Installation Guide
T0073500 Rel-0004
©2020 Caretaker In-Floor Systems
6 of 166-Port
Installation
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. The valve can be placed near the other pool equipment for
aesthetic purposes. However, the installer must follow the pipe size guidelines found on the
certified pool plan which includes a minimum requirement of 2" PVC SCH40 for all floor inlets.
Install the valve so that the body housing and outlet ports are above ground and the finished
pool water level. If the valve must be installed below water level, check valves or manual
valves on the inlet and outlet ports are required to prevent flooding of the valve.
Lay out system so feed pipes enter the pool in the center of the wall closest to the pool
equipment and valve. Use a check valve on the feed line in elevated spas to prevent spa
water from flowing back into the pool.
Follow the certified design plan to position and stake the cleaning head locations. Each head
has a designated nozzle that has a precise cleaning radius (see Figure 1). Perimeter heads have a 1
ft. (0.3 m) overlap. Mark the cleaning radius around each stake to verify cleaning coverage (Figure 2).
Flare steps and benches to ensure debris does not get cornered (see Figure 2). Heads
should be positioned 2 in. (5.1 cm) from the outer edge on steps and benches.
Plumbing the System
Feed Lines for Cleaning Heads
The Caretaker certified pool plan indicates which cleaning heads will be plumbed together to
form a bank. Run all feed lines to the top of the bond
beam to facilitate easy valve hookup. Number the
lines according to the design plan (see Figure 2).
• Excavate a niche in pool wall, 6" x 24" (15.2 cm x
61.0 cm) down to the pool floor.
• Make line trench depth sufficient to cover all pipes
with 6" (15 cm) of soil.
• Do not cross lines in floor.
• Use 2" (5.1 cm) Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
• Use 45° and sweep elbows to improve water flow.
• Use 90° elbows or tees at each head location.
• Left justify heads next to sharp corners.
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2
3
1
5
2
4
6
Verify min. 1' overlap Radius
For Vinyl Liner Pools:
• Stake but do not plumb lines until walls are set; plumbing lines are fed under walls.
• Vinyl collars are not adjustable, stub-ups must be perpendicular to finished pool floor.
• Dig trenches 8 in. (20.3 cm) below excavation grade to accommodate setting of fittings.
(part #5-9-150), a preassembled, capped reducer/riser that glues directly into the 2” (5.1 cm)
Install a 2-way valve in the valve supply line to simplify flow adjustments, valve maintenance
. Do not install the motor plate assembly (Start-Up Kit) until the
Standard
5'6" Radius
at 16 gpm
Flow Plus
6'6" Radius
at 25 gpm
Flow Adjust
5' Radius
at 12 gpm
Step & Bench
4'6" Radius
at 7 gpm
Mini
2' Radius
at 6 gpm
High Flow
8' Radius
at 30 gpm
Figure 1. Nozzle options
Figure 2. Plumbing Design Plan