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  Lucky 7 Fiberglass Inground Pool Skimmer  

Installation and Operating Instructions 

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Lucky 7 Skimmer: Installation And Operation Guide 

Section 4: Trouble Shooting 

Problem 

Cause 

Remedy 

Pool surface not clean, inadequate 
skimming effect. 

Skimmer basket full of debris, 
improper water flow through the 
skimmer, water level incorrect in 
pool, poor water circulation 

Clean skimmer basket, open flow 
control plate, raise or lower water 
level, increase surface water 
circulation.

 

Pool surface clean, but bottom is 
dirty. 

Main drain obstructed, pool water 
circulation. 

Clear main drain of debris, 
increase circulation at bottom of 
pool.  

Skimmer with Venturi Pump not 
getting water. 

Valve in off position. 

Open valve to ¼ position. 

 

Section 5: Dimensions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Waterway Lucky 7 Skimmer 540-8610TP

Page 1: ...SKIMMER PART NO 540 8610TP White 540 8617TP Grey TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Mounting Skimmer to The Pool Wall 2 3 Operation of Skimmer 4 Installation of Optional Equipment 5 Winterizing Skimmer 5...

Page 2: ...te Part No TP5193540 on the pool wall Ensure the top of the faceplate is level and a maximum 1 inch of the top of the fiberglass pool wall Once in place mark and outline the center opening with a blac...

Page 3: ...to sit flush Cut out the necessary portion of the pool flange 9 Using only 100 Silicone generously apply it to the backside of the faceplate and the front skimmer Cover all the holes 10 Secure the sk...

Page 4: ...r flow is obstructed the float inside the valve will automatically close off the skimmer which will cause the skimmer to draw its water supply of the main drain line only thus preventing air lock in t...

Page 5: ...D Vacuum Plate 1 Remove the lid from the skimmer by unscrewing the two 2 screws and lifting the lid off the skimmer 2 If you installed a float valve Item 5 remove it by removing the basket then removi...

Page 6: ...ris improper water flow through the skimmer water level incorrect in pool poor water circulation Clean skimmer basket open flow control plate raise or lower water level increase surface water circulat...

Page 7: ...7 519 9520 Faceplate Cover 1 8 819 6945 12 x 1 Phillips Flat Head Screw 12 9 519 9530TP Face Plate for Fiberglass Pools 1 11 611 4600 Wrench for Equalizer Valve Optional 1 12 540 6010 Equalizer Valve...

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