Caretaker 99 Bayonet Pop-Up Head (Jet Black) | 3-9-501

Caretaker 3-9-501: Bayonet Pop-Up Head in Jet Black

The Caretaker 3-9-501 is a Jet Black bayonet pop-up head for a matching Caretaker 99 bayonet-style floor collar. Choose this replacement when your existing collar is in good condition and matches the head connection. During a cleaning cycle, water from the in-floor system raises the head and directs a jet across the pool surface to move debris along the planned cleaning path.

Nozzle insert required: This listing does not include a nozzle insert. Choose the correct insert for the head location; color alone does not determine the nozzle size.

Product Details

Check Fit Before Ordering

• Match part number 3-9-501, the Jet Black color and the connection style to your existing installation.
• This is a bayonet-style Caretaker head configuration. It is not a direct replacement for the older threaded fitting or another brand's head.
• Match the nozzle selection to your pool's cleaning plan or the correctly sized insert in the head being replaced.

Recommended Tool and Head Service

For head removal and installation, we recommend the HammerTech Solutions All Metal Caretaker Tool | HTS-Caretaker. It can be used by hand or attached to a standard pool pole, making it useful for reaching submerged heads. The tool is sold separately.

Shut off the pump and prevent an automatic restart before servicing. Make sure the head is fully down and the tool is engaged. Bayonet heads release counterclockwise and lock back into the collar clockwise. Inspect the head, collar and nozzle for trapped debris. Do not force a stuck head or damaged collar.

Common Questions

Does this include a nozzle?

Nozzle insert sold separately; select the size specified for this location.

Will this fit every Caretaker system?

No. Match the fitting style, part number and nozzle configuration. Older threaded heads and bayonet heads are not interchangeable.

Why is my head not cleaning properly?

A blocked nozzle, debris in the collar or inadequate flow to the cleaning zone can affect operation. Check the owner's manual before assuming the head needs replacement; a problem affecting several heads may be elsewhere in the system.

Select the Required Nozzle Insert

Choose the insert called for by your cleaning plan. These inserts are sold separately; the high-flow configuration uses a different, factory-installed nozzle.

• Mini | 1-9-458
• Step & Bench | 1-9-459
• Flow Adjust | 1-9-455
• Standard | 1-9-461
• Flow Plus | 1-9-456

Support Documents

Use the head-and-collar guide for installation details and the manufacturer's owner's manual for operation and troubleshooting. The overview explains the wider in-floor system; valve-specific instructions apply only to the valve installed on your pool.

See the PDF Downloads section for the documents listed below.

• ePoolSupply Caretaker Head & Collar Installation Guide
• Caretaker Owner's Manual — Operation & Troubleshooting
• Jandy In-Floor Overview — Pages 20–23

Product Videos

We want you to have quick and easy access to warranty information for all the brands we carry. Please click on the links below to view each manufacturer’s warranty page:

• Pentair Warranty
  
• A&A (Pentair In-Floor) Warranty
  
• Fluidra Warranty (Zodiac / Jandy / Polaris / Caretaker)
  
• Paramount Warranty
  
• BlueSquare Warranty
  
• Hayward Warranty
  
• All Other Manufacturer Warranties
  

Note: Warranty coverage, registration, and service terms are provided directly by the manufacturer. Please review the details carefully to ensure proper understanding of coverage and claim procedures.