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- Page 1 BADU ® Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and Operation Manual Fast Start-up, Safely Operate and Efficiently Clean.
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Page 2: Preparation Of Your Pool
Preparation of Your Pool Before assembling and installing your cleaner, your pool should be clean and algae-free so as not to inhibit the cleaner’s traction. If necessary, make the following preparations before proceeding: Chemically balance the pool water. Brush pool and let the debris settle. Hand vacuum thoroughly. - Page 3 Step 1. Attach the Skirt Figure 2 To install the skirt locate the words “Up” and face them towards the main body, slip the skirt over the foot pad-(flat side down towards pool floor)-and full gently until it seats itself on the other side in its groove as illustrated Skirt must be installed flat side down, in Figure2.
- Page 4 Step 4. Attach the Hose Weights Table A and Assemble the Hoses Pool depth Weight Placement 1,2m or less 1 weight: 4 to 12 inches The cleaner hose comes in sections which from body’s swivel head. must be assembled. You’ll need enough sections More than 1,2m, 2 weights: one 4 to 12 to reach from where the cleaner is connected,...
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Page 5: Standard Installation
III. Installation The cleaner is designed to work in wide variety of swimming pools. That’s why we’ve included certain items (such as a 2” hose cone and valve cap for the automatic regulator valve) with your cleaner. These may or may not be needed, depending on the particular features of your pool. Both the standard in-skimmer installation and an optional vacuum line installation are covered in this manual. -
Page 6: Hose Length
IV. Adjustments After completing the installation, turn the pool pump on. Allow the pump to run for a couple of minutes to ensure all air cycles out of the system. The cleaner should be moving about the pool at a rate of 3-4 meters per minute. -
Page 7: Return Line Water Flow
Return Line Water Flow IMPORTANT: The water flow from your return line can push the cleaner’s hose and affect its performance. It may cause the cleaner to steer away from the end of the pool where the return line is located, or it may cause the cleaner to remain in one section of the pool. To correct this, use the eyeball diverter (optional extra) included with your cleaner, or point your return line fitting in another direction. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
VI. Troubleshooting Because of the individual characteristics of your pool, some additional adjustment may be required to get the best performance from your BADU ® If there seems to be a problem, check these common causes of cleaner problems. CHECKS SOLUTIONS Is bottom main drain closed? Close the drain... - Page 9 PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS If the cleaner is working slowly, • Check to ensure that the main drain and runs then stops or not moving all suction lines are closed, except for the or not pulsating at all. suction line to which the cleaner is attached. • Check for debris in the weir or pump basket and check that all the baskets are in a good condition and are not broken.
- Page 10 PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS If the cleaner slows or stops and Find and correct the air leak that is causing the air bubbles enter the pool at the pump to lose its prime by doing the following: return line. • Check the hoses to ensure there are no leaks. •...
- Page 11 PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS Continued • Check that the cleaner has proper hose balance in shallow end. • Check to ensure your cleaner is operating at the proper speed of 2-4 meters per minute. • Check to ensure the dive float mechanism is operating freely and the dive float restrictor is installed. (See page 2 for how to install dive float restrictor.) •...
- Page 12 PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS The pool cleaner climbs above • Check if there is too much suction. the water level. • Check if the automatic regulator valve is free of debris. • Adjust the automatic regulator valve setting. The pool cleaner does not climb • Check if there is sufficient suction. the walls easily. • Adjust the automatic regulator valve setting. • Check that the filter and baskets are clean. The pool cleaner falls on it’s side. •...
- Page 13 To Remove Debris from the Hammer. Figure 11 • Sometimes debris may clog the bottom of the cleaner and prevent hammer movement or restrict flow. The hammer is located inside the main body and must move freely at all times. You can see the hammer through the opening in the hammer cover, when you turn the cleaner upside down as shown in Figure 11.
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Page 14: Maintenance
The existence of any of these type of conditions in your pool is not caused by the use or operation of the BADU ® . The manufacturer and Speck Pumps SA Pty Ltd as the distributor disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool. -
Page 15: Parts List
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Page 16: Warranty Card
WARRANTY CARD BADU ® ® Your BADU Automatic Pool Cleaner is guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. The warranty is limited to the replacement or repairs of defective parts only and excludes: •... - Page 17 EAST RAND BRANCH CAPE TOWN BRANCH DURBAN BRANCH P.O. Box 2425 P.O. Box 14703 P.O. Box 267 Bedfordview, 2008 Kenwyn, 7790 Pinetown, 3600 4 Bart Street Cnr. Clifford Street & Unit 1 & 2, Goodwood Park Wilbart Harris Drive, Sunset Park 10 Goodwood Road Germiston, 1609 Ottery, Cape Town, 7800...