AquaGenie

SKIMMER/FEEDER

AquaGenie removes floating debris from surface water much faster than ordinary skimmers. In addition, it provides a constant controlled supply of chlorine to pool water automatically.

AquaGenie catches fine dirt, leaves, pollen, floating germ-laden scum before it becomes suspended in the pool water or settles to the bottom. (Ten times as much water must be run through filter to remove suspended dirt as to remove dirt caught while still on the surface.)

INSTALLAnON

When the adjustable collar-feeder is installed, it will be necessary to connect the free end of the 3116” tubing (Item #9) to the base of the feeder tray. The fixed end of the 3/16” tubing is attached to the pressure chamber, and should not be removed to make this connection.

When installed on pool, adjustable collarfeeder (Item #2 in accompanying pictorial chart) should be temporarily wedged up to the highest level so that the top is flush with the edge of the coping by using the extension collar provided if necessary. Before pouring concrete around

AquaGenie, be sure to wrap a piece of polyethylene around the collar to prevent concrete from bonding to the plastic.

OPERATION

The AquaGenie feeder is operated by water being returned by the filter to the pool. This clean water is directed down and out through a nozzle slot in the orifice plate. The sheet-like jet of water created by this action causes counter currents which increase the effectiveness of the

AquaGenie’s skimming action. Pressure built up in the pressure chamber (behind the orifice plate) diverts some of this water through the tubing into the feeder tray. In the feeder tray a supply of chlorine is being constantly dissolved. Chlorineladen water now pours over the tray’s V-notch into the main sump of the AquaGenie, where it disinfects the water being drawn into the skimmer. Chemically treated water is then sent to the filter for removal of solids and is returned to the pool.

If you desire to return the filtered water to the pool through an auxiliary return fitting, or through a jet nozzle installed on optional stairs, it’s important to maintain water flow to

AquaGenie. If the pool is equipped with such an auxiliary return, there should be a valve on the , return line to the AquaGenie, and another valve on the line to the auxiliary return fitting. When using the auxiliary return line, don’t close the valve on the AquaGenie return line. Keep it

“cracked open” enough to continue a flow of water to the AquaGenie. Enough back pressure will develop to keep the feeder operating. As long as water is leaving the feeder tray over the Vnotch, it is being chlorinated and returned to the circulatory system. For full benefit of Aqua-

Genie’s automatic skimming and chlorinating, do not use auxiliary returns unnecessarily. Keep

AquaGenie operating normally, with full flow as continuously as possible.

AquaGenie CANISTER

Carefully read directions and cautions on

AquaGenie canisters.

Insert canister in feeder tray with canister cap being near the outside wall of the feeder tray.

To prevent the possibility of a highly concentrated chlorine solution remaining in the feeder, or entering the pool, the feeder tray will receive no water from pressure chamber, and will automatically drain if the filter pump is shut down, or if there is a power failure.

Never put any mater/a/ in the feeder tray

other than AquaGenie canisters and Trichloro tablets. Contact with other brands of chlorine tablets may cause a violent reaction or explosion.

MAINTENANCE

Always maintain water level of pool up to the water level marks on the AquaGenie face plate (see Sketch #l). Flow should be over the weir.

A/ways br/ng water level up to marks as soon as possible.

1. Clean baskets before vacuuming. Backwash filter before and during procedure, if condition of filter bed hampers flow.

2. Screw a plastic insert fitting in the vacuum adapter plate (5). fill vat-hose with water, attach hose to fitting and drop adapter plate over basket (or simply insert vat-hose in adapter plate). The adapter plate is tapered to seal against seat in AquaGenie’s main sump.

3. Debris vacuumed off the bottom will be caught in the basket. Some material (hair and grass, for example) may pass through to the pump strainer. Finer material will be caught in the filter.

INSTALLA 77ON INSTRUCTIONS

Read Completely Before Startina Installation. Refer to exploded view and pa;ts list for proper nomenclature.

LOCATIONS OF AquaGenie

AquaGenie should be located near the center of a long side of the pool. Vary the location to orient the AquaGenie’s mouth towards the prevailing winds as with ordinary skimmer. The action of AquaGenie will be effective as long as it is installed at least eight (8) feet from either end.

Choosing the correct location is important, but is not as critical as with ordinary skimmers. (see sketch #2 for ideal location) l/Z” PVC Plug (Threaded)

SKETCH #1

PIPE ADAPTERS

Insert pipe adapters into the pressure throat port and the bottom port of the AquaGenie.

Use the proper sealant (Permatex #51 Pipe Joint

Compound or equal) for threaded connections and PVC cement for rigid pipe connections.

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SKETCH 82

INSTALLING FACE PLATE

Apply a small amount of Permatex to one side of one of the large gaskets to hold temporarily while assembling. Place the adhesive side of the gasket on the face plate, aligning the holes. (see sketch #3)

Before positioning the face plate assembly, make two small vertical slits in the vinyl liner as indicated on sketch #4. The purpose of these slits is to permit easier removal of the vinyl from behind the horizontal bar of the face plate after installation of AquaGenie.

Carefully position the face plate/gasket assembly on the vinyl liner, covering the face of the

AquaGenie. Pierce the liner through the top two holes of the face plate prior to inserting screws.

Screw two Phillips head Hi-Lo screws into these holes using only a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Any other size screwdriver will destroy the screw head and prevent making a leak-proof seal.

DO NOT completely tighten these two screws at this time. Allow the heads to project about l/8” from the countersink in the face plate.

Do not assemble the orifice plate yet. This will be done after all piping is competed and flushed.

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Face Plate

SKETCH #8

Now pierce the remaining holes through the face plate, and tighten screws to within l/8” of countersink.

Relieve tension on the vinyl liner ins/de the face plate by making crosswise slits in the vinyl as shown in sketch #5. At this point you may tighten all screws completely.

(Uneven pressure may distort the face plate and cause uneven seating of gasket seal.) Excessive torque may break the corrosion-resistant screws.

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SKETCH #4

After the face plate has been installed, carefully cut out the vinyl liner using a sharp knife. Cut the top edge and the two sides of the skimmer opening, and the top, bottom and two sides of the orifice opening. Grasp the triangular piece of vinyl remaining at the bottom of the skimmer opening to remove it. The vinyl from behind the horizontal bar will be removed at this time. (see sketch #8)

Pull ham after horizontal bar.

Cut neatly and cleanly on heavy line.

SKETCH #6

PIPING

Use as few elbows as possible in the piping of the entire recirculation system. Each elbow reduces the efficiency of the AquaGenie in particular and the entire filtration system in general.

Be sure to double clamp the return line when it connects to the adapter in the pressure throat.

Follow piping layout as closely as possible. (see sketch #7) m L i n e b! Valvea

Opti~nol Line Not Used.)

Stain

(Optional)

SKETCH #7

BLOCKING UP

It is recommended to support the

AquaGenie with a piece of l-112” pvc pipe in the proper receptable, located in the bottom of the unit, and support on a level concrete block. Do not disturb the AquaGenie while providing this support. Shim until the pier bears the weight of the AquaGenie.

ASSEMBLY OF ORIFICE PLATE

Apply a small amount of Permatex to the back of the orifice plate. Place a small gasket on the top, as marked, being certain all holes are aligned, and all edges are aligned. Before mounting the orifice plate to the AquaGenie, make sure that when assembled, the nozzle slot slopes downward. (see sketch #8)

Nozzle slot mus positioned to discharge water DOWNWARDS toward

Pool floor.

SKETCH #8

Secure the assembly using six Hi-Lo screws. Again, use only a #3 Phillips screw driver. Tighten the screws evenly in the order shown on Sketch #9. Develop your final screw pressure by following this sequence 3 or 4 times, similar to the technique of tightening an engine head. The orifice plate is not designed to fit flush with the face plate. The amount of protrusion will vary with the type of pool wall (foam, steel, or wood). Do not over tighten! A torque of 20”-1 lb.

maximum is permitted. Excessive torque may break the corrosion-resistant screws.

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BACKFILL

All backfill around the feeder must be free draining coarse sand or fine gravel. It should be very carefully tamped into place with an implement such as a shovel handle in layers to give maximum support.

STEEL PANEL POOLS

WITH FACTORY CUT OUT

Apply a small amount of proper sealant

(Dow Corning or General Electric food grade silastic or equal) to one of the large gaskets and place it on the face of the AquaGenie body. Make sure the mounting holes align.

Now align the holes in the above assembly with the holes in the panel and mount with four

#lO x 314 long slotted pan head screws. (see sketch #lO)

Stretch vinyl liner and fill pool to within 2” of the bottom of the AquaGenie. Follow instruction for installation in “INSTALLING FACE PLATE.”

Embossed Swfoce

Depression for Fastener

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Each Corner

SKETCH #l 1

AqUaG8nl8 & 8k/mmef-f88d8f h?tal/Ut/on on foam wall panels.

Foam wall panels are designed with embossed area for AquaGenie mounting location. Drill holes (3/8” dia.) at each inside corner of large embossed area. Make cutout by following the inside edge of embossed surface. If using a jig saw, it will be possible to cut bottom and both vertical sides from the back of panel. Once this is accomplished, mark a horizontal line on face of panel 13/l 8” down from top for remaining cut. Using a 3/32” drill bit, drill lead holes at depressions (8 total) on debossed surface for mounting fasteners. Holes should not be drilled all the way through but a maximum of 112” deep.

Place AquaGenie in cutout and mount from back with (8) #IO x 3/4 hex washer head type AB screws. (see sketch #I 1 & #12)

When installing AquaGenie on wood wall or

“HYDRA” foam panels it will be necessary to use enclosed spacers to prevent unit from extending through the panel too far.

#lo x 3/4” Hex Washer Hd.

Type AB Screw

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Face Plate Gasket

SKETCH 12

CU777NG NOTE

The best results will be obtained by using a jig saw with 8 T.P.I. (fast cut, medium finish) blade. If jig saw is not available, use keyhole saw with 8-10 tooth combination blade. To prevent material buildup on saw blade, a cutting lubricant

(water) should be used.

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Screw Set

Collar-Feeder

Basket

Basket Handle

Vacuum Adapter

Cover

Weir Assembly (Consists of Items 7 & 8)

Weir Pins & Spring (Not Sold Separately)

Feeder Tube, 3/16 OD x .025 Wall x ;6”

Face Plate

Face Plate Gasket

Oriface Plate

Oriface Plate Gasket

Extension Collar

Canister Assembly (Includes Cap and Label)

Canister Cap Only

Canister Plug

Wall Spacers

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