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- Page 1 DORADO™ AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool products, please use the following contact information: Customer Service (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern Technical Support and Pacific Times) Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET) -
Page 3: Important Warning And Safety Instructions
The cleaner may get stuck in these areas suction port (“vac port”) for vacuuming or for an which can result in damage to the pool finish or vinyl liner. Pentair Water automatic pool cleaner, it must be covered when Pool and Spa, Inc. - Page 4 This number is located on your warranty card and on the back of the cleaner near the rear jets. You will be asked for this number when you contact our Technical Support Department. SERIAL #__________________________________ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DORADO™ Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Pool Preparation
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner! Nothing quite compares to the Dorado’s ability to make dirt disappear. With its 15” cleaning path and unique bristle drive, your Dorado automatic pool cleaner will deliver fast, complete coverage of your pool. First, however you’ll have to install the cleaner and perhaps make some minor adjustments. -
Page 6: Assembling The Cleaner
If additional hose is needed, use only hoses from your Pentair Water Pool and Spa dealer (order replacement part No. 41200-0131). Use of another manufacturer’s hose will hinder cleaner coverage. -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner. The cleaner is designed to work in a wide variety of swimming pools. Both the standard in-skimmer installation and optional vac port installation are covered below. If your pool configuration is unlike any of the examples, contact your Pentair Water Pool and Spa dealer for assistance, or call Pentair at 1-800-831-7133. - Page 8 6. Connect Hose to the Cleaner’s Swivel Assembly Connect the large hose cuff (Figure 12) of the leader hose to the swivel assembly on the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner head (Figure 12). Push the cleaner into the pool and let it sink to the bottom (Figure 13).
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Page 9: Optional Installation
Optional Installation Vac Port Installation with Vacuum Regulator in Skimmer If your pool has a vac port (Figure 14), you can install Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner using the Optional Installation. 1. Turn the pool pump off 2. Adjust valves for vacuuming... - Page 10 7. Connect Hose to the Cleaner’s Swivel Assembly Connect the large hose cuff (Figure 19) of the leader hose to the swivel assembly on the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner head. Push the cleaner into the pool and let it sink to the bottom (Figure 20).
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION This section contains information describing the movement and operation of your Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner, as well as tips for “fine-tuning” your pool’s valves and connections to optimize the cleaner’s cleaning ability. Cleaner Operation and Movement Clicking sound This is the sound of the oscillator moving back and forth in the oscillator chamber. The best speed for it is about 500 oscillations per minute. -
Page 12: Fine-Tuning Valves And Connections
Some pools do not have a vac port. If your pool does have one, please read the “Suction Entrapment” warning above. For the seasoned pool owner: The Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner connection and vacuum adjustments can be similar to using your manual pool vacuum. Please read on. -
Page 13: In-Line Leaf Canisters
The adjuster could be a screw-type, a spring loaded apparatus, or a dial design. For those vac plates with adjusters, it is important to adjust them when fine tuning the vacuum for the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE This section describes the service and maintenance of the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner. Hazardous suction. Stop pump before attempting to clean pool cleaner. • Keep skimmer basket and pump strainer basket clean and free of debris. • If cleaner jams with large debris (leaves, sticks, etc.), try cleaning debris first from bottom of unit. If this doesn’t clear unit, remove top swivel assembly (turn 1/4 turn) and clear the debris from the top. -
Page 15: Disassembly
"Click" at 1. Remove swivel assembly (Figure 22) from the assembly this point top of the Dorado™ Automatic Pool Cleaner by turning it 1/4-turn counterclockwise and pulling straight up on it. 2. Turn cleaner upside down. Remove 6 screws and remove lower body assembly from shroud. -
Page 16: Reassembly
Brush installing vacuum skirt. Location Location 'Outside' will show (facing out) when Rubber skirt is correctly installed. I D E vacuum skirt #10-16x1" Screws Figure 31 Figure 33 Bottom View of Cleaner DORADO™ Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Illustrated Parts List
Vac Port Fitting GW9530 • Flow gauge 41200-0210 (•) - Note Shown (*) - Includes Item Nos. 6, 11A, 13, 15, 16, two idler gears and 2-arm cam (##) - Not available separately DORADO™ Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 18 In hot water, the hose may kink. The hose, when old, may have developed leaks (cracks or holes) or may get brittle. Purchase a new hose. NOTE: It must be a Dorado hose for proper operation. Cleaner climbs past water Oscillator is running too fast.
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- Page 20 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties.
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