Installation Guide

T0073500 Rel-0004
©2020 Caretaker In-Floor Systems
8 of 166-Port
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).
• Open the valve and remove cassette assembly and
packaging prior to gluing.
Body housing must be primed
heavily before gluing.
• Use heavy bodied PVC glue to connect the PVC pipe to
the valve housing using glue manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION: Do not get glue inside the housing as it will
prevent the valve from rotating and void the warranty.
• Use a 3 in. (7.6 cm) stagger when cutting pipes to provide
enough clearance for the elbows.
• Install the discharge lines from the valve in a stacked or flat configuration.
CAUTION: Ensure pipes do not touch each other.
• Install all lines with a minimum of 6" (15.2 cm) cover or in accordance with
local codes.
• If all outlet ports on the valve are not needed, double-port the line
by tying the unused port into an active port. Customarily, double-port
lines to the hardest-to-clean area. Refer to the design plan for the proper
connections.CAUTION: Always plumb a check valve in each double-
ported line.
• If a port is used as a return line, install an eyeball fitting at the pool
wall to create back pressure on the line. If the wall return line can also
recieve water pressure from the pump, install a check valve between the
Caretaker valve and wall returns to prevent water from back flowing into
the valve.
Plumbing For Cold Climates
Prepare for cold weather by plumbing the valve so it can be winterized easily.
• Plumb 2-way valves into each discharge line so they can be pressurized to push water
below the freeze zone and sealed to prevent water from coming back up into the valve.
(See Figure 7)
• Discharge pipes should extend 24" below the freeze zone before turning toward the pool.
Flat Lines
5
6
4
3
2
1
Figure 5. Flat Configuration
of Valve Discharge Lines
Figure 6. Double-Ported
Stacked Lines
Two-Way
Valves
Winterizing Plug
(supply line)
Cut out side view Above view
Figure 7. Winterizing Plug