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- Page 1 KREEPY KRAULY ® SUCTION SIDE POOL CLEANER INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KREEPY KRAULY ® Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. -
Page 3: Important Warning And Safety Instructions
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help finish or the vinyl liner, Pentair Aquatic Systems disclaims any liability for you in operating and maintaining this pool cleaner. Please retain it for future repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the reference. -
Page 4: Warranty Information
The existence of any of these type of conditions in your pool is not for worn parts if the wear does not negatively affect mechanical caused by the use or operation of the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner. The performance of the cleaner. -
Page 5: Pool Preparation
POOL PREPARATION Pool Preparation Before assembling and installing the Kreepy Krauly Suction Side Pool 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: 1. Chemically balance the pool water. -
Page 6: Cleaner Assembly
ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER Step 1: Attach the Wings Figure 2 1. Looking at the front right of the Kreepy Krauly ® Suction Side Pool Cleaner, locate the “+” on the right side of the body. See Figure 2. 2. Lay cleaner on its side so the “+” is facing upward. - Page 7 * Contact your Pentair Pool Products dealer if you need to purchase additional hose weights. maximum depth of your pool. The hose weights help to neutralize the hose’s buoyancy in water.
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Page 8: Installation
The valve automatically adjusts to changes in the amount of water flow to provide the Kreepy Krauly cleaner with the power necessary to ensure proper cleaning performance. We strongly Figure 9 recommend the use of the automatic regulator Top of Skimmer valve for maximum safety and performance. -
Page 9: Vacuum Line Installation
If the opening in the bottom of the skimmer is not threaded, use a 2’’ hose cone. The 2’’ hose cone is not provided but can be purchased from your Pentair Pool Products dealer. Pictured in Figure Valve 8. To prevent water from flowing through the top of... -
Page 10: Cleaner Adjustments And Operation
CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION After installation, turn the pool pump on. The Kreepy Krauly Suction Side Pool Cleaner should be moving about ® the pool at a rate of 8 to 12 feet per minute. Be sure to check each of the following initial adjustments. -
Page 11: Return Line Water Flow
• First make sure your pool pump is off. Remove the original eyeball from the return line at the pool by unscrewing the lock ring. • Replace the original eyeball with the Kreepy Krauly cleaner eyeball diverter. • Replace the lock ring and tighten. Make sure the opening of the eyeball diverter points in the proper direction before tightening fully. -
Page 12: Maintenance
• This cleaner’s hose is specially designed to ensure Figure 16 optimum cleaner performance. Should replacement be required, insist on genuine Kreepy Krauly cleaner hose. To Remove Debris From The Flapper • Sometimes debris may clog the bottom of the cleaner and prevent flapper movement or restrict flow. - Page 13 K12330) according to the instructions contained in the packaging. (These outs, benches, etc. accessories are available for purchase from your Pentair Aquatics dealer.) KREEPY KRAULY Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 14 (or other flat surface). The hose should be perfectly straight and flat. Do not coil the hose when taking your Kreepy Krauly cleaner out of the pool because it will retain the coil shape, forming a bend or kink.
- Page 15 370533 12pc Male/Female Hose Set 32" 370482Z Dive Float Restrictor Set (contains 2) 370521 12pc Male/Female Hose Set 40" K12059 Foot Pad 370536Z Hose Female/Female 370536 4" 370478Z Flat Seal Note: (*) Not Shown KREEPY KRAULY Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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