Tetra PS1000 User manual

Water and debris drawn
into skimmer
1
Debris collected
in basket and
coarse pad
2
Water drawn
into pump
3
Water discharged to external
filter or waterfall
4
In-Pond Skimmer
PS1000
Mfg# 19091 Item #129404
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instructions, time-saving tips, and inspirational ideas.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PUMP RECOMMENDATIONS
Use with pumps between 550 and 1900 gallons per hour
Tetra Pumps GPH @ 1 foot height
WGP550 550 GPH
WGP700 700 GPH
WGP1000 1000 GPH
WGP1200 1200 GPH
WGP1900 1900 GPH
IN-POND SKIMMER PARTS LIST
Tetra PS1000
HOW THE IN-POND SKIMMER WORKS
ASSEMBLY OF IN-POND SKIMMER SYSTEM
POSITIONING THE IN-POND SKIMMER
Options for positioning the skimmer:
Pond with waterfall
Place on a shelf on the opposite side of water feature (as shown in illustration)
Pond without waterfall
Place on a shelf anywhere around the pond
(Continued on back)
B) Secure with locknut.
C) Insert plug into opposite
side and secure with locknut.
D) Insert filter pad. E) Insert basket on top of
filter pad.
F) Add gravel in the corner
pockets for weight.
A) Insert barb adapter to the
“pump side” of skimmer.
Decide if pump should be attached to the left or right side of the skimmer.
PS1000
Hose to Pump Intake Adapter
(1¼in. Barb / 1¼in. Thread)
1¼in. ID Tubing
Weir Door
Weir Foam
Basket
With Handle
Lid
Plug
Body
Filter Pad
Locknut
1¼in. Barb / 1¼in. Thread Adapter

Water Garden Pump
500-1900 GPH
(sold separately)
Waterfall Filter
(sold separately)
1¼ in. ID Tubing
(included with unit)
1¼ in.
ID Tubing
(not included)
In-Pond Skimmer
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Tetra® is a trademark • Consumer Support Service [phone] • www.tetrawatergardening.com
19091-901E Rev.B
Questions? Problems? Missing Parts?
• Before returning the product, please call our Customer Care department at 800-526-0650, Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Eastern USA Time.
• Or email us at [e-mail]
Often times, our Customer Care Department can provide advice that will help you solve the problem.
Warranty
Tetra warrantees the product indicated below will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the specified number of years from the date
of purchase if it fails to work because of defective material or workmanship. (Proof of date of purchase must be provided.)
In-Pond Skimmer: PS1000 2 years Item #129404
This warranty is subject to the following terms:
1. Should it become necessary to return the product during the warranty period, send the product directly to Tetra, Consumer Services, 3001 Commerce Street, Blacksburg,
Virginia 24060-6671.
2. Tetra’s decision on all questions relating to alleged defects and repair shall be conclusive.
3. This warranty does not invalidate your statutory rights, but preserves your full benefits.
4. Repair parts or replacement product will be given on an exchange basis and will either be new, equivalent to new, or reconditioned. All customer returned parts or
products that we replace become the property of Tetra.
5. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, nor any deterioration suffered through overloading, improper use, negligence or accident. It does not cover foam
media that can wear out and be replaced with purchased replacement pad. The warranty does not cover damage from freezing water. Similarly, any modification made by the
purchaser to the appliance will invalidate the warranty.
6. Except as set forth in this Warranty, Tetra expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever sustained by the purchaser to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law.
CONNECTING THE PUMP TO THE SKIMMER WITH TUBING
WINTER CARE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
CLEANING THE SKIMMER
(Continued from front)
Water Level Considerations:
A) Be sure to fill the pond to it’s maximum height (to the point of overflowing).
B) The skimmer should be placed at a depth so the pond water surface is 1 in. below the top of the weir
opening. Do not place skimmer any deeper than this.
C) To raise the skimmer to the ideal depth, place flat rocks under the skimmer, or a stable bed of gravel.
D) If the existing pond shelf is not deep enough:
a) Lower the shelf (if practical) or
b) Place blocks or bricks on bottom of pond to elevate the skimmer to the ideal depth.
D) Attach the other end of tube to the skimmer.
Optional: Secure with hose clamp. (not included)
The assembly is ready to place in the pond.
Skimmer Pad - The fiber mat
should be inspected and rinsed off.
Basket - Debris and leaves collect inside the skimmer in a basket.
Open lid, remove and clean basket.
The interval between each cleaning is dependent on time in the season. Typically as pond season kicks in
(early spring) or at the end (in the fall), cleaning of the skimmer must be done more often due to fallen
leaves and debris. After that, a rule of thumb is about once a week.
CAUTION: If there is a high load of leaves and debris in basket, this may cause the pump to run dry.
Check basket often especially at the start/end of the pond season.
Never use soap or detergents to clean any parts of the skimmer.
B) Optional: Place small
plants on the corners.
B) Push tubing onto hose
barb.
C) Optional secure with
hose clamp.
(not included)
A) Thread the adapter into
pump inlet.
Supplied adapter Fits WGP550,
WGP700, WGP1000, WGP1200
& WGP1900.
A) Place a flat stone on top
of the lid.
CAUTION: Do not step on skimmer.
Typical In-Pond Skimmer Application
HIDING THE SKIMMER IN THE POND
To create a natural looking pond environment, the
skimmer can be concealed with rocks and plants.
MAINTENANCE
Pond Water Level Checking:
- Be sure to keep the pond topped off, so the water
level never goes below the bottom of the weir
opening.
- Always treat tap water that goes into the pond
with a water dechlorinator.
WARNING: Bring the skimmer indoors during the winter, before ice forms on the
pond. The skimmer can be damaged if frozen in the water, and the warranty does
not cover ice damage.
Replacement pad available through your retailer
RFPS1000 Mfg #19013 Item #316749
For other parts, please contact our specialists at Tetra Customer Care