Pentair RACER Installation And User Manual
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- Page 1 RACER ® PRESSURE SIDE 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
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties. -
Page 3: Important Warning And Safety Instructions
The cleaner may get stuck in these areas which can not in use. A spring loaded safety cover (a “vac port result in damage to the pool finish or vinyl liner. Pentair Aquatic Systems fitting”) is included with your cleaner. Install it on the disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures suction port to prevent entrapment and injury. - 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 RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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Page 5: Important Information
The cleaner should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools. 13. Before you install your RACER pool cleaner: If there is a chlorinator, solar system, ozone Always remove the cleaner before swimmers enter generator or air inducing equipment installed, the pool. -
Page 6: Installation
7. Attach the hose assembly to the wall fitting. Turn clockwise Turn counterclockwise then push in one quarter turn to secure in place (as to OPEN described in Step 1). Figure 4. Figure 5. RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 7: Calculating Cleaner Speed/Rpm
RPM’s. Note: Be sure that the back-up valve isn’t cycling at this time. 5. For proper performance, the RACER cleaner operates between 31 - 33 RPM’s with a sweep hose installed and 33 - 36 RPM’s without a sweep hose. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Hoses To Fit Pool
(1) additional hose, P/N 360266 (10 ft. [3 meters] single hose). Attach extra hose sections at the wall fitting using supplied swivel and mender nuts. RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®... - Page 9 4. You can now connect the cleaner to the hose. Wall Fitting Feed Hose Feed Hose First Swivel Lead Hose Second Swivel Furthest Point of Pool Perimeter Figure 11. Measuring the Feed Hoses RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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Page 10: Assembling The Cleaner
Assembling the Cleaner 1. Attach the Quick Connect fitting on the end of the hose to the feed tube on the RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner. ® Be sure the snaps are engaged. 2. Attach the debris bag to the cleaner. Push the bag over vacuum tube to click it into place. -
Page 11: Cleaner Adjustments And Operation
CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION Cleaner Operation Note: The RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner may need some minor adjustments to ensure it is operating properly ® and to get the best performance possible. When operating correctly, the cleaner will travel in a random pattern throughout the pool, vacuuming and scrubbing the pool. -
Page 12: Cleaning The Debris Bag
Note: It is easier to empty the debris bag when it is dry. A second bag (purchased separately) may be used while the used debris bag is drying. Use tabs to pull Figure 15. bag apart Debris Bag Bag Release Button Figure 16. RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Sweep Hose Regulator
To attach the optional sweep hose to the cleaner and open the sweep hose regulator, proceed to Step 2. 2. To attach the sweep hose to the RACER Pressure Side ® Pool Cleaner, line up the lock tabs on the inside of the sweep hose fitting (small round fitting on the end of the sweep hose) to the locking slots on the cleaner’s sweep... -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Tires Periodically inspect the RACER ® Pressure Side Pool Cleaner and its components. Replace and/or repair any The tires are designed to protect the bottom of your worn or damaged components. Failure to follow instructions pool and provide traction. Tires will wear and need to be or improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage replaced occasionally. - Page 15 [Blank Page] RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Illustrated Parts List ® RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 17: Parts List
RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Parts List ® ITEM PART ITEM PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 360229 Top Front Cover Kit 260251 Feedline Wall Connector Kit 360230 Rear Cover Kit 360252 Feed Line Connector Kit 360231 Bottom Cover Kit 360253... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting information to solve potential issues with the RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner. ® Problem Corrective Action Cleaner doesn’t move or moves slowly. Ensure filter pump and booster pump are on and moving water. (You may need to clean your pool filter system.) - Page 19 Rotate the paddle several times with paper clip to clear the debris. Insert paper clip in access hole. RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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Page 20: Steep Vinyl Liner Transitions
In some pools with deep diving ends the transition angle from the deep end to the shallow end may cause the RACER Pressure Side Pool Cleaner to have difficulty transitioning over this angle. If so, you may need to insert ®...