Waterway RENEGADE User manual

RENEGADE VENTURI SKIMMER INSTRUCTION SHEET
RENEGADE VENTURI SKIMMER
“The Ultimate In-Ground Pool Skimmer”
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810-0147
PLUMBING:
1. Set the venturi skimmer as you would install
a conventional skimmer.
2. SUCTION LINE - The suction line out of the
skimmer must be plumbed with 2″Schedule
40 PVC.
3. RETURN VENTURI LINE - Water is directed to
the skimmer by installing a 11
/ 2″ball valve or
gate valve in the return to the skimmer. This
valve is to be fully open during the operation
of the skimmer which will take no more than
5 or 6 GPM through the venturi orifice. If a
DE Filter is used on this system, this valve
must be closed while charging the filter with
DE through the venturi skimmer.
4. Run a 11
/ 2″line from the ball valve or gate
valve to the rear port of the skimmer. Glue
the line to the skimmer after installing and
gluing a 2″to 11
/ 2″reducer fitting into the rear
port of the skimmer. If this line must be pres-
sure tested, install a 2″plug in the venturi fit-
ting and tighten it before step #5 (DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN!)
5. Glue an 18″length of 2″Schedule 40 PVC
into the discharge port of the skimmer and
cap the end to prevent gunite from entering.
PRESSURE TESTING:
6. To pressure test the 11
/ 2″line from the equip-
ment to the skimmer, install a 2″NPT plug
into the inlet fitting on the inside of the skim-
mer. Install a second plug into the front suc-
tion port in the bottom of the skimmer so
that the suction line can be pressure tested at
the same time. (DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
THESE PLUGS!)

FINISHING:
7. Before plastering or applying the finish to the
pool, cut the 11
/ 2″discharge line so that it will
finish flush to the final finish surface. Do not
obstruct this line with an eyeball, main drain
covers or other type of fitting. It must remain
fully open to assure proper functioning.
8. Before plastering, remove the test plug and
install the threaded venturi fitting into the
threaded return fitting inside the skimmer.
9. Install the 3″long PVC sleeve, that is sup-
plied, into the discharge fitting directly oppo-
site the venturi fitting. DO NOT GLUE THE 3″
SLEEVE INTO THE FITTING! This must
remain unglued so that a threaded plug can
be threaded into the bottom port in the event
that winterizing is necessary.
OPERATION:
10. The venturi skimmer may be operated
simultaneously with the normal skimmer
function or the suction from the pump may
be shut off allowing only venturi powered
skimming action taking place. Either way, a
much stronger skimming action will result
when compared to a standard skimmer.
NOTE:
The valve controlling the suction should be left
slightly open. There are occasions when the
pump may be “starved” when 100% of the suc-
tion is coming through the main drains only.
1. 550-9950 Weir Door Assembly - White
2. 819-0005 Lid Screw
3. 540-6470WW Lid White
4. 519-6420 Lid Mounting Ring - White
5. 542-9600 Venturi Skimmer Basket
6. 542-9610 Venturi Skimmer Nozzle Fitting
7. 519-9650 Sleeve Outlet Port Fitting
8. 715-9910 2″NPT Plug
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