AquaScape MicroSkim 99771 Instruction And Maintenance - Page 6

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damage the threads on the nut

inserts when punching the holes

with the awl. Remove the awl or

nail while holding the faceplate

and liner in place and begin

threading one of the screws into

filter. Repeat this process for the

other screw. (See Ex. 10)

• Now remove the faceplate from

the skimmer, keeping the screws

installed through the faceplate

and liner. (See Ex. 11)

• Apply a bead of fish-safe silicone

sealant around the skimmer

opening, over the nut inserts.

Pre-installing the two screws in

the earlier steps will make it easy

to line up the skimmer faceplate

after the silicone is applied and

will keep the silicone in as thick

of a bead as possible.

(See Ex. 12)

• Replace the skimmer face plate

and the two corner screws and

then proceed with the bottom

two corners. Make sure the

holes in the faceplate that the

weir flap clicks into are on the

bottom. (See Ex. 13)

• With the 4 corners secured, you

may now punch the remaining

holes with your awl and thread in all the screws.

Again, be careful not to damage the threads on the nut

inserts.

• Let dry for at least one hour before introducing water.

• Insert the Filter Brush Cartridge and the Debri Net into the

MicroSkim

. See image below for placement.

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Ex. 10

Ex. 11

Ex. 12

Ex. 13

MicroSkim

Filter

Filter Brush Cartridge



secures brushes

making it easy to remove for

cleaning

Large volume debris net

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STEP 5

ADD ROCK AND GRAVEL

You can expect to use several tons of stone and gravel for

your water feature. Talk to your Aquascape retailer or rock

yard for help choosing the quantity and sizes of stone and

gravel. Visit www.aquascapeinc.com for information on

calculating the required stone and gravel. Below are some

helpful formulas for choosing the stone and gravel.

Stone Calculation for the Pond

Length x Width / 65 = Tons of boulders

Gravel Used in the Pond

Pond Gravel = 30% total tons of pond boulders

• Start from the bottom and set the largest character

boulders first against the vertical walls, then stack the

smaller boulders on top. (See Ex. 10 on pg.7)

• Be careful when placing any large boulders so you don't

damage the liner.

• The opening on the front of the MicroSkim

by placing boulders on either side and bridging a stone or

piece of driftwood across, creating a cave effect.

Note: Make sure the boulders do not block the water flow into

the skimmer.

• Cover all remaining flat surfaces with a couple inches of

decorative gravel. This will help lock the boulders in place,

as well as cover the remaining liner, protecting it from

ultraviolet rays, and giving bacteria a place to colonize.

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