AquaScape DIY Backyard Pond Kit Mode D'emploi page 9

STEP 6
CONT...
Ex. 13
• Make sure there is enough liner around the edges of the
pond basin. This should not be a problem if you measured
out the pond and excavated it correctly. Problems can
be fixed by readjusting the liner into the excavation or
backfilling (making the pond basin smaller) in areas where
there is not enough liner.
STEP 7
INSTALLING THE MICROSKIM
• You've already roughed out
a hole approximately 21"(l) x
18" (w) x 18" (h) deep during
the excavation phase. Use
a 2' bubble level in order to
make sure your MicroSkim
is properly set into position.
Your MicroSkim should be
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level from side to side and
front to back.
• Install the bulkhead fitting into the overflow opening.
Next install the barb fitting included with the kit into the
bulkhead fitting. A PVC slip fitting has also been included
in your kit in case you are using flexible PVC pipe. Use
some of the silicone sealant to coat the threads of the
fitting, in order to help provide a watertight seal.
(See Ex. 4)
Plastic
Rubber
Bulkhead
Washer
Gasket
Ex. 4
• Make sure skimmer is set so the desired water level in
the pond is approximately ¾" below the top of skimmer
opening. (See Ex. 11 on previous page)
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Attaching the MicroSkim
• Position the liner against the
MicroSkim opening, making sure
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there is slack below the opening.
This will help reduce tension
on the faceplate when placing
boulders in front of the unit. Use
your finger or a screwdriver to
mark the outer perimeter of the
MicroSkim opening on the liner.
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(See Ex. 14)
• Mark a second box 1.5" inside of
it. This insures that you don't cut
too much of the liner, which would
result in a possible leak.
(See Ex. 15)
• Cut the inner box using a pair of
scissors, and insert the skimmer
faceplate into the hole.
(See Ex. 16)
• Make sure MicroSkim
is in the upright position. The
hinge should be at the bottom.
(See Ex. 17)
• Temporarily install the faceplate
and liner to the skimmer using
two screws in the upper corners.
Using an awl or nail poke the
first hole in the liner all the way
through to the inside of the filter
box. Be careful not to damage
the threads on the nut inserts
when punching the holes with
the awl. Remove the awl or nail
while holding the faceplate and
liner in place and begin threading
one of the screws into filter.
Repeat this process for the other
screw. (See Ex. 18)
• Now remove the faceplate from
the skimmer, keeping the screws
installed through the faceplate
and liner. (See Ex. 19)
• Apply a bead of fish-safe silicone
sealant around the skimmer
opening, over the nut inserts.
Pre-installing the two screws in
the earlier steps will make it easy
to line up the skimmer faceplate
after the silicone is applied and
will keep the silicone in as thick
of a bead as possible.
(See Ex. 20)
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Ex. 17
Ex. 18
Ex. 19
Ex. 20
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