| 801 Dam Arcara (16 parts/Plain coping) | ||
| H=45cm Dia=33cm W=33cm | ||
| Weight=1400kg Depth=33cm | ||
Item List | ||
| 8x | 797 | Dam Segment Arcara (Big) |
| 8x | 799 | Plain Coping for Arcara |
Materials Needed | ||
| 8 Flat Bars 20mmx5mmx200mm | ||
| 16 Fisher plugs 40mmx8mm | ||
| 2.1 Cubic meters of Plastersand and Cement | ||
| 8mm Masonary Drill bit | ||
| 8mm Steel Drill bit | ||
| Silicone Sealant | ||
| 2m Conduit | ||
| Fishing Line and Wire Pegs | ||
| 10lt Pro-Long Waterproofing Paint | ||
Tools | ||
| Hammer | ||
| Drilling Machine | ||
| Paint Brush | ||
| Spirit Level | ||
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Thank-you for purchasing a Gardens of Italy quality product. We would like to make installation as easy as possible for you with this installation pamphlet, so that youcan enjoy this magnificent feature in your setting.
- Choose a level area and mark out a diameter of 3.4m with Fishing line and wire pegs.
- Dig a foundation of 100mm deep along perimeter marked out. Then compact ground. Prepare cement mix for foundation, using 2 parts river sand, 1 part 10mm stone and 1 part cement. Lay conduit from center to rim of Dam closest to your electrical box.
- Lay foundation 100mm thick. While cement is still wet smooth down foundation to ensure a level area to work on.
- After initial period of 6 hours, hose down the foundation periodically to facilitate even setting of cement without cracking. - Every hour during daytime period. - Twice during nighttime period. This should be done for the next 18 hours.
- After the 24 hour setting and hardening period the dam segments can be installed.
- Pre drill holes in Flat bar with drilling machine and steel drill bit.
- Pre drill holes in Dam segments (797) using the masonary drill bit. Place Dam segments together, putting cement at bottom and sides of segments. Brace each with the other using the flat bar and fisher plugs.
- Fill gaps between Dam Segments with cement. Keep cement joints wet to prevent cracking by placing a wet cloth over each joint. Keep wet for two-three days.
- Cement Plain Coping (799) pieces onto Dam Segments (797). Remember to keep cement joints wet.
- Once the Segments are braced together the Dam can be waterproofed with the Pro-Long (or similar) waterproofing paint (3 coats). Read instructions on Waterproofing.
- Insert cable of pump into conduit and waterproof with silicone sealant on both sides of conduit. Ensure electrical connections are correctly waterproofed - consult an electrician for advice.
- Leave for 48hours to dry. Now ready to fill with water.