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Installing the Skimmer into a New or Existing Pond

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 no more than 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 (See Ex. 1),

or the height of a standard shovel blade.

• The second 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".

Prevailing

Winds

STEP 3

EXCAVATING YOUR SKIMMER LOCATION

Waterfall

• Rough out an excavated area

for the skimmer. Simply dig

a hole 18" wide by 21" long

(the outline of the skimmer)

and 18" below the desired

water level.

• When installing the 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 in a large

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

them in your container. Be sure to add an aerator and keep

the fish in a shaded area. Remove any rock that is within 3

feet on either side and in front of where you will place the

skimmer. Pull your existing liner and underlayment back into

the pond 3-4 feet from edge so you expose the area that

needs to be excavated for the skimmer.

• When installing into an existing pond, we recommend

placing the skimmer lid in the position you have chosen.

Overhang the lid about 6" towards the inside of the pond.

Mark the outside edge of the lid with spray paint or just

score the ground around the lid with a shovel. Positioning

the skimmer towards the inside of the pond an extra 6" will

allow you some slack in the liner and make attaching the

faceplate easier.

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US 1-866-877-6637 |

Ex. 1

Ex. 3

CAN 1-866-766-3426 | www.aquascapeinc.com

Ex. 2