A wide mouth skimmer is a type of swimming pool skimmer designed for efficient debris removal.

Benefits:

1. Improved pool cleanliness
2. Reduced maintenance time
3. Enhanced swimmer safety
4. Compatible with various pool types (in-ground, above-ground)
 

Skimmer Installation and Operation Manual

1. General Characteristics

Skimmers are used to eliminate surface debris from the water of swimming pools.
When building a swimming pool, it is recommended to ensure that the mouths of the skimmers are facing the prevailing winds.

2. Installation

• There should be at least one skimmer per 25 m² of pool surface area.
• The maximum flow rate through each skimmer is around 5 m³/h.

Placement Guidelines:

• For pools with up to two skimmers:
  Place them along the width of the pool at its deepest end.
• For pools with three or more skimmers:
  Place the skimmers along the same length of the pool.
• In all cases, skimmers should be positioned on the side opposite the pool return inlets (see Fig. 1).

Installation Notes:

• Follow Figure 2 when installing the skimmer in a concrete pool.
• Follow Figure 3 when installing the skimmer in a liner pool.
• Ensure that the water level remains sufficiently high to prevent the skimmer from pulling air into the system.

Cover and Basket Handling:

• The skimmer cover and basket are fitted with twist locks.
• These may become damaged if forcibly pulled up.
• To remove the cover or basket:
  1. Turn them so that the two half sides align with those of the skimmer body.
  2. Gently pull them up.

3. Pool Vacuum Cleaners

• A pool vacuum cleaner hose may be connected to the skimmer (see Fig. 4).
• To do so:
  1. Place the Skim-Vac on the basket.
  2. Connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the central port of the Skim-Vac (see Fig. 5).
  3. To increase suction power, progressively close the main drain valve until the desired suction is achieved.

Multiple Skimmers:

• If the pool has more than one skimmer, close all other skimmers using their trimmer plates or cover their baskets with a Skim-Vac (see Fig. 6).

⚠️ Caution:
Completely closing the skimmers and the main drain valve may cause the vacuum cleaner head to become stuck to liner pools.

4. Safety Warnings

• The skimmer must be installed by a specialist technician.
• Do not place chlorine or bromine tablets in the skimmer basket.
• Do not use general-purpose products. Only use ABS-compatible products.