HydroTools 8940H Operating Instructions Manual

8940H IN-WALL FULLY AUTOMATIC SKIMMER
AND HYDROSTREAM RECIRCULATION SYSTEM
by ILP
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: Location of skimmer and return.
Ideal
should be considered before installation.
Water
Accessibility of skimmer will be limited if
Level
installed under a deck or walk-around patio,
maintenance and vacuuming can be done
through front skimmer opening.
Combo Front / Top / Front Access
Automatic Surface Skimmer
FEATURES
•
Rugged, tamperproof, full sized built-in automatic skimmer
for removing leaves and surface debris _ complete with
patented weir which adjusts automatically to a 4" variation
in water level.
•
Large capacity skimmer basket prevents leaves and other debris
from clogging hose lines and loading up lter - gives longer
lter cycle!
•
Vacuuming connection inside skimmer for 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" hose
sizes.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. To adjust inlet ow direction - Loosen knurled outer ring of "eyeball" tting, move ball to desired position and
tighten knurled ring hand tight.
2. To clean skimmer basket - Remove top cover; or fold weir forward and squeeze pins toward center to remove.
Remove basket.
3. To attach vacuum cleaner hose - Remove top cover; or fold weir forward and squeeze pins toward center to remove.
Remove basket. Fill hose with water and insert vacuum hose cu into skimmer outlet. Some vacuum hoses may
require use of a separate hose adapter which your dealer can provide.
RECOMMENDED WINTERIZING PROCEDURE
Drain pool level approximately 2" below skimmer opening. Remove Hydrostream tting and securely plug wall tting
(1-1/2" threaded plugs are available from your dealer). Disconnect lter hoses from skimmer and wall tting. Be sure that
skimmer is kept free from water accumulation. Warranty does not include damage caused by formation of ice in skimmer.
Optional winter plate is recommended in climates where freezing may occur.

PARTS LIST

(1) SKIMMER HOUSING
(1) 8942 TOP COVER
(1) 8943 BASKET
(1) 8944 VAC ADAPTER PLATE & ELBOW
(1) 8946 GASKET SET
(1) 8947 SS SCREW SET
8949 Return Fitting
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Through-the -wall locknut tting with adjustable Hydrostream
directional inlet tting... Flow direction can be easily set for
proper, e cient circulation pattern.
•
Completely eliminates cumbersome, unattractive "hangover"
hoses, and loss of pump prime caused by irregular
sucking action of oat-type attachment skimmers.
•
All parts completely corropsion-free. Quality built to give years
of dependable service.
•
All parts available and sold separately.
(1) 8945 FRONT PLATE
(1) 8941 FLAP WEIR
(1) 8949 RETURN FITTING
(1) 8905 HOSE ADAPTERS
(1) 8948 TEFLON TAPE
(10) HOLES
8940H
7-1/4"
AUTOMATIC SKIMMER
DIMENSIONS
2-11/32"
2-11/32"
5-5/8"
1-3/64"
2-3/32"
5-7/8"
8"
5-9/16"
2-3/32"
1-3/64"
5-3/4"
2-3/32"
7/8" 7/8"
8-1/4"
METAL WALL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CUT-OUT FOR SKIMMER MODEL 8940H SERIES (If pool wall is not factory pre-cut)
1. Locate skimmer face plate against metal wall at desired position (Average water level should be approximately at
the mid point of the face plate). Make sure that the face plate and the skimmer will not interfere with top coping or
lip border of the pool structure.
2. Drill or punch twelve 1/4" holes per template guide.
3. Make rectangular cut-out per template enclosed.
CUT-OUT FOR 8949 RETURN FITTING (If pool wall is not factory pre-cut)
1. Cut 2-7/16" circle at desired location. Cut-out should be approximately 8" below desired water level.
INSTALL LINER AND FILL POOL TO APPROX. 2" BELOW LOWEST WALL OPENING
Note: Be sure skimmer and return inlet are not located at a pool vertical (upright)
SKIMMER INSTALLATION
1. Screw one hose adapter (with pipe tape) into skimmer outlet.
2. Place one gasket on skimmer face, making sure holes in gasket align with holes in skimmer face. (A very light
application of adhesive cement will assist in holding gasket in place).
3. Align skimmer face and gasket with drilled panel holes and fasten to wall panel at center of each side with the two
(2) pan head securing screws.
4. Install Vinyl liner.
5. Align second gasket and face plate and fasten tightly to skimmer face with ten (10) 12-24 x 1" screws (pierce liner
through face plate holes one at a time prior to inserting each screw). Screws secure through: 1. Face Plate; 2. Gasket;
3. Vinyl liner; 4. Wall panel; 5. Gasket; 6. Into skimmer face.
6. Connect lter suction hose to skimmer hose adapter and secure with clamp.
7. Cut out vinyl liner along inside edges of face plate with razor blade or sharp knife.
FITTING INSTALLATION
1. Gently press vinyl liner at circular wall tting opening to locate exact opening. Make a circular cut-out in the vinyl
liner approx. 3/4" smaller than the circular opening in the wall.
2. Screw one hose adapter (with pipe tape) into small end of wall tting.
3. Place one gasket on the tting and insert through the vinyl liner and wall panel. Place other gasket over tting hub
and screw locknut, with washer, up tightly.
4. Screw adjustable directional ball tting into face of wall tting. Opening should face away from wall skimmer opening.
5. Connect lter return hose to tting hose adapter and secure with clamp.
9-3/64"
(2) GASKETS REQ'D
COVER
7-1/8"
WEIR
12-3/4" 12-3/4"
PERF
PLASTIC
BASKET
MOUNTING
FLANGE