Summary of Contents for Paramount Fitness PARASKIM V
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Follow all codes and regulations that apply to the design, installation and use of suction outlet fittings. Paraskim and Paraskim V must be installed in accordance with WARNING Paramount’s written instruction manual, and in conformity with applicable Federal, State, Local and Swimming pool industry building and safety codes.
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Signal Words and Symbols Used In This Manual This Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide contains specific precautions and symbols to identify safety-related information. You will find DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING and NOTICE symbols which require special attention. Please read them carefully and follow these precautions as indicated! They will explain how to avoid hazards that may endanger you or persons using or maintaining your pool or spa.
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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with a damaged, DANGER loose, or missing drain cover. • Do not allow limbs to contact or be inserted into a drain pipe with a damaged, loose, or missing drain cover. This could result in swelling of the limb and/or trapping a swimmer underwater.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Paraskim™ Venturi Skimmer (Gunite/Concrete) Installation (For skimmer dimensions, see page 19) NOTICE: When the skimmer is formed into the concrete shell of the pool it MUST be surrounded by at least 4" of structural concrete in a monolithic pour, using a cold joint as shown in installation drawings (Fig.
PARASKIM V VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING Skimmer bottom is PVC plastic. Suction outlet connections are 2" slip. The venturi inlet feed connection is 1½" slip. For slip connections, apply PVC primer to both PVC pipe and socket connections. Then apply PVC solvent cement to both pipe and socket connections. Consult solvent cement manufacturer for correct solvent cement for pipe used.
OPTIONAL VENTURI OZONE FEED LINE Fig. 3 Requires optional kit part #005-702-0002-00 page 18 Optional ozone feed line 2" MIN. 1. The ¾” side port on the skimmer will BELOW TOP OF SKIMMER need to be drilled with a 5/8” bit and the tube adapter fitting installed in the end WATER LEVEL of the pipe before it is connected to the...
PARASKIM NON-VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING Fig. 5 PLUMBING: NON-Venturi – Direct Suction Optional second suction 2" MIN. Connections 1. Set the skimmer level as you would install a conventional skimmer. The skimmer face must be set a minimum 2" back from the interior of the concrete shell. 2.
PRESSURE TEST PRESSURE TESTING: DO NOT USE THREAD SEALANT OF ANY TYPE OR METAL PLUGS USE A PLASTIC NPT PLUG OR NIPPLE STAND PIPE. To pressure test the 1½” line from the equipment to the skimmer. Plug the inlet fitting on the inside of the skimmer.
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Fig. 10 3. After the interior finish is applied, attach the return Gunite stage guard cover using the 3 screws supplied. Fig. 10. 4. After the pool is filled and is ready for startup DECK remove all pressure test plugs. 5.
REBAR ON ALL SIDES FLUSH MOUNT PARASKIM V VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING SPIGOT RETURN GUARD BODY (use for less than 1½” skimmer set back.) Skimmer bottom is PVC plastic. Suction outlet connections are 2” slip. The venturi inlet feed connection is 1½” slip. For slip connections, apply PVC primer to both PVC pipe and socket connections. Then apply PVC solvent cement to both pipe and socket connections.
FLUSH MOUNT GUNITE AND FINISHING 1. During gunite phase of construction make an 8” Fig. 9 diameter cutout through the concrete shell for the Gunite stage skimmer venturi return line to protrude through the shell and be flush with the interior surface. Fig. 9. 2.
OPERATION STANDARD SKIMMER Fig. 12 1. Install the weir door in the throat of the skimmer so that the Install weir door spring loaded hinge pins pivot freely in the holes in the side of the throat allowing the weir door to move up and down with the water level Fig.
OPTIONAL EQUALIZER VALVE & FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION SOMETIMES REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL POOLS. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result if this product is not installed DANGER and used correctly. OPTIONAL EQUALIZER VALVE INSTALLATION Fig. 14 1. Ensure the O-ring is in the retainer groove Fig.
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If you don’t lower the pool water level to winterize: 1. Remove the return guard, weir door, debris basket, venturi nozzle, and ozone delivery tube Freeze stack Freeze stack if so equipped. Store items in a with 1½" NPT plug with 2"...
11. Pour some antifreeze down the pipe and into the skimmer for added freeze protection. 12. Slide foam, washer and cap on freeze stack to seal. DO NOT GLUE the cap to the stack. 13. The 1½” version includes a length of foam to be used in the return pipe of a venturi skimmer. 14.
PARASKIM & PARASKIM V SPECS Optional overflow port 2" spigot x 1½" socket WEIR DOOR 11.03 BASKET RETURN GUARD 15.37 PARASKIM V DUAL WITH VENTURI PRESSURE VENTURI NOZZLE TOP OF BEAM WEIR DOOR 22.53 OPTIONAL 29.35 OZONE INJECTION FEED TUBE...
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