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• Make sure the excavated area under the skimmer is

compacted and level.

• The skimmer should be excavated down to a depth so

that the proposed water level in the pond is approximately

¾" below the top of the opening of the skimmer

(see Ex. 4). If installing on an existing pond, use the known

water level as your guideline on how deep to excavate the

skimmer.

• Re-check all of your measurements, including length and

width of the pond, plant shelf depth and overall pond

depth.

• Use a 2 foot bubble level

to make sure your skim-

mer is properly set into

position. Your skimmer

should be level from

side-to-side and front-to-

back.

STEP 4

INSTALLING THE SKIMMER

• Install the two bulkheads

into the back of the

skimmer prior to dropping

it into the excavated hole.

Make sure the rubber gas-

ket is installed on the inside

of the skimmer (see Ex. 5).

The filter has two openings

on the back, allowing mul-

tiple plumbing options.

• For single pump applica-

tions, the pump plumb-

ing line attaches into one

bulkhead and the optional

overflow or 2" plug (if no

overflow is desired) can be

attached to the other. Use

the angle of the bulkheads

to your advantage by

choosing the bulkhead that works best with the direction

you want to run your plumbing

• For double pump applications, each pump will hook up to

one of the bulkheads. A third hole will need to be drilled in

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Ideal Water Level

3/4"

Soil Level on

1st Shelf

Front of Skimmer

Ex. 4

Bulkhead

Rubber

Nut

Flex

Gasket

PVC

Plastic

Bulkhead

Ex. 5

Washer

Adapter

Bulkhead assembly.

Ex. 6

(see Ex. 6).

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the back of the skimmer if

you want to add an overflow.

A drill point guide can be

found on the back of the

skimmer between the exist-

ing ports. Use a 3" hole

saw to drill the opening for

another 2" bulkhead fitting

(sold separately) (see Ex. 7).

• Install a PVC slip fitting into

each bulkhead on the outside of the skimmer to receive the

pump plumbing and overflow plumbing.

• Use silicone sealant or plumber's tape (not included) to coat

the threads of the fittings, providing a watertight seal.

ATTACHING THE SKIMMER LINER PLATE

Note: Power tools are not recommended for installing the

screws and may strip the threaded nut inserts.

• Thread the two included liner instal lation tools into the upper

left and right corners of the interior weir plate assembly. Make

sure the interior weir plate assembly is oriented with three

screw inserts across the top and four screw inserts across the

bottom (see Ex. 8).

• Then install the interior weir plate

assembly into the inside of the

skimmer, guiding the two liner

installation tools through the

top left and right screw holes

of the skimmer (see Ex. 9). The

liner installation tools will hold

the interior weir plate assembly

in position during the remaining

liner installation steps.

• Once the interior weir plate

assembly is in position, apply a

thick bead of fish-safe silicone

sealant around the skimmer

opening over the nut inserts as

pictured (see Ex. 10). This will

help to create a watertight seal.

• Wipe the section of liner that is

to be connected to the skimmer

free of any dust or debris. Bring

the liner up toward the face the

skimmer. Do not press the liner

up against the silicone or skim-

mer opening at this time. Make

sure the liner does not have any

wrinkles when positioning it in

front of the skimmer. Also make

sure you have some excess liner

below the skimmer opening to

eliminate any tension on the

skimmer liner plate when setting

boulders near the filter.

• Once the liner is in the proper position, puncture the liner over

each of the top two liner installation tools, allowing the liner to

hang in place (see Ex. 11). Do not press the liner against the

silicone or skimmer opening at this time.

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Ex. 7

Top

Ex. 8

Bottom

Ex. 9

Ex. 10

Ex. 11