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Pre-Installation of the Skimmer, Return Inlet Fitting, Underwater
Light, & Rope Anchors
Screwdrivers, Drill, Saw
INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SKIMMER
Align the skimmer with the drilled panel holes. Fasten to wall with the
two pan (or slot) head securing screws in the center of each side. Place
gasket on the skimmer face. Make sure that the holes in gasket align
with the holes in skimmer face. (A very light application of adhesive
cement will assist in holding gasket in place.) Insert two faceplate
screws, without the faceplate attached, at each top corner of the
skimmer opening. This is to make it easier to locate screw holes after
installing the liner.
PREPARATION OF RETURN INLET FITTING
At the predetermined locations, use a jig saw/hole saw (attached to a drill) cut or drill a 3" hole
in the pool wall 12"-18" from the top of the pool wall to receive the inlet fittings. Take care in
selecting the inlet position to avoid structural ribs on the back of the pool wall. Install the inlet
fitting as shown in manufacturers illustrations (should have been included in its packaging).
Remove the direction jet/eyeball, the four faceplate screws, and the faceplate itself, thereby
exposing the liner sealing gasket. Insert two faceplate screws, without the faceplate attached,
to once again aid in locating screw holes after the liner installation. If return inlets are to be
installed in the steps, drill a 2⅜" hole (two and three eighths) in the flat area on the steps. The
step area should be smooth before installing the gasket (with
sealer) and inlet into the step.
Notice that if you ordered step
returns that you will have two
different types of return inlets; one
with screw holes and one without. It is
imperative that you only use the inlet
without on screw holes on your step(s).
This only applies to none liner overlay
steps. If your step(s) have a vinyl
overlay then you will only be using
inlets with screw holes for your pool.
TOOLS
IMPORTANT! Make sure that
you are using the correct inlet.
Vinyl liners and vinyl overlay
steps only use the vinyl inlets
(with the screw holes). Using
the incorrect inlet can cause
leaking and make your liner
nearly impossible to replace in
the future.
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