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Cleaning System Manual OWNER’S MANUAL For PCC2000, PV3, Cyclean, Pool Valet, New Pool Valet, Vantage, Vanquish, StepClean, SwingSweep and EcoPool 004-027-8742-00 REV052313 US and Foreign patents and patents pending – www.paramountpools.com/patents/ 295 East Corporate Place • Suite 100 • Chandler, AZ 85225 Toll Free: 1.800.621.5886 •...
Congratulations on your new pool and thank you for choosing one of Paramount’s cleaning or circulation systems. This manual will address all of Paramount’s systems, the PCC2000, PV3, Cyclean, Pool Valet, New Pool Valet, Vantage, Vanquish, Step Clean, Swing Sweep, and Eco Pool.
WHAT IS A WATER VALVE? The Paramount water valve is fully automatic and operates whenever the pump it’s connected to is running. Your Paramount Water Valve may be connected to your filter pump or a stand-alone “booster” pump. The water valve automatically distrib-...
WHAT IS A WATER VALVE? (CONT.) Figure 1 2 PORT VALVE 3 PORT VALVE 6 PORT VALVE FROM FROM FROM PUMP PUMP PUMP 9 PORT VALVE 12 PORT VALVE 12 PORT VALVE - 2 PORT 9 PORT VALVE - 4 PORT SPECIAL VALVE PORTED SPECIAL VALVE PORTED INTERNALLY TO FEED 3...
UNIQUE WATER VAL VE FEATURES The run/pause switch on the top of the valve allows you to pause the system to isolate a circuit in an out of the way area of the pool. The one-piece replacement module design allows for easy installation. The gauge on your water valve is important and tells you how the system is operating.
WATER VALVE BREAKDOWN Figure 2 Top Dome Complete Includes Top, Gauge & Pause Assembly: 005-302-4300-03 Modules: 004-302-4400-00 2 Port 4 Gear 004-302-4402-00 2 Port 5 Gear 004-302-4404-00 3 Port 004-302-4406-00 4 Port 004-302-4408-00 6 Port Band Clamp Complete Includes Knob & Nut: 005-302-3570-00 Base O-Ring: 005-302-0100-00...
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS How to open the water valve 1. TURN OFF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING PUMPS. WARNING! FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. 2. Remove the band clamp by turning the clamp knob or 7/16 inch nut counter-clockwise until it comes off the bolt.
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Module Installation (6-port) 1. Check the o-ring and groove for debris, and clean if necessary (this is a quad ring and is almost square, the height is slightly big- ger than the width). 2. Replace the o-ring (Part # 005-302-0100-00) if it is stretched or damaged.
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WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Figure 3 MODULE (BOTTOM VIEW) ALIGNMENT PINS SIDE VIEW PISTONS BASE (TOP VIEW) ALIGNMENT HOLES Figure 4 (RELEASED 06-2011)
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Module Installation & Alignment Guide (2-port, 3-port, 4-port) 1. Check the o-ring and groove for debris and clean if necessary (this is a quad ring and is almost square, the height is slightly bigger than the width). 2.
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WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) must be aligned over the half of the base that has only one port (Figure 5). 4. Set the module in the base and rotate slightly back and forth until the alignment pins on the bottom of the module drop into the alignment holes in the base (Figure 3).
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Alignment Guide Figure 5 2 PORT / 4 GEAR // MODULE, BASE 3 PORT // MODULE, BASE Used for basin & spa applications, Eco Systems & Swing Sweep Used for Eco Systems & Swing Sweep Module Part# 004-302-4400-00 Base Part# 005-302-4002-03 (2”) Module Part# 004-302-4404-00 Base Part# 005-302-4012-03 (2”)
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) How to close the water valve 1. Check the o-ring and groove for debris, and clean if necessary (this is a quad ring and is almost square, the height is slightly big- ger than the width) 2.
WATER VALVE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) The Run/Pause control switch The run/pause control switch Figure 6 is used to stop the cleaning system circuits from cycling. When switched to the pause position, it will stop on the circuit that is up at that time. The run/pause control switch should only be used when you desire the nozzles not in the...
12 to 18 cycles for a nozzle to rotate 360 degrees. There are two exceptions to this. 1. The PCC2000 and Vantage systems can have one to three nozzles (called Fixed Nozzles) that do not rotate and remain active while pool filter pump is on.
3 methods of removing the 8 different types of nozzles. Method 1: For Vanquish, Vantage and PCC2000 floor nozzles see Figure 7. Using the removal tool common to these nozzles, attach the tool to the end of your pool pole placing it over the nozzle and making sure the tool tabs insert into the nozzle slots.
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NOZZLE REMOVAL /INSTALLATION (CONT.) Method 2: Some PCC2000 systems used the large floor nozzle in the steps. See Method 1 for removal and installations instructions. PV3, Cyclen and PCC2000 step nozzles see Figure 8. Using the removal tool common to these nozzles, attach the tool to the end of your pool pole placing it over the nozzle and making sure the tool tabs insert into the nozzle slots.
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NOZZLE REMOVAL /INSTALLATION (CONT.) Method 3: Pool Valet (released in 1980) and Step Clean see Figure 9. Using the removal tool common to these nozzles, place the ends of the U-shaped tool in 2 of the slots and turn counter-clockwise. This is a threaded retainer ring that will require 3 full turns to remove.
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NOZZLE REMOVAL /INSTALLATION (CONT.) Method 4: New Pool Valet (October 2012) Using the removal tool common to these nozzles, place the tool in the 4 slots and turn counter-clockwise. This is a threaded retainer ring that will require 1 full turn to remove. If you experience difficulty unthreading the retainer ring tap on it gently.
This debris canister has a patented water sealed easy to remove twist lock lid that needs no o-ring. The Paramount debris canister’s water sealed lid has an equalizer running from the debris canister to the pool to keep water on top of the lid.
Please contact your builder or Paramount before adding these items. 4. Keeping filter clean is required to maintain the 20 psi (138 kPa) at the water valve.
RELATIONSHIP WITH POOL EQUIPMENT (CONT. your pool equipment will power your in-floor system. Failure to do so will negatively affect the performance of your system. 8. When cleaning your cartridge or D.E. Filter care must be taken before removing the filter elements that the filter tank be drained and rinsed out.
RELATIONSHIP WITH POOL EQUIPMENT (CONT. • Sand Filter minimum size 4.9 square feet/.46 square meters • D.E. Filter minimum size 48 square feet/4.5 square meters • Cartridge Filter minimum size 200 square feet/19 square meters • Backwash Valve minimum size 2 inch or 63 mm Europe •...
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RELATIONSHIP WITH POOL EQUIPMENT (CONT. recommended to put cells on a bypass loop. 3. Any device that uses a venturi injection system on the return side of the filter is not recommended on single pump in-floor system. 4. Solar systems on a single pump require a specific plumbing method, which includes a small booster pump for the solar system (Figure 11).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. On all Paramount in-floor cleaning and circulation systems it is important to keep the skimmer, the pump and the debris canister baskets clean. It is also important to clean your filter when the pressure rises 5 psi (34 kPa) over the clean starting pressure.
Troubleshooting Guide for Paramount In-Floor Systems Problem Diagnosis Solution Cleaning Cleaning nozzles could be Isolate the circuit of the jammed nozzles(s) are jammed with sand or debris or stuck cleaning nozzles using staying up when which could result from improper...
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Especially during in- creased demand due to weather conditions or bather load. Refer to the section titled Paramount’s systems “relationship to your pool’s equipment”. If after follow- ing these steps and the problem still exists call a trained profes- sional to service your pool.
Troubleshooting Guide for Paramount In-Floor Systems Problem Diagnosis Solution The water valve • Run/Pause switch is in the • Turn the run/pause switch to stays on one pause position. run. circuit. One • The module gear mechanism • Take the module out of the circuit of nozzles could be jammed.
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POOL INFORMATION Your Pool Builder will provide the below information upon request: Pool Builder:____________________________________ ________ Pool Start-up Date: _______________________________ _______ Filter Pressure (After Backwash):___________________________ Water Valve Pressure (After Backwash): ____________________ Backwash Filter When Pressure Reaches: ___________________ Gallons of Water in Pool: _________________________________ Gallons of Water in Spa: __________________________________ NOTES...
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