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Page 1: Troubleshooting Guide
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO RETAILER IN GROUND RESIDENTIAL ROBOTIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OPERATOR’S MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please Read Carefully Before Using Your Pool Cleaner... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating Features ....................3-4 Quick Start Instructions ..................5 Setting Up Your Cleaner..................6-7 Floating Handle ..........................6 Setting up the Power Supply ......................7 Cleaner Start Position ........................7 Knowing / Using Model Features ................8-10 Setting the Power Supply Timer ....................8-9 Using the Remote Control ...................... -
Page 3: Operating Features
OPERATING FEATURES The reference numbers below are used throughout this manual. Figure 1 Floating Handle Brushes 11. Filter Screen Outlet Top Pump Motor 12. Floating Cable ( see below Propeller Drive Motor 13. G-Tooth™ Drive Track Side Plate Filter Bag 14. - Page 4 BOTTOM LID ASSEMBLY Figure 3 Bottom Lid 12d. Float Screw & Washers 12a. Wire Frame Bag Support 12e. Variable Port Depth Extension 12b. Debris Intake Port Flap 12f. NeverStuck™ Rollers 12c. Square Floats 12g. Debris Intake Port Width Selector POWER SUPPLY FEATURES Figure 4 (With Remote Control) 15a.
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Page 5: Quick Start Instructions
SETTING UP YOUR NEW ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3! TIP! To help protect your Floating Cable from potentially getting wrapped around your cleaner’s brushes, it is suggested to turn off your pool’s filtration system while your cleaner is in operation to reduce the pool’s filter curculation effect that may push the Cable against the waterline. -
Page 6: Setting Up Your Cleaner
SETTING UP YOUR ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER 1. FLOATING HANDLE The Floating Handle (Page 5; Fig. 5a) is a flotation device that helps your cleaner climb and is a handle to hold and carry your cleaner. For proper operation of your pool cleaner, the Handle must be locked diagonally* across the top of the cleaner’s body. IMPORTANT: It is helpful to reverse the diagonal Handle direction after every use of your cleaner to protect the Floating Cable (Page 3;... -
Page 7: Setting Up The Power Supply
SETTING UP YOUR ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER WARNING: The Power Supply must be placed at least 12 feet / 4 meters from the pool’s edge at all times! WARNING: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) / Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) must be installed to protect your electric outlet and to prevent any possible electrical shock! 2. -
Page 8: Knowing / Using Model Features
KNOWING / USING MODEL FEATURES SETTING THE POWER SUPPLY TIMER (INTERNAL AND / OR EXTERNAL) Your cleaner has an adjustable Digital timer, which you can set for Continuous Run, Internal (Auto-shut off) Timed Power Supply or it may be connected to an external, separately purchased timer, such as a house-type timer or pool control system for External Timed Operation mode where you cleaner can externally be set to automatically turn ON / OFF / ON / OFF as needed. -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
EXTERNAL TIMED OPERATION Your Power Supply may be connected to an external separately purchased timer, such as a house-type timer or pool control system. In this External Timed Operation mode your cleaner can externally be set to automatically turn ON and OFF repeadly per the external timer schedule set. -
Page 10: Debris Intake Port Width Selector
DEBRIS INTAKE PORT WIDTH SELECTOR Figure 9a Debris may vary due to geography, landscape or season. Therefore, your cleaner has been equipped with the ability to adjust the opening size of its Debris Intake Ports to accommodate larger or smaller debris. For smaller dirt like pine needles, sand and pollen slide the Intake Port Selector moved Width Selector (Figs. -
Page 11: Cleaning Pattern / Directional Guidance Mechanism
CLEANING PATTERN / DIRECTIONAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM CABLE FLOAT + 3 DIRECTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL The Cable Float (Page 3; Fig. 2) is a flotation device that enables your cleaner to turn on the floor (rather than the wall), with limited lateral waterline movements, allowing your cleaner to spend more time on the floor, where the majority of debris resides. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Pool Cleaner
MAINTAINING YOUR POOL CLEANER CLEANING AND CHANGING THE FILTER BAG Thoroughly cleaning the Filter Bag (Figs. 16a-b) after every use is the most important maintenance step you can take to ensure optimum performance of your cleaner. The Filter Bag’s (Fig. 3) holding capacity is large in comparison to all other brands of independent pool cleaners, but far smaller than that of a pool’s main filter. -
Page 13: Flotation
FLOTATION Figure 17 Your cleaner is a universal pool cleaner which performs under varying chemical and temperature conditions in your pool. Your cleaner offers the best possible performance when it is virtually weightless in your pool. Therefore, careful balancing of its weight is important for proper operation. Generally, a new cleaner is universally balanced when used for the first time and additional Flotation (Fig. -
Page 14: Floating Cable Care
FLOATING CABLE CARE Occasionally you should stretch the Floating Cable (Page 3; Fig. 2) out to its full length to prevent a memory from forming and ensure your Cable will not impede your cleaner from reaching all areas of your pool. At that time you should also check the Floating Cable for external damage. -
Page 15: Changing Drive Tracks
CHANGING DRIVE TRACKS Figure 21 Drive Tracks (Fig. 21) may become worn over the normal course of use and will require replacement based on the frequency of use, the pool’s chemical balance, pool surface and length of season. Worn (stretched, loose or “flat-spotted”) Drive Tracks may effect the cleaning pattern impeding its ability to cover the entire pool. - Page 16 5. Remove old Drive Belts and replace them with new Drive Belts, being careful to Figure 25 properly position the replacements: One Belt from the Drive Pulley to the Front 4 Screws on Drive Motor side Wheel Tube and one from the Drive Pulley to the Rear Wheel Tube. The Belts must press against the thicker side of the Stepped Sleeve Rollers for proper tension (Figs.
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Page 17: Cleaner Storage
CLEANER STORAGE When not in use it is important that your cleaner, its Floating Cable and Power Supply are properly stored in a clean and dry area, away from direct sunlight, protected from below freezing temperatures and exposure to chemicals and their fumes (i.e. chlorine). This will help prevent any unnecessary wear or damage to your cleaner or its components. - Page 18 A protective barrier (preferably thick cardboard) The cleaner’s Floating Cable should be coiled should be placed on top of the Floating Cable and encircled around the Power Supply located and Power Supply (Fig. 29). at the base of the shipping box (Fig. 28). Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide (Summary)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ~ SUMMARY ~ The most common troubleshooting issues are presented in this summary. Should you wish a more detailed description of a procedure or have other troubleshooting issues please refer to the In Depth Troubleshooting Guide on pages 20-24. WARNING: Before performing any troubleshooting maintenance procedures on your cleaner, it should be disconnected from the Power Supply (transformer) and the Power Supply should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the possibility of personal injury or damage to the cleaner! - Page 20 6. Does NoT PumP WaTer or move, or PoWer suPPly (Page 4; Fig. 4) Does NoT TurN oN A. Check to see if electrical outlet has power. B. Check the Fuse in the Power Supply (Page 4; Fig 4). If necessary, replace with the same type / amperage Fuse.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide (In Depth)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ~ IN DEPTH ~ IMPORTANT: Before performing any troubleshooting maintenance procedures on your cleaner, it should be disconnected from the Power Supply (transformer) and the Power Supply should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the possibility of personal injury or damage to the cleaner. PUMPS WATER, BUT CLEANER DOES NOT MOVE OR MOVES SLOWLY Remove the cleaner from the pool and place it upside down (on a non-abrasive surface so that it won’t become scratched or scuffed) and unplug it from the Power Supply. - Page 22 Careful removal of air trapped in the housing is critical to ensure natural balancing of your cleaner. Each time you place your cleaner in the pool use the Floating Handle (while submersed) to turn your cleaner upside down turning it side to side to allow any possible trapped air to escape! FloaTiNg caBle (Page 7, seTTiNg uP The PoWer suPPly) Ensure that the Floating Cable is untangled and spread out on top of the water, allowing enough length for your cleaner to reach all...
- Page 23 Check that the Floating Cable is securely plugged into the Power Supply. PoWer suPPly aND Fuse (Page 4; Fig. 4) 1. Check that the Power Switch is pressed upwards to the “ON” position. NOTE: Your cleaner’s Power Supply has a Safety Reset Button, which must be pressed each time you switch the power “ON”. The Safety Reset button does not need to be pressed each time if your Power Supply is operating off of an External Timer.
- Page 24 8. You may need to add Flotation. Your cleaner needs to properly climb the walls and to move left or right scrubbing the waterline in order to properly clean the entire pool (Page 13, FLOTATION). 9. With your hand feel the lower surface of your pool walls just above the floor. In rare instances the pool walls may be slippery due to either algae or a newly polished finishe and will require manual cleaning/brushing first.
- Page 25 POWER SUPPLY APPEARS TO SHUT OFF BEFORE COMPLETING A CLEANING CYCLE 1. Unplug the Power Supply and check the Fuse (Page 4; Fig. 4) to see if it is blown. If the Fuse appears burned out, then replace it with the same type / amperage Fuse. 2.
- Page 26 MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE MODEL PURCHASE DATE PLACE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBER NOTE: Serial number can be found on the warranty card, the packing carton and your cleaner. QUESTIONS? CALL: 800-845-4856 EMAIL: CustomerService@AquaProducts.com ...or Logon to AquaProducts.com/Service ADDITIONAL NOTES:...
- Page 27 DO NOT RETURN CLEANER TO RETAILER! If you have a technical service issue PLEASE REFER TO THIS MANUAL call: 800-845-4856 email: customerservice@aquaProducts.com ...or logon to aquaProducts.com/service REMEMBER: SIMPLE, QUICK AND EASY TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOUND HEREIN MAY CORRECT MOST ISSUES! Part #820120...
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