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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
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Initial Start-up Troubleshooting:
Certain site-specific factors may influence the speed
and performance of your newly-installed Jet-Vac.
If your Jet-Vac is not working properly, first check
that it has been installed correctly by reviewing the
information on pages 2-5 of this document.
A. Too fast?
If your Jet-Vac is moving too fast, flying off the pool
floor and climbing uncontrollably, then reduce the
pressure at the wall fitting, refer to Diagram 1.
B. Too slow?
If your Jet-Vac is sluggish and not moving along the
pool floor properly, then check and clean the pool
filter, skimmer basket, pump basket, debris bag and
wall fitting strainer. Ensure that both the pool pump
and booster pump are operating correctly. Check
that the JV50 Quick Disconnect is properly attached
to the body of the Jet-Vac. Check and adjust the wall
fitting if required, See Diagram 1.
If the Jet-Vac is still moving too slowly around the
pool, then it is likely that there is not enough pressure
being generated from the booster pump. Contact
your local pool professional who can check the
pressure by using the JVP8 Pressure Test Stick. Ideal
pressure is 172-193 kpa (25-28 psi). See Diagram 3.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Over time, if your Jet-Vac’s performance diminishes please check the Regular Maintenance Checklist below.
JET-VAC REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST:
Regular checking and maintenance of your Jet-Vac will help prevent
premature wear and tear.
• Check and clean the wall fitting strainer regularly.
• Ensure that the booster pump timeclock is
synchronised with the pool pump timeclock.
• Empty the debris bag regularly.
• Regularly check and lubricate the o-ring on the
bayonet wall fitting.
• Remove funnel adaptor gasket and clean all fine
debris and sand before re-connecting Jet-Vac
bag.
• Check that the bearings/wheels are free
spinning.
• When backwashing, make sure that the Jet-Vac
wall fitting is completely disconnected.
• After backwashing, ensure that the supply line is
completely flushed before re-connecting Jet-Vac.
• Stainless steel wheel should be 19mm (¾”) off
the ground.
• Check hose swivels and disconnect swivel for
leaks and ease of rotation.
• Ensure that there are no holes in wall fitting
strainer.
• Roller rings on sweep hose should be free
spinning and not worn.
• The sweep hose should be flexible and swishing.
• Check for correct gearbox operation, this
ensures that Jet-Vac will reverse properly.
• Make sure that any worn parts on the Jet-Vac
are promptly replaced.
• When the Jet-Vac is not in use, ensure that it is
not stored in a coiled-up position.
Diagram 3
To slow down turn
anticlockwise
To speed up
turn clockwise
Using a flat or Phillips Head screwdriver turn
keyway towards plus or minus to adjust pressure
Diagram 1
