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High Flow Skimmer™ 5000
Operating Manual & Specifications
Read the entire instructions prior to assembling and operating
• For Pump Flows to 5,000 GPH
• Provides Excellent Skimming
& Mechanical Filtration
• Perfect for Ponds & Water Gardens
with Separate Bioligical Filtration

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Summary of Contents for Savio High Flow Skimmer 5000

  • Page 1 High Flow Skimmer™ 5000 Operating Manual & Specifications Read the entire instructions prior to assembling and operating • For Pump Flows to 5,000 GPH • Provides Excellent Skimming & Mechanical Filtration • Perfect for Ponds & Water Gardens with Separate Bioligical Filtration...
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  • Page 3 High Flow Skimmer™ 5000 Components...
  • Page 4: Assembly And Installation

    Assembly and Installation Placement A) Place the High Flow Skimmer opposite of the waterfall or water return in an easily accessible location. B) Avoid placing rocks or plants in front of the High Flow Skimmer. Anything placed in front will interfere with the water flow and skimming action.
  • Page 5 Assembly and Installation Insert Weir Dividers Insert Weir Door Insert weir dividers for weir, use appropriate tracks as To secure the weir door, use your thumbs to snap the shown in the example that is pictured above. hinge tabs in place into the bottom set of notches (NOT the top set) on the weir dividers.
  • Page 6 Assembly and Installation Pull Liner Over Skimmer Make incision Position pond liner over the High Flow Skimmer Make a 3” wide incision through the centered liner mouth and hold it in place. Smooth out liner so that it 3/4” below the top of the High Flow Skimmer open- is free of wrinkles and folds.
  • Page 7 Dig a trench (shovel width) below your frost line existing ground level along the pond perimeter from the Savio High Flow Skimmer to the Livingponds® Waterfall Filter or water return. The most important step is ensuring you are digging safely! Call 811 before you start any digging..
  • Page 8 Finish Coping Hide Neck To hide the High Flow Skimmer from view extend Place a Savio Rock Cover, or flat rock, over the High coping shelf rockwork up to both sides of the High Flow Skimmer neck to camouflage. Flow Skimmer opening.
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  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance Regularly check and clean the leaf basket assembly to prevent the flow of water from decreasing. 1. Remove basket and dislodge debris. 2. Rinse, if neccessary, in a bucket of clean pond water. Avoid using tap water, chlorinated water, soaps or chemicals as this can kill the beneficial organisms living in the ecosystem and poison fish.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    No skimming action Weir door closed/stuck/obstructed Ensure free movement of weir door / remove obstruction Pump is not functioning Check operation of the pump and pump screen (if equipped) High Flow Skimmer 5000 Replacement Parts Code Item RC001 Faceplate Screw Pack...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover and faults caused by improper use, installation and handling of the device or as a result of wear and tear. Savio Engineering does not assume liability for consequential damage caused by the failure of the product.

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