Section 4: Troubleshooting And Performance Tips - Pentair Pool Products LEGEND Installation And User Manual

To insure the best performance from your cleaner,
follow the troubleshooting guide listed below.
Problem
Legend ® doesn't move or moves sluggishly or
hangs up on steps.
Legend ® falling over or lying on its side.
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Legend will not back up.
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Legend will not climb.
Hoses tangling.
Sweep Hose is sucked into the cleaner.
Booster Pump very noisy.
Sweep Hose breaks water surface and sprays
nearby windows, patio decks and bystanders.
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Troubleshooting and performance tips
Solution
1. Be sure filter pump and booster pump are on and working properly. (You may
need to clean your pool filter system).
2. Check the Wall Fitting screen for debris and rinse clean.
3. Check wheel RPM.
4. Determine if the Back-Up Valve is cycling. (Hold the valve out of the water
and the jet should come on for approx. 30 seconds and shut off for approx. 3
minutes and 30 seconds.)
5. Check all the Hose connections and Swivels for leaks that can cause loss of
water pressure.
6. Check 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.
1. This usually indicates the bag needs to be emptied.
2. Check to see if the ballast float is leaking by checking if there is water inside.
Unscrew by pulling back while turning counter-clockwise.When it comes off,
shake it and listen for water in the float.
1. Determine if the Back-Up Valve is cycling. (Hold the valve out of the water
and the jet should come on for approx. 30 seconds, and shut off for approx. 3
minutes and 30 seconds).
2. Check the wheel RPM.
3. Empty the debris bag if full or half full.
1. Even if your pool doesn't show algae you still need to brush the sides of the
pool wall.
2. Check the wheel RPM.
3. Reposition the Thrust Jet. Loosen the two screws to adjust the Thrust Jet.
A Reminder: The climbing ability of the Legend
and available water pressure. It will climb better in pools without sharp angles or
curves in the transition from the pool floor to the pool wall.
1. Check the length of the Feed Hose, they may be to long.
2. Check to see that the Feed Hose is floating on top of surface. Check hose
floats for even spacing.
3. Twist the Hose Swivels to see if they spin freely and replace any that will not.
4. Lay out the Feed Hose straight in the full sun to remove any memory.
1. Adjust the Sweep Hose using the Adjustment Screw located on the bottom of
the Swivel Mast and just below the upper Thrust Jet. Turn Adjustment Screw
clockwise until the Sweep Hose is in a gentle sweeping motion.
1. Make sure Wall Fitting is mounted in pool wall correctly.
2. Make sure Pool Filtration system is working properly.
3. Contact your local Pool Professional -possible Booster Pump problem.
1. Adjust Sweep Hose to a gentle sweeping motion.
3. Add optional Sweep Hose weight.
Section 4:
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is dependent on the pool's shape
Troubleshooting and performance tips