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1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TL-1300 Rev APage 2 ENGLISH Zodiac CaretakerTM In-Floor Pool Cleaning System | INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE GuideWhen installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:READ AND FOLLOW ALL of electrical equipment should be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all National Electric Code (NEC), state and local law, ordinances, codes and : To reduce the rick of electrical shock: Install all electrical equipment at least 10 ft. (3 m) from inside wall of pool or spa. Disconnect power before servicing this equipment. CAUTION: Use supply wires suitable for 140-167 F (60/75 C).

2 CAUTION: Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A ground fault circuit interrupter. Use copper conductors : To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all guarantee complete cleaning and qualify the warranty, fax or email a Design Fact Sheet along with a scaled pool plan for FREE In-Floor Design Service. Email: Fax: (760) 597-1246 If the pool design or dimensions change during excavation, a new design plan must be the valve above ground and finished pool water level. Do not bury valve after cleaning heads and nozzles according to the Design pool includes an elevated spa, install a check valve on the line feeding the spa heads to avoid spa draining.

3 Install other check valves (as normal) to avoid spa return jets and suction lines from THESE customer service or support: For on-line support: To contact Zodiac: US and Canada Customer Service 2620 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081-8438 1-800-822-7933 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONPage 3 ENGLISH INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE GUIDE | Zodiac CaretakerTM In-Floor Pool Cleaning SystemThe Zodiac Caretaker in-floor pool cleaning system has two valve options: the 5-Port valve and the electronically-driven UltraFlex 8-Port valve which provides multiple timer capabilities.

4 Caretaker 5-port valves are sealed at the factory, ready for INSTALLATION without a trained technician or licensed electrician should install the motorized UltraFlex 8-Port valve. INSTALLATION should follow National Electric Code (NEC) guidelines and comply with all local laws, ordinances, codes and to follow recommended INSTALLATION methods could void warranties and cause Caretaker Systems, RATINGS Input: 115V AC, 650mA, 50/60 Hz; 230V AC, 325mA, 50/60 : 24V AC, 3A, 50/60 NUMBER: IPX4 CAUTION:RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKKEEP COVER ON ENCLOSURETO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE MUST BE INSTALLED AT LEASTFIVE FEET FROM THE WATER S EDGE secondssecondssecondssecondspauseprogram 6045057312489101112561.

5 Dome Strainer2. 5-Port Valve with Pressure Gauge3. Port O-Ring (5)4. V-Clamp5. Bottom Plate O-Ring6. Bottom Plate7. Union Nut (2)8. Union Adapter (2)9. Union O-Ring (2)10 Threaded Union Adapter (2)11. Pressure Relief ValveComponents12346597810111. Valve Lid2. Valve (Test Housing) Cover3. Top Plate4. UltraFlex 8-Port Valve Housing5. Pressure Switch/Gauge Assembly6. 2 in. x in. Tee7. UltraFlex Controller8. Start Up (Motor) Kit9. Motor Assembly with Sensor Plate 10. Tee Assembly O-Ring (3)11. Tee Assembly12. Wear Bar5-Port ValveUltraFlex 8-Port ValvePage 4 ENGLISH Zodiac CaretakerTM In-Floor Pool Cleaning System | INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE GuideSite PlanningVerify that the excavated pool matches the Zodiac Certified Pool Plan.

6 Check the break, width, depth and designated step/bench locations. Zodiac design dimensions are from finished pool, not excavation. If any dimensions have changed, a new plan must be drawn to ensure cleaning and the valve as close as possible to the swimming pool or water feature to reduce piping and improve performance. Valve must be at least 5 ft. away from the water s the valve so that the bottom housing and outlet ports are above ground and the finished pool water level. If a below water level INSTALLATION is necessary, check valves or manual valves on the inlet and outlet ports will be required to prevent flooding of the system so feed pipes enter the pool in the center of the wall closest to the pool equipment and valve.

7 Use a check valve on the feed line in elevated spas to prevent the design plan to position and stake the cleaning head locations. Each head has a designated nozzle that has a precise cleaning radius. Perimeter heads have a one foot overlap. Mark the cleaning radius around each stake to verify cleaning the SystemFeed PipesThe Zodiac certified plan indicates which cleaning heads will be plumbed together to form a bank. Run all feed lines to the top of the bond beam to facilitate easy valve hookup. Number the lines according to the design plan. Excavate niche in pool wall, 6 in. x 24 in. down to the pool floor Make line trench depth sufficient to cover all pipes Do not cross lines in floor Use 2 in.

8 Schedule 40 pipe Position so feed line stub-ups are perpendicular to the slope of the finished pool floorInstallation1123452 For Vinyl Liner Pools: Stake but do not plumb lines until walls are set, plumbing lines are fed under walls Vinyl collars are not adjustable, stub-ups must be perpendicular to finished pool floor Dig trenches 8 in. below excavation grade to accommodate setting of fittings Page 5 ENGLISH INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE GUIDE | Zodiac CaretakerTM In-Floor Pool Cleaning SystemCleaning Head RisersThe cleaning head collars require 2 in. Schedule 40 risers. Use the Prefab Riser (part #5-9-150), a preassembled, capped reducer/riser that glues directly into the 2 in.

9 Tee, 90-degree elbow or coupling on the feed lines. ValvesInstall the non-functioning test housing (5-Port Test Housing, part #4-9-2002 purchased separately) for setup and pressure testing during the construction phase. The functional valve is installed at : Plumb the pressure relief valve in a bypass line off the pool return line. Use two 2-way valves (one on return line, one on valve feed line) to control flow. Use the 2 in. unions included to install a removable section of pipe immediately before the valve to provide service access to the valve cup bottom plate of the valve is made of a hard fiberglass filler and must be primed heavily before gluing.

10 Connect the water source from the pool pump to the valve the large o-ring in the bottom plate, align the GUIDE pin and use the V-clamp to attach the plate to the test housing. Tighten the V-clamp until ends are about in. 8-Port: Plumb the pressure switch/gauge into the valve supply line at the pool equipment to ensure flow to the valve. Install a 2-way valve in the line to simplify valve the water source from the pool pump to the valve inlet. Do not get glue in the valve housing as this will void the warranty. Tip: Do not turn valve upside down when valve is shipped with the top plate and removable pressure test plug pre-assembled and secured to factory torques.