Aquascape PRO-Fit Signature Series Skimmer (09019 & 29349) - Manual (Page 11)

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• The Signature Series ™ stone has
several channels molded in the
top to allow mulch or gravel to be
added to help camouflage.
• The stone lid fits on in one direc-
tion. Look at the underside of the
stone to determine the proper
interface with the shape of the
skimmer basket. (See fig. 4)
This tight fit is designed to help
keep frogs from jumping over the
side of the basket.
• You can cover the lid with rocks,
mulch, or whatever landscaping
material you have surrounding
your skimmer. (See fig. 5)
Fig. 5 You can cover the lid with rocks, mulch or other landscape material. Fig. 4 Look at the underside of the stone to determine the proper interface
with the shape of the skimmer basket.
Signature Series ™ Stone Lid
Debris Basket
The Signature Series ™ Skimmer
is designed to sweep the surface
of the water so this it is free from
debris. The debris basket inside the
skimmer is the first filter stage of
the skimmer. The basket will collect
leaves, twigs, seeds, and other pond
debris. It takes approximately two
to three minutes every other week to
empty the debris net. More frequent
changes will be required during
the fall and spring because of the
quantity of leaves falling off the
surrounding trees.
It is a good habit during your first
season with the pond to periodically
lift the skimmer lid and check the
quantity of debris in the basket.
This is especially true in the fall.
Keep a mental note as to how often
your basket has to be emptied. It’s
important that the debris basket is
not allowed to become too full- too
much debris can reduce the water
flow to the pump.
Filter Mat
The filter mat below the debris
basket is the second stage of the
skimmer. The mat is designed to
handle any debris that finds its way
past the basket. The mat will not
need maintenance as frequently as
the basket, since the basket will
remove the majority of debris from
the water. Remove and rinse the
mat when you notice less flow over
the waterfall.
General Maintenance & Seasonal Care
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