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STEP 1

PLACEMENT OF THE SKIMMER

• In order to maximize circulation, the skimmer should be

placed directly across from a waterfall. If you do not have

a waterfall, use your area's prevailing winds to determine

where you should place your skimmer along the longest

axis. Use the wind to help push the debris toward the

skimmer.

Skimmer

STEP 2

EXCAVATING YOUR POND BASIN

• If you are installing the skimmer on an existing pond,

skip this step and proceed to the next.

• We suggest excavating the pond 18-24" deep. This depth

provides the proper water levels required for aquatic plants

and is deep enough to keep fish alive during winter.

• The excavation should be dug with a series of shelves.

The shelves will add stability to the walls of the pond

and will also create planting beds for different types of

aquatic plants.

• The first shelf should be about 8-10" deep

or the height of a standard shovel blade (see Ex. 1).

Prevailing

Winds

Waterfall

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• The second shelf is typically down another 8-10"deeper. In

this step start your excavation of the skimmer hole

(see Ex. 2).

• The third shelf (if desired) will be excavated down another

6" (see Ex. 3), reaching a final excavation of 24".

STEP 3

EXCAVATING YOUR SKIMMER LOCATION

• Rough out and excavate an area for the skimmer. Use the

outline of the skimmer as your guide.

• When installing a skimmer onto an existing pond, you will

need to drain the water from the pond. If you have fish,

save some water from the pond and place it in a large

bucket, kiddie pool or cooler. Catch your fish and place

them into the container. Be sure to add an aerator and

keep the fish in a shaded area.

• Remove any rock that is in front of and within 3 feet on

either side of where you will place the skimmer. Pull your

existing liner and underlayment back into the pond 3 to

4 feet from the edge to expose the area that needs to be

excavated for the skimmer.

• We recommend placing the skimmer lid in the position you

have chosen. Overhang the lid about 6" towards the inside

of the pond. Positioning the skimmer towards the inside

of the pond an extra 6" will provide some slack in the liner

and make attaching the faceplate easier. Mark the location

on the ground where the skimmer will be excavated into

position.

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Ex. 1

Ex. 3

Ex. 2