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14If Kreepy Krauly is moving too fast.
In most pools, the automatic regulator valve supplies Kreepy
Krauly with the proper amount of water flow. However, if used
with an especially powerful pool pump, the valve can be
overpowered.
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To slow Kreepy Krauly down, a manual by-pass valve
(Part #K12094) accessory is available for purchase from
your Pentair Pool Products dealer. This manual by-pass
can be adjusted to achieve the recommended cleaner
speed of 8 to 12 feet per minute.
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To decrease the speed of Kreepy Krauly, simply remove
the in-line valve cone from the bottom of the automatic
regulator valve and replace it with the manual by-pass as
shown in Figure 15.
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Press the automatic regulator valve into the threaded
compresion adapter (or 2" hose cone if used). The end
of the valve that is marked “Attach Hose This End”
must point up.
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Adjust the manual by-pass while the Kreepy Krauly is
running. Place your hand into the skimmer and turn the
by-pass adjuster one click at a time until the desired
speed of 8-12 feet per minute is reached. See Figure 16.
If Kreepy Krauly pulls air from, or remains at,
the water surface.
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Check to ensure the dive float mechanism is operating
freely and the dive float restrictor is
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installed. (See page 4 for how to install dive float restrictor.)
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Check the automatic regulator valve for its proper installation and ensure it is not clogged
with debris.
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Make sure the water level is at least 3 inches below the pool deck.
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Check to ensure your Kreepy Krauly is operating at the proper speed of 8-12 feet per minute.
If Kreepy Krauly stays at the shallow end steps.
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Check the return line water flow and redirect as necessary with an eyeball diverter. Refer
to page 9.
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Check the automatic regulator valve for its proper installation and ensure it is not clogged
with debris.
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Check that hose is long enough to reach the furthest point of the pool, including pool steps.
Refer to page 8.
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Check that Kreepy Krauly has proper hose balance in shallow end. Refer to page 8.
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Check to ensure your Kreepy Krauly is operating at the proper speed of 8-12 feet per minute.
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Check to ensure the dive float mechanism is operating freely and the dive float restrictor is
installed. (See page 4 for how to install dive float restrictor.)
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Shorten the roller bumper strap by
1
⁄
2
inch. (Pull out upper end of bumper strap from locking end
clip attached to swivel head. Cut
1
⁄
2
inch off, then return bumper strap into locking end clip.)
Automatic
Regulator
Valve
Pull Off
Press On
Manual
In-Line
Automatic Regulator Valve
with Manual By-pass
Manual By-pass
Fully Closed
Manual By-pass
Fully Open
Figure 15
Figure 16
