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INSTALLATION GUIDE

ADMIRAL S-20 AUTOMATIC SKIMMER

Summary of Contents for ADMIRAL S-20

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE ADMIRAL S 20 AUTOMATIC SKIMMER ...

Page 2: ...S i Operation 1 Vacuuming Pool 2 Public Pool Models 2 Maintenance 2 Removing the Skimmer Lid 3 Parts List 3 Multi Skimmer Installation and Pipe Sizing 4 Skimmer Layout and Line Sizing 5 Installation 5 Technical Support Time 8 A M to 7 30 ET Phone 800 831 7133 Fax 800 284 4151 Web sites http www pentairpool com and staritepool com ...

Page 3: ...RE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND OR USE WITH COMPONENTS NOT PROVIDED BY PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS AND INTENDED TO BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER POSITIONING OR FUNCTIONING OF DRAIN COVER AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH FOR USEWITH MULTIPLE SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLETS OR A SINGLE SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLET IF ONLY A SINGLE SUCTION OUTLET OR MAIN DRAIN EXISTS A SAFETY VACU...

Page 4: ...xcept in the original screw holes will not hold and will allow the drain cover to come off the main drain causing an entrapment hazard including possible limb and body entrapment or evisceration disembowelment If the screw holes of the frame are stripped or the brass inserts are missing loose or damaged replace the frame DO NOT DRILL NEW SCREW HOLES INTHE FRAME ASTHISWILL DAMAGE ANDWEAKENTHE FRAME...

Page 5: ...fill and float valve to return to open position Skimmer will now operate normally as long as pool water level is high enough to allow normal flow over weir Operation Flow Through Skimmer To Pump Suction Float Valve Open Check Valve Shut Equalizer Line 1023 0694 55 G P M L I S T E D S U C T I O N F I T T I N G S T A R I T E 0 8 0 1 0 0010 55 G P M L I S T E D S U C T I O N F I T T I N G S T A R I T...

Page 6: ...qualizer NOTICE The equalizer is an emergency bypass intended to prevent damage to the pump when pool water level is low or skimmer basket is blocked Do not allow flow through equalizer for extended time periods Equalizer If flow over weir is restricted Float valve closes diverting pump suction to equalizer or main drain line and preventing loss of prime in pump Seal normally remains until pump st...

Page 7: ...r 10 hole pattern 20 81111800Gasket set Lg 10 hole pattern w dbl wall 81111700Gasket set Lg 10 hole pattern w o dbl wall 21 85015200Equalizer assembly NOT SHOWN 98202900Screw sealing 98207200Screw sealing 98203000Screw 85008400Screw kit XLG WM 85008500Screw kit 10 hole pattern 85008600Screw kit 10 hole pattern extra long 85008700Screw kit standard 12 hole pattern 85008800Screw kit standard 12 hole...

Page 8: ...ith pipe sizing Note multiple main drains Table 1 Suction Pipe Sizing by Surface Area of Pool and Rated flow Capacity of Skimmers Multi Skimmer Installation and Pipe Sizing Pool No of Surface Area Skimmers Skimmer Rated Flow GPM In Square Ft Req 30 35 40 45 50 60 Up to 600 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 000 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 500 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 000 4 3 4 4 4 4 2 500 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 000 6 4 4 4 4 5 3 500 7 4 4 5 5 5 4 000 ...

Page 9: ...ic pour using a cold joint as shown in installation drawings Line Connections and Testing Connect pump inlet line to rear port in bottom manifold Figure 8 Skimmer is ABS plastic manifold connections are 1 1 2 or 2 threaded or 1 1 2 slip For threaded connections do not use pipe dope to seal joint use RTV Silastic 732 preferred Teflon tape or Plasto Joint Stik For slip connections apply PVC primer t...

Page 10: ...used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties Because we are continuously improving our products and services Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice Pentair is an...

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