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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Shim 25160-000-007 is used to level the skimmer body when attaching to a fiberglass pool with a drafted side. Each shim
will compensate for 3° of draft.
• #12 flat head stainless steel sheet metal screws in various lengths are required for installation (not included). The shim has
a tapered shape: 3/16" at the thinner end and 1/2" thick on the thicker end. The mounting screw length for each hole will
vary depending on the number of shims used and the vertical location of the hole.
INSTALL STEPS
1. Follow instructions in skimmer installation manual to prepare pool and skimmer for installation.
2. Align skimmer with pool wall at the mounting location. Use a leveling device to set the skimmer in the correct orientation.
The skimmer may be placed on a mounting stand pipe to hold in place if needed.
3. Noting the difference in draft between the pool wall and the skimmer face, use shim(s) to compensate for the angle of the
pool wall.
4. Multiple shims can be stacked to achieve the correct alignment. (FIGURE 1)
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Pool Wall
Stack
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FIGURE 1 - SHIM ALIGNMENT
5. A flat gasket must be placed between the pool wall and the first shim, and between each individual shim. (FIGURE 2)
6. Starting with the top holes, check screw length at each location. If the screw extends ¾” or less from the face plate, that is
the correct screw.
7. Proceed to the next set of holes using the same procedure to determine the correct screw length until all screws are
installed. (FIGURE 3)
8. Follow instructions in skimmer installation manual to complete skimmer installation.
