6
STEP 6
;
adjusting the cleaner.
This valve regulates the suction so that the Cleaner does not exceed the optimal 11-14 RPM(revolutions per minute). It does so
by opening to bypass water when necessary. This will ensure the best possible performance from your cleaner.
2.
ADJUSTING SUCTION FLOW
:
Adjust the amount of flow from the suction line/skimmer line
to obtain the proper flow.
1.
ADJUSTING THE BYPASS VALVE:
Screwing the top in you will bypass less water, increasing the
RPM (speed). If it is all the way in and you still are below 11
RPM adjust the 3-way valve for more suction and/or clean the
filter. Remove the valve.
Screwing the top out you will bypass more, decreasing the RPM
(speed). If it is screwed all the way out and you still are above
14 RPM adjust the 3-way valve to give less suction. Note: If the
line you are hooked to (skimmer or inlet) has a 3-way valve or
ball valve you may have to adjust the 3-way valve or ball valve
even if you are using the regulator valve.
MAX
MIN
MAX
ADJUSTING WHEEL RPM:
For the cleaner to run optimally
the revolutions per minute(RPMs) should be between
11
and
14 (Note it will still clean as low as
8
RPM but will NOT climb
walls).
While the cleaner is running take it by the leader hose so
that the cleaner is just below the water. (KEEP THE CLEANER
BELOW THE WATER LEVEL or else it will suck air). Now count the
number of revolutions made per minute by the RIGHT FRONT
WHEEL by using the hump (raised treads) as your marker. If it is
between 11 and 14 RPM you are done.
If your cleaner RPMs are not within the range there are two
ways to adjust it.
NOTE: This is equivalent to 7 to 10 inches of mercury on a vac-
uum gauge. A vacuum gauge is NOT included with the cleaner
but is available at your local pool store.
