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suction to operate the vacuum. On filtration systems that
have excessive suction with the suction bypass port fully
open, throttle down the vacuum by progressively opening
up the second suction line valve.
CHECK FILTER FLOW
As your vacuum cleaner removes sediments from the pool
floor, you may notice your vacuum operating slower than
normal with a reduction of flow from the return inlet as your
filter becomes dirtier. Keep a check on your filter pres-
sure and backwash the filter or clean the filter element
when required.
SERVICING
Your vacuum may become inoperable for several rea-
PROBLEM
1. Vacuum moves too slow or
not moving at all.
2. Vacuum moves too fast.
3. Vacuum cleans one end of pool. 1 - Insufficient number of hose
Won't clean entire pool.
4. Vacuum turns over.
sons. Check the "Troubleshooting" chart to determine the
cause and remedy. If your vacuum becomes clogged with
debris, shut off pump. Lift the vacuum cleaner out of the
pool and examine the underside intake. Pull out the debris
and refer back to "Expel Air from Hose" and restart the filter
and vacuum operation.
Remove your vacuum from the pool and dry completely.
Disassemble the hose sections and store in the original
box. Never store the hose in a coiled position as it may
retain a curved shape, not allowing the vacuum to
operate efficiently. Store the vacuum so that the suction
disk lays flat, or remove the disk and store it in a flat
position. Store all parts indoors.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POOL VACUUM CLEANER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1 - Vacuum intake clogged with
debris.
2 - Flow control valve's bypass port
stuck in open position.
3 - Filter is dirty.
4 - Skimmer or pump strainer
baskets are clogged with
debris.
5 - Crack in hose.
6 - Clogged pump impellor.
7 - Excessive debris on pool floor.
8 - Insufficient pump flow due to
obstruction.
9 - Air leak at skimmer face plate
causing water to drain from
skimmer body.
1 - Flow control valve's bypass port
stuck in closed position.
2 - Excessive pump flow.
sections.
2 - Pool water too cold. Causes
hose to stiffen.
1 - Excessive flow currents in pool.
2 - Contacting an obstruction in
pool.
3 - Hose too long.
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VACUUM WINTER STORAGE
REMEDIES
1 - Remove debris.
2 - Remove obstruction or replace
spring(s) if broken or missing.
3 - Clean filter element or backwash
filter.
4 - Empty baskets.
5 - Replace hose section.
6 - Remove debris.
7 - Manually remove debris from
floor.
8 - Remove obstruction.
9 - Tighten skimmer face plate
screws or replace face plate
gaskets.
1 - Clean suction bypass port & hinge
mechanism.
2 - Restrict flow.
1 - Add more hose.
2 - Pool water should be a
minimum 60°F. Increase flow by
closing suction control slide.
Remove from pool and store
for winter.
1 - Adjust return fitting flow
downward.
2 - Remove obstruction.
3 - Remove hose one section at a
time.
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