Installation Guide

T0073500 Rel-0004
©2020 Caretaker In-Floor Systems
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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. (see Figure 3)
• Top of stub-ups must be 6" (15.2 cm) above
finished elevation.
• During gunite application, leave a
1" (2.5 cm) deep x 1" (2.5 cm) wide well around
each stub-up.
Note: If 2" schedule 40 stub-ups are used, pipe reamer (part #
4-17-2) is required to allow the 2" collar to fit into the pipe.
Hint: Save plumbing time by using 2.5" (Part # 5-9-150) or 2"
(Part #WK000001) Prefabricated stub ups. They glue directly
into 2" schedule 40 fittings, don't require reaming and are
ready for pressure testing.
Auxiliary Equipment
Pump: Choose an appropriate pump size and style to meet the GPM flow rate minimums
specified on your certified pool plan. For variable speed pumps, see page 12.
Heaters: To compensate for heater system pressure drops, plumb heaters in a bypass line
before the water valve, even if the heater has an internal bypass. Perform a temperature rise
test to determine where to set the bypass valve (see Figure 7). Ensure proper water flow can
be reached.
Chlorinators: In-floor systems can be used with erosion feeders, ozone generators, and
in-line salt-chlorine generators. Consult manufacturers' instructions for proper installation
to protect the water valve and other pool equipment from high concentrations of chlorine or
chlorine gas.
Automatic Pool Cleaners: When using an automatic pool cleaner with the in-floor system,
plumb the dedicated cleaner line (booster pump if applicable) before the valve (see Figure 4)
.
Water Features, Falls and Returns: Plumb so the 6-port valve receives the GPM's
mentioned in the certified design during the cleaning sessions.
Filters: Use of a filter is required to maintain warranty. Size the filter to exceed the flow
requirements of the certified design. Consult manufacturers' installation instructions.
To Pool
To Cleaner
6-Port
Valve
Heater
Filter
Pump
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Figure 4. Example of a Plumbing Setup
90
45° or Sweep
2" Feed Line
2-1/2"
Prefab Riser
(Stub-up)
90
6" min.
1in.
1 in. well in gunite
around each
stub-up
Figure 3. Cleaning Head Risers
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