Installation and Operation Instructions for

No. 08655-0007 and 08655-0017 Check Valves.

This check valve is for use only with Swimquip brand
WARNING Hazardous Suction.
Suction equalizer U-3 surface skimmers in systems having an equalizer
fittings can trap hair wall fitting and equalizer line running to the skimmer.
or body parts, causing
Install check valve finger tight in equalizer port of skim-
severe injury or death.
mer (see Figure 1). Do not use pipe thread sealant; do
Provide more than one
not use a wrench or pliers when tightening.
suction source in pool
circulation system at all times. Check valve prevents suction through equalizer line
unless the water level in the skimmer drops so far that
the float valve closes. When float closes, check valve
opens to allow pump to draw water from equalizer wall
fitting, preventing damage to pool circulation pump.
Inspect equalizer check valve regularly for disk wear or
loose spring tension on the check valve disk. Valve does
not need to be removed from skimmer for inspection.
If there is suction through equalizer wall fitting while
skimmer float valve is in the open (up) position, the
check valve is leaking. Inspect valve for foreign objects
lodged under disk. If nothing is stuck in the valve,
replace valve.
NOTICE: Spring tension on the check valve disk is fac-
To Pump tory set and not adjustable. If you suspect that the spring
Suction tension has changed, or if the check valve has been dis-
assembled, do not try to fix or reuse it; replace it.
Equalizer
Line Consult U-3 Skimmer Installation and Operating
1021 0694 Information instructions (Publication No. 39501-0028)
for specific information about skimmer equalizer system
Figure 1: Check valve installation. Tighten finger-tight only. installation and maintenance.

Pool Vacuum
Hose

Vacuum
Plate

Float
Valve Float
Open Valve
Flow No Flow Shut
Through Over Check
Skimmer Weir Valve Remove Check
Open Valve; Plug
Check To Pump To Pump Equalizer (or
Valve To Pump
Suction From Suction Main Drain) Suction
Shut Port
Equalizer
Equalizer Outlet
Equalizer
Line Line
1023 0694 1022 0694
0 -0 0 1 0 55 0 -0 0 1 0 55 1021 0694
0801

G
0801

G
0 -0 0 1 0 55
P
P

0801
M

G
ITE
ITE

P
M
A-R I
A-R I

LISTED SUCTI
LISTED SUCTI

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ST

A-R I
ST

LISTED SUCTI
ST

O N F I T T I NG O N F I T T I NG
O N F I T T I NG

Figure 2: Normal skimmer operation; Figure 3: Equalizer operation: Float Figure 4: To vacuum pool, remove
check valve shut, water flows valve shut, check valve open, water check valve and plug port; reinstall
through skimmer. flows through equalizer line to avoid check valve after vacuuming.
starving the pump.
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA

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