Water on Patio or Pool Deck - Instructions (Low Capacity)

Step 3 of 3: Water on Patio or Pool Deck (Low): Installation Instructions

Prior to installation, have your local utility companies locate and mark the location of existing utilities.

Layout your drainage system and mark the location of trenches and individual parts to be installed with marking paint before digging. Carefully remove grass or plants that are located where the trench will be dug so they can be replanted after installation. Trenches should be dug such that they slope a minimum of 1% away from your house. Place all excavated dirt on a tarp so that it can be used later to backfill.

To speed up installation, a trenching machine can be used to dig all trenches, especially in areas with particularly hard soil. NDS drainage products have been designed to be installed in any soil type. Due to the variety of pipe types and sizes, double check that all pipe connection points are the correct size. Please follow all installation directions included with the individual parts of your drainage system. To create watertight connections between products, apply a bead of waterproof silicone or glue to both parts and connect.

This system requires that the elevation of the Pop-Up Emitter be lower than the elevation of where stormwater enters the drainage system or the system will not drain.

- Dig trench for drain pipe.
- Dry fit (no glue) the entire drainage system from the area drains to the pop-up emitter.
- Measure and cut all pipe to necessary lengths.
- After completing each step, glue parts together if a water-tight connection is required.
TIP: If installing the drain in an existing concrete area, a wet concrete saw will be required to cut the concrete prior to installation.
- The flat area drain should be installed in a low spot in your patio or pool deck.
- Slide the grate into the drain pipe.
- Apply glue to an elbow and drain pipe and connect the elbow.
- Glue a section of drain pipe to the other end of the elbow.
- Install Area Drain Grate onto drain pipe elbow and connect to drain pipe
- Connect the drain pipe to an elbow with a weep hole. The elbow should be installed with the weep hole on the horizontal side of the elbow.
- Slide the Pop-up Emitter onto the elbow. An additional length of pipe can be used between the elbow and Pop-Up Emitter to bring the Pop-up emitter to the surface.
- The Pop-Up Emitter fits on the “bell” or “hub”end of the pipe or a pipe coupler.
TIP: To avoid damaging your Pop-Up Emitter with your lawn mower, raise the cutting level of the blades or avoid passing the mower over the Pop-Up Emitter.