Little Giant SK2.5 Manual Del Usuario

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P . O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
888-956-0000 • Fax: 405-947-8720
www.LittleGiantLandscapeProducts.com
[email protected]
INTRODUCTION
EN
You are now the owner of the finest fish-safe pond skimmer designed
specifically for garden and koi ponds. Please follow these instructions
to ensure a successful installation.
The pond skimmer is an important element of your water garden
pond. It establishes the water level, houses the pump and plumbing,
and removes floating debris (and submerged debris when using the
optional bottom drain). It serves as a small biological filter, and circu-
lates oxygenated water to additional filters and back to the pond. It is
also a pump pre-filter to prevent the pump from clogging.
SKIMMER FEATURES
• Leaf net to catch floating debris
• Biological brushes to aid in catching debris and eliminate clog-
ging problems
• Easy-to-install liner weir cover plate
• Latching gate with a built-in seal allows the gate to be latched for
temporary maintenance and servicing
• Removable inlet screen inhibits fish, frogs, and other aquatic life
from entering the skimmer
• Heavy-duty, corrugated skimmer design with built-in anti-floata-
tion lip
• Discharge ports on both sides of the skimmer offer installation
flexibility
• Optional bottom drain ports on both sides of the skimmer for
installation flexibility
• Built-in power cord routing slot in lid
• PVC supports stay permanently in place and provide additional
support to skimmer walls during back-filling process
• Optional grommet provided for installing overflow line on back of
skimmer wall
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Before beginning, read all instructions to familiarize
yourself with the products and additional accessories that can be
used. This will help to ensure that your water garden pond has been
developed to meet your needs and properly installed.
Figure 1
23.0"
16.0"
Model: SK2.5
Pump Range: Up to 2,500 GPH
Material: High-density polyethylene
Contents: Skimmer vault, lid, fish inlet screen, weir plate, gate (with
hinge pin/spring), foam float, seal, twelve 1/4" - 20 hex-head
bolts (with washers), net, four biological filter brushes, 3/8"
fiberglass rod, 2" grommet, upper PVC support.
SK2.5 • SK5 •
SK10
Pond Skimmer
Système d'écumage
pour plan d'eau
Depuradora para estanques
20.0"
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Discharge kits:
• 14940175 (DK-A) for 1-1/4" discharge pumps. Includes check
valve and fitting required to convert from 1-1/4" vertical pump
discharge to 2" PVC pipe or 2" flexible PVC hose.
• 14940176 (DK-B) for 1-1/2" and 2" discharge pumps. Includes
check valve and fitting required to convert from 1-1/2" or 2" vertical
pump discharge to 2" PVC pipe or 2" flexible PVC hose.
• 14940177 (DK-C) for 3" discharge pumps. Includes check valve
and fitting required to convert from 3" vertical pump discharge to
3" PVC pipe or 3" flexible PVC hose.
Bottom drain kit:
• 566181 (PRS-BDK-2)
Includes the bottom drain, gate valve, and all fittings except for the
2" connecting pipe.
Matala mat:
• 170473 (SK2.5), 170338 (SK5), 170337 (SK10)
LOCATING THE SKIMMER
The pond skimmer can be hidden under cover stones, tall grasses,
decks, etc. When possible, it is best to position the skimmer on the
pond edge opposite the waterfall. This allows the waterfall and skimmer
to interact together in cleansing the pond of surface debris. Consider
the general layout of the pond before any excavation occurs, as well
as the proximity of the power source to operate the pumps, lights, and
additional water features. For very large or irregularly shaped ponds,
use multiple skimmers for a more efficient pond cleansing.
Figure 2
23.0"
17.5"
Model: SK5
Pump Range: Up to 5,000 GPH
Material: High-density polyethylene
Contents: Skimmer vault, lid, fish inlet screen, weir plate, gate (with
hinge pin/spring), foam float, seal, twelve 1/4" - 20 hex-head
bolts (with washers), net, five biological filter brushes, 3/8"
fiberglass rod, 2" grommet, upper and lower PVC supports.
Figure 3
23.0"
21.5"
Model: SK10
Pump Range: Up to 10,000 GPH
Material: High-density polyethylene
Contents: Skimmer vault, lid, fish inlet screen, weir plate, gate (with
hinge pin/spring), foam float, seal, twelve 1/4" - 20 hex-head
bolts (with washers), net, six biological filter brushes, 3/8"
fiberglass rod, 2" grommet, 3" grommet, upper and lower
PVC supports.
24.5"
30.0"
1