Operation
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For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
ABOUT THE CLEANER OPERATION:
Clicking sound
This sound is the oscillator moving back and forth in the
oscillator chamber. The best speed for it is about 500
oscillations per minute. The vibration created by the
oscillator moves the bristles and the cleaner. If the oscil-
lator is running too fast, the cleaner will have a tendency
to climb up the pool wall past the waterline, or “walk
out of the pool”.
Movement around the pool
Random motion – The cleaner will visit most spots in the
pool in a 6 hour period. It is not specifically programmed
and cannot see the dirt you are seeing. It is a random
motion cleaner.
The cleaner was designed to spend most of its time in
the deep end, where most of the floor and wall area
exists. During a 6 hour period the cleaner will visit the
shallow end a few times.
Rotating motion – The cleaner will rise up on one side
and pivot a few times per minute. This is normal and
provides the following:
1. Allows leaves that are being pushed or dragged along
to be sucked up into the vacuum chamber.
2. Allows the cleaner to:
Change direction
Get out of corners
Get away from ladders
Submerge below pool water level
Get off of domed main drain covers
Picks up big “stuff”
The cleaner will pick up some debris so large that it may
jam. Simply stop the pump and remove the debris from
the oscillator or the swivel assembly.
ABOUT “FINE-TUNING” VACUUM
ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTIONS:
Pool pump suction is hazardous and can
cause entrapment with severe personal injury or drown-
ing.
Use vacuum regulator (see instructions below) in
pool cleaner system at all times.
NOTE:
Each pool’s hydraulic system and vacuum con-
nections are different. Be sure you have installed the
white plastic vacuum regulator
before you “fine-tune”
the system. This not only regulates vacuum, but also acts
as a safety device.
Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning
hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction port (“vac
port”) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner,
it must be covered when not in use.
A spring loaded
safety cover (the “Vac Port Fitting”) is included with your
pool cleaner. Install it on the suction port to prevent
entrapment and injury. For details please refer to the Vac
Port instruction sheet included with your Vac Port.
For the
“NOVICE POOL OWNER”
where vacuuming is a
new experience, please read all of the following points,
installation instructions, and trouble shooting guide carefully.
Please note the following:
•
“Vacuum” and “suction” are two
words meaning the same thing.
•
“Dedicated suction line”, “vac port”,
and
“vac fitting” are different terms for
a hole in the side wall of pool; this
hole is connected to the pump suc-
tion and is dedicated to vacuuming.
• Some pools do not have a vac port. If your pool does
have one, please read the “Suction Entrapment”
warning at left.
For the
“SEASONED POOL OWNER”
: The automatic pool
cleaner connection and vacuum adjustments can be similar
to using your manual pool vacuum. Please read on.
Valves (Pump, Skimmer, and Main Drain) and
Vacuum Adjustments
You may need to spend some time adjusting the skimmer
and main drain valves in order to obtain the best vacuum
setting for good cleaner operation. Once you have found
the correct valve settings for best operation, we suggest
you mark the valves to ensure repeated success.
At first, set valves to give maximum vacuum to the skim-
mer or vac fitting you have elected to use.
Too Much Vacuum?
You have too much vacuum if the cleaner climbs up the
pool wall past the water line to the point that the cleaner
sucks air and the pump loses prime. Frequent loss of prime
will damage the pump. To correct this, adjust the regulator
by turning the knob counter-clockwise. This will decrease
the suction. If the cleaner still climbs out and sucks air,
open the main drain valve slightly.
Not Enough Vacuum?
You don’t have enough vacuum if the cleaner moves
sluggishly or not at all. Be sure the filter system is clean
and all valves are adjusted to give you maximum vacu-
um. If the cleaner is still not moving, your pump may not
be strong enough to operate the cleaner. Also, please
refer to the Troubleshooting guide on Page 12.
Dedicated vacuum wall fitting (“vac port” or “dedicated
suction line”).
NOTE: When the wall fitting is not in use it should be
covered with a spring-loaded trap door or plug to pre-
vent entrapment. Purchase this safety device from your
local pool store.
In-Line leaf Canisters
If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves, we
suggest purchasing and installing an in-line leaf canister.
A leaf canister will provide more debris-loading capacity
and also provides a water by-pass when the canister is
full. It is very important that the pump not starve for
water!
Vac
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