integrated into the existing slope of a backyard,

but can also be incorporated into a landscaped berm

or fenced corner.

Pond Free Stream

Pond Free® Stream System

A meandering stream is the perfect way to create a natural

looking water feature that brings water movement to the entire

yard. Birds and other wildlife will enjoy drinking and playing in the

shallow areas – creating a fun back yard experience for all ages.

POND FREE

STREAM

Materials Needed

®3/4” Rounded Gravel

PF46 - ¾ yard

PF88 - 1 yard

®Boulders (40-200 lbs)

PF46 - 2 tons

PF88 - 3 tons

®(optional) Decorative Gravel

PF46 - 2 - large sacks (75 - 100 lbs)

PF88 - 2-3 large sacks (100 - 150 lbs)

Also Required:

®A suitable GFCI protected power

source located nearby.

Tools Required

®Turf Marking Paint

®Shovel

®2’ Hand level

®Utility knife

®Scissors

®Wheelbarrow

®#2 Phillips Screwdriver

®Flathead Screwdriver

®Tape measure

®Good water source and garden hose

®Hand Tamper

Determine the Location

Use this procedure to level the basin area:

a) Place 2 x 4 or straight-edge across the basin.

b) Set builder’s level on top of the board.

c) Add or remove dirt to the area until the bubble

is centered.

Level the Area

Choose a Location

Use a garden hose to temporarily lay out your waterfall or

stream and catch basin. Once you have chosen a location,

mark the outline with turf marking paint or stakes and remove

the hose.

PF46 - up to 6’ Waterfall or Stream

PF88 - up to 11’ Waterfall or Stream

Outline Shape

TIP:

When choosing a location, select an area which provides

the best viewing angle. For example, the “ideal” position

may allow you to view the water feature from both an outdoor

living/entertaining area and from within your home (ie.

kitchen, bedroom, studio).

Create a natural appearance for your water feature by utilizing

the existing grade of the yard. For flat, level areas, build-up the

waterfall runway using excess soil from the excavation of the

basin. In some cases you may need to import additional soil.

You can use concrete blocks to help stabilize the slope.

STEP 1 – DETERMINE THE LOCATION

Basin

Waterfall

Excavate the Basin

STEP 2 – EXCAVATE THE BASIN

a) Dig a hole that is 20” deep. Use dimensions

below for length and width of the basin.

PF46 - 3’x 3’ Basin

PF88 - 3’ x 4’ Basin

b) Mark a circle on the bottom of the basin

28” diameter (6 inches larger diameter than

base of waterfall well). Dig this area to a

depth of 6”. Taper the hole to fit the bottom of

the waterfall well as shown.

Create Catchment Basin

6”

18”

2”-3”

Ground Level

Decorative Stone level

This middle level is called

the “charge.” It’s where

water is stored when the

water feature is turned off.

The “operational level”

is the level necessary to

keep water supplied to

the pump.

Warning:

Do not use pea gravel in the waterfall basin. Minimum gravel tolerance is 5/8” or 3/4” gravel.

Smaller gravel will block the Waterfall Well intake ports.

Detail View

c) Remove sharp rocks and roots that may

puncture the liner

Max Water Level

Operational Level

Flat, level areas may require building-up the waterfall

or stream runway even further. You may need to import

additional soil to give your water feature additional height.

When working with loose soil, use concrete blocks to

stabilize the slope.

Use a hand tamper to compact the soil and prevent

settling.

Water Course

For Pond Free Waterfall:

Use excess soil from the excavation of the basin to build up

the waterfall course.

For Pond Free Stream:

Same as the waterfall but a more gentle slope.

Create Waterway

Create Waterfall

Prevent Settling

STEP 3 – CREATE THE WATER COURSE

Line the Basin

Install Underlayment

Use underlayment to protect and extend the life of the liner.

1) Place underlayment over the basin and waterfall runway.

2) Start at bottom of the basin and smooth out wrinkles

and folds.

Install Underlayment

Caution

Inspect your shoes before entering the basin. Rocks wedged in

shoe treads can damage liner

Install EPDM Liner

Install Liner

a) Place liner into the basin and run liner

over the entire waterfall course.

b) Smooth wrinkles and folds. Do not trim liner at this time.

STEP 4 – LINE THE BASIN & WATERFALL

Clear away sharp rocks and roots that

may puncture the liner. Remove them

from both the basin and the waterfall

runway before proceeding.

Install Waterfall Weir

Attach discharge plumbing kit to pump

STEP 5 – WATERFALL WELL AND PUMP

Use keyhole saw or matte knife to remove

2” knockout on one side of Waterfall Well.

Place the Waterfall Well on a flat surface. The two

open sides should face each other with the locking

tabs aligned. Press locking tab and insert into slot.

Continue to assemble the locking tabs from the

bottom of the Waterfall to the top ensuring each

tab is locked securely into place.

Place Waterfall Well into the basin

with the lid on.

3 4

Attach elbow adapter to pump outlet.

Screw the adapter into the pump in a

clockwise direction.

Waterfall Well

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