Aquascape Winter Return De-Icer (29328) - Manuel (Page 3)

Winter Return
De-Icer
For use in the Signature or Classic
Series Skimmers

The winter return de-icer is designed to keep a hole in the ice to allow for the exchange of
these toxic gases to take place, as well as providing aeration for your hibernating fish. The
de-icer simply threads onto your existing Aquascape check valve for use with an Aquascape
Designs 1500 or 3000 pump.
) Assembling Your Winter Return De-Icer
Set-up
Disconnect the check valve and remove the pump, filter mat and debris basket (Signature
Series™ Skimmer only) from the skimmer box. Thread the winter return onto the check
valve and place the pump back into the skimmer box. The pump will now sit in the skimmer
opposite of the way it was hooked up to the Biofalls® Filter, the winter return will extend
out over the front of the skimmer so the discharge is pointing down into the pond. Put the
skimmer stone back on, this will not sit flush due to the pipe sitting out the front, and plug
in the pump.
Recommendation: This product should be used in conjunction with a floating heater in
climates that get very cold winters. When the air temperature drops below 20 degrees the
water will start to dome up with ice at the point where water enters the pond. At this time
you can turn on your floating heater to help keep a hole open.
Note: Be sure to use cement and primer rated for flexible pvc during assembly.
Note: If using the
Winter Return De-Icer
in the Classic Skimmer,
you will have to trim
the middle pipe down
to 3” for proper fit.
1.5” Elbow Slip
1.5” Elbow Slip
45° Elbow Slip
4” Piece of 1.5” Pipe
8” Piece
of 1.5” Pipe
Threaded
Collar
2” x 1.5”
Reducer
Endcap
4” Piece of 1.5” Pipe
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