Savio High flow skimmer hfs12500 User manual

A

_____________________________

Read entire instructions prior to assembly and operation

High Flow Skimmer™

Read the entire instructions prior to assembling and operating

Operating Manual & Specications

HFS12500

• For Pump Flows up to 12,500 GPH

• Provides Excellent Skimming

• Perfect for Ponds & Water Gardens

with Separate Biological Filtration

Jolie Products Inc

2

Replacement Parts

Item Description

RS001 Skimmer Tank

RS002 Skimmer Cover

RS003 Skimmer Leaf Basket

RS004 Skimmer Center Bae

RS007 Skimmer Face Plate 16”

RS010 Skimmer Weir Door 16”

RS018 Skimmer Divider

RS022 Skimmer Screw Packet

RS105 Left Bae Shield

RS106 Right Bae Shield

Item Description

K5001 Stone Cover Large

K5001-LB Stone Cover Large - Light Brown

K5002 Stone Cover Small

K5002-LB Stone Cover Small - Light Brown

High Flow Skimmer Accessories

Jolie Products Inc

3

Components Diagram

RS001

RS004

RS019

Only insert bae if pump

ow is less than 2000 GPH

RS018 (2)

RS010

RS007

RS003

RS022 (21)

RS005 / RS006

RS004

RS002

RS105 / RS106

Jolie Products Inc

4

Installation

A) Place the High Flow Skimmer opposite 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.

Install Skimmer

Mark Water Level Dig Skimmer Hole

With the pond full, mark position of water level

on the liner at the Skimmer location. Partially

drain pond, 8”-10”before proceeding.

5” back from the coping shelf, dig a round hole

measuring 22” across, with a depth of 14” be-

low the marked water line. Dig the front of the

hole 1/4” deeper than the back to compensate

for settling.

Dig a channel 6-3/4” below the water line (see diagram A), measuring 15”wide (see diagram B), to rest

the neck of the Skimmer. Compact and level the bottom of excavation. Do not dig too deeply or the

soil may settle unevenly.

Dig Neck Channel (A) Dig Neck Channel (B)

Jolie Products Inc

5

Installation

Insert weir dividers for 16”

weir in the outermost tracks.

Place the High Flow Skimmer in

the hole. Check to make sure the

intended water level meets the

Skimmer 3-1/4” inches below the

top of the neck. Adjust

up or down

by adding or

removing soil.

Push the weir door hinge tabs

into the notches on the

bottom

of the weir dividers, using

thumbs to hold tabs secure. Lay

the door horizontal in the Skim-

mer neck. *DO NOT ATTACH

THE WEIR DOOR TO THE TOP

WEIR DIVIDER NOTCHES.

Verify that the face of the

High Flow Skimmer is ush

with the back wall of the

lined coping shelf. Adjust

placement, if necessary.

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.

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.

Insert Weir Dividers

Insert Weir Door

Place Highow Skimmer

Check Position Verify Water Level Backll

Cut 3”opening by

placing hole saw at the

top indicator and cutting

blow the guide.

16”WEIR

3 - 1/8”

Jolie Products Inc

6

Installation

Pull Liner Over Skimmer Make Incision

Position pond liner over the High Flow

Skimmer mouth and hold it in place. Smooth

liner free of wrinkles and folds. Wipe clean.

Make a 3” wide incision through the centered

liner 3/4” below the top of the High Flow

Skimmer opening.

Attach Faceplate Trim Liner

Use the a #3 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 over-tighten.

Do not use a power drill.

After the faceplate is secured, use a knife to

trim the liner inside the mouth of the High

Flow Skimmer.

FreezeFlex hose reduces plumbing

joints and the leaks that come with

them, it’s easier to use, saves instal-

lation

time and increases

produc-

tivity. Flexible PVC is more freeze

tolerant than rigid PVC, glues to

standard PVC ttings and its black

color makes it easier to hide.

Dig a trench for the

Discharge pipe.

Use the side clos-

est to your water

return or waterfall.

Extend this trench

so that it connects

to the waterfall

lter.

Install FreezeFlex™ Hose

Jolie Products Inc

7

Installation

Bury the FreezeFlex below frost line. Dig a

trench (shovel width) 10”below existing

ground level along the pond perimeter from

the Savio Skimmer to the Livingponds®

Waterfall Filter or water return.

Bury FreezeFlex Hose

Finishing Up

Finish Coping Hide Neck

To hide the Skimmer from view, extend the

coping shelf rock-work up to both sides of

the Skimmer opening.

Place a at rock over the Skimmer neck to

camouage.

Jolie Products Inc

8

Maintenance

Winterization

Under normal operating conditions this Skimmer will provide years of trouble-free use. Here are a

few items which will require periodic maintenance:

1. Check and remove debris captured in the leaf basket every week or as needed. The frequency

required will vary seasonally, with cleaning required more often in the fall than at other

times.

Prepare for winterization in mid-to-late November, or when ice persistently develops on the pond.

Keep equipment winterized until late February or early March when the water temperature rises

consistently to 40ºF or higher.

If the pond is to be shut down in winter:

1. Disconnect pump, clean and store in bucket of water. This prevents any rubbers seals from

drying and cracking.

2. Drain any plumbing lines not buried below frost line (18”-24” in agricultural zones 4-6).

3. Use plumber’s heat tape on pipes and shut o valves. Insulate the pump house and exterior

pumps and valves.

4. Completely empty the tank.

Locate a GFCI (ground fault current interrupter) protected power source nearby. Typically a 2-4 outlet,

15 amp, 1

10v, grounded, single phase service is sucient. Refer to your electrical equipment specica-

tions or

consult a qualied electrician to determine power demands for your system.

Warnings

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect all electrical devices before servicing the Skimmer.

Do not attempt to operate electrical devices with damaged cords or plugs.

Do not attempt to remove any electrical device from the Skimmer by pulling on its cord.

Jolie Products Inc

9

Troubleshooting

Faults Possible Causes Remedies

Pump chamber

runs dry during

operation

Low water level in pond.

Wier door close/stuck/obstructed

Weir not large enough for pump

ow.

Add water to pond. Water level

should be between 3/4” above or

below optimum water mark on

faceplate.

Reduce pump ow.

Install smaller pump.

Install larger weir assembly.

Water leak around

faceplate.

Faceplate screws not tight.

Faceplate not sealed properly.

Use #3 philips screwdriver to hand

tighten screw snugly.

Remove weir face, clean liner of mud

or gravel, smooth

wrinkles.

Reinstall.

Filter pad requires

frequent cleaning.

Pump ow rate too high.

Heavy waste load in pond due to

sh or plant debris.

Adjust pump ow rate to be below

recommended maximum.

Remove lter pad. Add a Savio

Livingponds lter.

Jolie Products Inc

10

_____________________________________

Maintenance Notes

Jolie Products Inc

11

______________________________________

Maintenance Notes

Jolie Products Inc

Warranty

Savio Engineering provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty of 5 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 deciencies at their

discretion.

This warranty does not cover any 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.

Savio Engineering

1008 Liberty Industrial Dr.

O’Fallon, MO 63366

Skimmer® Livingponds® Waterfall Filter Pond Package™

UVinex® System Water Master™ Pumps Waterfall Well™ SpringFlo™

Ignite Landscape Lighting® Rescue Water Treatment™ Black Foam™ Pond Free® Kits

Jolie Products Inc

Savio High Flow Skimmer HFS12500 User manual

Popular Water Filtration System manuals by other brands