Sta-Rite T40-F Installation Manual

AUTOMATIC POOL FILLER

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Model # T40-F

Installation Instructions

Prior to installation, check local building codes for exceptions to these

instructions.

1.Install leveler bucket so top of bucket is flush with bond beam of pool (See Fig. A). Ring and
Lid then should be installed flush with deck. Use rebar mounting flanges provided on bucket
to insure and aid in keeping bucket level during concrete pour.

2. Install 1½" equalizer pipe. IMPORTANT: Equalizer pipe must be straight, as shown in

Figure A. The use of any 45

only PVC to ABS joint cement for this application.

° or 90° pipe could cause air lock and void warranty. Use

3. Connect 3/4" fresh water supply pipe to side leveler bucket. (See Fig. A). Special Note:

Please allow adequate cure time as per cement manufacturer before applying pressure.

4. You can pressure test auto-fill with supplied fitting P/N 210067. (See Fig. D). CAUTION: Do

not over tighten.

5. Remove test plug and flush supply line for approximately 60 seconds or until all debris has
cleared.

6. Connect 3/4" overflow pipe in port (See Fig. A), using a PVC to ABS joint cement.

7. Install valve assembly, Fluidmaster® valve. IMPORTANT: Do not use liquid or paste

sealers. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. does not cover warranty if damaged because
of over tightening or cross threading.

8. To adjust float height of Fluidmaster® valve, lightly press down the top of fill valve with one

hand, while turning clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust valve. Continue turning until
water level is achieved. (See Figure E).

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Rev. B 6-26-06 P/N YYLEVF

3/4" OVERFLOW PIPE

AUTOMATIC FILLER BUCKET

SHOWN WITHOUT COVER RING

3/4" FRESH WATER SUPPLY

GASKET & SCREEN

1½" EQUALIZER PIPE

FIGURE A.

AUTOMATIC POOL FILLER

INSTALLATION GUIDES

Model # T40-F

TOP OF AUTOMATIC FILLER BUCKET

SHOULD BE FLUSH TO 1" ABOVE

BOND BEAM MAXIMUM.

BOND BEAM

REBAR

ADJUSTABLE

RING FOR TOP

TOP OF LEVELER BUCKET

DECK HEIGHT VARIES

(MIDDLE OF POOL TILE)

OF DECK

FIGURE B.

PROPOSED AVERAGE POOL WATER LEVEL

REBAR MOUNTING FLANGE

COVER RING PROVIDES LIMITED

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT. USE

PERFORATED KNOCK-OUT ON

BOX & CARDBOARD TO PREP

FOR DECK.