POOLSKIM INSTALLATION and TIPS

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Turn off the pump. Locate the inlet return in your pool. 
Unscrew the ring nut and then remove the ring and ball.

Screw the PoolSkim insert fitting onto the inlet return as firmly as possible.
 A fitting for a standard 1&1/2 inch male or female threaded return is included with every PoolSkim.

Important! If your inlet return is a straight pipe (unthreaded), then you will need
an adapter that will connect to the PoolSkim. One type of fitting that works well
 with the PoolSkim is made by Polaris and can be found at the Pool Center site.
 Click the pool center banner and then type "Polaris wall connection kit" in their
search site box. Choose either the 1&1/2 inch or 1 inch stub pipe connection kits.
 

Connect the PoolSkim elbow from the body of the PoolSkim to the connecting ring nut and stub.
See above picture to view elbow placements for various pool inlet locations.
Use the stainless steel screws to fasten the connections.

Attach the clip-on bag to the outlet of the body of the PoolSkim.

Attach the combination of stub, connecting ring nut, elbow, clip-on bag and body to your pool inlet
 by screwing on the connecting ring nut. Align the PoolSkim so that it is correctly positioned.
The body of the unit should always be under the water level (approximately 2-2.5 inches).
Next, tighten the screws and the connecting ring nut.

Place the floating hat in the body of the PoolSkim with the large hole in the side of the hat facing the clip-on bag. Turn on the pump. Water should start flowing into the floating hat, skimming floating debris into the clip-on bag.

PoolSkim Tips  

• Ensure that the PoolSkim is fully secured by firmly screwing on all connections.
   

• Install the PoolSkim so the body of the unit is always 5-6cm (2-2.5 inches) under the water level.
   

• Direct the PoolSkim to induce a flow around the pool to bring all floating debris to the PoolSkim and to minimize dead spots where debris can accumulate. Normally, the flow is parallel to the wall; however, if your inlet pipe is near a corner, you may need to point the PoolSkim away from the wall at a 45 degree angle to ensure an effective flow.
   

• Maximize the skimming effect by ensuring that your pump basket is clean.
   

• If you have a second return inlet into the pool, this flow can be reduced by using the supplied aimflow plate. For pools that have more than two return inlets, additional aimflow plates may be needed -- email  info@poolskimusa.com or state the number of total return inlets in your pool when ordering the PoolSkim.
  
  As an alternative to using the aimflow plate(s), some PoolSkim users have successfully used  "slotted" inlet jets instead of the eyeball types. Trouble Free Pool forum has detailed suggestions for these directional jets at http://www.troublefreepool.com/poolskim-review-t37058.html.
   

• If the Automatic Pool Cleaner is getting stuck on the PoolSkim, then either change the direction of the PoolSkim or adjust your Automatic Pool Cleaner by moving the hose weight.
   

• In order to prevent your Automatic Pool Cleaner hose from floating over the PoolSkim, use the supplied BUMPER. Separate the BUMPER, then insert the smaller blue knob from the bottom of the rim of the floating hat into the larger knob from the top, using a hole furthest away from the pool wall.
   

• In rare instances where an extended length of PVC pipe is needed (longer than the PVC pipe included with the PoolSkim), go to special fittings for more information or email info@poolskimusa.com.
   

Every PoolSkim includes a fitting for a industry standard 1&1/2" threaded inlet return.
For other threaded inlet returns, contact info@poolskimusa.com or click fittings.

Important! If your inlet return is a straight pipe (unthreaded), then you will need an
  adapter that will connect to the PoolSkim. One type of fitting that works well with
 the PoolSkim is made by Polaris and can be found at the Pool Center site.

Click the on Pool Center banner below and then type "Polaris wall connection kit" in
their search site box. Choose either the 1&1/2 inch or 1 inch stub pipe connection kits.

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