AQUASTAR SKR15NL103 Flow Star Water Bonded Skimmer Instruction Manual

**AQUASTAR SKR15NL103 Flow Star Water Bonded Skimmer Instruction Manual

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WARNING

HAZARDOUS SUCTION. RISK OF HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT, DROWNING OR DISEMBOWELMENT.
When an equalizer is used, the opening in the pool shall be protected by a VGBA Compliant drain cover rated for 100 GPM or greater.

NOTE: Skimmer is not equivalent to a main drain. If not using a single, unblockable drain, all pools, spas and hot tubs must have at least two main drains besides skimmer(s) or a “single, unblockable” drain.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

OPERATION

Operation Overview
Pump suction pulls water through skimmer. Water owing into skimmer carries oating leaves, bugs, etc., where they are trapped in the skimmer basket. Dust, body oils, etc., pass through the basket to be removed by the lter. Weir door in skimmer opening enhances surface ow and skimming action. 

Water Level
Keep pool, spa or hot tub water level at the middle water level mark, on the data plate image located inside skimmer housing, for best performance. Never operate below the low mark, see Figure 1.

Flow Adjustments
Adjust valves located before the pump, see Figure 2.

Figure 2: Typical residential installation

Figure 3: Vacuuming pool; oat and check valves removed, equalizer port plugged.

MAINTENANCE

Periodically check weir for free operation. Replace if damaged or worn. Check strainer basket as often as needed for accumulated leaves, debris, etc. Empty basket as required. Skimmer deck lid is made of impact and weather resistant materials, but extended use (5-10 years) may lead to reduced strength.

Regularly check condition of skimmer lid. Look for cracks, chips, deterioration of plastic, etc. If any sign of damage or deterioration is found, replace the deck lid and fasteners.

To winterizing, drain pool until level is below skimmer inlet. Remove cover, basket and oat. Plug bottom port(s). Cover skimmer to prevent rainwater or snow from entering the skimmer where it could freeze.

WARNING! LOW WATER LEVEL CAN MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT POOL AND MAY DAMAGE PUMP AND OTHER POOL EQUIPMENT.

Note: An equalizer line is a way to bypass the skimmer and it is intended to inhibit damage to the pump when pool water level is below the throat of the skimmer or the basket is full. You must check your local code as some require equalizer lines, others don’t allow them and others leave it to the pool designer. When equalizer line is used the cover inside the pool must be VGBA compliant, and have a ow rating higher than the skimmer’s con guration- specification ow rating.

SKIMMER LAYOUT AND SUCTION LINE SIZING

Skimmers are critically important for removing oating contaminants, oils, and debris; for this reason modern pool building codes require that the number of skimmers installed are capable of handling 100% of the ltration of ow rate

1. The minimum number of skimmers needed is based on facility type (See Table 1).
2. When selecting the location for skimmers, at least one should be placed so that the prevailing wind blows towards the skimmer.

3. Size suction pipe based on the design ow rate such that the water velocity in the pipe will not exceed six feet per second. To increase system ow capacity for long pipe runs, use multiple pipes (both ports) or larger pipe (2.5’’ spigot, or 3’’/4’’ adapter bushing #BFB101). See gures 5 and 7 piping layout.
   Example: A public pool that is 1000 sq. ft. requires at least two skimmers. Table 1: Skimmers Required Per Square Foot Area

   Facility Type| Area Per Skimmer (sq. .)
   Public Pool| 500
   Residential Pool| 800
   Public and Residential Spa| 150

INSTALLATION

See section “Dimensions and Parts list” and “Skimmer Head Loss and Installation Dimensions” for basic dimensions. Top cover frame has 1” vertical height adjustment. NOTICE: Skimmer MUST be surrounded by at least 4” of structural concrete in a monolithic pour

PIPE CONNECTIONS AND TESTING
Connect pump inlet line to rear port in bottom manifold.Skimmer manifold is PVC, and comes in a variety of con gurations. For threaded connections inside skimmer manifold, do not use pipe dope; to seal joint use RTV Silastic #732 (preferred), Te on tape or Plasto-Joint Stik. For slip connections, apply PVC primer to PVC pipe only. Then apply PVC to PVC solvent cement to both pipe and slip connections. Consult distributor for correct solvent cement for pipe used. Assemble joint per cement manufacturer’s instructions, allowing recommended set time before pressure testing.

WARNING! PLASTIC CEMENTS AND PRIMERS CAN BE FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS OR BOTH. CLOSELY FOLLOW CEMENT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING! FALLING AND TRIPPING HAZARD. THE DECK LID MUST BE INSTALLED FLUSH WITH THE DECK LEVEL

DIMENSIONS AND PARTS LIST

**Part # SKR1x

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1. Skimmer Body
2.  2″ Port Plu
3. Float Assembly
4. Basket
5. Basket Rod
6. Collar
7. Lid
8. Plaster Shield
9. Weir Assembly
10. Weir Clip, Qty 2

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR101 – White
SKR102 – Black
SKR103 – Lt. Gray
SKR105 – Dk. Gray
SKR108 – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Water Stop Face and 9’’ Ultra Basket (Optional

Water Bond)

Part # SKR1xx-L,
SKR15xxx-L (Bonded)

1. 1. Deep Skimmer Body with Water Stop Face
2. 2’’ NPT Port Plug
3. Float Valve Assembly
4. 9‘’ Ultra Skimmer Basket
5. Skimmer Collar
6. Skimmer Lid
7. Plaster Shield
8. Weir Door Assembly
9. Weir Door Clips

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR101-L – White
SKR102-L – Black
SKR103-L – Lt. Gray
SKR105-L – Dk. Gray
SKR108-L – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Water Stop Face and Water Bond

1. Skimmer Body
2. 2″ Port Plug
3. Gasket
4. Float Assembly
5. Basket
6. Basket Rod
7. Collar
8. Lid
9. Plaster Shield
10. Weir Door
11. Weir Clip, Qty 2
12. Bonding Plate Assembly

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR15101 – White
SKR15102 – Black
SKR15103 – Lt. Gray
SKR15105 – Dk. Gray
SKR15108 – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face

Part # SKR2xx

1. Skimmer Body
2. . 2″ Port Plug
3. . Float Assembly
4. Basket
5. Basket Rod
6. Collar
7. Lid
8. Paster Shield
9. Weir Assembly
10. Weir Clip, Qty 2

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR201 – White
SKR202 – Black
SKR203 – Lt. Gray
SKR205 – Dk. Gray
SKR208 – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face and 9’’ Ultra Basket (Optional Water

Bond)

1. Deep Skimmer Body
2. 2’’ NPT Port Plug
3. 3. Float Valve Assembly
4. 9‘’ Ultra Skimmer Basket
5. Skimmer Collar
6. Skimmer Lid
7. Plaster Shield
8. Weir Door Assembly
9. Weir Door Clips

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR201-L – White
SKR202-L – Black
SKR203-L – Lt. Gray
SKR205-L – Dk. Gray
SKR208-L – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face and Water Bond

1. Skimmer Bod
2. . 2″ Port Plug
3. Gasket
4. Float Assembly
5. Basket
6. Basket Ro
7. Collar
8. Lid
9. Plaster Shield
10. Weir Door
11. Weir Clip, Qty 2
12. Bonding Plate Assembly

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR17101 – White
SKR17102 – Black
SKR17103 – Lt. Gray
SKR17105 – Dk. Gray
SKR17108 – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face and 9’’ Ultra Basket (Optional Water

Bond)

1. Deep Skimmer Body
2. 2’’ NPT Port Plug
3. Float Valve Assembly
4. 9‘’ Ultra Skimmer Basket
5. Skimmer Collar
6. Skimmer Lid
7. Plaster Shield
8. Weir Door Assembly
9. Weir Door Clips

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face and Water Bond

Part # SKR17xxx

1. Skimmer Body
2. 2″ Port Plug
3. Gasket
4. Float Assembly
5. Basket
6. Basket Rod
7. Collar
8. Lid
9. Plaster Shield
10. Weir Door
11. Weir Clip, Qty 2
12. Bonding Plate Assembly

DIMENSIONS AND PARTS LIST

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face 4’’ Extension

Part # SKR14xxx

1. Skimmer Body With 4″ Extension
2. 2″ Port Plug
3. Float Assembly
4. Basket
5. Basket Rod
6. Collar
7. Lid
8. Weir Assembly
9. Weir Clip, Qty 2

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR17101 – White
SKR17102 – Black
SKR17103 – Lt. Gray
SKR17105 – Dk. Gray
SKR17108 – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face 4’’ Extension

1. Deep Skimmer Body With 4″ Extension
2. . 2″ NPT Port Plug
3. Float Assembly
4. 9″ Ultra Skimmer Basket
5. Skimmer Collar
6. Skimmer Lid
7. Plaster Shield
8. Weir Door Assembly
9. Weir Door Clips

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR1401-L – White
SKR1402-L – Black
SKR1403-L – Lt. Gray
SKR1405-L – Dk. Gray
SKR1408-L – Tan

FlowStar® Skimmer with Flush Face 4’’ Extension and Water Bond

1. Skimmer Body With 4″ Extension
2. 2″ Port Plug
3. Float Assembly
4. Basket
5. Basket Rod
6. Collar
7. Lid
8. Plaster Shield
9. Weir Assembly
10. Weir Clip, Qty 2
11. Bonding Plate Assembly

Part Numbers/Colors

SKR3201 – White
SKR3202 – Black
SKR3203 – Lt. Gray
SKR3205 – Dk. Gray
SKR3208 – Tan

WATER STOP FACE INSTALLATION

AquaStar’s Flow Star Skimmer with Water Stop Face provides extra protection against leaks and features 135 degree and bottom at ledge guides for consistent mouth construction.

To install cover the outer-most ange of the water stop in gunite. Keep 135 degree and at ledge guide exposed. Apply thin-set directly on top of the water stop 135° and at ledge guides. Cover in thin-set and tile over if desired.

INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

Skimmers manufactured by AquaStar are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of installation. The foregoing warranties relate to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) only. AquaStar shall have the option to repair or replace the defective product, at its sole discretion. Purchasers must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty. Requests for warranty service must be made through the installing dealer. This warranty shall not apply to any product that has been subject to negligence, misapplication, improper installation or maintenance, or other circumstances which are not in AquaStar’s direct control. This warranty sets forth AquaStar’s sole obligation and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products. AQUASTAR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Supersedes all previous publications.

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