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PARASKIM OVERVIEW
NOTICE
Installation must comply with all current applicable codes, including
NSF Standard 50 (if required). Equalizer lines may be required on
public pool or commercial pool installations.
1. For commercial installations use one skimmer per 500 square feet of pool surface area. Suction
line sizes are based on a water velocity of less than six feet per second. Since building codes vary,
check your local building code before installing pool and skimmers.
2. Suction line sizes for each section of piping must allow for the total number of skimmers feeding
that section of the line.
3. For good hydraulic balance, divide skimmers as equally as possible between the main branches
of the piping layout. Optionally run each skimmer back individually to the equipment pad and valve
each line so they can be adjusted.
4. For long pipe runs (in which friction can reduce flow and pressure), refer to a friction/flow chart for
proper pipe sizes.
5. When planning location of skimmers on one- and two-skimmer outdoor pools, locate skimmers so
that the prevailing wind blows into the skimmers.
6. Paraskim will take up to 100 gpm over the weir without cavitation. 60 gpm with 2" direct suction,
90 gpm with immediate transition up to 2½" pipe. Plus venturi generated flow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARASKIM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................ 4
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
PARASKIM V VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING....................................................................................................... 6
OPTIONAL VENTURI OZONE FEED LINE ........................................................................................................ 7
PARASKIM NON-VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING ............................................................................................... 8
PRESSURE TEST....................................................................................................................................................... 9
STEEL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
GUNITE AND FINISHING........................................................................................................................................ 9
FLUSH MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS - STEEL ......................................................................................................11
FLUSH MOUNT PARASKIM V VENTURI STYLE PLUMBING ....................................................................11
FLUSH MOUNT GUNITE AND FINISHING .....................................................................................................12
OPERATION STANDARD SKIMMER .................................................................................................................13
OPERATION VENTURI SKIMMER ......................................................................................................................13
OPTIONAL EQUALIZER VALVE & FLOAT VALVE INSTALLATION ..............................................................14
MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZING .......................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................15
PARASKIM SKIMMER PARTS ..............................................................................................................................16
PARASKIM VENTURI SKIMMER PARTS ...........................................................................................................17
PARASKIM & PARASKIM V SPECS ....................................................................................................................18
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