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"TUNED" TO YOUR POOL
TING GUIDE
Every swimming pool has individual characteristics and your Kreepy Krauly
may need to be "tuned" after installation. You will find many helpful hints for
Incorrect hose fitted to
minor problems in the Trouble Shooting Guide. Please try these quick and
Kreepy Krauly machine.
easy remedies before calling your Kreepy Krauly service centre.
Where Kreepy Krauly has been installed by your local Authorised Kreepy
Krauly Dealer, it has been set up for maximum performance in your
pool. Please do not alter the set up characteristics without consulting the
representative who installed it.
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"
CARING FOR YOUR KREEPY KRAULY
ring incorrectly fitted.
Any mechanical device is subject to breakage or damage due to neglect, but
with a little care Kreepy Krauly will give you many years of excellent service. It is
Inground pipes broken,
recommended that Kreepy Krauly is cleaned with detergent and water periodically.
or leakage at joints in
system.
DO NOT USE petrol or solvent as these will damage Kreepy Krauly.
Hole in Kreepy Krauly
hose.
IMPORTANT Kreepy Krauly must be removed from your pool during shock treatment
with chlorine or any other chemicals for at least 24 hours. If the chemicals in your pool
are too strong for people to swim in, then Kreepy Krauly should not be in the pool
either.
Pump has lost its prime.
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
CAUTION: The hose must be removed for storage, store it on a flat surface.
valve jammed, clean and
replace.
IMPORTANT Do not use any other pool hose or automatic pool cleaner hose as the
performance of your Kreepy Krauly will be impaired. Should the hose ever require
replacement, contact your Kreepy Krauly representative and insist upon a genuine
Pool water level too low.
Kreepy Krauly Hose.
AutoSkim valve fitted too
close or above the water
KREEPY KRAULY HOSE - USE, STORAGE AND
level (if fitted).
REPLACEMENT
Kreepy Krauly wedges
itself on, or around step
area.
Your Kreepy Krauly hose is specially made because normal pool vacuum hoses do
not allow free and proper movement of Kreepy Krauly. The unique Kreepy Krauly
hose is made to be almost straight when relaxed in your pool.
Should the hose ever require replacement, contact your Kreepy Krauly
authorised consultant or service centre and insist upon a genuine
replacement Kreepy Krauly Hose.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
Kreepy Krauly repeatedly
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
OF WEARING PARTS
comes level with the
valve not installed.
surface of the pool,
possibly drawing in air.
There are parts on the Kreepy Krauly which are subject to wear and tear. The
Hose weight(s) fitted
suction seal, scrubbing sole and the bumper are in direct contact with the pool
incorrectly.
floor and wall surface. The pool owner should check the sole and bumper
regularly for wear as they protect Kreepy Krauly from damage.
Large leaves blocking
MiniSkim or AutoSkim
valve (generating excessive
Wearing parts can be easily replaced. Should Kreepy Krauly fail to function,
vacuum).
carefully check the entire pool system and Kreepy Krauly. If Kreepy Krauly moves
slowly with a slower than normal pulse rate and little or no water passing through
Kreepy Krauly sticks to
the AutoSkim valve, then the filter system should be backwashed or cleaned.
main drain.
Poor finish of pool floor
Check that operation of the vacuum plate valve is free by removing and
around the main drain.
depressing by hand. Wash out any sand or grit. Check pump and filter for
proper operation. If the filter system is operating properly, and no part has been
Kreepy Krauly will only
Sole worn.
damaged, blockage of the machine by extremely large leaves, nuts or other
climb part way up the
large objects are the most common cause of the system failing to operate. Look
pool wall and tends to
remain in that position.
through the clear trap door on the main body. Remove any debris and ensure free
movement of the flow valve.
HOW TO CLEAN THE FLOW VALVE
When servicing your Kreepy Krauly, look for this seal to
Remove baffle plate by pressing plastic clips inwards, clear flow valve and
replace baffle plate and sole.
ensure that the part you are buying is a certified genuine
Kreepy Krauly part.
ALLATION SECTION
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.
Installation and Operation Manual
FOR SALES AND SERVICE, PLEASE CALL 1800 777 255
OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL STATE DISTRIBUTOR
For further information and service, visit our website
www.kreepykrauly.com.au
SHERWOOD OVERSEAS CO. PTY. LTD.
A.B.N. 13 008 756 750
KREEPY KRAULY DIVISION
321 Selby Street, Osborne Park, Perth, W.A. 6017 Australia.
Telephone: (08) 9446 9811 Facsimile: (08) 9445 3457
Email: service@kreepykrauly.com.au
We reserve the right to revise, change, or modify Kreepy Krauly without incurring any
obligations to make like changes on Kreepy Krauly's previously sold. This publication
remains the sole copyright of Sherwood Overseas Co. Pty. Ltd. Written consent must be
obtained before any of its contents are reproduced.
PROUDLY DESIGNED
AND MADE IN AUSTRALIA
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