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PSMEX - External Pump Skimmer
Skimmer
Rocks
Water
Inlet
16"
22"
External Pump Skimmer Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the innovative PSMEX skimmer designed specically for use with external pumps. The EasyPro
PSMEX is designed to catch debris both from the bottom drain and from the surface of the pond before going into your external pump
and ltration system. This greatly reduces the time between cleaning priming pots and biological lters by capturing larger debris
before it even gets there. A single skimmer can be used on ponds up to 600 square feet and ows up to 4500 gph.
Parts Included
1 PSMEX tub with 3" fpt bottom drain port and 2" fpt pump
hook up port installed
1 PSMLID – simulated stone lid
1 8" face place and weir (1 - PS1WR 8" weir, and 1 - PS1FP
faceplate assembled)
1 PMLN 13" x 13" debris net
1 2" PVC male adaptor
1 3" PVC plug
1 1" diameter x 141/4" spreader bar
1 Hardware pack (bolts, washers and nuts)
Optional Accessories
BDK2N EasyPro bottom drain kit with BD1 drain and 2" ttings
BDK2A EasyPro bottom drain kit with BDA drain and 2" ttings
BDK3N EasyPro bottom drain kit with EBD4 drain and 3" ttings
BDK2A EasyPro bottom drain kit with EBD4A drain and 3" ttings
SETS 24" extension tube to set skimmer back from pond edge
The PSMEX can be utilized as
A surface skimmer only or as a surface skimmer and bottom
circulation system. In addition, multiple PSMEX skimmers can
be placed around the pond and be connected to the same pump
for maximum circulation.
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Placement:
Ideally the skimmer is placed at the opposite end of the pond
from AquaFalls lter or return line from external ltration system
(gure 1).
Excavation:
1 Once placement has be determined, a 16" x 22"
2 Once the hole is excavated and the water line
Optional: If using with 24" SETS extension tube this
hole should be set back from pond edge the length
of the extension tube (gure 3).
hole with the bottom at 14" below water line can
be excavated (gure 2).
has been double checked, the skimmer can be
placed in the hole and back lled approximately
1/3 to hold the skimmer in place. Conrm that
skimmer is level before next steps.
Rocks
Pump
16"
Skimmer
Water
Inlet
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Skimmer
22"
Top View of Pond
Flexible PVC Pipe
Bottom 24"-30"
Shelf 2 16"-20"
Lily
Pockets
Figure 1
Rocks
Shelf 1 6"-12" Deep
16"
Skimmer
Water
Inlet
Figure 3
22"
Extension Tube
Bottom
Drain
AquaFalls
Filter
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Installing the face plate:
1 Apply a large bead of silicone around the opening on the face of the skimmer (gure 4).
2 Hold liner in front of opening. Take care to eliminate wrinkles and have enough liner to not
be stretched.
3 Place the face plate with the weir oriented as shown (weir hinged at bottom) against the
skimmer, line up the top holes with an awl and secure in place with bolts and washers
starting with the corners rst (gure 5).
4 Install remaining bolts and then cut away liner from opening by reaching inside the face-
plate opening.
Connecting a bottom drain to the skimmer:
1 If no bottom drain is connected, install provided 3" PVC plug in bottom drain port - prefer-
ably installed inside the skimmer tub (gure 6). Use Teon tape or silicone on the threads.
2 Follow bottom drain manufacturer’s directions for installing bottom drain in the pond.
3 Use the 3" spinweld tting already installed to connect to the plumbing from the
bottom drain.
NOTE: 3" male adapter would have to be purchased separately to make connection to
bottom drain plumbing
Optional: If control of ow from bottom drain is desired a gate valve can be installed on the
inside of the skimmer (gure 7). The EasyPro BDK3 bottom drain kit includes the ttings needed
to hook the bottom drain to the skimmer as well as a bottom drain.
Optional: If water is desired to be drawn from the bottom drain and not the surface, the weir
can be manually tied or wedged in place in a vertical position. This negates the skimming action
and causes water to be drawn from the bottom drain.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Connecting to the external pump:
1 Be sure to read and follow external pump manufacturer literature for proper placement,
electrical supply and performance specications to ensure the compatibility with the
PSMEX skimmer.
2 Thread the 2" male adapter into the 2" spinweld tting already installed in the back of the
PSMEX skimmer and connect the plumbing to the tting using appropriate PVC primer and
glue. A small amount of Teon tape can be used on the male adaptor to ensure a water
tight t to the spin weld tting (gure 8).
Optional: Some external pumps or plumbing layouts may require a check valve or foot valve to
be installed below the water line to help maintain prime of the pump. This check valve can be
installed on the inside of the PSMEX to accomplish this (gure 9).
Final:
1 Install the PVC spreader rod and the net.
2 If an auto ll is desired this can be installed in the skimmer (gure 10).
3 Hooking up an controlled overow
is highly recommended. This can
be accomplished with a bulkhead
tting being installed just above
the desired waterline and a piece
of pipe installed to an appropriate
location for water overow in case
of heavy rain events (gure 11).
4 Finish back lling around skimmer.
Figure 10
SWING CHECK VALVE
Figure 9
SUCTION LIFT
PUMP
FLOODED SUCTION
PUMP
Plug
Figure 6
Valve
Figure 7
For Suction Lift
Application
Pump
Connection
Figure 11
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