• Ensure that the PoolSkim is fully secured by firmly screwing on all connections.
• Install the PoolSkim so that the body of the unit is always approximately 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm) under the water level.
• Assure that the floating hat is correctly inserted into the body of the PoolSkim — the large cut-out at the bottom of the floating hat must be on the same side of the clip-on bag in order for the PoolSkim to create a venturi that effectively draws floating debris.
• Direct the PoolSkim to induce a flow around the pool to bring all floating debris to the PoolSkim and to minimize dead spots where debris can accumulate. Normally, the flow is parallel to the wall; however, if your return jet is near a corner, you may need to point the PoolSkim away from the wall at a 45 degree angle to ensure an effective flow.
• Maximize the skimming effect by ensuring that your pump basket is clean.
• If you have a second or third return jet into the pool, this flow from these returns can be reduced by using the supplied aimflow plates. For pools that have more than three return jets, additional aimflow plates may be needed — email poolskimusa@gmail.com and state the number of total return jets in your pool.
• As an alternative to using the aimflow plate(s), some PoolSkim users have successfully used “slotted” return jets instead of the eyeball types.
• In order to prevent your Automatic Pool Cleaner hose from floating over the PoolSkim, use the supplied BUMPER. Separate the BUMPER, then insert the smaller blue knob from the bottom of the rim of the floating hat into the larger knob from the top, using a hole furthest away from the pool wall.
• If the Automatic Pool Cleaner is getting stuck on the PoolSkim, then either change the direction of the PoolSkim or adjust your Automatic Pool Cleaner by moving the hose weight.