REVOLUTION™ 6-port valve Installation and Maintenance Guide WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exists.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ........................................................................................ 3 Caretaker Free In-Floor Design Services ..................................................................... 4 For Customer Service or Support ................................................................................. 4 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5 Components....
Important Safety Information READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING Read these instructions completely before starting the procedures. If these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or electric shock could result, causing property damage, personal injury, and/or death. WARNING This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel, qualified in pool/spa installation.
Caretaker Free In-Floor Design Services To ensure complete cleaning and to qualify for the 99% cleaning guarantee, the pool builder must fax or email a Design Fact Sheet along with a scaled pool plan for FREE In-Floor Design Service prior to plumbing the pool. Email: design@fluidra.com Fax: (801)-906-6701 If the pool design or dimensions change during excavation, a new design plan must be drawn, or the cleaning guarantee will be void. Install the valve above ground and the finished pool water level.
Introduction The 6-Port Revolution valve is a hydraulically-driven, in-floor pool cleaning system from Caretaker™. The 6-port valve provides dependable and efficient in-floor cleaning by maximizing water flow through strategically placed cleaning heads to give your pool a robust and thorough cleaning. Installation of this equipment should be performed by a licensed pool contractor and should comply with all applicable local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Installation 1 Site Planning Verify that the excavated pool matches the Caretaker certified pool plan. Check the break, width, depth, and designated step/bench locations. Caretaker design dimensions are from finished pool, not excavation. If any dimensions have changed, a new plan must be drawn to ensure cleaning and warranty. Position the valve as close as possible to the swimming pool or water feature to reduce piping and improve performance.
Cleaning Head Risers Risers or stub-ups are glued into 2" (5.1 cm) Tee's, 90-degree elbows, to stub-ups through the pool shell. Match the riser width to collar width. • 2" collars require 2" class 200 pipe (no reaming required) or 2" schedule 40 pipe (reaming required) • 2.5" collars require 2.5" (6.35 cm) Schedule 40 Pipe (no reaming required) • Position stub-up perpendicular (90°) to the slope of the finished pool floor and secured to avoid movement durring gunite process.
6-Port Valve Discharge Lines The distribution system is designed to rotate from the shallow end to the deep end; pushing debris to the drain. Port 1 should always be the step or bench port, followed by the shallow bank, etc. Looking down on the valve, it rotates clockwise. If a spa is included, it will require a dedicated line from the valve. Follow the design plan to install the lines in the correct order (See Figure 5).
Pressure Testing Perform a Hydrostatic pressure test by filling each line and the 6-Port valve with water. Isolate the plumbing so that the filter, pump, and heater are not subjected to the pressure test. Ensure cassette assembly is removed. Install the o-ring, lid and band clamp and torque clamp to approx. 95 inch-pounds. Pressure-test the system at a minimum of 35 psi for 24-48 hours or as local code requires. Keep the water valve secure and under pressure throughout the construction process.
Install Collars When the pool interior is completely clean and ready for the final finish application, install the collars (see Figure 9). 1. Set blue protective caps in collars. Protective Cap Collar 2. Use heavy bodied PVC glue to secure the cleaning collars. (Primer can be used on the stub-ups but not the collars. Use glue on both.) 3. Push collar firmly into pipe with a 1/4 turn. 4.
Install Valve Cassette Assembly Band Clamp w/nut Remove the band clamp and lid. (see Figure 11). 1. Install the cassette assembly. Lid 2. Position o-ring in place and replace lid. 3. Replace band clamp and torque to approx. 95 inch-pounds. (tap on the perimeter periodically to ensure equal tension). O-Ring 4. Turn on the system and check for leaks.
Operation and Routine Maintenance The Caretaker cleaning heads are designed to operate at a specific gallonage and pressure. To maintain flow through the heads, run the system whenever the pump is on. Cleaning times will vary according to application and environment. To determine the optimum cleaning time, run the system 24 hours a day to start. Reduce run times by 2 hours every 2 days until minimum cleaning time is determined. Six hours a day is recommended.
Troubleshooting If the Caretaker cleaning system displays the following actions, adjustments may be necessary to restore performance. Refer to exploded parts diagram for part references. Action: Dirty spots appear. Solution: 1. Clean the pool filter, pump basket, and skimmer baskets. 2. Make sure all auxiliary valves (surface returns, waterfall, spa overflow, etc.) are closed. 3. Ensure proper pressure, heads are rotating, proper nozzles are installed, and valve is rotating from zone to zone.
REVOLUTION™ 1 Caretaker 6-Port Valve NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PART # DESCRIPTION WK000029 WK000031 WK000032 WK000033 WK000034 WK000035 Band Clamp Housing Lid O-Ring Cassette Assembly Body Housin Gauge Assembly QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 WARNING: Disassembly of the cassette 3 will void the warranty.
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