Kreepy krauly pool-cleaning system User Manual page 8

Hose Length
IMPORTANT: The pump must be on when you check the hose length. The hose contracts when the
pump is operating and will be longer when the pump is off.
With Kreepy Krauly operating, position it at the furthest point of the pool from where it's attached.
(It is easy to position Kreepy Krauly in the pool by moving it about with your pool pole and brush.)
Kreepy Krauly's hose should be long enough to reach the end of the pool, plus one hose section. If
necessary, remove extra hose sections from the center portion of hose. Removing center hose sections
avoids having to disturb the hose weight placement. Save extra hose sections for use as needed for
replacement.
Return Line Water Flow
IMPORTANT: The water flow from your return line can push Kreepy Krauly's hose and affect its
performance. It may cause Kreepy Krauly to steer away from the end of the pool where the return
line is located, or it may cause Kreepy Krauly to remain in one section of the pool. To correct this,
use the eyeball diverter included with your Kreepy Krauly. (If the eyeball does not fit your pool, use
the wire diverter (Part #K121620) accessory available for purchase from your Kreepy Krauly dealer.)
To install the eyeball diverter:
• First make sure your pool pump is off. Remove the original eyeball from the return line at the
pool by unscrewing the lock ring.
• Replace the original eyeball with the Kreepy Krauly eyeball diverter.
• Replace the lock ring and tighten. Make sure the opening of the eyeball diverter points in the
proper direction before tightening fully.
Eyeball Diverter Positions
Position the diverter opening to redirect the return line water flow so it does not interfere with Kreepy
Krauly's movement. Try different positions to see which works best in your pool:
• flow directed along the side of pool (the tile line).
• flow directed downward.
• flow directed against the hose will help steer Kreepy Krauly away from obstructions such as
stairs and ladders.
After installing the eyeball diverter, turn the pool pump on. Kreepy Krauly should begin moving
across the pool floor vacuuming up debris in its path.
Figure 16
Return line
Eyeball Diverter
Remove lock ring
Remove existing
return line eyeball
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