Pentair Silicone Instructions Manual

Silicone Kit Installation Instructions

(for above-ground pools)

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T able of Contents

SECTION I. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................... 1

SECTION II. INSTALLATION ........................................... 2

SECTION III. OPERATION.............................................. 3

WARNING

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this system.
Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, and property damage.
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WARNING

THIS IS NOT A TOY. Do not hang on top rail adapter assembly or twist excessively as damage to assembly

may occur. Sharp glass or plastic pieces from damaged light adapter cup can create a hazard which could result
in serious injury to pool users, and may also cause property damage. Do not pull or hang onto perimeter cable.
Loose cable can cause a choking or entrapment hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users.

SECTION I. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A. Tools required to complete the job:

1. Silicone gun

2. Plastic clothespins or tape
Two people are required to complete this installation.

PacFab, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters: 1620 Hawkins Rd., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
Western Operations: 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Rev. A 4-26-00 1 P/N 840213

SECTION II. INSTALLATION

Trimmed
Cable

Lens
Cap

5/8“

Opening for
Excess Cable

Silicone
Port

Cable
Port

Silicone
Port

Segmented
Hose

Adapter
Lens

Light Adapter Cup

Top
Rail
Adapter

Top Rail
Inner Wall

A. Install above ground light or bulb body upgrade per

instructions provided with above ground light.

B. For ease of installation, drain pool until water level is just

above the bottom of the skimmer port.

C. Clean backside of top rail inner wall with mild cleaner/soap

such as Formula 409® or Fantastik®.
Rinse with water. Dry thoroughly.

D. Installing the top rail adapter.

1. Select the location for the top rail adapter. Place the top
rail adapter to either side of the vertical center line of the
light, allowing the adapter lens to be easily positioned
directly in front of the center of the above ground light
lens; see Figure 1.

2. Lay the cable out around the edge of the pool with the
adapter assembly close to the proper position. Arrange
cable so that the grooved side of the cable tail will mate
with the backside of the top rail inner wall.

3. Seal the cable port (where cables enter segmented hose)
on the top rail adapter with silicone sealant; see Figure 2.

Figure 1.

4. Place top rail adapter onto the top rail and lock into
place with retaining wedges, as shown in Figure 2. The
front of the adapter should be flush with the top rail and
far enough up onto the rail to be firmly secure. It may
be necessary to help hold the top rail in place with tape
temporarily.

5. Fill top rail adapter with silicone via ports on bottom of
the adapter until silicone begins to ooze out sides of
adapter.

E. Installing the cable.

1. Starting from either side of the top rail adapter lay 4 to
10 ft. of the cable out on the top rail with the grooved
side facing up.

2. Apply an 1/8” bead of silicone to the middle of the tail.
Have your assistant help keep the cable straight and
flat.

3. Place cable on bottom of edge as shown in Figure 3.
Apply pressure to the backside of the tail so that the
silicone is evenly distributed on the rail edge. DO NOT
stretch cable during installation.

4. Use clothespins or tape (clothes pins work the best) to
secure cable in position where necessary; entering and
exiting corners, where silicone stops and starts, by top
rail adapter, or anywhere the cable begins to sag.
Secure the cable at least once every 4 ft.

Figure 2.

5. Wipe off excess silicone off front of cable if necessary.

6. Continue this process until you are half way around the pool or at the end of the cable (40 ft. model only).

P/N 840213 2 Rev. A 4-26-00