5” back from the coping shelf, dig a round hole
measuring 22” across, with a depth of 14” below the
marked water line. Dig the front of the hole 1/4”
deeper than the back to compensate for settling.
Dig a channel 6¾” below the water line (see diagram
A
), measuring 15” wide (see diagram
B
), to rest the neck of
the Skimmerfilter.
™
Compact and level the bottom of excavation.
Do not dig too deeply or the soil may
settle unevenly.
With the pond full, mark position of water level on
the liner at the Skimmerfilter
™
location. Partially
drain pond 8”-10” inches before proceeding.
Mark Water Level
Dig Skimmerfilter
™
Hole
Dig Neck Channel (A)
2. Install Skimmerfilter
™
A)
Place the Compact Skimmerfilter
™
opposite the
waterfall or water return in an easily accessible location.
22”
pond
Skimmerfilter
™
hole cross section
5”
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Compact
Skimmerfilter
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water return or
future waterfall
shallow
mid-level
bottom
lay PVC
along
shortest path
to equipment
shallow
Positioning the Compact Skimmerfilter
™
on the downwind side of the pond will
aid in the effective collection of floating
debris. This is less important than
placing the Compact Skimmerfilter
™
opposite the waterfall but it is a
significant design consideration.
Waterfalls generally face the viewing
area. Place the Compact Skimmerfilter
™
so it faces the waterfall. This hides the
Compact Skimmerfilter
™
from view and
allows for easy access.
C)
D)
Avoid placing rocks or plants in front of
the Compact Skimmerfilter.
™
Anything
placed in front will interfere with the
water flow and skimming action.
B)
intended
water level
intended
water level
Skimmerfilter
™
neck channel section
15”
pond
1. Placement
6¾”
6¾”
Dig Neck Channel (B)
intended
water level
pond
14”
Prepare for winterization in mid-to-late November, or when ice persistently develops on the pond. Keep
equipment winterized until late February or early March when the water temperature rises consistently
to 40º F or higher.
If the pond is to be shut down in winter:
1)
Disconnect UVinex and store indoors.
2)
Disconnect water master pump, clean and store in a dry place.
3)
Drain any plumbing lines not buried below frost line (18”-24” in agricultural zones 4-6).
4)
Use plumber’s heat tape on pipes and shut off valves. Insulate the pump house and
exterior pumps and valves.
5)
Remove and thoroughly clean filter mat.
Winterization
Maintenance
Under normal operating conditions this Skimmerfilter
™
will provide years of trouble-free use. Here are a
few items which will require periodic maintenance:
1)
Check and remove debris captured in the leaf basket every week or as needed. The frequency
required will vary seasonally, with cleaning required more often in the fall than at other times.
2)
Clean the filter mat cartridges when they appear dirty or before there is a noticeable decrease
in the flow of water to the pump chamber. Use clean water from the pond. Avoid using chemicals or
scrubbing the media. Do not allow filter mat to dry out during cleaning. Add beneficial bacteria and replace.
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