Cleaner Adjustments And Operation; Cleaner Operation; Cleaning The Debris Bag; Cleaning The In-Line Filter - Pentair RACER LS Instruction Manual

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CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION

Cleaner Operation

Note: The RACER ® LS Pressure Side Pool Cleaner may need some minor
adjustments to ensure it is operating properly and to get the best performance
possible.
When operating correctly, the cleaner will travel in a random pattern
throughout the pool, vacuuming and sweeping the pool.
• The climbing ability of the cleaner depends on the pool structure and
water flow.
• Two hour cleaning cycle is recommended for average size residential
(15' x 30' [4.6 m x 9.1 m]) pools.
• It will perform more efficiently in pools without sharp transitions between
pool floor and walls.
• The cleaner goes into a back up mode approximately every 3-1/2 minutes for approximately 15 seconds.
• If pool has a high level of debris, run the cleaner in two short cycles. Empty the debris bag between cycles.

Cleaning the Debris Bag

1. Detach the bag strap from the hose.
2. Press the release button on the cleaner vacuum tube and carefully pull
up to remove the bag from the cleaner. See Figure 10.
3. Open bag closure by pulling apart the fabric tabs at the top of the bag
(see Figure 11). Holding the bottom of the bag, turn over to empty debris
out of the top. If needed, rinse bag with a hose.
4. To close, press together the hook and loop fabric at the top of the bag
and run finger along entire length of bag so it is completely closed.
5. Be sure debris seal is on the vacuum tube. See Figure 9, on page 5.
6. Slide the debris bag collar over the vacuum tube until it clicks in place.
7. Reattach the strap onto the feed hose.
8. To keep bag from folding during operation, attach the strap above first
feed line float. Slide float down if needed.
Note: It is easier to empty the debris bag when it is dry. A second
bag (purchased separately) may be used while the used debris bag is
drying.

Cleaning the In-Line Filter

When cleaning the cleaner's debris bag you should also inspect the in-line filter's debris screen. The debris screen will be
found roughly 18 inches (45.7 mm) from the wall fitting.
To clean the in-line filter's debris screen:
1. Pull the cleaner out of the water and place it flat on
the pool deck.
2. Twist apart the filter housing cap and filter housing.
3. Remove the debris screen from the filter housing and
remove all debris. Use a hose to flush out any dirt.
4. Reinstall the debris screen into the filter housing and
thread the housing cap back onto the housing. Hand
tighten only.
RACER ® LS Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User's Guide
Figure 10
Bag Release
Button
Figure 11
Figure 12
Filter Housing
Cap
From Wall Fitting
Use tabs to
pull bag apart
Filter
Housing
To Cleaner