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Summary of Contents for Blue Thumb Elite Skimmer
- Page 1 View our Installation Video Online Elite Skimmer Installation Manual...
- Page 2 (1) Skimmer Box (1) Faceplate (1) Lid (1) Mat Holder & (1) Skimmer Net Snout Matala Mat Self-Tapping Black Silicone (2) Rubber Overflow Fitting Male Adapter Screws & Caps UniSeals & PVC Slip Plug STEP 1 Choose Skimmer Location The skimmer should be positioned at the pond edge, opposite the waterfall, to circulate the water properly.
- Page 3 STEP 5 (OPTIONAL) Install Automatic Water Fill Assembly (optional) If you have purchased the optional Blue Thumb Automatic Water Fill Assembly for this system install it now using the instructions provided with the auto-fill kit. If you are not using the auto-fill kit, from the outside of the skimmer, install the plug into the auto-fill spinweld.
- Page 4 STEP 6 Position & Backfill Skimmer Your skimmer should be level from front to back and side to side. Make sure the base below your skimmer is compacted well to prevent settling in the future. Once the skimmer is properly positioned insert the lower secondary support rod and begin filling the soil in around the back and sides.
- Page 5 Kneel in front of the skimmer and remove the liner clips and fold the liner back toward you leaving it rest on your lap. Using the clean rag wipe down the face of the skimmer. Also, wipe the surface of the liner that will be coming in contact with the area you cleaned on the skimmer box.
- Page 6 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 now held into position by the first two screws, continue driving the remaining screws into the pre-drilled holes around the snout.
- Page 7 Blue Thumb Biological Waterfall Filter. Place the Natural Landscape Lid on top of the skimmer to disguise the skimmer within...
- Page 8 If you are using tap water that contains chlorine and you have fish then be sure to add Blue Thumb’s Purify to the pond as you add water. Add water until the water level reaches to within 3/4” - 1” below the opening of the skimmer box.
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