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Basic Repair Instructions for
Atlantis

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Summary of Contents for Maytronics Atlantis

  • Page 1 Basic Repair Instructions for Atlantis...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I. Tools needed for repair Page 3 II. Testing and replacing main components Page 4 – Analyze power supply Page 4 – Analyze cable Page 5 – Replace motor unit Page 10 III. Replacing brushes III. Replacing brushes Page 15 Page 15 IV.
  • Page 3: Tools Needed For Repair

    I. Tools needed for repair A Dolphin tester, Dolphin key, screw driver or screw gun, and needle nose pliers (for brushes only) are the only tools you will need. Please note: when repairing any Dolphin cleaner, only hand-tighten screws. Do not over tighten! For automatic screw guns use low torque setting only.
  • Page 4: Testing And Replacing Main Components

    II. Testing the Dolphin Step 1. Analyze power supply Insert round end of Dolphin tester into power supply where cable connects. Plug in power supply and push power button. If you get a green light, power supply is good! If there is no light, the power supply should be replaced.
  • Page 5: Analyze Cable

    II. Testing the Dolphin Step 2. Analyze cable Remove screw(s) holding impeller cover in place. Remove impeller cover.
  • Page 6 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 2. Analyze cable Remove the 4 screws (2 per side) that hold the robot cover to the chassis Location of screws. 2 per side. Once 4 screws are removed, lift off robot cover.
  • Page 7 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 2. Analyze cable Unscrew nut at cable connection using silver key. Unplug cable by gently pulling upward.
  • Page 8 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 2. Analyze cable Plug cable into triangular end of Dolphin tester. Plug other end of cable into power supply and turn the power supply...
  • Page 9 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 2. Analyze cable A green light indicates the cable is good. If you do not get a green light, and you are sure all connections are secure, replace cable.
  • Page 10: Replace Motor Unit

    II. Testing the Dolphin Step 3. Replace motor unit Note: If both the power supply and cable are working, by process of elimination, you should replace the motor unit. Remove the 2 screws holding the cable in place and disconnect the cable.
  • Page 11 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 3. Replace motor unit Location of 4 screws The entire motor unit easily comes out and can be replaced with a new one.
  • Page 12 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 3. Replace motor unit When removing or inserting motor unit, the slot which fits the motor drive shaft needs to be in the vertical position. Manually rotating the robot’s brushes will robot’s brushes will rotate the slot.
  • Page 13 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 3. Replace motor unit When re-inserting the cable into the motor unit, make sure you use a screw driver to push the triangular piece all the way to the bottom to ensure connectivity. connectivity. Make sure that when re-securing the cable you leave enough slack so that it touches the...
  • Page 14 II. Testing the Dolphin Step 3. Replace motor unit When replacing the impeller cover, ensure that the bottom two coils of the strain relief spring are inside the unit before securing.
  • Page 15: Replacing Brushes

    III. Replacing Brushes Turn the robot over and insert a screw driver between the brush and the bottom lid at the side next to the tracks. Pop the brush loose by gently prying the brush upward with the screw driver.
  • Page 16 III. Replacing Brushes Repeat on the other side Roll the brush straight back to free it from the tracks...
  • Page 17 III. Replacing Brushes Remove spacer at end of brush assembly by pulling it straight out. Remove shaft from brush assembly...
  • Page 18 III. Replacing Brushes Remove wheel bearing by pulling it straight out. Foam climbing rings can be removed and replaced by stretching them over the end of the brush assembly. Note: you may have to soak the brush in water for a couple of minutes to soften the rings in order to remove them.
  • Page 19 III. Replacing Brushes PVC brushes can be removed with needle nose pliers by lifting the tabs along the seam PVC brushes can be replaced by pulling the stems at the seam through the holes in the tabs using pliers. Note: A diluted solution of dish soap can help lubricate the stems.
  • Page 20 III. Replacing Brushes To put new brush in place, center the axle inside the brush so there is a small gap on either side Snap new brush into place by aligning brush under the tracks and firmly rolling it forward until it clicks in place.
  • Page 21: Replacing Tracks

    IV. Replacing Tracks With cover and brushes removed, remove the 2 screws holding the side panel in place. Location of the side panel screws...
  • Page 22 IV. Replacing Tracks Remove the side panel Remove track...
  • Page 23 IV. Replacing Tracks To replace tracks, wind track around the center gear first. NOTE: There are two different lengths of track for this model. Use the longer track on the side with the guide wheels. Track shown in place behind side panel bracket.
  • Page 24 IV. Replacing Tracks Replace side panel Replace 2 screws...
  • Page 25: Replacing Filter Bags

    V. Filter Bags Access the filter bag by turning the unit over and sliding the plastic clips to the side. Remove the bottom lid. The filter bag will be attached to the lid on a metal frame.
  • Page 26 V. Filter Bags To remove the filter bag, remove black plastic clips and slide plastic clips and slide bag off of metal frame.
  • Page 27 V. Filter Bags When putting filter bag back in place, ensure that the elastic band is completely down over the lip at the base of the bottom plate to prevent dirt and debris from escaping bag.