1) If your pool is equipped, be sure that the valve on the suction line coming into the pump is selected for the
port(either skimmer or lower suction fitting) you will be using to vacuum.
2) Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum head (the piece with the brushes or wheels on it). The better quality vac
hoses come with a swivel end to prevent tangling of the hose. Be sure that this is the end that is attached to the
vac head; if not the system will draw air & not work properly.
3) Make sure the hose is secure and the vac head is firmly attached to the pole.
4) Place the vac head, hose & pole into the deep end of the pool(make sure one end of the pole is sticking out of
the water!)
5) Take the UN-attached end of the vac-hose & hold it in front of one of the water return fittings.
This will fill the hose with water & prevent binding of the pump with air. You know you've got enough water in the
hose when head bubbles up to the top.
6) Put your hand over the end of the hose to keep the water in.
7) Place the skimmer basket adapter on top of the skimmer basket. Always use a basket to prevent the possible
suction of a large object from getting stuck in the skimmer or in the underground line.
8) if vacuuming through a lower suction without a basket, use a leaf trap.
9) After you have placed the hose on the adapter fitting you will probably notice a sudden drop in filter activity. This
is normal. The filter system is just readjusting itself to the change in suction. Let it operate for about 30 to 90
seconds. It should automatically bleed any air out of its system and return to normal operation. You'll hear the
sound becoming "normal" again.
10) Vacuum Away!