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FOR BEST RESULTS, connect the hose with flow
control valve directly to the skimmer faceplate suction
port. Be sure to lower the skimmer lid to the top of the
skimmer basket before operating your pump (see
Fig. A).
IF YOUR SKIMMER FACEPLATE DOES NOT HAVE A
VACUUM PORT, or you choose not to use it, route the
hose with flow control valve and adaptor through
the skimmer opening to the suction port as shown in
Fig.s B or C in this owner's guide.
EXPEL AIR FROM HOSE AND CONNECT TO
VACUUM OUTLET
With pump running, position end of hose against pool
return outlet to blow out any air in the hose. While holding
end of hose below pool water level, attach to your pool or
skimmer suction port. SEE FIG. A.
SKIMMER VACUUM PORT
This skimmer provides a vacuum port in the skimmer face
frame below the skimmer opening. SEE FIG. A.
FIG. A
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
INSIDE SKIMMER OUTLET
This skimmer provides either a threaded or slip socket
connection inside the skimmer at the bottom. Push larger
end of universal adaptor onto the flow control valve. Then,
insert into the bottom outlet inside the skimmer. SEE FIG. B.
FIG. B
AUTOMATIC
FLOW
CONTROL
VALVE
FIG. C
SKIMMER VACUUM PLATE
This skimmer is provided with a vacuum plate with a suction
hose port in the center for attaching your vacuum hose.
Insert the elbow adaptor (not provided) onto the flow control
valve, then onto the vacuum plate outlet. SEE FIG. C.
VACUUM OUTLET (IN-GROUND POOL)
If your pool is provided with a vacuum port outlet in the pool
wall, connect the hose to this port as follows. Push larger
end of universal adaptor onto the flow control valve. Then,
insert into the wall vacuum outlet. SEE FIG. D.
AUTOMATIC
FLOW
CONTROL
VALVE
FIG. D
With the filter pump operating, you may or may not notice a
pulsating vibration of your pool vacuum. Its operation depends
on the amount of water flow produced by your pump, and the
automatic adjustment of the flow control valve that regulates
water flow to the skimmer suction port.
If the vacuum moves too slow and inefficiently when you
begin to vacuum, you may need to backwash or clean your
filter before you continue. Also, if the vacuum slows too
much, you may have to stop and restart the filter pump to
resume operation.
CAUTION: Excessive suction and/or speed could dam-
age your vacuum's components and/or decrease its ability
to maneuver in confined spaces. You must use the flow
control valve to prolong the life of your vacuum and
maximize cleaning efficiency.
FOR POOLS WITH TWO SUCTION LINES
For pools with two (2) suction lines (i.e. maindrain & skim-
mer, or 2 skimmers), it may be necessary to close the valve
on the suction line not used for vacuuming to obtain enough
3
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
OPERATION
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