Messner Skimmer Instrucciones De Servicio página 6

These operation instructions contain important notices on assembly,
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operation and safety!
Function and operation of the Skimmer
When attached to a pump, the Skimmer allows water to be cleaned of
particles of dirt before they can sink to the fl oor of the pond and pollute it.
A thin fi lm of water is sucked up, creating a current towards the Skimmer
on the water's surface. The Skimmer directly intercepts large particles,
such as leaves or grass, and these must be removed occasionally as
needed. Small particles and dust are conveyed with the suctioned water
through the pump to the pond fi lter, where they are fi ltered out of the pond
water.
It can also be usefully employed together with a pump for driving the fl ow
of a creek or waterfall. The Skimmer, serving as a suction fi lter, is easy to
clean without needing to disassemble or remove the pump. The suction
of the warm surface water achieves a positive biological effect, where the
deep temperature in the pond remains constant, thus keeping the growth
of algae to a minimum.
A cushion of air keeps the upper part of the Skimmer in the optimum posi-
tion directly under the water's surface.
Function and operation of the Swim Skimmer
The Swim Skimmer allows the water's surface to be cleaned of particles of
dirt before the can sink to the fl oor of the pond and pollute it. A thin fi lm of
water is sucked up, creating a current towards the Skimmer on the water's
surface. The Skimmer directly intercepts large particles, such as leaves or
grass, and these must be removed occasionally as needed. Small particles
and dust are conveyed with the suctioned water through the pump to the
pond fi lter, where they are fi ltered out of the pond water.
It can also be usefully employed together with a pump for driving the fl ow
of a creek or waterfall. The Swim Skimmer, serving as a suction fi lter, is
easy to clean without needing to disassemble or remove the pump. The
suction of the warm surface water achieves a positive biological effect,
where the deep temperature in the pond remains constant, thus keeping
the growth of algae to a minimum.
A cushion of air keeps the upper part of the Swim Skimmer in the optimum
position directly under the water's surface.
Three fl oats automatically keep the Swim Skimmer at the current pond
level.
You can position the Swim Skimmer anywhere in your garden pond and
fasten it in place with string. You can also position the pump anywhere you
like, thanks to the hose connection.
The minimum water depth is only approx. 30 cm.
Recommended pumps
min. fl ow rate of pump
2000 Ltr./h
3500 Ltr./h
5000 Ltr./h
Pond volumes Pond surface
approx. approx.
2000 Liter 6 m²
3500 Liter 10 m²
5000 Liter 15 m²
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Assembling the Skimmer (see ill. 1)
The Skimmer can be simply pushed onto and aligned to pumps with a
Ø 32 intake socket. With pumps with 1˝ thread suction connection, the
Skimmer is screwed tightly onto the connection. The piping of the
Skimmer is in two parts, which can be twisted against each other to level
the Skimmer horizontally.
As a rule, the surface under the pump in the pond must also be horizontal.
Important!
For technical reasons, the surface on which the pump rests in the pond
must be kept at approx. 24 cm to 30 cm distance from the water's surface
(depending on size of pump). The Skimmer operates as intended within
this operating range (6 cm); if the water level goes outside this range, the
upper part of the Skimmer no longer has any drive and disengages.
If necessary, using our 1˝ extension piece, item nNo. 2840, you can
increase this distance by 15 cm with one piece or by 30 cm with two
pieces.
Tip:
Keep the maximum water level constant by installing an overfl ow spillway
to drain off excess rainwater.
Note on operating the Skimmer
1. Lift the swimmer up to make sure there is an air cushion under the
edge of the swimmer before turning it on.
2. The Skimmer sieve can be taken off and emptied for cleaning.
This procedure must be repeated and checked as necessary
(depending on level of pollution).
Attention!
If the water level sinks below the operating range due to incident
sunlight and evaporation, the pump can no longer draw in water.
This would lead to dry running, which can damage the pump.
A pond fi lter completes the fi lter system. It is connected to the pump in
the pond by a hose and fi lters the pond water. A second hose directs the
fi ltered water back into the pond (see Ill. 1).
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