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MagicStream Laminar Installation and User’s Guide
Design Points
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The Laminar arc can reach a maximum height of seven feet and a distance of eight feet.
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To achieve the maximum Laminar arc height, a water supply of 10gpm with 16 ft of head (measured at
the Laminar) is required.
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Install the Laminar close to the edge of the pool to minimize water from splashing on the deck on windy
days.
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Use a 20 micron cartridge filter to supply clean, filtered water to the Laminar. Do not use a DE or Sand
filter.
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Use 1" Sch40 PVC pipe to supply the Laminar. On long pipe runs, calculate the pressure drop and
compensate by increasing the supply pressure.
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Install a 1" ball or globe throttling valve on the water supply to EACH Laminar. When installing more
than one Laminar, Pentair recommends installing a throttling valve on the main supply manifold.
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Install a 1-1/2" drain line to the bottom of the Laminar deck housing and create a drain system to
prevent standing water.
NOTE: Proper drainage from the deck housing is critical to avoid damage to the Laminar Jet
assembly. Do not install the Laminar Jet deck housing in an area prone to run-off or flooding.
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The deck housing electrical connection (marked "Electrical" on the housing) is designed for 1" PVC
conduit. Create no more than 270º of turns in the conduit without an intermediate pull box.
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If you opt for a fiber optic light source, choose one with 150-170 strands. The Laminar will accept a
bundle of strands 1/2” in diameter.
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The LED light engine comes with a 100' long 3-wire cable. Use a 120/12VAC-100watt pool lighting
transformer (purchased separately) powered with a GFCI breaker. Six Laminars can be powered
with one transformer. Follow the National Electric Code and local codes to determine the placement of
the transformer.
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Mount the deck housing so that the water supply and electrical connections are located opposite the
intended direction of the Laminar stream. The Laminar’s orifice can rotate only 30 degrees to left or
right, so determine the intended direction of the Laminar stream and position the deck housing
accordingly.
