Pond Jump Guards

​Protect your pond effectively with a sleek, modern Jump Guard system using clamps. This method provides a durable, stable enclosure, perfect for ponds of various sizes. Follow this step-by-step guide to install your Jump Guard system with confidence.

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Step 1: Determine Your Glazing Height and Width

Ideal Heights:

• The glass should typically be between 250mm and 300mm tall for optimal stability and appearance.

• Custom heights are available upon request to suit your specific pond setup

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Maximum Width:

• Panels can extend up to 4000mm (4 meters) wide.

• To maintain stability, follow a 10:1 height-to-width ratio (e.g., a 250mm high panel should not be wider than approximately 2500mm).

Note:
Choosing the right size helps ensure stability and safety.

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Step 2: Measure Your Pond and Plan Your Layout

Deciding Where to Place the Jump Guard:

• Choose the location(s) where you want your Jump Guard to run. Mark these points clearly.

Center Line Measurement:

• For each side where the Jump Guard will be installed, measure the center-to-center length between the start and end points.

Calculating Panel Sizes:

• Starting from a wall or fixed point, subtract 20mm for the first clamp.

• To each subsequent join (be it a clamp, glass-to-glass joint, or corner), subtract another 20mm.

• Add all these sections together to get the total length for that run.

Example:

• If the total length from wall to wall is 3000mm, starting from the wall:

  • Subtract 20mm for the first clamp.

  • For the next join, subtract another 20mm.

  • Continue this process for each join or corner.

  • Sum these sections to work out the total length of glass needed.

  • Divide the total length by the number of panels you want for that edge to determine each panel's length.

This approach provides what size panels you need to order, considering joints and clamps, ensuring a precise fit.

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Step 3: Gather Your Components

The Jump Guard system includes four main parts:

• Glass panels

• Base clamps (one per meter, plus an extra at each end)

• Corner clamps (per corner)

• Glass-to-glass clamps (to join multiple panels in longer runs)​

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Step 4: Measure and Install the Base Clamps

Preparation:

• Choose the correct drill bit based on your fixing surface—wood, brick, or stone.

• Mark the exact positions for each base clamp based on your measurements.

Fixing:

• Drill into the surface at each mark.

• Fix each base clamp with a 6mm to 8mm screw—ensure they are level and securely anchored.

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Step 5: Fit the Glass Panels

Placing the glass:

• Remove the clamp face (screws) from each clamp temporarily.

• Carefully position the glass panel in the clamp’s slot.

• Reattach and tighten the clamp face, securing the glass firmly—avoid over-tightening.

Joining panels:

• Use glass-to-glass clamps at 180° to connect multiple panels in longer runs.

• At corners, install two corner clamps to join the panels securely.

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Step 6: Final Checks and Support

• Confirm all clamps are tight, and panels sit evenly and level.

• When the Jump Guard ends against a wall, add clamps onto the wall-side glass for extra strength.

• Periodically inspect and tighten clamps to ensure ongoing stability.

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Final Tips & Maintenance

• Always choose the appropriate drill bit for your surface.

• Tighten clamps carefully to prevent glass damage.

• Regularly inspect the entire system and re-tighten or replace hardware as needed, especially after storms or harsh weather.

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Protect Your Pond with a Sleek, Secure Jump Guard System

Following this guide will help you build a strong, stable Jump Guard using clamps tailored to your pond’s dimensions. For bespoke sizes or additional support, contact Fusion Glass Ltd. — your trusted supplier of high-quality pond safety solutions.