Skimmer Accessories

Drill-points have been provided for the proper

Auto-fi ll location on all Skimmer models. See the diagram. It is a good idea to completely install the pump, check valve assembly, and discharge hose before you drill for the Auto-fi ll. This will help you determine the best side of the Skimmer to place the Auto-fi ll so that it has proper clearance on all sides.

Once you have determined the location of the Auto-fi ll, drill a 7/8” hole using a spade bit or hole saw. Insert the Auto-fi ll making sure the gasket is on the inside of the skimmer and the plastic retaining nut is on the outside. Tighten the retaining nut until snug. (Do not over-tighten the retaining nut.)

Fittings to connect the Auto-Fill to a garden hose, 1/2” irrigation line, and 1/2” Sch40 are included in the kit. Wrap the 1/2” male threads on the Auto-fi ll with thread sealant and install the fi tting of your choice. Once water is supplied to the Auto-fi ll it will maintain the set water level by automatically adding water when the level drops. This level can be adjusted by loosening the wing nut and raising and lowering the height of the auto-fi ll fl oat. Use the water line mark on the weir door frame to help establish proper water level.

BOTTOM DRAIN KIT

The kit contains all the necessary fi ttings to properly install a bottom drain. 2” fl exible PVC pipe must be furnished by the end user to complete installation.

The bottom drain should be installed in the lowest point of the water garden. When installing a bottom drain in a new pond it is helpful to dig a 4” deep trench from where the bottom drain pipe will enter the pond to the intake screen location. The liner can then be installed and depressed into the trench. The bottom drain pipe can then be nestled in that depression and easily camou- fl aged with gravel and stone.

Drill-points have been provided on all compatible Skimmer models to show the proper location for the bulkhead fi tting. See diagram on page 16. Drill the hole with a 3” hole saw and install the bulkhead following the bulkhead installation instructions on page 9.

Install a 2” MTA into the bulkhead on the outside of the Skimmer box. Be sure to wrap all threaded fi ttings with thread sealant. Next, glue a 2” elbow to one end of a 12” length of pipe and glue the other end into the MTA with the elbow turned toward the liner. (All pipe lengths may be adjusted to fi t your particular application).

Insert, but DO NOT GLUE a short piece of pipe (4” or so) into the open end of the elbow. Use this pipe to determine the exact location to pierce the liner with the bulkhead. Cut a 3” hole in the liner at that location. Install the bulkhead with the rubber gasket inside the pond and the friction washer and retaining nut outside. Once completed, insert a 2” MTA in both ends of the bulkhead. Measure and cut the correct length of pipe to join the MTA on the outside of the liner to the 2” elbow. Glue the pipe in place.

Thread the intake screen onto the 2” threaded street 90° and place the screen in its desired location. Measure for the correct length of pipe to join the 90° to the MTA that you installed in the pond side of the bulkhead. Cut and glue the pipe into both fi ttings.

Thread the pipe nipple into the bulkhead inside the skimmer box. Slip the gate valve onto the pipe end of the nipple. DO NOT GLUE this connection. Not gluing this connection gives you the ability to remove and service the gate valve if necessary.

Cover the drain pipe inside the pond with stone and gravel to complete installation.