Flotec FPPC-5850 Owner's Manual

Easy Steps Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions for the FPPC-5850 Pool Cleaner
For detailed installation, operation,
and safety information, see your
Owner's Manual.
The suction through the hose is danger-
ous. Do not let children use or play with the pool
cleaner. Do not allow swimmers in the pool during
cleaner operation.
1. Use the vacuum regulator to limit the force of the suc-
tion through the hose.
Suction can grab and hold body parts or clothes and can
trap hair or body against the end of the hose.
2. The hose can entangle swimmers.
3. The oscillator could bruise or injure a child's hand.
STEP 4:
If your pool has a dedicated suction line, insert the
regulator (with
Regulator Cap
(Use with vac
cap), into the
.
port connection)
skimmer. Install
the hose in the
dedicated suc-
tion port. If your
pool does not
have a dedicated
Skimmer
suction line, go
Vac
Port
on to Step 5.
STEP 8:
If your swimming pool has a
ladder that extends out more
than 7 " from the vertical pool
wall, you will need to install the
ladder deflector included with
your cleaner.
1. First: Pull the ring of the ladder deflector over
the tapered flange of the pipe.
2. Second: Insert the other end of the ladder
deflector into the small rectangular opening in
the bumper (located above the roller). It will
clip in place.
STEP 1:
Make sure you have all pool cleaner parts.
Pipe
Lid & Float
Bumper
Housing
Flapper Valve
Diverters

Hose weight

Main Seal
Foot Pad
STEP 5:
Skimmer
If your pool does not
have a dedicated
suction line, install
the regulator on the

Regulator

Reducer hose without the
Cone
protective cap and
install the assembly in
your pool's skimmer.
Use the adapter cone
if necessary.
STEP 9:
It may or may not be necessary to add hose weights, depending on your pool's size, shape, and depth. If you
have tried it with no hose weights and the hose is too buoyant, add one weight (supplied) as shown. If the
hose is still too buoyant, add a second weight, as shown, to balance the hose. If necessary, purchase a third
hose weight to add between the third and fourth hose sections.
Attach First Hose Weight
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1" back from the end of
the first hose section
Cleaner
STEP 2:
Clean your
filter system,
skimmer, and
pump
baskets.

Ladder Deflector

Cap
Regulator

Vac Port

Adapter Cone

Flow Gauge

STEP 6:
Connect together as many hose sections as needed to
reach from the vacuum source to the farthest point of
the pool, plus one section. Connect the hose to the
vacuum source. Completely submerge and fill the
cleaner together with the hose and go to Step 7.
Regulator
Adapter Cone
To Pump
No weight on these
hose cuffs.
First Hose Second Hose
Section Section
STEP 3:
Install Vacuum Port
A. Install the included vacuum port in the suc-
tion opening in the side of the pool.
B. Screw the port into
the opening so the
up arrow on the
door points up.
C. Tighten the allen-
head screw in the
cover to secure the
port.
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STEP 7:
Close the main drain to your
pump to provide adequate
suction for the cleaner.
Insert the flow gauge into
the hose. Keep the hose and
flow gauge underwater.
With the pump running, the
regulator is adjusted until
the indicator on the flow
gauge is between maximum
and minimum flow. Remove
the gauge and attach the
hose to the cleaner.
No Bathers in the pool while using the pool cleaner!

For Best Results:

A. Be sure filter system is clean.
Attach second
B. No toys or floating chlorinators in pool while cleaning.
Hose Weight
C. Close main drain and make sure that pump suction is
coming through the skimmer or dedicated wall fitting to
which you have connected the cleaner.
Third Hose Flotec Customer Service: 1-800-365-6832
Section
Disc Indicator

Summary:

For Safety:
WC80-223 (6/22/05)