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Installing the MicroSkim

STEP 1

PLACEMENT OF THE SKIMMER

• In order to maximize circulation, the MicroSkim

placed directly accross 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.

MicroSkim

STEP 2

EXCAVATING YOUR POND BASIN

• If you are installing the MicroSkim 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.

into a New or Existing Pond

should be

Prevailing

Winds

Waterfall

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• 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".

Ex. 1

Ex. 3

STEP 3

EXCAVATING YOUR SKIMMER LOCATION

• Rough out an excavated

area for the MicroSkim

Simply dig a hole 18" wide

by 21" long (the outline of the

skimmer) and 18" below the

desired water level.

• When installing the

MicroSkim 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 MicroSkim.

• When installing into an existing pond, we recommend

placing the MiroSkim

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 MicroSkim

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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Ex. 2