CARVIN STARFALL User manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the CARVIN®STARFALL backlit waterfall set (‘’Product’’).
We want to help you get the best results from your new product and operate it
safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully
before installing and using the pool. If a problem should arise, or if you have any
questions about your product, consult an authorized CARVIN®retailer or distributor.
All the information in this manual is based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of
this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
COMPLIANCE
The light included in this Product is compliant with applicable safety standards in
Canada and in the United States of America.
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Review all instructions provided with the product prior to its installation, startup,
operation, shutdown, maintenance or winterization.
Failure to follow warnings and safety messages may result in property damage
or personal injury. The user assumes the bodily or material risks arising from any
improper use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the product and should
remain with the product if resold.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
This manual provides important safety messages. A safety message alerts you to
potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is identied by
a black box and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
SUPPORT
To obtain support for this product, visit carvinpool.com/support and refer to
Consumer Information section of this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
INSTALLATION 3
TOOLS 3
REQUIRED MATERIAL 3
REQUIRED POOL EQUIPMENT 3
IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING
3
STARFALL INSTALLATION STEPS 3
WATER RETURN INSTALLATION STEPS 5
FILLING THE POOL 7
OPERATING 7
VACUUMING 7
WINTEREZING 7
REMPLACEMENT PARTS 8
CONSUMER INFORMATION 9
Warranty 9
Replacement parts availability 9
Replacement parts warranty 9
Entire written warranty 9
To Obtain warranty service
Technical support information 9
Disclaimers 9
IMPORTANT
MAX. 15 FT
MAX. 15 FT
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INSTALLATION
Before starting the installation of your skimmer & return, make sure you have all the
necessary tools listed below. Check the contents in the box make sure everything
is there before starting your installation. All parts included in the box are important
and should all be installed. If parts are left out from the installation, this could cause
serious failure of the skimmer and return. Once the installation is started, it should
be completed as soon as
possible.
If a part is missing or defective, please contact
your CARVIN®retailer where your purchase was made.
TOOLS
• Drill with screwdriver bit #3
• Screwdriver bit #3 Phillips or Robertson
• Small straight screwdriver
• Hand saw
REQUIRED MATERIAL
• Starfall 94114 XXX
• A Star Series Starter kit, to power and control lights;
REQUIRED POOL EQUIPMENT
A basic circulation and ltration system MUST BE INSTALLED. This system includes
the following products by installation order:
• 1 1/2’’ Flexible hose
• PVC-ABS glue
The warranty of the product will be canceled if all installa-
tion requirements and guidelines are not respected.
WARNING
IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING
1. Follow the installation steps thoroughly without omitting anything. It can result in
serious accidents.
2. Omitting installation steps may result in a leaking skimmer and/or leaking water
return. Any leak could rust the wall and seriously damage the structure of your pool.
The manufacturer of your product has no responsibility for any omission of the
installation steps contained in this manual or a non-compliant installation.
STARFALL INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 2
Glue the Carvin quick connect tting (included in box) on one end of the exible
hose.
DO NOT CUT THE FLEXIBLE HOSE, FINAL LENGTH WILL BE DETERMINED LATER.
STEP 3
For each selected position, remove the top ledge cover cap.
STEP 4
Unscrew the top ledge cover screw.
Your STARFALL will replace an actual ledge.
Keep in mind that further from the lter you install the
STARFALL less performance your will have.
We recommand to stay in the next 3 top ledges from the
lter for a maximum of 15 ft of hose.
STEP 1
Select the position where you want to install your STARFALL.
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STEP 5
Remove the top ledge cover.
STEP 6
Unscrew the 4x top ledge screws. (2 on each side).
STEP 7
Remove the top ledge.
Store the top ledge in a safe place as we recommend to keep it for winterizing (See
WINTERIZING section at the end of this document).
STEP 8
Pass LED cable to the STARFALL hole.
STEP 9
Position the STARFALL on the top plate.
STEP 10
Connect electric connector to the Star Series cable.
10’’ Min
TO POOL
RETURN
TO POOL
RETURN
TO POOL
RETURN
TO STARFALL
TO STARFALL
TO STARJET
POOL RETURN WITH CARVIN STARFALL AND STARJET OUTLET
POOL RETURN WITH CARVIN STARFALL OUTLET
POOL RETURN
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STEP 11
Screw back the Top ledge screw to x the Starfall.
STEP 12
Replace the top ledge cover.
STEP 13
Screw back the top ledge cover screw.
WATER RETURN INSTALLATION STEPS
TRENCH DIGGING AND HOSE
CONNECTION
STEP 16
Dig a 6’’ deep tranch from the STARFALL center to the lter head return outlet.
Trench should not be closer than 10’’ to the pool, except when you get close to
the STARFALL.
AT THE END OF THE TRENCH, CLOSE TO THE STARFALL, WE RECOMMEND YOU DIG A
DEEPER TRENCH ZONE (12’’ DEEP APPROXIMATELY) TO ACCOMMODATE THE MINIMUM
BEND RADIUS OF THE HOSE.
STEP 14
Install the top ledge cover cap.
STEP 15
Depending on the accessory and equipment you have, choose the proper
connections at the lter outlet, then glue the parts accordingly to the gure below.
12'' deep trench zone
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STEP 18
Unroll the exible hose up to the lter return outlet
STEP 19
Position the exible hose under the Starfall straight and close to the pool wall.
STEP 20.1
Position the exible hose in the trench up to the lter head outlet.
Cut the hose.
STEP 17
1-Connect the exible hose to the STARFALL connector.
STEP 20.2
Glue the hose to the 3 way valve assembly.
STEP 21.1
Insert top of the beauty cap under the STARFALL then pivot the bottom to the pool
wall, in the same time snap the exible hose with the in the 4 clips.
For best results, the exible hose has to be straight, aligned to the STARFALL
inlet. It might help to ll locally the 12’’ deep trench zone with some soil or
stone dust.
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WINTERIZING
STARFALL WINTERIZING
We strongly recommend to store your STARFALL during winter time. Harsh
temperature change could damage the waterfall device inside the plastic shell and/
or aect water projection and/or clearness of the product.
1- Turn o your pump.
2- Disconnect the hose that connects the STARFALL to the ltrer (unscrew Carvin
quick connect tting) MAKE SURE TO GRAB THE FITTING ORING SEAL AND KEEP IT
TO A SAFE PLACE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE FOR NEXT YEAR.
3- Disassemble the pool top ledge cover following STEP 3-4-5-6.
4- Remove STARFALL and store it inside, sheltered from bad weather.
5- Replace original top ledge and covers (this will avoid the wall to warp during
winter time).
OPERATING
1- Before you start the pump, make sure the level of water is high enough (refer to
the min/max mark on the Carvin skimmer decorative face plate).
2- You can start the pump once all the components are connected.
3- You can adjust the projection and ow of your waterfall by slightly closing/opening
the 3 way valve.
4 - The STARFALL light, if connected, is controlled by the remote control.
STEP 21.2
Check beauty cap alignment.
Fill the whole trench with soil or stone dust.
Fix the beauty cap with a 4’’ to 6’’ nail.
FIX THE NAIL CAREFULLY AND MAKE SURE IT GOES BESIDE THE HOSE (AND NOT
THROUGH THE HOSE).
STEP 22
1 - PVC glue takes 2 hours to completely cure.
2 - After curing time, inspect your Starfall set up to make sure there are no leaks.
For instance, check 3 way valve connection(s), waterfall inlet connection, pool return
connection and starjet manifold connection.
ANY LEAK COULD RUST OR SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE STRUCTURE OF YOUR POOL
If you don't see any leaks, we highly recommend to check once again after 24 hours
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REMPLACEMENT PARTS
Use the original CARVIN®replacement parts only.
#DESCRIPTION COLOR PART NB. QTY
STARFALL (BLACK)
1
LEDGE STARFALL (BLACK 6C) DIAMOND SERIES BLACK 24151006R 1
LEDGE STARFALL (BLACK 6C) GOLD SERIES BLACK 24152006R 1
LEDGE STARFALL (BLACK 6C) PLATINUM SERIES BLACK 24153006R 1
2 PIPE BEAUTY CAP STARFALL (BLACK 6C) BLACK 24154006R 1
STARFALL (GRAY 9C)
1 LEDGE STARFALL (GRAY 9C) GOLD SERIES GRAY 9C 24152009R 1
2 PIPE BEAUTY CAP STARFALL (GRAY 9C) GRAY 9C 24154009R 1
STARFALL (GRAY 11C)
1
LEDGE STARFALL (GRAY 11C) DIAMOND SERIES GRAY 11C 24151011R 1
LEDGE STARFALL (GRAY 11C) GOLD SERIES GRAY 11C 24152011R 1
2 PIPE BEAUTY CAP STARFALL (GRAY 11C) GRAY 11C 24154011R 1
STARFALL (BROWN 476C)
1
LEDGE STARFALL (BROWN 476C) GOLD SERIES BROWN 24152476R 1
LEDGE STARFALL (BROWN 476C) PLATINUM SERIES BROWN 24153476R 1
2 PIPE BEAUTY CAP STARFALL (BROWN 476C) BROWN 24154476R 1
COMMON PARTS
3 WATERFALL TANK STARFALL WITH GLUED 20 DEG ELBOW - 14150000R 1
4 LED STRIP 22" STARFALL - WORKS WITH STARGLOW - 14150001R 1
5 BRACKETS KIT STARFALL (BLACK 6C) BLACK 24150001R 1
6 S15 UNS HALF KIT - 31175607R 1
7 TYPE HI-LO THREAD SELF TAPPING SCREW W/WASHER ⅝ SS 316 PASSIVATION #3 #12-14 X 1¼ " (8PKG) - 14455110R8 8/kit
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Product
Model
Non-Commercial
Warranty Period
Warranty
Coverage
94151006, 94151011,
94152006, 94152009,
94152011, 94152476,
94153006, 94153476
1 Year 100%
Le Groupe VIF Inc.
4000, boulevard Casavant Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe
Québec, Canada, J2S 9E3
www.carvinpool.com
CARVIN®is a registred trademarks of
Le Groupe VIF Inc. in Canada and United States of America.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Authorized CARVIN®retailer or distributor personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a
problem that your retailer or distributor does not solve to your satisfaction, please
discuss it with the retailer’s or distributor’s management. The Service Manager,
General Manager, or Owner can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatised with the decision made by the retailer’s or distributor’s
management, contact the CARVIN®technical support.
When you write or call, please provide the following information:
• Product model, serial number and date code;
• Name of retailer or distributor who sold the Product to you;
• The original proof of purchase showing the date of purchase;
• Your name, address and telephone number;
• A detailed description of the problem; and
• If sending an email, any relevant photos of the Product and its surroundings.
WARRANTY
Le Groupe VIF Inc. (“VIF”), owner and manufacturer of the CARVIN®Pool Equipment
brand, gives the following written Warranty on each new Product manufactured by
or on behalf of VIF and distributed for sale in America.
VIF guarantees that each new Product will be free from any defects, in material
or workmanship, for the Warranty period set below, under normal use and main-
tenance. If any defects should be found in a Product within the period set below
and when VIF acknowledges that such defects are attributable to faulty material or
workmanship at the time of manufacturing, at its discretion VIF will replace or repair
with a new part or the CARVIN®equivalent, at no cost to the consumer for parts and
labour.
The Warranty Period coverage starts from the original date of sale or when the unit
is rst installed as a demonstrator.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABILITY
Replacement parts are available through your CARVIN®retailer or distributor.
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY
New CARVIN
®
replacement parts sold to a consumer or installed by an authorized
CARVIN
®
retailer which are not covered by this Warranty are guaranteed for a period of
3 months, however, this Replacement Parts Warranty does not apply to any replacement
parts modied, used with, or installed on a Product for which the replacement parts
were not intended.
ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY
This Warranty is the only and the entire written Warranty given by VIF for its Product. No
retailer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge on these warranties
on behalf of VIF by any written or verbal statement or advertisement.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
You must rst contact your authorized CARVIN
®
retailer or distributor. Please refer to
section Customer Information.
Any defect must be reported to an authorized CARVIN
®
retailer or distributor within 72
hours to avoid potential breakage to other equipment, otherwise the warranty will not
be honored.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
After following the troubleshooting section of this manual and after contacting your
dealer or distributor, if you have any problems with your Product, contact CARVIN
®
Technical Support.
AMERICA
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 1 450 250-4500 option 2
Fax : 1 450 250-4501
Toll Free : 1 866 979-4501
Mail : CARVIN
®
POOL EQUIPMENT
Technical Support
4000 boul. Casavant Ouest,
Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 9E3
DISCLAIMERS
This Product is not for sale or for resale where prohibited by law or regulations.
The provisions contained in these written warranties are not intended to limit, modify,
take away from, disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in or the operation of
The Consumer Products Warranties Act, 1977 (Saskatchewan), The Consumer Product
Warranty and Liability Act (New Brunswick), The Consumer Protection Act (Quebec), or
any other similar provincial or federal legislation.
VIF shall not be liable for any statement made or published, written or oral, that is mis-
leading or inconsistent with the facts published in the documentation or specications
provided by VIF.
The actual Product item number may vary from the Product model number which may include a sux
for color, packing options or else.
This Warranty covers:
• Any Product purchased from a CARVIN®retailer or distributor authorized to sell
that product in America.
• Any Product on which required maintenance services have been performed
as prescribed in this manual.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Any repairs required as a result of collision, striking any object, frost, acts of God,
careless use, misuse, improper installation, improper ground preparation, improper
winterization, or lack of maintenance described in this manual;
• Any repairs required as a result of the failure, breakage, careless use, misuse,
improper installation, or lack of maintenance of another pool equipment or accesso-
ries, such as, but not limited to, the liner, ladder, skimmer, water return, water return
light, or winter cover;
• Any repairs required due to rust caused by improper installation, lack of mainte-
nance, or leakage, of the water return, water return light, or skimmer;
• Any Product modied, altered, disassembled, or remodelled;
• Shipping related costs to and from the manufacturer;
• Installation and removal related costs; and
• Normal maintenance services or water chemistry analysis services described in
thismanual.
This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the rst retail buyer, and only
during the period when the rst retail buyer occupies the place where the product
was originally installed
This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the rst retail purchaser, and
only during the period when the rst retail buyer occupies the place where the
product was originally installed.
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