Serpent
Pool Cleaning System
™
SAFETY, TIPS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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SUCTION HAZARDS, DROWNING RISKS
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If your pool is equipped with one,
you MUST cover your
dedicated suction port/vac port/automatic pool cleaner port
when not in use by the cleaner.
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DO NOT play with cleaner or apply cleaner or hose to body,
clothing, or hair. The hose and cleaner can take hold of your
body, hair, or clothing and cause serious injury. The suction
from the hose or cleaner can trap a swimmer underwater.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO ENTER THE POOL when the cleaner
is in use.
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DO NOT allow anyone, especially children, to use or play
with or around the cleaner or hose. Educate the pool users
about the dangers of the hose, cleaner, and suction ports.
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MOVING PARTS
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STOP PUMP The cleaner must be completely disabled by
turning off the pool’s pump and suction before cleaning or
maintaining the cleaner. Moving parts and suction can injure
fingers or body.
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STOP PUMP before swimming. The moving pool cleaner,
hose, and suction ports can injure or entrap swimmers. STOP
PUMP, detach hose, and move the cleaner and hose to an
unused corner of the pool. If the hose may interfere with the
swimmers, remove it from the pool.
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PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
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This cleaner was not designed to be the first clean after
pool construction or at the beginning of the season.
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Check your vinyl pool for wear or tear, or for roots,
branches, rocks, or other obstructions under the liner.
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Gunite, plaster, and tile pools must be free of deterioration,
cracked or loose tiles, or other conditions that could damage
the cleaner.
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All pools must be cleaned of algae and debris prior to the
cleaner’s first use.
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The entire filter system must be cleaned prior to
installation. Clean the filter. Empty, backwash, and rinse all
baskets. The cleaner will not operate properly with a dirty or
clogged filter system.
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MAINTENANCE
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Carefully assess the cleaner’s operation after installation.
Some slight adjustments may be needed to ensure proper
performance and to ensure that the cleaner does not damage
or cause undue wear to the pool surface.
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Vinyl pools are especially at risk for abrasion, pattern wear,
pattern or ink removal, or serious scratches from the cleaner
running into objects or debris in the pool. Manufacturer
disclaims any liability for damages caused to vinyl pool
patterns or liners.
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TIPS FOR USAGE
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Once installed, your cleaner is designed to run for 4-6 hours
and should be able to clean an average sized pool in that time.
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Your pool needs to be in good condition in order to use this
cleaner. If there are broken tiles, crumbling plaster, or tears in
the vinyl, the cleaner may damage your pool further as well as
be damaged itself.
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The cleaner is not designed to clean pool features, waterfalls,
steps or ladders. Those will need to be cleaned manually with a
brush.
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The cleaner is not designed to run and clean under a cover.
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Run your cleaner 2-3 times a week.
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Do not wait until your pool is filthy to run the cleaner. The
cleaner should be considered a preventative maintenance for a
clean pool.
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The cleaner is meant to vacuum small debris and dirt from your
pool. Large debris and fallen objects will need to be removed
manually.
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This cleaner is not meant to replace chemical treatments.
Continue regular chemical treatments, and remove the cleaner
during chemical shock treatments.
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Before swimmers enter the pool, turn off the pump, unplug the
hose, cover the intake, and then move the cleaner and hose to
an unused side of the pool
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Your cleaner should stay in the pool at all times, EXCEPT when
it may endanger or entangle swimmers OR during shock
treatments.. Dry storage will wear the cleaner/hose more
quickly than storage in a correctly balanced pool.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaner Does Not Clean Whole Pool or Stays in One Place
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Check that hose is long enough. Add hose sections.
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Adjust the pool’s return line eyeball diverter or install the
included eyeball diverter and outer washer ring.
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Make sure the main drain is not interfering with cleaner.
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Check that cleaner sits at a 45° angle the skirt pad is flat
against the pool floor; adjust hose weights as needed.
Cleaner Does Not Clean Well Enough
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Ensure pump and filtration system are completely clean.
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Adjust pump valves.
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Reinstall skimmer automatic regulator valve.
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Turn off pump, remove cleaner, and clear the underside of
debris, leaves, dirt, etc.
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Check the clear pad for wear: replace if necessary
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Check the skirt pad for wear; replace if necessary.
Hose Sinks or Cleaner Stays at Surface and/or Takes in Air
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Check automatic regulator valve
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Remove cleaner and lower it into pool again, making sure
air is forced from hose before attaching the hose to the
intake. Adjust hose weights so cleaner is flat to bottom.
