Fine-Tuning Valves And Connections; Adjusting Flow - Kreepy krauly SandShark Installation And User Manual

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Adjusting the Flow
1. Turn the pool pump off. Remove the Cleaner and connect the Flow Gauge to
the end of the hose, make sure you keep the hose submerged to prevent any
air to enter into it, (see Figure 27). Then turn the pump on.
2. With the pump running, turn the Adjustment Knob of the Regulator Valve
"Faster" or "Slower" until the disc indicator in the Flow Gauge settles between
"Maximum" and "Minimum" flow, (see Figure 28).
NOTE: If you have very strong pump and the flow is still over the
"Maximum" you may need to open the main drain only slightly.
3. Turn the pool pump off. Remove the Flow Gauge and connect the Cleaner to
the end of the hose, make sure you keep the hose submerged to prevent any
air to enter into it. Allow the cleaner to drop to the pool floor. Then turn the
pump on.
Too much Vacuum Flow?
You have too much vacuum if the cleaner climbs up the pool wall past the water
line to the point that the cleaner sucks air and the pump loses prime. Frequent
loss of prime will damage the pump. To correct this, adjust the regulator by
turning the adjustment knob counterclockwise. This will decrease the suction. If
the cleaner still climbs out and sucks air, open the main drain valve slightly.
Not enough Vacuum Flow?
You don't have enough vacuum if the cleaner does not climb the pool walls, moves sluggishly, or not at all. Be
sure the filter system is clean and the regulator and all valves are adjusted to give you maximum vacuum. If the
cleaner is still not moving, your pump may not be strong enough to operate the cleaner. Please refer to the
"Troubleshooting Section" on
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SandShark Installation and User's Guide
page 13.
Figure 27. Flow Gauge
Adjustment
Knob
Figure 28.