BERMUDA™ Gunite Skimmer Installation and User’s Guide
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MAINTENANCE
Weir:
Periodically check weir for free operation. Replace if damaged or worn.
Strainer Basket:
Check strainer basket every few days for accumulated leaves, debris, etc. Empty basket as required. Reset float valve if it
closed.
Float Valve:
Periodically check that float valve is operating freely and is not waterlogged. If necessary, tighten trimmer plate pivot screw to
maintain desired flow balance.
Check Valve (Public Pool Models):
Inspect for wear or deterioration. Make sure that screw is tight in check valve body. If you can detect
flow through equalizer with float valve open, replace check valve.
Equalizer (Wall) Fittings:
Periodically check that wall fittings are correctly installed and that covers are tight to fittings.
Water Level:
Maintain water level at least 1½” to 2” above bottom of skimmer opening for proper operation. Adjust trimmer plate if necessary.
Make sure set screw is tight.
Winterizing:
Drain pool until level is below skimmer inlet. Remove lid, basket and float. Plug both bottom ports with standard
1½” or 2” pipe plugs (see item 10 and 11 in parts list on page 6. Cover skimmer to prevent rainwater or snow accumulation. Falling and
tripping hazard. Skimmer grate may deteriorate with prolonged use. Cover must be flush with pool, spa, or hot tub deck level. Skimmer is
made of impact and weather resistant materials, but extended use (5-7 years) may lead to reduced strength. Regularly check condition of
skimmer cover. Look for cracks, chips, deterioration of plastic, etc. If any sign of damage or deterioration is found.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause
Solution
Pool surface not clean, inadequate
1. Skimmer basket obstructed.
Clean skimmer basket.
skimming effect.
2. Incorrect pool water level.
Raise/lower pool water level to
recommended
heights.
3. Inadequate pool water
Position pool water return fittings to
increase
surface
circulation.
Pool surface clean, bottom dirty.
1.
Main drain obstructed.
Clean main drain. Remove obstruction
from
main
drain
line.
2. Inadequate pool water circulation.
Position pool water return fittings to
increase
surface
circulation
at
bottom
of
pool.
Air returning to pool.
1.
Low pool water level.
Raise pool water level to recommended
height. Position pool water return
fittings
to
increase
surface
circulation
at
bottom
of
pool.
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