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J E T - V A C A U T O M A T I C P O O L C L E A N E R – I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
JET-VAC
AUTOMATIC
POOL CLEANER
Like any other mechanical device, the Jet-Vac
should be routinely maintained. Jet-Vac travels over
1,000 kilometres (620 miles) per year, underwater.
Therefore, we recommend that you have your
Jet-Vac checked periodically by your local pool
professional.
Not only does Jet-Vac pick up leaves, debris, sand
and silt, it also spreads your chlorine all over the pool
and ensures sparkling clean water all the time. There
are a few hints, which will help you prolong the life of
your Jet-Vac and reduce operating costs at the
same time.
• Jet-Vac is not designed to clean up after new pool
construction. Large amounts of pebbles, grit and
sand can damage the wheel bearings. Please
manually vacuum the pool thoroughly before
installing the Jet-Vac.
• If your new Jet-Vac tends to fly around the pool,
remove the Jet-Vac and lay the feed hoses and
sweep hose out in the sun for 1-2 days. This will
remove the hoses “memory” of being coiled up.
• Jet-Vac is a very efficient pool cleaner and normally
only requires 2-3 hours of use per day. The Jet-
Vac booster pump can only run while the pool
pump is operating. To achieve this, we strongly
recommend that a separate time clock is installed.
For Australian customers we recommend the
Aqua-Quip Flow Control Pro Series Timer. This will
minimize the risk of your Jet-Vac pump running
dry and will significantly reduce ongoing repair
costs. The Flow Control Pro Series Timer is simple
to install and is available from your local pool
professional.
• The inner surface of a concrete pool can be
abrasive and the Jet-Vac will have certain
components wearing down over time. The wheels
have special wear indicator grooves molded in
so that you can easily tell when they need to be
replaced.
• Empty the leaf bag regularly. Failure to do this
results in twigs ripping the bag or the bag dragging
along the surface of the pool, resulting in premature
failure.
• When removing Jet-Vac from the pool for an
extended time, always lay the hose straight. Do
not store the Jet-Vac hose coiled up. Never store
Jet-Vac exposed to direct sunlight.
• If the Jet-Vac starts to move more slowly than
normal, check the filter screen inside the white
wall fitting. To clean the filter screen: Push in and
turn the bayonet style wall fitting anti-clockwise to
release it from the wall adaptor. Remove mesh filter
screen for cleaning. O-ring on wall fitting should
be lubricated regularly to enable easy removal.
Clean this filter screen regularly to ensure efficient
operation at all times.
• Before backwashing the filter, turn the Jet-Vac
pump off. Disconnect bayonet wall fitting from
wall adaptor. Backwash the filter according to
manufacturer’s instructions. After backwashing is
complete, turn on pool pump to run on filter cycle
and then switch Jet-Vac pump on for 10 seconds.
This will dislodge any debris caught in the Jet-Vac
supply line. The Jet-Vac pump will run noisy whilst
running without the wall fitting attached for this
short period of time. Turn off the Jet-Vac pump and
pool pump, reconnect Jet-Vac bayonet wall fitting
onto wall adaptor. Place Jet-Vac cleaner into pool.
• After turning on the pool pump and Jet-Vac pump
you may find air accumulating in the leaf bag. If so,
release it by gently touching the top of the leaf bag
with a telepole or similar device. Air will be released
through the mesh air-release material at the top of
the leaf bag.
• Never operate your Jet-Vac without a booster
pump. Your existing filter system cannot generate
adequate pressure.
• Always remove Jet-Vac and hoses when adding
chemicals. Run filter to mix chemicals in water for
at least 30 minutes before reinstalling Jet-Vac and
hoses in water.
CONGRATULATIONS
on purchasing Jet-Vac, the finest pool cleaner available today.
Jet-Vac has a patented, built-in backup system that will move the unit out of corners and
away from other obstacles that tend to trap other pool cleaners. The unit moves forward
for approximately three minutes, then backs up and turns for approximately 45 seconds,
all the while vacuuming and sweeping your pool in a random pattern. It is designed with
fewer moving parts to give you years of dependable, economical service.
Jet-Vac is proudly made in Australia, built from the best materials obtainable using state-
of-the-art machinery and is backed by a one year limited warranty that guards against
defects in parts and workmanship.
Important Information for Installer
and Jet-Vac Owner
