FLOWSTAR
™
SKIMMER
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKR1xxx, SKR2xxx, SKR3xxx, SKR4xxx &
SKR5xxx
(xxx = COLOR SUFFIX)
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
MEETS OR EXCEEDS NSF50/IAPMO SPS3-93*
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WARNING!
HAzARDOUS SUCTION. RISK OF HAIR OR bODY ENTRAPMENT, DROWNING OR DISEMbOWELMENT. When an equalizer is
used, the opening in the pool shall be protected by a VGbV Compliant drain cover rated for at least 55 GPM or greater.
NOTE: Skimmer is not equivalent to a main drain. If not using a single, unblockable drain, all pools, spas and hot tubs must
have at least two main drains besides skimmer(s) or a "single, unblockable" drain.
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CAUTION!
bLOCKING PUMP SUCTION CAN CAUSE PRESSURE SURGES AND WATER HAMMER, WHICH CAN DAMAGE
PUMP OR PIPING AND MAY CAUSE FLOODING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATION
Pump suction pulls water through skimmer. Water flowing
into skimmer carries floating leaves, bugs, etc., where
they are trapped in the skimmer basket. (Dust, body oils,
etc., pass though the basket to be removed by the filter.)
Floating weir in skimmer opening enhances surface flow
and skimming action.
Water Level
Keep pool, spa or hot tub water level at least 1.5'' to 2"
above bottom of skimmer opening for proper operation.
Float Valve
Float valve protects pump from loss of prime if skimmer
clogs or flow through skimmer is restricted (See Figure
1 and 2). Trimmer valve plate on bottom of float valve
balances flow between skimmer and main drains, or
multiple skimmers.
FLOW ADjUSTMENTS
Skimmer Without Float: Adjust valves located before the
pump (See Figure 4).
Skimmers with Float: Remove deck lid, skimmer basket
and float valve to adjust trimmer plate on bottom of float
(See Figure 5). Move trimmer plate to side to open trimmer
port allowing more flow through skimmer and less flow
through main drains, or other skimmers; close trimmer
plate for less flow through skimmer and more flow through
main drains, or other skimmers.
Vacuuming Pool
Remove deck lid and skimmer basket. If there is a float
valve, remove it and plug equalizer port that is closest
to the pool. Replace basket and place vacuum plate on
top of basket. Fill the vacuum hose with water and then
place your hand over the end of the hose as you bring it
through the skimmer throat, or over the deck to attach
it to the vacuum plate (Figure 3). Follow instructions in
vacuum owner’s manual for vacuuming operation. After
vacuuming, remove hose, vacuum plate and basket,
unplug equalizer port and reinstall float valve, basket
and deck lid. be sure to use screws to secure it in the deck
frame to prevent accidentally dislodging it.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT INjURY, REPLACE DAMAGED OR
DEGRADED DECK LIDS bEFORE USING DECK AREA.
Equalizer
Inspect equalizer cover regularly for damage and debris.
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