Use and Care Manual
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POOL SKIMMER INSTALLATION
1. Fill the pool with water between 1 to 2 inches below the position of the skimmer hole
(see diagram 1).
2. From outside the pool wall, place the gasket (P6779) and skimmer housing (P6777) against the
pool wall in line with the hole (see diagram 4).
3. From inside the pool wall, place the gasket (P6779) and faceplate (P6780) against the pool wall
in line with the hole. Push the screws carefully through the pool liner but do not securely tighten
them until all the screws are in place. Ensure that the housing and inside faceplate are correctly
aligned and tighten the screws into position but do not over tighten as you may damage the
screws and/or the pool wall and liner. Ensure that the gasket is not pinched or damaged.
Do not create multiple holes as this will cause damage to the pool liner.
4. After installation of the skimmer and water return connector kit carefully make an “X” from corner
to corner of the skimmer opening and the water return hole then trim the liner from the inside
of the openings. Do not trim off too much. Screw the threaded plug to the inside of the skimmer
housing (P6777) to stop water owing (see diagram 5).
5. Wrap a coating of Teon tape (P6785) to the threads of the skimmer connector (P6782) and then
connect it to the skimmer housing (P6777) (see diagram 4).
6. Place the basket (P6776) into the skimmer housing (P6777) and attach the cover (P6775).
7. Clip the weir (P6778) to the front of the pool skimmer housing (P6777) if not already assembled.
8. Make sure the skimmer is sealed to the pool wall and no water is leaking.
9. Connect the ltration system to the pool. Follow the Sand Filter Manual for assembly requirements
before operating.
10. After nishing the skimmer and water return installation and installing the ltration system,
unscrew and remove the plug to allow water to ow to the lter pump.
11. Finish by checking and tightening all ttings. Do not not over tighten to avoid damage to the liner
and pool wall.