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.
Figure 7
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.
Skimmer
Regulator
Adapter Cone
To Pump
Regulator
Figure 8:
installed with hose
connection
INSTALLATION
Skimmer
Cap
Regulator
Adapter Cone
To Pump
Figure 9: Regulator
installed with cap
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.
Figure 10
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Disc Indicator