Install Black Screw Caps
Push the black screw caps onto each of the screw tips on
the inside of the skimmer box. We recommend placing a
small dab of silicone on the end of the screw first before
pushing the black cap over the screw. This will help keep
the screw caps in place.
Push the guide nails through the guide holes and liner
from the inside of the skimmer (this will puncture a small
hole in the liner). Place the snout into position by sliding
the top corner holes of the snout over the guide nails.
(The snout should be installed so that the snout door
hinges at the bottom). While holding the snout in position
remove one of the guide nails and drive the first screw
into that hole. Keeping the snout in position, remove
the other guide nail and drive a screw into the second
guide hole. With the snout held into position with the first
two screws, continue driving the remaining screws into
the pre-drilled holes around the snout. Be sure to install
screws into all pre-drilled holes to prevent water from
leaking around the snout.
From inside the skimmer use your utility knife to cut out
the liner in the snout area so water can flow from the
pond into the skimmer. Simply follow the edge of the
skimmer opening with your knife to cut away liner. This
works best with a new, sharp blade.
At this time you can also trim away any excess liner that
extends above the front top edge of the skimmer box.
Use your remaining silicone to run an additional bead
along the joint inside of the snout where the skimmer,
liner, and snout come together. Use your finger to smooth
out the excess silicone.
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