EasyPro PRO SERIES - ADDING ROCKS - Steps 6 & 7; INSTALLING SKIMMER - Step 8; EXTENSION TUBE

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When placing rocks — start in the
middle and work outward.
Be sure to use a large bead
of silicone around opening.
Hold face plate in place and
line up holes with an awl.
Insert bolts through holes
and secure with nut on
inside of skimmer.
ADDING ROCKS - Steps 6 & 7
Coveringtheentirelinerwithrocksisarelativelynewconceptinwatergardeningbutone
thatcertainlyhasitsbenets.Bycoveringthelinerinrockyouarecreatingamuchmore
naturallookingpond,protectingthelineragainstpuncturesandcreatingadditionalsur -
faceareaforbenecialbacteriatogrowon.Typically6"-12"rocksareusedonthevertical
ledgesinthepond,careshouldbetakenwhenplacingthelargerrocks
sotheydonotdamagetheliner(usescraplinerorunderlaymentpieces
underlargerocks).Startfromthemiddleofthepondandworkyourway
outwardplacingrocksalongtheverticalwallsofthepond(seephotoat
right).Oncethelargerocksareinplace,coveratledgesinsmallrock.
Usually1"-2"stoneor“septicstone”isusedforthis.As you are plac -
ing the large rocks, hide any underwater lights in between the rocks.
Whenhidingthemalwaysleaveextracablebehindthelightsoitcanbe
liftedtothesurfacewhenthebulbneedstobechanged.Besuretolocate
lightssotheyprovidemaximumlightingbutdonotshinetowardsviewing
area.Ifmultiplelightsareused,positionthemsoeachlight’s20'power
cordcanreachbacktotheskimmerareawherepowerisavailable.As
soonasalltherockandlightsareinplacerinsedirtdownfromrocksif
necessarysopondwillbecleanwhenlledandbegintollpond.Ifrock
isnotrinsed,waterwilllikelybecloudywhenpondisrstlled.Thiswill
settleoutwithinonetotwodaysgivingyouclearwater.
Rock Requirements:
A typical 11' x 16' pond will
use approximately:
• 3 - 4 tons of 6" - 18" rock
• 1 - 2 tons of 1" - 2" rock
• Several large rocks are
often used as focal points.
Additional rock may be
needed for streams and
waterfall areas.
INSTALLING SKIMMER - Step 8
Itisnowtimetoinstallskimmer.Earlierwhendiggingthepondyoulocatedtheskimmerintopositionandbacklledpartiallyto
holdthetubinplace.Doublechecktomakesureskimmerisstilllevel.Placealargebeadofsiliconearoundtheopeningonthe
faceoftheskimmer,thenholdlinerup(thisisbestdonebyasecondperson)infrontofopening.Placethefaceplateagainstthe
skimmer with the ange sticking out towards pond(seepicturebelow)andlineupthetopholeswithanawl.Secureinplace
withaboltandwasher.Installthefourcornerboltsrst,theninstallallremainingbolts.Afterallboltsarein,reachinsideface -
plateopeningandcutawaytheliner.Seebelowforinstructionsifusinganextensiontube.Siliconeshoulddryforatleastone
hourbeforebeingsubmersedinwater.Install1
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"bulkheadttinginholeonrightsideofskimmer(whenfacingskimmerfrom
front),thisisyouroverowoutlet.APVCtting(maleadapter)forusewith1
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"andonefor2"areincludedtoconnect
PVCdrainpipe.
EXTENSION TUBE...
EasyPro skimmers are the only skimmer available with an extension
tube. This tube allows you to locate the skimmer 24" away from the pond
making it much easier to hide! The extension tube bolts to the front of
the skimmer just like the face plate would. Use a thick bead of silicone
around the opening on the skimmer then bolt tube to skimmer. The
opposite end of the extension tube has inserts to secure the face plate
bolts. Place a heavy bead of silicone on the face of the extension tube
then place liner over opening and bolt on face plate. Finally, trim out liner.
Be sure the opposite end of the extension tube is
well supported with either compacted dirt or rocks.
Locate underwater
lights in between
larger rocks to
conceal them.