Installation
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Step 5: Adjust valves for vacuuming (Figure 5)
Decide on the vacuum connection you are going to use
(either a skimmer or a dedicated wall fitting) and adjust
the pump valves (if your system has valves) to direct all
vacuum there.
Close the main drain (also see “About Fine Tuning the
Vacuum”, Page 7).
Step 6: Assemble cleaner (Figure 6)
Insert swivel assembly into cleaner; twist 1/4 turn.
Step 7: Measure hose length needed (Figure 7)
Before connecting the hose, lay it out from the vacuum
connection you are using (whether skimmer or dedicated
wall fitting) to the furthest point of the pool. The hose
should be at least 4’ longer than this. More than 4’ longer
is OK.
Do not cut the hose. Fill the hose with water and
keep the ends accessible.
Step 8: Install Regulator
Install the regulator and reducer cone in the skimmer.
Refer to illustrations A and B on the following page.
Attach the end of the hose to the regulator (Figure 8), or
to the vacuum port (Figure 9) depending upon your pool.
Step 9: Check Flow
Close the main drain and insert one end of the hose into
the vacuum source (skimmer or vacuum port: see
below). Insert the flow gauge into the other end of the
hose. Keep the hose and flow gauge underwater. Turn on
the pump.
With the pump running, adjust the regulator until the
indicator on the flow gauge is between minimum and
maximum flow.
Remove the flow gauge and attach the hose to the cleaner.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
Skimmer
Vac
Port
Figure 5
Swivel
Assembly
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Figure 6
Hose must equal longest stretch — —
plus at least 4 feet.
Figure 7
Skimmer
Regulator
To Pump
Adapter Cone
Figure 9: Regulator
installed with cap.
Skimmer
Regulator
Cap
To Pump
Adapter Cone
Figure 8: Regulator
installed with hose
connection.
Figure 10
Disc Indicator
