end of universal adaptor onto the flow control valve. Then,
insert into the wall vacuum outlet. SEE FIG. D.
OPERATION
With the filter pump operating, you may or may not notice a
pulsating vibration of your pool vacuum. Its operation de-
pends on the amount ofwater flow produced by your pump,
and the automatic adjustment of the flow control valve that
regulates water flow to the skimmer suction port.
If the vacuum moves too slow and inefficiently when you
beginto vacuum, youmayneedto backwashor clean your
filter before you continue. Also, if the vacuum slows too
much, you may have to stop and restart the filter pump to
resume operation.
CAUTION: Excessive suction and/or speed could dam-
age yourvacuum’s components and/or decrease its ability
to maneuver in confined spaces. You must use the flow
control valve to prolong the life of your vacuum and
maximize cleaning efficiency.
FOR POOLS WITH TWO SUCTION LINES
For pools with two (2) suction lines (i.e. maindrain &
skimmer, or 2 skimmers), it may be necessary to close the
valve on the suction line not used for vacuuming to obtain
enough suction to operate the vacuum. On filtration sys-
tems that have excessive suction with the suction bypass
port fully open, throttle down the vacuum by progressively
opening up the second suction line valve.
INSTALL HOSE WEIGHTS
SEE FIG. 6
Depending on your pool's depth and water temperature,
your Drifter may require use of hose weights to help it to
maintainconstantcontactwiththepool'sbottom. Addhose
FOR BEST RESULTS, connect the hose with flow
control valve directly to the skimmer faceplate suction
port. Be sure to lower the skimmer lid to the top of the
skimmer basket before operating your pump (see
Fig. A).
IFYOUR SKIMMER FACEPLATE DOES NOT HAVE A
VACUUM PORT, or you choose not to use it, route the
hose with flow control valve and adaptor through
the skimmer opening to the suction port as shown in
Fig.s B or C in this owner's guide.
EXPEL AIR FROM HOSE AND CONNECT TO
VACUUM OUTLET
With pump running, position end of hose against pool
returnoutlettoblowoutanyairinthehose. While holding
end of hose below pool waterlevel, attach to your pool or
skimmer suction port.
SKIMMER VACUUM PORT
Thisskimmer provides a vacuumportin theskimmerface
frame below the skimmer opening. SEE FIG. A.
INSIDE SKIMMER OUTLET
This skimmer provides either a threaded or slip socket
connection inside the skimmer at the bottom. Push larger
endofuniversaladaptorontotheflowcontrolvalve.Then,
insertintothebottom
outletinside theskimmer.
SEEFIG.B.
SKIMMER VACUUM PLATE
This skimmer is provided with a vacuum plate with a
suction hose port in the center for attaching your vacuum
hose.Inserttheelbowadaptor(notprovided)ontotheflow
controlvalve,thenontothevacuumplateoutlet. SEEFIG.
C.
VACUUM OUTLET (IN-GROUND POOL)
Ifyourpoolisprovidedwithavacuumportoutletinthepool
wall, connect the hose to this port as follows. Push larger
3
FIG. D
FIG. A
FIG. B
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
AUTOMATIC
FLOW
CONTROL
VALVE
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
FIG. C
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
SKIMMER LID
