Savio High Flow Skimmer 5000 User manual

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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 ow and skimming action.
C) Waterfalls generally face the viewing area. Place
the High Flow Skimmer so it faces the waterfall.
This hides the High Flow Skimmer from view and
allows for easy access.
D) Positioning the High Flow Skimmer on the
downwind side of the pond will aid in the eective
collection of oating debris. This is less important
than placing the High Flow Skimmer opposite the
waterfall but it is a signicant design consideration.
Mark Water Level
Fill the pond with water and mark position of water
level on the liner at the High Flow Skimmer location.
Partially drain pond 8”-10” inches before proceeding.
Dig Neck Channel (A)
Dig High Flow Skimmer Hole
5 inches back from the coping shelf, dig a round hole
measuring 22 inches across, with a depth of 14”be-
low the marked water line.
Dig the front of the hole 1/4 inches deeper than the
back to compensate for settling.
Dig Neck Channel (B)
Dig a channel 6¾ inches below the water line (see diagram A), and 15 inches wide (see diagram B), to rest the neck of the High Flow
Skimmer™. Compact and level the bottom of excavation. Do not dig too deep or the soil may settle unevenly.
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Assembly and Installation
Insert Weir Dividers
Insert weir dividers for weir, use appropriate tracks as
shown in the example that is pictured above.
Place High Flow Skimmer
Place the High Flow Skimmer in the hole. Check to
make sure the intended water level meets the skim-
mer 3-1/4” inches below the top of the neck. Adjust
up or down by adding or removing soil.
Insert Weir Door
To secure the weir door, use your thumbs to snap the
hinge tabs in place into the bottom set of notches
(NOT the top set) on the weir dividers. Lay the door
horizontal in the High Flow Skimmer neck.
Check Position
Verify that the face of the High Flow Skimmer is ush
with the back wall of the lined coping shelf. Adjust
placement, if necessary.
Verify Water Level
Level the unit front to back and side to side. Make
the front edge ¼”lower than the back edge. Check
water level once again. The placement of the High
Flow Skimmer™ will determine the depth of your
pond before you proceed.
Backll
For stability, ll the High Flow Skimmer with water
then place lid on top. Add backll around the entire
unit. Use moist sand or pea gravel or, if unavailable,
gravel and loose soil (free from clumps). Hand pack
every 3 inches. Do not over compact. Lightly dampen
the backll after installation to help set the backll.
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Assembly and Installation
Attach Faceplate
Use a #3 phillips screwdriver to install screws into all
four corners. Install the remaining screws. Tighten
top, bottom and sides alternately until screw heads
are ush to create a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten. Do not use a power drill.
Trim Liner
After the faceplate is secured, use a knife to trim the
liner inside the mouth of the High Flow Skimmer.
Pull Liner Over Skimmer
Position pond liner over the High Flow Skimmer
mouth and hold it in place. Smooth out liner so that it
is free of wrinkles and folds. Wipe clean.
Make incision
Make a 3” wide incision through the centered liner
3/4” below the top of the High Flow Skimmer open-
ing.
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Install FreezeFlex™ PVC Pipe
Using FreezeFlex reduces the amount of plumbing
joints needed and lowers the potential for leaks.
FreezeFlex is more freeze tolerant than Kink Free and
glues to standard scheduled 40 PVC ttings.
Trench for FreezeFlex PVC Pipe
Dig a trench for the discharge pipe. Use
the side closest to your water return or waterfall.
Extend this trench so that it connects to the waterfall
lter.
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Bury FreezeFlex™ PVC Pipe
Bury the FreezeFlex PVC Pipe or Kink Free Tubing
below frost line. Your frost line will depend on your
geographical location (you will need to research your
local area’s agricultural zone to acquire this informa-
tion).
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.. Wheth-
er you are digging yourself or hiring professional
help, always call a few days in advanced to get your
dig site marked so you do not hit buried utilities.
Connect Pump
The High Flow Skimmer tank protects and hides the submersible pump. The leaf basket prevents large debris from entering the pump
chamber and reduces clogging. Using a solids handling pump, like the example pictured above, is strongly suggested in your water
feature application when using this product.
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Assembly and Installation
Lower Pump
Place the pump and discharge assembly into the
Skimmerlter.
Attach FreezeFlex PVC Pipe
Apply primer, then glue FreezeFlex PVC Pipe to pump
discharge assembly.
Installing Pump and Plumbing
The skimmer pipe hole is above the intended water
level and has been precut for pipe sizes 1” to 2” to
pass through connecting to the pump discharge
assembly. When using the smaller size pipes you may
seal the void by purchasing a rubber grommet or
using spray foam (NOT included).
Attach Discharge Assembly
Attach discharge assembly to pump prior to
installation.
Finish Coping
To hide the High Flow Skimmer from view extend
coping shelf rockwork up to both sides of the High
Flow Skimmer opening.
Hide Neck
Place a Savio Rock Cover, or at rock, over the High
Flow Skimmer neck to camouage.
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Maintenance
Winterization
Prepare for winterization in mid-to-late November, or when ice persistently develops on the pond. Keep
equipment winterized until the water temperature rises to 40º F or higher consistently.
If the pond is to be shut down in Winter:
1. Disconnect the pump. Clean and store in a dry place.
2. Drain any plumbing lines that are not buried below frost line (check your local area’s agricultural zone).
3. Use plumber’s tape on pipes and shut-o valves. Insulate the pump housing, any exterior pumps and/or
valves exposed to freezing temperatures.
4. Completely empty the tank.
Regularly check and clean the leaf basket assembly to prevent the ow 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 benecial organisms living in the ecosystem and poison sh.
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Troubleshooting
High Flow Skimmer 5000 Replacement Parts
Faults Possible Causes Remedies
Pump chmaber runs dry
during operation
Low water level in pond
Weir door closed, stuck or obstructed
Weir not large enough for pump ow
Add water to pond. water level should be bewtween 3/4”above or
below optimum water mark on faceplate
Ensure free movement of weir door / remove obstruction
Reduce pump ow
Install smaller pump
Install larger weir assembly
Water leak around face-
plate
Faceplate screw not tight
Faceplate not sealed properly/
Over-tightened faceplate screws
Use #3 phillips screw rriver to hand-tighten screws snugly
Remove weir faceplate, clean liner of mud or gravel, smooth
wrinkles. Apply silicone, in a continuous bead, connecting all screw
holes on the front-side of pond liner. Then reinstall faceplate over
applied silicone.
No skimming action Weir door closed/stuck/obstructed
Pump is not functioning
Ensure free movement of weir door / remove obstruction
Check operation of the pump and pump screen (if equipped)
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Code Item
RC001 Faceplate Screw Pack
RC003 Tank
RC004 Lid
RC006 Bae
RC005A Basket Assembly
RC013 Faceplate
RC017 Weir Door
RC009 Weir Dividers (Pack of 2)
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Warranty
Savio Engineering provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty of 2 years from original purchase date.
Warranty does not cover consumables or wear items. Warranty is non-transferable. Within the warranty
period, Savio will repair materials with manufacturing deciencies at their discretion.
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.
Warranty is void if the product is not used in accordance with instructions. For warranty claims, please
contact your dealer or place of purchase.
Innovative, precision-engineered solutions
Advanced water gardening products for healthy, clean living ponds.
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1008 Liberty Indutrial Dr.
O’Fallon, MO 63366
www.savioeng.com
Jolie Products Inc
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