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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Ancillary In-Line Equipment:
Where there is ancillary equipment (such as heaters and sanitizers) fitted in-line
between the filter (or dedicated pump) and the Water Valve, they MUST be fitted with
a bypass incorporating a Two-Way Valve to permit some of the water to bypass the
ancillary item. This reduces the loss of pressure caused by the ancillary equipment
AND extend its life by reducing erosion in that equipment due to the high pressure
flow rates required by the Vantage system.
Solar systems should NOT be plumbed in-line without a dedicated solar
pump AND the approval of the Solar Supplier that the Solar system
supplied will accommodate the pressures involved. It is usually prefer-
able to plumb the Solar on its own dedicated suction & return lines.
Ozone generators installed in-line MUST NOT be set so as to permit
visible air bubbles to exit the Vantage nozzles. In addition, the bulk of
the water going to the Water Valve MUST bypass the Ozone Venturi
injector which is a prime pressure loss point. The Ozone generator sup-
plier should be consulted to offer advice as to whether the Ozone gener-
ator contemplated can operate satisfactorily under these conditions.
Pump Connections:
The suction pipe entering the front of the hair & lint pot on a pump MUST have at least 12" of straight horizontal
pipe before the 90° elbow. Having an elbow closer to the pump suction point causes turbulence and cavitation.
When this occurs the pump runs at a level far below its rated performance and in the case of a Vantage system,
prevents it from working to its optimum performance level.
One & Two Pump Systems:
Vantage can work equally well as a one pump or two pump system. The critical thing is that the Water Valve
receives sufficient water volume at an adequate pressure. The design figure is 50 GPM at 20-25 psi (mea-
sured at the Water Valve). Selection of an adequate pump and filter is important. Take the time to check the
pumps flow curve and select a filter greater than the minimum listed on the design sheet.
Suction from Pool:
For safety and to fine tune the system, the pump driving the Water Valve must have suction
lines from both the Skimmer and the Debris canister (&/or Active Drain). Additionally, these
suction lines must each have a Two-Way valve in-line or a Three-Way Valve to permit correct
adjustment to the suction flow.
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