SKIMMER VACUUM PLATE
Thisskimmerisprovidedwithavacuumplatewithasuction
hose port in the center for attaching your vacuum hose.
Inserttheelbowadaptor(notprovided)ontotheflowcontrol
valve, then onto the vacuum plate outlet. SEE FIG. C.
VACUUM OUTLET (IN-GROUND POOL)
If your pool isprovided with avacuum port outlet in the pool
wall, connect the hose to this port as follows. Push larger
end of universal adaptor onto the flow control valve. Then,
insert into the wall vacuum outlet. SEE FIG. D.
OPERATION
With the filter pump operating, you may or may not notice a
pulsatingvibrationofyourpoolvacuum.Itsoperationdepends
ontheamountofwater flowproducedbyyourpump,and the
automatic adjustment of the flow control valve that regulates
water flow to the skimmer suction port.
If the vacuum moves too slow and inefficiently when you
begin to vacuum, you mayneed tobackwash orclean your
filter before you continue. Also, if the vacuum slows too
much, you may have to stop and restart the filter pump to
resume operation.
CAUTION: Excessive suction and/or speed could dam-
age your vacuum’s components and/or decrease its ability
to maneuver in confined spaces. You must use the flow
control valve to prolong the life of your vacuum and
maximize cleaning efficiency.
FOR POOLS WITH TWO SUCTION LINES
For pools with two (2) suction lines (i.e. maindrain & skim-
mer, or 2skimmers), it may benecessary to close the valve
onthesuctionlinenot usedforvacuumingtoobtainenough
FOR BEST RESULTS, connect the hose with flow
control valve directly to the skimmer faceplate suction
port. Be sure to lower the skimmer lid to the top of the
skimmer basket before operating your pump (see
Fig. A).
IFYOUR SKIMMER FACEPLATE DOES NOT HAVE A
VACUUM PORT, or you choose not to use it, route the
hose with flow control valve and adaptor through
the skimmer opening to the suction port as shown in
Fig.s B or C in this owner's guide.
EXPEL AIR FROM HOSE AND CONNECT TO
VACUUM OUTLET
With pump running, position end of hose against pool
return outlet toblowout anyair in thehose. While holding
end of hose below pool water level, attach to your pool or
skimmer suction port. SEE FIG. A.
SKIMMER VACUUM PORT
This skimmer provides a vacuum port in the skimmer face
frame below the skimmer opening. SEE FIG. A.
INSIDE SKIMMER OUTLET
This skimmer provides either a threaded or slip socket
connection inside the skimmer at the bottom. Push larger
end of universal adaptor ontothe flow control valve. Then,
insert intothebottom
outletinside the skimmer.
SEE FIG.B.
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