PSMEX - External Pump Skimmer
External Pump Skimmer Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the innovative PSMEX skimmer designed specifically for use with external pumps. The EasyPro
PSMEX is designed to catch debris both from the bottom drain and from the surface of the pond before going into your external pump
and filtration system. This greatly reduces the time between cleaning priming pots and biological filters by capturing larger debris
before it even gets there. A single skimmer can be used on ponds up to 600 square feet and flows up to 4500 gph.
Skimmer
Rocks
Water
Inlet
Skimmer
Rocks
Water
Inlet
Extension Tube
16"
22"
16"
22"
Skimmer
Rocks
Water
Inlet
Skimmer
Rocks
Water
Inlet
Extension Tube
16"
22"
16"
22"
Top View of Pond
Flexible PVC Pipe
Bottom 24"-30"
Shelf 2 16"-20"
Shelf 1 6"-12" Deep
AquaFalls
Filter
Skimmer
Bottom
Drain
Pump
Lily
Pockets
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Parts Included
1 PSMEX tub with 3" fpt bottom drain port and 2" fpt pump
hook up port installed
1 PSMLID – simulated stone lid
1 8" face place and weir (1 - PS1WR 8" weir, and 1 - PS1FP
faceplate assembled)
1 PMLN 13" x 13" debris net
1 2" PVC male adaptor
1 3" PVC plug
1 1" diameter x 14
1
/
4
" spreader bar
1 Hardware pack (bolts, washers and nuts)
Optional Accessories
BDK2N EasyPro bottom drain kit with BD1 drain and 2" fittings
BDK2A EasyPro bottom drain kit with BDA drain and 2" fittings
BDK3N EasyPro bottom drain kit with EBD4 drain and 3" fittings
BDK2A EasyPro bottom drain kit with EBD4A drain and 3" fittings
SETS 24" extension tube to set skimmer back from pond edge
The PSMEX can be utilized as
A surface skimmer only or as a surface skimmer and bottom
circulation system. In addition, multiple PSMEX skimmers can
be placed around the pond and be connected to the same pump
for maximum circulation.
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Placement:
Ideally the skimmer is placed at the opposite end of the pond
from AquaFalls filter or return line from external filtration system
(figure 1).
Excavation:
1 Once placement has be determined, a 16" x 22"
hole with the bottom at 14" below water line can
be excavated (figure 2).
2 Once the hole is excavated and the water line
has been double checked, the skimmer can be
placed in the hole and back filled approximately
1/3 to hold the skimmer in place. Confirm that
skimmer is level before next steps.
Optional: If using with 24" SETS extension tube this
hole should be set back from pond edge the length
of the extension tube (figure 3).
