Installation
Before you Begin
Do NOT install feeder into copper plumbing; pipe damage may occur.
Never install feeder before the heater; heater damage may occur.
Heaters and other equipment may be damaged by highly chlorinated water.
Installation Location
The feeder is designed for permanent installation in the return line of the pool or spa and must always be installed after the heater, pool cleaner, valves, filter and all other equipment.
If there is no heater, install the feeder after the filter and all other equipment.
Feeder should be installed above the water level.
Plumbing Choices
Plumbing with 1.5" PVC pipe
Pool/Spa Combo
Plumbing with 90 degree elbows
Plumbing with 2" PVC pipe
Make sure all pumps and timer switches are OFF.
Make sure the pump, heater and filter all have 2″ inlet and outlet fittings.
Glue 2″ PVC pipe into inlet union.
Continue with 2” PVC pipe on the outlet side.
The arrows on feeder point to the direction of the water flow returning to the pool/spa.
Use only PVC cement. Follow the directions on the cement label. Allow time for the PVC cement to completely dry.
Plumbing with 1.5" PVC pipe
Make sure all pumps and timer switches are OFF.
Make sure the pump, heater and filter all have 1.5″ inlet and outlet fittings.
Glue feeder inlet and outlet into 1.5″ unions.
The arrows on feeder point to the direction of the water flow returning to the pool/spa.
Use only PVC cement. Follow the directions on the cement label. Allow time for the PVC cement to completely dry.
Pool/Spa Combo
Make sure all pumps and timer switches are OFF.
When the plumbing and equipment is 2″ and the feeder is installed on the pool return line after the diverter valve with a portion of the water going to the spa, install a minimum section of 6″ × 1.5″ PVC pipe directly into the inlet side of the feeder using the 1.5″ unions.
Continue with 2″ PVC pipe on the outlet side of the feeder. This will compensate for the water being diverted.
The arrows on feeder point to the direction of the water flow returning to the pool/spa.
Use only PVC cement. Follow the directions on the cement label. Allow time for the PVC cement to completely dry.
Plumbing with 90 degree elbows
Make sure all pumps and timer switches are OFF.
Plumbing 90 degree elbows directly into the feeder inlet may cause turbulence inside the elbow which prevents water from entering the feeder.
A minimum of 6″ PVC pipe should be installed between the elbow and the inlet of the feeder.
The arrows on feeder point to the direction of the water flow returning to the pool/spa.
Use only PVC cement. Follow the directions on the cement label. Allow time for the PVC cement to completely dry.
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