Place the skimmer enclosure into the excavated hole. Check the top of the
enclosure to make sure that it is level front-to-back and side-to-side. Check
where your pre-determined water level falls on the face of the skimmer
enclosure. Water level should be 1
1
/
4
” below the top of the weir door opening.
Make sure that any unexcavated soil that is left in front of the Skimmer is at
least 10” below water level. This will ensure that there is enough room for the
weir door to be installed and function properly.
Before you go any further into the Skimmer installation, it is a good idea to
place a few stones inside the Skimmer enclosure to weigh it down and keep it
from moving.
Prior to backfilling the enclosure, make sure the support bar is installed inside
the skimmer. The support bar must be in place for the enclosure to retain
its shape during the backfilling process. Loosely backfill the enclosure on all
sides, lightly compacting as you go. Do not over-compact the soil! Aggressive
compaction may deform the enclosure and cause components to fit improperly.
ATTACHING THE LINER
Hold the liner up against the face of the Skimmer, allowing a minimum of
2” to extend above the top of the enclosure. Leave some excess slack in the
liner below the weir opening. This will help alleviate any future strain on the
liner connection. Make sure that the front surface of the Skimmer, and the back
side of the liner, are clean and free of debris. When you are satisfied with the
position of the liner, clip it in place with the provided spring clips.
With a sharp razor knife, cut a hole in the liner for the weir door using the
hole in the face of the skimmer as a guide.
When you are finished, remove the spring clips and pull the liner away from
the face of the skimmer. Apply Atlantic’s fish-safe silicone around the weir door
opening on all four sides. Apply a consistent bead of Atlantic fish-safe silicone
to the face of the Skimmer along the centerline of the pre-drilled bolt holes.
Once you are finished, you can return the liner to its original position and
replace the spring clips.
6
WATER LEVEL
1
1
/
4
”
10” MIN
ATTACHING THE WEIR DOOR
Unlatch the weir door and lower the door to its
fully open position. Insert the weir door assembly
into the Skimmer opening. The weir door will not
simply slip right into place. With one hand push
the bottom of the weir door frame tight against
the Skimmer face. With the other hand gently push
down on the weir door latch until it clears the top
of the opening. Once it does, simply push the weir
door assembly into the Skimmer opening until the
frame rests against the face of the enclosure.
Line up the holes of the weir door frame with the
holes in the Skimmer face. Use the nail (included in
the install kit) to help line up the holes and pierce
the liner in the top corners. Loosely fasten the top
corners using two of the supplied 1/4-20 machine
screws and serrated flange nuts. Next, install two
screws in the bottom corners of the weir door frame.
Once you have the weir door tacked at the corners
you can install the rest of the screws. Do not fully
tighten any screws until all of the screws have been
installed.
7
SPRING CLIP
SILICONE
LINER
FOLD
IN
LINER
SCREWS
WEIR
DOOR
15”
