Pentair Pool Products Kreepy Kadet Owner's Manual page 11

If Kreepy Kadet is moving too fast.
•
In most pools, the automatic reg u l ator va l ve supplies Kre epy Kadet with the proper amount of wat e r
fl ow. However, if used with an especially powerful pool pump, the valve can be overpowered.
• To slow Kre epy Kadet dow n , a manual by-pass va l ve (Pa rt #K12094) accessory is ava i l able fo r
purchase from your Pentair Pool Products dealer. This manual by-pass can be adjusted to
achieve the recommended cleaner speed of 8 to 12 feet per minute.
• To decrease the speed of Kre epy Kadet, s i m p ly re m ove the in-line va l ve cone from the bottom o f
the automatic reg u l ator va l ve and replace it with the manual by-pass as shown in Fi g u re 18.
• P ress the automatic reg u l ator va l ve back into the threaded compression adapter in the skimmer
(or 2'' hose cone if used). The end of the va l ve that is marked " at t a ch hose this end" mu s t
point up.
• Adjust the manual by-pass while Kre epy Kadet is ru n n i n g. Place your hand into the skimmer
and turn the by-pass adjuster one click at a time until the desired speed of 8-12 feet per minute
is reached. See Figure 19.
Figure 18
Press on
Manual By-pass
If Kreepy Kadet gets stuck under your pool ladder.
• 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:
• Consider " Th ru s t e r," ( Pa rt #K3370) the Kre epy Kadet accessory that aids random pat t e rn
c ove rage by automat i c a l ly repositioning the hose to help free the cleaner from obstacl e s .
Thruster keeps Kreepy Kadet out of tight spots in difficult-to-clean or uniquely-shaped pools.
Ask your Pentair Pool Products dealer about this accessory.
Automatic
Regulator
Valve
Pull off
In-Line Valve Cone
Figure 19
Automatic Regulator Va l ve with Manual By-pass
Manual By-pass Manual By-pass
Fully Closed Fully Open