P/N 99800000
2
Rev. C 5-28-15
Normal Operation
Water passes over the weir, through the basket and equalizer assembly, and then to the pump. The trimmer in the
equalizer or the trimmer on the bottom of the skimmer are both open.
WARNING
Keep the skimmer lid properly secured at all times. Failure to keep the lid secured can cause the lid to become
dislodged when stepped on, resulting in risk of serious injury.
WARNING
Replace the skimmer lid if it is worn or damaged. Failure to replace a worn or damaged skimmer lid can cause the lid to
break when stepped on, resulting in risk of serious injury.
Cleaning
Skimming the surface of the pool is very important for overall pool cleanliness. The filter keeps your pool clean.
If debris, i.e. leaves, insects and dirt, is collected before it reaches the filtering system the filter is not as likely to
become overloaded. Skimmer baskets should be checked and emptied at least once a week - once a day if it is
especially windy - because debris left in the basket too long deteriorates and eventually goes into the filter. The
purpose of the skimmer is to save the pool owner from having to manually skim the pool every day.
To remove the skimmer lid, insert your index fin
-
ger into the slots in the skimmer lid and press the
tabs toward the center of the lid, while lifting the
lid, see Figure 1.
Adjusting the skimmer flow
If the skimmer flow is too fast, due to excessive
flow rate, rotate the equalizer trimmer to partially
cover the equalizer assembly hole until the desired
skimmer flow is obtained.
To brush the pool, when the skimmer is plumbed
to the main drain, close the equalizer assembly
hole with the equalizer trimmer. If the skimmer does not have an equalizer assembly, rotate the trimmer in the
skimmer over the suction port until the desired flow is obtained.
Multiple skimmers
Rotate the skimmer trimmer over the pump port to restrict the flow from the skimmer. This will balance the flow
from any number of skimmers.
Low water level (for models with equalizers)
When the water level drops below the weir, the pump will lower the water level in the skimmer to the equalizer
float, in the equalizer assembly. The upper portion of the skimmer will then shut off and permit the water to flow
from the equalizer line directly to the pump.
NOTE
A simular action occurs when and if the basket is plugged with leaves and debris.
