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OPTIONAL EQUALIZER VALVE & FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION
SOMETIMES REQUIRED ON COMMERCIAL POOLS.
DANGER
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result if this product is not installed
and used correctly.
OPTIONAL EQUALIZER VALVE INSTALLATION Fig. 14
1. Ensure the O-ring is in the retainer groove
of the equalizer valve (Pentair part #08655-
0017) that comes with the float valve. Check
for operation of the equalizer mechanism.
2. Install equalizer valve by threading valve into
the skimmer equalizer line port as shown.
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.
OPTIONAL FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION
(Pentair part #08650-0079)
1. Install the adapter ring on the ledge 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 is raised to the appropriate
level for good skimming action, the equalizer valve will close and the float valve will automatically open.
Normal operation will resume when the pump is turned back on.
FLOAT VALVE
O-RING
TRIMMER
PLATE
SCREW
MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZING
• Weir: Periodically check weir for free operation. Replace if damaged or worn.
• Strainer Basket: Check strainer basket every few days for accumulated leaves, debris, etc. Empty
basket and flush optional fine mesh bag as required. Reset float valve if it closed.
• Float Valve: Optional: Periodically check that float valve is operating freely and is not waterlogged.
If necessary, tighten trimmer plate pivot screw to maintain desired flow balance.
• Equalizer Valve (Public Pool Models): Inspect for wear or deterioration. Make sure that screw is
tight in equalizer valve body. If you can detect flow through equalizer with float valve open, replace
check valve.
• Equalizer (Wall) Fittings: Daily check that Listed wall suction
fittings are correctly installed and that covers are tight to fittings.
Visually inspect for debris blocking cover. Remove any debris.
• Water Level: Maintain water level at least equal to the center of the weir door for proper operation.
Adjust trimmer plate as necessary if equipped.
WARNING
OPTIONAL
EQUALIZER LINE
OPTIONAL
FLOAT VALVE
TO PUMP
EQUALIZER VALVE
Fig. 14
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