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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operating Features ......................................................................................................................... 3-4
Quick Start Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5

Setting Up Your Cleaner

 ............................................................................................................

6-7

Floating Handle................................................................................................................................ 6
Setting up the Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 7
Cleaner Start Position ..................................................................................................................... 7

Knowing / Using Model Features

 ...........................................................................................

8-10

Setting the Power Supply Timer .................................................................................................... 8-9
Operation of Models with Remote Control (using the Remote Control) ................................... 9
Debris Intake Port Width Selector ................................................................................................. 10
Variable Intake Port Depth Extensions .......................................................................................... 10
NeverStuck™ Rollers ...................................................................................................................... 10
Power Washing Jet System ........................................................................................................... 10

Cleaning Patterns / Directional Guidance Mechanisms

 .................................................

11-13

Diagonal Locked Floating Handle .................................................................................................. 11 & 12
Cable Float or Cable Float + 3 Directional Remote Control ......................................................... 11 & 12
Handle Float + Split Wheel Tube with Directional Guidance Clutch .......................................... 11 & 13

          Magnet

Split Wheel Tube + 4 Directional Remote Control ....................................................................... 11 & 13
Cleaning Patterns ............................................................................................................................ 12-13

Maintaining Your Pool Cleaner

 ...............................................................................................

14-20

Cleaning and Changing the Filter Bag ........................................................................................... 14
Flotation ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Propeller Care .................................................................................................................................. 16
Floating Cable Care ......................................................................................................................... 16
Scrubbing Brushes (Molded, Super, Foam, PVA) Care & Replacement .................................... 16-17
Changing Drive Tracks .................................................................................................................... 18
Changing Drive Belts ...................................................................................................................... 18-19
Cleaner Storage ............................................................................................................................... 20

Preparing Your Cleaner for Shipping

 ....................................................................................

20-21

Troubleshooting Guide (Summary)

 ........................................................................................

22-23

Troubleshooting Guide (In Depth)

 .........................................................................................

24-30

Never operate your cleaner when it is not totally submersed in the pool water!  Doing so will void warranty and 

may cause severe damage to motors and require costly repairs!

Never allow anyone to swim in the pool while the cleaner is in the pool!

WARNING: Using the Floating Cable to lift the cleaner out of the water will cause severe damage to your cleaner and 

may result in costly repair!

WARNING: The Power Supply must be at least 12 feet / 4 meters from the pool’s edge at all times!

WARNING!  A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) / Residual Current Device (R.C.D), must be installed to 

protect your electric outlet and to prevent and possible electrical shock!

Summary of Contents for Aquabot Turbo

Page 1: ...nical Support or to review Troubleshooting Videos and Step By Step Troubleshooting Procedures please visit www AquaProducts com Service IN GROUND ROBOTIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OPERATOR S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read and Follow All Instructions Before Using Your Pool Cleaner This manual is for use with a variety of Aqua Products robotic pool cleaners IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE IN...

Page 2: ...r 14 20 Cleaning and Changing the Filter Bag 14 Flotation 15 Propeller Care 16 Floating Cable Care 16 Scrubbing Brushes Molded Super Foam PVA Care Replacement 16 17 Changing Drive Tracks 18 Changing Drive Belts 18 19 Cleaner Storage 20 Preparing Your Cleaner for Shipping 20 21 Troubleshooting Guide Summary 22 23 Troubleshooting Guide In Depth 24 30 Never operate your cleaner when it is not totally...

Page 3: ...l Tubes and Handle Floats may have a Directional Guidance Clutch built into their Wheel Tubes Figure 1 1 Floating Handle 2 Outlet Top 3 Propeller 4 Handle Spring Lock 5 Standard Drive Track 6 Side Plate 7 Wheel Tube Retaining Ring 8 Brushes 9 Pump Motor 10 Drive Motor 11 Filter Bag 12 Bottom Lid Assembly SEE PAGE 4 13 Filter Screen 14 Floating Cable SEE BELOW 15 G Tooth Drive Track 16 Handle Float...

Page 4: ...ket Floats Fig 3a 19 Power Supply Handle 20 Power Switch ON OFF 21 Fuse Holder 22 Power Supply Housing 23 Floating Cable Socket 24 Power Supply Cable 115VAC 25 Antenna Fig 4b 26 Safety Reset Button Fig 4c 4d 27 Adjustable Timer Timer Display Fig 4c 4d 12d Debris Intake Port Flap 12e Filter Bag 12f Square Floats Fig 3b 12g Float Screw Washers Fig 3b 12h Variable Port Depth Extension Fig 3b 12i Neve...

Page 5: ...CI RCD outlet Floating Cable Figure 5e NOTE Power Supplies with adjustable Timed Operation Please consult this operator manual for further instructions on how to set its operating time and automatic shut down WARNING A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Residual Current Device R C D must be installed to protect your electric outlet and to prevent any possible electrical shock TIP To help protec...

Page 6: ...ffer 3 locking positions providing 2 different speeds when the cleaner moves laterally left or right along the waterline POSITION 1 Larger angle provides faster movement at waterline and total pool coverage POSITION 2 Smaller angle provides slower movement for more detailed waterline cleaning attention and slower total pool coverage POSITION 3 Keeps the cleaner at a fixed position at the waterline...

Page 7: ...c shut down Plug the Power Supply Cord into a standard Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted GFCI Residual Current Device R C D protected outlet If your GFCI outlet is too far away and your cleaner does not have enough Cable to properly enter the pool at the midpoint of its longest side then you may use a proper outdoor grounded extension cord but always keep the Power Supply at least 12 4 m from the p...

Page 8: ...aner is now set to Continuous Run mode Dial Timer Fig 8a 1 With your Power Supply OFF rotate Dial Timer counter clockwise until you feel it click 2 Press the Main Power ON OFF Switch to ON Your cleaner is now set to Continuous Run mode Figure 8a Dial Timer Figure 8b Digital Timer Safety Reset button Dial Timer Display Continuous Run CRUN button IMPORTANT In Continuous Run External Timed mode the S...

Page 9: ...an external timer that is plugged into a GFCI R C D protected outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch to ON Your cleaner is now set to Continuous Run mode and will operate according to the External Time source i e house type timer or pool control system Dial Timer Fig 8a 1 Connect your Power Supply to an external timer that is plugged into a GFCI R C D protected outlet 2 Turn the Power Supply to the ...

Page 10: ...iners You may even use one of each of the Port Depth Extension thicknesses to provide varied dirt accessibility or use none at all and allow the cleaner s standard suction depth of the Bottom Lid Assembly to do the job should your pool surface be virtually porous free like fiberglass 1 To install simply align each Variable Port Depth Extension tab to fit into its corresponding receptacle in the Bo...

Page 11: ...teral waterline movements yet with periodic wall climbing to provide adequate waterline attention This offers faster more efficient and complete coverage of virtually and pool configuration NOTE Should your cleaner get stuck in an area of the pool and not be able to get out of its cleaning pattern you may modify its pivot to allow for a greater turn to overcome this very rare issue by simply remov...

Page 12: ...wall C Your Cleaner moves across the floor to about half the width of the pool and then reverses backwards for a few seconds The cleaner turns slightly and moves towards the wall again D Your cleaner climbs the wall for a couple of seconds E Your cleaner reverses to move back across the floor to about half the width of the pool and then reverses backwards for a few seconds The cleaner turns slight...

Page 13: ...Cleaner stops and reverses engaging the clutch turning your cleaner on an angle and moves towards the wall again E Cleaner searches for the wall climbs it for a couple of seconds and then reverses down the wall F Upon reversing from the wall the Wheel Tube Clutch slightly turns your cleaner to move on an angle and travels away from the wall moving along the floor for a fewer number of seconds Clea...

Page 14: ...ool IMPORTANT Using the Floating Cable to lift the cleaner out of the water will cause severe damage to your cleaner and may result in costly repair Power Supply GFCI R C D outlet Floating Cable 3 Lay your cleaner on its back or side on a soft surface to avoid scratching it Individually pull each Lock Tab gently away from your cleaner s body to free the Bottom Lid Fig 15a 4 Remove the Filter Bag f...

Page 15: ...om under the Bottom Lid Assembly This should provide adequate buoyancy 2 Should your cleaner require more Flotation then add the 2 remaining Side Pocket Floats Fig 16c 1 at a time until adequate buoyancy is achieved Pocket Floats do not require any screws or glue Simply place them into the open rectangular areas next to the Debris Intake Port Flaps Fig 17b Adding Flotation on Bottom Lid Assembly P...

Page 16: ...Figure 18c Figure 18a Figure 18b TIP Cable straightening and untangling is made fast and simple with Aqua Products optional E Z Swivel Cable Detangler The E Z Swivel is available to purchase through your Aqua Products Authorized Dealer or online at AquaProducts com IMPORTANT To protect against personal injury and damage to your cleaner always unplug your cleaner from its Power Supply prior to perf...

Page 17: ...gure 19a Figure 19b To protect against personal injury and damage to your cleaner always unplug your cleaner from its Power Supply prior to performing any maintenance or repair procedures TIP Start by working the Tabs at the center of the Brush and working outwards TIP LeaveMoldedRubberBrushesandSuperBrushes in direct sunlight to warm up before mounting They will be more pliable and easier to work...

Page 18: ...orce it over the edge of the Side Plate Rotate the Wheel Tube towards you until the Drive Track properly seats itself on the Wheel Tube between the Side Plate and the cleaner s body 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 with the Drive Track on the other side of the cleaner Figure 22b Figure 22a Standard Drive Track G Tooth Drive Track CHANGING DRIVE BELTS Drive Belts Page 19 Fig 26a 26b may become worn over ...

Page 19: ...lts Drive Pulley Stepped Sleeve Rollers Small Rollers and Bushings are positioned for re assembly Fig 26a 26b 5 Remove old Drive Belts and replace them with new Drive Belts being careful to properly position the replacements One Belt from the Drive Pulley to the Front Wheel Tube and one from the Drive Pulley to the Rear Wheel Tube The Belts must press against the thicker side of the Stepped Sleeve...

Page 20: ...uld be coiled Fig 27a and the Power Supply should be entirely well wrapped in bubble wrap or equivalent protective material Fig 27b The Power Supply should be positioned in the center of the base of the shipping box and the shipping box base must be firmly sealed Fig 27b IMPORTANT A Return Authorization Number RMA must be obtained from Aqua Products prior to shipping cleaner to its repair facility...

Page 21: ...elope Fig 31a A copy of the information relevant to the current technical issue should be sent in the packaging with your cleaner in an envelope Please include a letter indicating the following Technical issue Troubleshooting procedures that you completed Who you spoke with when and what was determined Aqua Products and if applicable the Authorized Service Center RMA if being sent to Aqua Products...

Page 22: ... the Floating Handle with each use not applicable to models with permanently fixed Handles B If your pool s main filter is on while you are using your cleaner turn off the filter C Remove any trapped air and additional Flotation that you may have added see FLOTATION Page 15 D Power Supply Page 4 Fig 4a d must be at least 12 feet 4 meters from the pool s edge and positioned at the mid point of the ...

Page 23: ...n B Remove any additional flotation and trapped air See page 7 CLEANER START POSITION C Check for squeaking or grinding 11 MAKES LOUD NOISES A Allow your Filter Bag to continue to trap debris and particles until your cleaner no longer climbs as high at the waterline and its top Debris Intake Ports begin to submerse and the noise lessens B Remove any added flotation Page 15 one by one until proper ...

Page 24: ...issue and is cleaned remove the Bag from your cleaner and operate it If it now operates properly then the Filter Bag requires a more thorough cleaning to remove the particulates from the fibers of the Bag 3 Check the Intake Valve Flaps Page 4 Fig 3b on the underside of your cleaner The Flaps should move freely to open and close Clean and free the Valve Flaps if necessary 4 Adjust Intake Port Width...

Page 25: ...per buoyancy is returned Be sure to always submerge your cleaner and holding its Floating Handle turn upside down to remove any air that may be trapped within the cleaner s body Careful removal of air trapped in the housing is critical to ensure natural balancing of your cleaner see Page 7 1 CLEANER START POSITION Floating Handle see Pages 5 6 FLOATING HANDLE Check the handle position according to...

Page 26: ...3 Fig 2 for cuts or damage if you detect damage to either Cable please visit Aqua Products Customer Service Department online at AquaProducts com Service to locate your local Authorized Service Center or to communicate with an Aqua Products Consumer Dedicated Technical Service Analyst DOES NOT CLEAN ENTIRE POOL MISSES AREAS OR DOES NOT CLIMB WALLS Your cleaner is designed to clean the pool many ti...

Page 27: ...inning Wheel Tube is about 1 5 which enables a modest turn whenever the cleaner reverses By removing each of the 2 screws 1 per Wheel Tube you may increase the total revolutions of the free spinning Wheel Tube to about 3 which enables a greater turn whenever it reverses This is a helpful modification that can be made to this model s operation in cases that it is essentially stuck in a pattern in a...

Page 28: ...eaner to remove the dead algae be aware that the Filter Bag may clog quickly requiring several cleaning cycles and many through Filter Bag cleanings Your cleaner s Brushes will become covered with algae Thoroughly clean them to ensure traction for further use 13 If you use a non chlorine solution i e Baquacil to clean your pool a clear slick film may form along your pool s walls impeding the clean...

Page 29: ... be removed then place the cleaner in each of the separate areas of the pool allowing each a separate complete cleaning cycle starting your cleaner at the farthest points of the pool at the beginning of each cleaning cycle Main Drains Contact an Authorized Dealer location to purchase a main drain guard which will prevent your cleaner from becoming stuck on the Main Drain Certain models come equipp...

Page 30: ...ody of the cleaner be sure that the Side Pocket Float is on the Drive Motor side of your cleaner Lock the Handle diagonally If you have previously added any combination of the Flotation Page 4 Fig 3 provided into your cleaner to assist its buoyancy it is suggested that you remove the devices one by one until proper buoyancy is restored and the noise has lessened Squeaking The cleaner is built from...

Page 31: ...r QUESTIONS Contact the Retailer you purchased your cleaner from or visit the Manufacturer online at www AquaProducts com LIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT NORTH AMERICA 1 800 845 4856 June August 9 00am 8 00pm Mon Fri 9 00am 1 00pm Sat September April 9 00am 5 00pm Mon Fri All Times are Eastern Standard Time Zone ONLINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND PRODUCT INFORMATION www AquaProducts com Service ADDITIONAL NOTES ...

Page 32: ...cal service issue PLEASE REFER TO THIS MANUAL OR CONTACT AQUA PRODUCTS to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number 1 800 845 4856 www AquaProducts com Service Simple Quick and Easy Technical Instructions May Fix Your Service Issue SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

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