Water and debris drawn
into skimmer
1
Debris collected
in basket and
coarse pad
2
Water drawn
into pump
3
Water discharged to external
filter or waterfall
4
In-Pond Skimmer
PS1000
Mfg# 19091 Item #129404
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PUMP RECOMMENDATIONS
Use with pumps between 550 and 1900 gallons per hour
Tetra Pumps
GPH @ 1 foot height
WGP550
550 GPH
WGP700
700 GPH
WGP1000
1000 GPH
WGP1200
1200 GPH
WGP1900
1900 GPH
IN-POND SKIMMER PARTS LIST
Tetra PS1000
HOW THE IN-POND SKIMMER WORKS
ASSEMBLY OF IN-POND SKIMMER SYSTEM
POSITIONING THE IN-POND SKIMMER
Options for positioning the skimmer:
Pond with waterfall
Place on a shelf on the opposite side of water feature (as shown in illustration)
Pond without waterfall
Place on a shelf anywhere around the pond
(Continued on back)
B) Secure with locknut.
C) Insert plug into opposite
side and secure with locknut.
D) Insert filter pad.
E) Insert basket on top of
filter pad.
F) Add gravel in the corner
pockets for weight.
A) Insert barb adapter to the
“pump side” of skimmer.
Decide if pump should be attached to the left or right side of the skimmer.
PS1000
Hose to Pump Intake Adapter
(1¼in. Barb / 1¼in. Thread)
1¼in. ID Tubing
Weir Door
Weir Foam
Basket
With Handle
Lid
Plug
Body
Filter Pad
Locknut
1¼in. Barb / 1¼in. Thread Adapter
