Troubleshooting - Pentair BLUEFURY LITE Installation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use the following troubleshooting information to solve potential issues with the BLUEFURY
Problem Corrective Action
Cleaner doesn't move or Ensure filter pump and booster pump are on and moving water. (You may need to clean your pool filter
moves slowly.
system.)
Ensure the wall fitting debris screen is free of debris; you may need to remove and rinse.
Ensure the in-line filter's debris screen is free of debris; you may need to remove and rinse. .
Check for proper flow by calculating cleaner speed/RPM . Adjust the flow at the wall fitting if needed.
Check all feed hose connections and swivels for leaks.
Ensure a flow restrictor plate is not installed in the wall fitting adapter. Remove restrictor plate if
present.
Check for debris that may be jammed in the gear teeth on one of the front drive wheels. Gently rotate
the front wheels backward to dislodge debris.
Check to see if the rear wheels are spinning freely. Replace wheels if necessary.
Ensure the backup valve cycles approximately every 3-1/2 minutes, repositioning the cleaner.
Cleaner hangs at steps. Ensure the backup valve cycles approximately every 3-1/2 minutes, repositioning the cleaner.
Check for proper flow by calculating cleaner speed/RPM. Adjust the flow at the wall fitting if needed.
Cleaner tilts to one side.
Usually indicates a full debris bag. Empty the debris bag.
Note: Cleaner at times will tilt on one side (on two wheels) during a turn cycle. Watch the cleaner for
a few minutes to see if it positions itself upright.
Cleaner does not go in Ensure the backup valve cycles approximately every 3-1/2 minutes, repositioning the cleaner.
reverse.
Check for proper flow by calculating cleaner speed/RPM. Adjust the flow at the wall fitting if needed.
Ensure the wall fitting debris screen is free of debris; you may need to remove and rinse.
Ensure the in-line filter's debris screen is free of debris; you may need to remove and rinse.
Cleaner will not climb. Check debris bag. Empty the debris bag if full.
Check for proper flow by calculating cleaner speed/RPM. Adjust the flow at the wall fitting if needed.
Note: The climbing ability of the cleaner depends on pool shape and available water flow. It will
climb better in pools without sharp angles or in the transition from the pool floor to the pool wall.
Hoses tangling in loops. Check the length of the feed hose. If it is too long it may cause the hose to tangle or loop.
Ensure the feed hose is floating on the pool surface. Hose floats should be spaced approximately two
feet apart. See page 3 for hose float positioning.
Ensure the hose swivels spin freely. Replace swivels if tight.
Ensure the feed hose has no kinks or bends.
Booster pump very Ensure filter pump and booster pump are on and moving water. (You may need to clean your pool filter
noisy.
system.)
Ensure wall fitting is properly installed. If leaking, O-Ring may need to be replaced.
Contact your local pool professional - possible booster pump issue.
Rear wheels dragging/ Ensure the wheel is free of tangled debris.
not spinning.
371885 (REV 12/2016)
LITE Pool Cleaner.
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