Tamp and level the soil, then place the skimmer. Push the tubing through the grommet and into the skimmer. Assemble the check valve assembly on the pump and place it in the skimmer. Attach your check valve to the flexible tubing. Lastly, connect an overflow pipe to the back of the skimmer when you build your pond. More @Wikipedia
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