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Mould and Casting

Stone Talk uses the highest quality materials available. For high usage, flexibility, strength and durability we make our moulds from silicone.

Plaster or fibreglass is used for casts, depending on size of sculpture.

Pond Installation Guide (For Tama Springs, Huka Falls, Korokoro Falls and Giant Gate Falls).

All Stone Talk Waterfalls have pre-installed 25mm hose connection. With our Stone surrounds - each piece is numbered at each end for easy installation. No tools are required for installation.

You will Need:

Pump (your garden centre will assist with appropriate pump)
Giant Gate Falls & Korokoro Falls (1800-3000 litres per hour)
Huka Falls & Tama Springs (1000-1800 litres per hour)

Lotus "Roach" pond or plastic pond liner - L 2m x W 1.5m. We recommend using a "Lotus Roach Pond" made by Waimara. Pond installation guide will be on pond.

Flexible pipe, 1m for Tama Springs/Huka falls, 1.5mtrs for Korokoro falls, 2mtrs for Giant Gate Falls.

Stone Talk natural stone step-by-step surrounds. (All have pieces 1,2,3,4 & 5)

Waterfall additions: circle your choice - Tama Springs No.6, Huka Falls No.7a, Korokoro Falls No.8a, Giant Gate Falls No's 6,7a,8a.

Plastic plugs (Korokoro Falls & Giant Gate Falls only) to plug hose connection.

Sand (for leveling out)

INSTALLATION OF POND AND PUMP:

Install Lotus "Roach" Pond as per manufacturer instructions. If using plastic liner lay out step-by-step surrounds (refer Figure 1), scatter sand around inside area of surrounds to mark out shape. Carefully remove step-by-step surrounds and dig pond. Line plastic liner as per instructions from supplier. A guideline for depth of pond is 36cm.

Once "Roach" pond or plastic liner is completely installed, ensure surface of pond area where step-by-step connections are to be placed is level. Use sand to level out any slight unevenness.

Install pump as per manufacturer's guidelines.

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR TAMA SPRINGS & HUKA FALL

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1. Carefully Place No.1 of Surround at narrowest end of pond (refer Figure1).

2. Continue with No.2 in a clockwise direction until base is complete, finishing with No.5. (note - there will be approx 2mm gap between surrounds). Surrounds may need some manoevuring until slotted in securely.

3. Insert one end of flexible pipe into hole at No.5. Pull pipe down through gap towards pond, ensuring approx 300mm of pipe is in pond and connect flexible pipe firmly to pump outlet (refer Figure 2).

4. Connect free end of flexible pipe firmly to pre-installed hose connection on inside of your chosen waterfall, Tama Springs - surround No.6, or Huka Falls - surround No.7a (refer Figure 3).

5. Place surround No.6 or surround No.7a squarely on flat edge of surrounds No.3 & No.5.

6. Test pump is working, water flowing and there are no leaks prior to back filling with soil and planting.

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR KOROKORO FALLS

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1. Complete steps 1,2 and 3 on Tama springs/Huka Falls guide.

2.Plug hose connection of piece No.7a.

3. Place base surround piece No7a squarely onto flat top edge of surround No.3 and No.4
(refer Figure 4).

4. Connect free end of flexible pipe to hose connection on inside of Korokoro Falls, surround No.8a (refer Figure 5).
Place on top back lip of piece No.7a. Adjust surround angle to suit your contour (refer Figure 6).

5. Test pump is working, water is flowing and there are no leaks prior to back filling with soil and plants.

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GIANT GATE FALLS

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1. Complete step 1,2 and 3 on Tama Springs/Huka Falls guide.

2.Plug hose connection of piece No.7a & No.8a.

3. Place base for Giant Gate Falls - surround No.7a squarely on flat edge of surround No.3 and No.5 (refer diagram 3).

4. Place next level for Falls - surround No.8a, on back top lip of surround No.7a. (refer diagram 7).

5. Connect free end of flexible pipe firmly onto inside of surround No.6 (refer diagram 8).

6. Place surround No.6 squarely onto top back lip of surround No.8a (refer diagram 8).

7. Tuck flexible pipe into gap at back of base, surround No.7a.

8. Test pump is working, water is flowing and there are no leaks prior to back filling and planting.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:(relating to waterfeatures)

This cement based product has been strengthened with additives and fibres making it durable and lightweight.

Products have been crafted with the utmost care and have been tested for leakage's and cracks prior to despatch.

When transporting, ensure product is secure and on a soft base. Prior to installation, ensure there are no evident cracks.

Avoid dragging surrounds. Although lightweight and strengthened, they are unlike plastic or resing and could fracture if not handled with care.

Products have been coloured with an oxide during processing or applied onto the surface with a similar colouring after processing. Over time, discolouring may occur through being exposed to natural elements, - sun and rain.

Note as all products are hand finished - colours may vary slightly than those shown in brochure.

All products carry a full guarantee against faulty workmanship. Any cost involved in repairing faulty products will be accepted by Stone Talk if it is clear the fault occurred during manufacture. For any queries please initially contact outlet purchased from.

STONE TALK WISHES YOU MANY HAPPY HOURS WITH YOUR CHOSEN WATERFALL OR GARDEN SCULPTURE