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Pentair Pool Products Kreepy Kadet Owner's Manual

Pentair Pool Products Kreepy Kadet Owner's Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kreepy Kadet, the inground pool cleaner from
Pentair Pool Products. You'll soon see that Kreepy Kadet really is the easy way to keep your inground
pool clean. First, however, you'll have to install Kreepy Kadet and perhaps make some minor
adjustments. This manual covers the steps needed to install and adjust Kreepy Kadet.
Contents
Warranty Terms & Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I.
Pool Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
II.
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
III.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
IV.
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
V.
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
VI
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
VII.
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
VIII.
Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before you begin to install Kreepy Kadet in your pool, please record its serial number in the space
below. This way, if you need to refer to the serial number in the future, it will be readily available.
The diagram on page 4, Figure 1 shows where the serial number is located.
Kreepy Kadet Serial Number: ___________________________________________
Activate Kreepy Kadet's Warranty
You will also need to record the serial number on the warranty registration card found inside this
manual. Complete and return the card to activate Kreepy Kadet's 1-year limited warranty. The
complete warranty is printed on the inside front cover of this installation and operation manual.
Please review it thoroughly so you are familiar with the terms of your warranty coverage.
Customer Helpline
If you have questions about your Kreepy Kadet, check the instructions in this manual first. If you
still have a question, call your Pentair Pool Products, Inc. dealer or call our Customer Helpline
at 1-800-443-5711. Please have your Kreepy Kadet serial number ready when you call.
Warranty Note
Cleaners purchased in the United States of America from entities outside the United States do not
qualify for any United States programs including warranty, trade-in, or rebate programs.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kreepy Kadet, the inground pool cleaner from Pentair Pool Products. You’ll soon see that Kreepy Kadet really is the easy way to keep your inground pool clean. First, however, you’ll have to install Kreepy Kadet and perhaps make some minor adjustments.

  • Page 2: Pool Preparation

    R e m ove the cleaner and all of its parts from the box and ch e ck to make sure that all components we re i n cl u d e d. Refer to Fi g u re 1. Components Check List Figure 1 11. Kreepy Kadet 12. Weighted Bumper Strap Serial Number 13. Step Deflector 14.
  • Page 3 Step 2. Attach The Skirt Swivel Head Figure 3 Kreepy Kadet’s skirt is held in place with straps. Position the cleaner so it is standing up with the tubes at 45 degrees with the swivel head pointing away from you. See Figure 3.
  • Page 4 Step 5. Attach The Dive Float Kreepy Kadet’s float snaps into slots on the top of the main housing. The triangular ends on the arms of the float slide into the slots. The tip of the triangular end must slide through the opening at the end of the slot.

  • Page 5: Installation

    2 inch Top of Skimmer hose cone adapter. See Figure 9. The hose cone is not included with your cleaner, but can be purchased from your Pentair Pool Products Dealer.) Hose 5. Press the automatic regulator valve into the threaded through compression adapter.

  • Page 6: Optional Vacuum Line Installation

    We recommend the use of the automatic reg u l ator va l ve to balance water fl ow between Kre epy Kadet and the skimmer. When attaching Kreepy Kadet to a dedicated vacuum line, the automatic regulator valve should be installed in the skimmer.

  • Page 7: Adjustments

    • First make sure your pool pump is off. Remove the original eyeball diverter from the return line at the pool by unscrewing the lock ring. • Replace the original eyeball diverter with the Kreepy Kadet’s eyeball diverter. • Replace the lock ring and tighten. Make sure the opening of the eyeball diverter points in the proper direction before tightening fully.

  • Page 8: Eyeball Diverter Positions

    Aqua Leader or Olympic, may be too large for the eyeball diverter. In this situation, use the outer ring supplied with your Kreepy Kadet to adjust for the discrepancy in size. • S n ap the outer ring onto the eyeball dive rter and position it in the fi rst gro ove as shown in Fi g u re 15.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    • Pool pump and filter system may be too small (incapable of providing 14 gallons per minute of water flow). Consult your pool professional. If Kreepy Kadet slows or stops and air bubbles enter the pool at the return line. Find and correct the air leak that is causing the pump to lose its prime: •...
  • Page 10 If Kreepy Kadet stays at the shallow end steps. • Check the return line water flow, it may be forcing Kreepy Kadet into the steps, and redirect as necessary with an eyeball diverter. • C h e ck the automatic reg u l ator va l ve to ensure it is pro p e rly installed and not cl ogged with deb ri s .
  • Page 11 • Install a Ladder Guard according to the instructions contained in the packaging. This accessory is available from your pool professional. If Kreepy Kadet is still hampered by the unique characteristics of your pool, regardless of the adjustments we’ve provided: •...
  • Page 12 To Remove Debris From The Flapper. I M P O RTA N T: The pool pump must be off Figure 20 b e fo re re m oving the cleaner from the pool. BOTTOM VIEW OF CLEANER • Sometimes debris may clog the bottom of the cleaner and prevent Foot Pad flapper movement or restrict flow.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    During swimming it is easy to unplug Kreepy Kadet and pull it to one side. When storing Kreepy Kadet, do not coil the hose. Lay the hose out flat in an area protected from direct sunlight. If hose sections are disconnected, try not to disturb the hose weight location.

  • Page 14: Parts & Accessories

    VIII. Kreepy Kadet Parts and Accessories K12649 “Insist on Genuine Kreepy Kadet Parts To Protect Your Warranty” Baffle Plate K12653C Swivel Cone and Bearing K12087 Bearing Washer K121404 K121620 Step Deflector Wire Diverter K12653 Swivel Head Assembly K12654DB Drive Tube...
  • Page 15 Notes...

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