Savio High flow skimmer 5000 User manual

High Flow Skimmer™ 5000

Read the entire instructions prior to assembling and operating

Operating Manual & Specications

HFS5000

• 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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High Flow Skimmer™ 5000 Components

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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 eective

collection of oating debris. This is less important

than placing the High Flow Skimmer opposite the

waterfall but it is a signicant 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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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.

Backll

For stability, ll the High Flow Skimmer with water

then place lid on top. Add backll 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 backll after installation to help set the backll.

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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

Skimmerlter.

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 camouage.

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Notes

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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 benecial organisms living in the ecosystem and poison sh.

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Savio High Flow Skimmer 5000 User manual

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