Equalizer Line And Float Valve Installation (Options); Vacuum Plate Installation (Option) - Pentair BERMUDA GUNITE SKIMMER Design Installation And User Manual

EQUALIZER VALVE AND FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION (OPTIONS)
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.
EQUALIZER VALVE INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the O-ring is in the retainer groove of the equalizer valve. Check for operation of the equalizer mechanism.
2. Install equalizer valve by threading valve into the skimmer equalizer line port as shown below.
3. Be sure that pump port in bottom of skimmer is not blocked by trimmer plate and that the trimmer plate on the
bottom of the float valve is moved as far as possible to the side of the valve.
FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION
1. Install the large O-ring in the O-ring groove near the bottom of the skimmer.
2. Place float valve into bottom of skimmer. Press to seat the O-ring in place.
3. To increase water flow through the valve, slide the trimmer plate to uncover the hole in the bottom of the valve. To
decrease flow, slide the trimmer plate to cover the hole in the bottom of the valve.
OPERATION
When the water level drops below the weir of the skimmer, the water level in the skimmer will drop until the float valve
closes. The equalizer valve will open at this time, allowing water to flow to the pump from the equalizer line.
After the pump has been turned off, and the water level raised to the appropriate level for good skimming action, the
equalizer valve will close and the float valve will open automatically. Normal operation will resume when the pump is
turned back on.
FLOAT VALVE
O-RING
TRIMMER
PLATE
SCREW
FLOAT VALVE

VACUUM PLATE INSTALLATION (OPTION)

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.
VACUUM PLATE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the skimmer lid screws.
2. Remove skimmer lid: Press index fingers into the slots in
the skimmer lid and press the tabs toward the center of the lid,
while lifting the lid.
3. Orient locking tabs on lid insert with notches in underside of skimmer lid.
4. Push skimmer lid insert firmly until it snaps in place into the lid.
5. Thread vacuum plate onto insert.
6. Replace skimmer lid with vacuum plate to skimmer.
7. Fasten skimmer lid with screws provided.
TO PUMP
FLOAT VALVE
EQUALIZER VALVE
P
O
O
L
EQUALIZER LINE
EQUALIZER VALVE
Lid screw
Lid
Collar
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O-RING
O-RING
GROOVE
Lid screw