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Kreepy Krauly pulsates
Sole not fitted
rapidly but remains
stationary, or travels very
Sole tread worn away.
slowly.
Combined vacuum
control MiniSkim or
AutoSkim valve not fitted.
Seal fitted upside down.
MiniSkim or optional
AutoSkim valve jammed.
Kreepy Krauly travels
Main body and swivel
around water line in one
head are out of line.
direction only.
Kreepy Krauly travels too
Filtration unit blocked.
slow, or does not pulsate.
Pump impeller blocked.
Pump or skimmer box
strainer basket full, or
blocked.
Main drain valve open.
Low vacuum, slow,
Inlet from main drain
faltering hammering
leaking.
sound.
Combined vacuum plate
and AutoSkim valve
leaking.
More than one skimmer
box fitted to pool.
Blockage within Kreepy
Krauly machine or hose.
Pool pump unit does not
develop enough vacuum
to power the Kreepy
Krauly machine.
Kreepy Krauly does not
Hose weight(s) is
sit at an angle of 45° and
incorrectly positioned on
has difficulties in attaching
hose, or is not fitted.
itself to the pool floor.
Bumper strap not fitted.
Float foam missing.
Kreepy Krauly hose too
Kreepy Krauly stays at one
end of pool.
short.
Kreepy Krauly hose is
kinked or coiled.
Return to pool outlets
force Kreepy Krauly hose
away from that area.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Fit new sole
Replace with new sole.
Fit as per instructions.
Refer to markings on seal
to determine correct fitting.
Remove valve from plate.
Hold under water and
operate by hand to free
sand or grit. Dry off water
and spray with good
quality Silicon Lubricant.
Replace in vacuum plate.
Adjust Kreepy Krauly
machine so main body
and swivel head are
perfectly aligned.
Clean filter thoroughly.
Clean pump impeller vanes.
Clean strainer basket.
Shut off main drain
valve, or fit expanding
plug. (Available from
your Kreepy Krauly
representative.)
Install expanding plug.
Check correct size
plate was supplied and
re-install ensuring correct
seating in skimmer box.
Block off water flow from
skimmer boxes other than
the one to which Kreepy is
fitted.
Clean out obstruction in
machine, or flush out hose.
Check for faulty pump,
or possibly fit a more
powerful unit.
Fit hose weight(s) and
adjust by moving furthest
weight closer to or further
away from the machine
until suction seal is flat on
the pool floor.
Fit bumper strap.
Replace float foam.
Fit correct length of
Kreepy Krauly hose or
use hose joiner to extend
existing hose.
Lay hose out straight in
the hot sun until kinks
disappear, and allow
to cool in that position.
Alternatively a similar
treatment using warm
water can be used, please
consult your Kreepy
Krauly representative.
Adjust outlets so they do
not influence the Kreepy
Krauly.
REFER TO HOSE INSTALLATION SECTION
Incorrect hose fitted to
Kreepy Krauly machine.
Kreepy Krauly travels
Air leak in the plumbing
slowly or does not
system, check following item:
pulsate; bubbles noticed
at return to pool outlets.
Hair and lint, pot lid or "O"
ring incorrectly fitted.
Inground pipes broken,
or leakage at joints in
system.
Hole in Kreepy Krauly
hose.
Pump has lost its prime.
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
valve jammed, clean and
replace.
Pool water level too low.
AutoSkim valve fitted too
close or above the water
level (if fitted).
Kreepy Krauly wedges
itself on, or around step
area.
Kreepy Krauly repeatedly
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
comes level with the
valve not installed.
surface of the pool,
possibly drawing in air.
Hose weight(s) fitted
incorrectly.
Large leaves blocking
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
valve (generating excessive
vacuum).
Kreepy Krauly sticks to
main drain.
Poor finish of pool floor
around the main drain.
Kreepy Krauly will only
Sole worn.
climb part way up the
pool wall and tends to
remain in that position.
HOW TO CLEAN THE FLOW VALVE
Remove baffle plate by pressing plastic clips inwards, clear flow valve and
replace baffle plate and sole.
A genuine Kreepy Krauly
hose MUST always be
fitted to the machine. The
addition of an extra hose
weight along the hose can
assist directional stability.
Check "O" Ring for
damage, replace if
necessary and refit
correctly.
Consult your pool service
man.
Locate by lifting hose near
surface of water and listen
for hissing sound, use hose
joiner to rectify the problem.
Reprime pump.
AutoSkim valve jammed.
Clean and replace.
Fill pool to correct level.
Fit anti-vortex washer on
valve.
A special step deflector
bumper is available
from your Kreepy Krauly
representative. Alternatively
restrict movement of
Kreepy Krauly away from
the problem area by
shortening the hose if this
is practical. Any small area
missed by Kreepy Krauly
can easily be swept down
afterwards.
Fit AutoSkim valve inside
skimmer box as per
instructions.
Readjust hose weight(s).
Clean valve.
Fit a Kreepy Krauly main
drain cover over drain.
Fit a Kreepy Krauly main
drain cover over drain.
Fit new sole.
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