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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the best pool-cleaning system in the world! Your new Kreepy Krauly
will provide you with years of carefree pool enjoyment, as it efficiently vacuums your pool for you.
Before long, you'll wonder how you ever got along without Kreepy Krauly.
First, however, you'll have to install Kreepy Krauly and perhaps make some minor adjustments. The
video cassette included in the carton provides step-by-step instructions. This manual also covers the
steps needed to install and adjust Kreepy Krauly.
Contents
Warranty Terms & Conditions..............................................................................2
I.
Pool Preparation .................................................................................................. 4
II.
Assembly ............................................................................................................. 4
III.
Installation ........................................................................................................... 7
- Standard pool installation.................................................................................. 7
- Non-standard pool installations ..................................................................... 8-9
IV.
Adjustments.................................................................................................. 10-11
V.
Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 12-15
VI.
Maintenance....................................................................................................... 16
VII.
Customer Service............................................................................................... 16
VIII.
Kreepy Krauly Parts, Hose and Accessories ................................................ 17-18
Please record the serial number of your Kreepy Krauly in the space below. This way, if you need
to refer to the serial number in the future (e.g. if you call the Customer Helpline), it will be readily
available. The diagram on page 4 shows where Kreepy Krauly's serial number is located.
Kreepy Krauly Serial Number ________________________________
Activate Kreepy Krauly's Warranty
Toll-free Customer Helpline
If you have questions about your Kreepy Krauly, check the instructions in this manual or view
the included installation video. If you still have a question, call our Customer Helpline at
1-800-443-5711. Please have your Kreepy Krauly serial number ready when you call.
Warranty Note
Cleaners purchased in the United States of America from entities outside the United States do not
qualify for any United States programs including warranty, trade-in, or rebate programs.
We are so sure you'll be satisfied with the way your new Kreepy Krauly cleans your pool, that we
offer a special money-back guarantee at participating dealers. Here's how it works:
1. Should you have any questions regarding the operation of the cleaner, call your
Pentair Pool Products dealer.
2. For additional assistance, call our Customer Helpline at 1-800-443-5711.
3. If you are not completely satisfied, return the Kreepy Krauly (including all the contents in the
box), with your proof of purchase to your dealer within 10 days for a full refund.
10 - D ay Mo n ey - B a ck Guarantee at Pa rt i c i p ating Dealers
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
10 - D ay Mo n ey - B a ck Guarantee at Pa rt i c i p ating Dealers We are so sure you’ll be satisfied with the way your new Kreepy Krauly cleans your pool, that we offer a special money-back guarantee at participating dealers. -
Page 2: Pool Preparation
3. Hand vacuum thoroughly. 4. Clean filter and pump strainer basket. II. Assembly Remove Kreepy Krauly and all of its parts from the box and check to make sure that all components were included. Refer to Figure 1. Figure 1 Components Check List 1. - Page 3 Step 2. Attach The Seal Figure 3 Your Kreepy Krauly comes equipped with one of two seals.The Pleated seal is our universal seal and Pleated/Starfish Seals in their Grooves works in all pool types: concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, Main and tile. And our Starfish seal which is used...
- Page 4 Step 5. Attach The Hose Weights And Assemble The Hose The Kreepy Krauly hose comes in sections which must be assembled. You’ll need enough sections to re a ch from wh e re Kre epy Kra u ly is connected, to the fa rthest part of your pool, plus one section. You will also have to at t a ch hose weights to the hose to neutra l i ze the hose’s bu oya n cy in wat e r.
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Page 5: Installation
The va l ve automat i c a l ly adjusts to ch a n ge s in the amount of water flow to provide Kreepy Krauly with the power necessary to ensure proper cleaning perfo rm a n c e. -
Page 6: Non-Standard Pool Installations
Te flon tape around the thre a d s to ensure easy removal. 4. Place Kreepy Krauly (with the hose and hose weights assembled and attached) into the pool and allow it to sink to the floor. - Page 7 Figure 12 an accurate amount of water (25 gpm) will flow Top of Skimmer through the vacuum line and the Kreepy Krauly. Without the valve cap, the automatic regulator valve and the cleaner will not function properly. See Figure 12.
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Page 8: Adjustments
To determine correct hose balance, t u rn the pump off and observe Kre epy Kra u ly. Hose balance is correct when Kreepy Krauly’s seal rests flat on the pool floor and the drive tubes make a 45° angle with the fl o o r, as shown in Fi g u re 13. -
Page 9: Eyeball Diverter Positions
The water fl ow from your re t u rn line can push Kre epy Kra u ly ’s hose and affect its performance. It may cause Kreepy Krauly to steer away from the end of the pool where the return line is l o c at e d, or it may cause Kre epy Kra u ly to remain in one section of the pool. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
• If main drain is not flush with the pool floor, consult your pool professional. If Kreepy Krauly slows or stops and air bubbles enter the pool at the return line. Find and correct the air leak that is causing the pump to lose its prime: •... - Page 11 If Kreepy Krauly is moving too fast. In most pools, the automatic regulator valve supplies Kreepy Krauly with the proper amount of water flow. However, if used with an especially powerful pool pump, the valve can be overpowered. • To slow Kreepy Krauly down, a manual by-pass valve...
- Page 12 • Check that Kreepy Krauly has proper hose balance in shallow end. Refer to page 10. • Check to ensure your Kreepy Krauly is operating at the proper speed of 8-12 feet per minute. • C h e ck to ensure the dive fl o at mechanism is operating fre e ly and the dive fl o at re s t rictor is installed.
- Page 13 If Kreepy Krauly is still hampered by the unique characteristics of your pool, regardless of the adjustments we’ve provided: • Consider “Th ru s t e r,” (Pa rt #K3370) the Kre epy Kra u ly accessory that aids random pat t e rn c ove rage by automat i c a l ly repositioning the hose to help free the cleaner from obstacl e s .
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Page 14: Maintenance
During swimming it is easy to unplug Kreepy Krauly and pull it to one side. When storing Kreepy Krauly, do not coil the hose. Lay the hose flat in an area protected from direct sunlight. If hose sections are disconnected, try not to disturb the hose weight locations. -
Page 15: Kreepy Krauly Parts, Hose And Accessories
VIII. Kreepy Krauly Parts List “Insist on Genuine Kreepy Krauly Parts To Protect Your Warranty” K12156 Swivel Head Assembly K12156C Swivel Cone and Bearing K12087 K12164 Bearing Washer Dive Float Restrictor K12157 Dive Float K12161 Roller Bumper Strap Kit (includes bumper roller... - Page 16 Kreepy Krauly Hose & Accessories K3350 K121110 K01200 Vacuum Line Adapter COMPLETE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY – BLUE 2'' Hose Cone Kit Retrofit (40 ft. total Length) -11 Sections Male / Female Hose (40") -1 Section Female / Female Hose (40")
- Page 17 Notes...