Position & Backfill Skimmer
Your skimmer should be level from front to
back and side to side. Make sure the base below
your skimmer is compacted well to prevent settling
in the future.
Once the skimmer is properly positioned
insert the lower secondary support rod and
begin filling the soil in around the back and
sides. Be sure to pack the soil as you go to
help keep the skimmer in position and to limit
any settling around the skimmer. You should
pack the soil tight enough so that the skimmer
is held in position tightly but not so much as
to distort the sides of the skimmer. When
installing the larger skimmers, it helps to have
someone stand inside the skimmer during
the backfill process to keep the skimmer from
moving while you are packing the dirt around it.
Attach Rubber Liner to Skimmer
Bring the liner up to the skimmer and check
the positioning of the liner against the skimmer.
Use the included liner clips to temporarily hold
the liner to the face of the skimmer. Be sure
the liner follows the contours of the pond and
the face of the skimmer.
It is a good idea to leave a little slack in the
liner where it transitions from the pond ledge
to the face of the skimmer. This will ensure
that the weight of any rockwork and water in
the pond do not pull down on the liner where
it is attached to the skimmer.
[For the next
steps you will need: cordless screwdriver
(set to lowest torque), 5/16” nut driver bit, 3”
bit extension, plastic guide nails (included),
skimmer snout (included), silicone (included),
stainless steel self-tapping screws (included),
black vinyl screw caps (included), utility knife
(with new blade), & a clean rag.]
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