INSTALLATION
Note: Be sure you have turned off the main drain, if your pool has one.
Step 1: Select the fitting combination best suited to your skimmer from methods A or B. Do not connect the fittings yet.
CAUTION: The FlowKeeper Valve MUST be used on all installations. Ensure the
arrow on the valve is pointing downward, toward the skimmer suction port.
METHOD A
Direct Installation
Remove Vacuum Plate and Skimmer Basket | SKIMMER |
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Note: You may need to use the 45˚ elbows, depending un the depth of your skimmer.
HOSE
CONNECTOR
FLOWKEEPER |
VALVE |
ABOVE GROUND
SKIMMER CUFF
METHOD B
Vacuum Line Installation
IMPORTANT: To help prevent suction entrapment accidents, wall vacuum fittings should have a safety vac lock installed. Contact your builder or retail pool professional for details.
HOSE | SKIMMER |
CONNECTOR |
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VACUUM | COVER |
FITTING | PLATE |
SUPPLIED |
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WITH POOL |
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HOSE
FLOWKEEPER
VALVE
45°
ELBOW
SKIMMER BASKET
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