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VI. Troubleshooting

Because of the individual characteristics of your pool, some additional adjustments may be required to
get the best performance from your E-Z Vac

®

. If there seems to be a problem, check these common

causes of cleaner problems. If you still need help, call your Pentair Water Pool and Spa

®

 Dealer or call

our 

Customer Helpline at 800-831-7133.

_ Is filter clean?

Clean filter

_ Is pump strainer basket clean?

Clean basket

_ Is debris blocking the bottom of E-Z Vac

®

?

Remove debris

_ Are there any leaks in the hose?

Replace leaky section

_ Is automatic regulator valve free of debris?

Clean valve

NOTE: When E-Z Vac

®

 is operating, we recommend that you remove your

pool’s ladder.

Otherwise, the ladder can “trap” the E-Z Vac

®

 and prevent it from moving about the pool.

If E-Z Vac

®

 is not moving or pulsating:

• Check to ensure that the main drain and all suction lines are closed, 

except 

for the suction line to which

the E-Z Vac

®

 is attached.

• Check for sufficient flow through the cleaner hose using the flow indicator.
• Check for debris in the filter, pump basket, vacuum regulator or leaks in the hose.
• Check for debris in E-Z Vac’s flapper. Debris may prevent flapper movement or restrict flow. See

page 13 for instructions.

• Pool pump and filter system may be too small (incapable of providing 14 gallons per minute water

flow). Consult your pool professional.

If E-Z Vac

®

 tracks in a repetitive pattern

• Check the swivel on the top of E-Z Vac

®

. It should turn freely.

• Check the return line water flow and re-direct as necessary with an eyeball diverter.
• Refer to page 11, “Eyeball Diverter Positions”.
• Check E-Z Vac’s hose to ensure it has not become bent or kinked. It only takes one bent or kinked hose

section to hinder the cleaning coverage. One way to check for kinks in your hose is to lay each section
flat on your pool’s deck (or other flat surface). The hose should be perfectly straight and flat. 

Do not

coil the hose when taking your E-Z Vac

®

 out of the pool

 

because it will retain the coil shape

forming a bend or kink.

Summary of Contents for e-z vac

Page 1: ...1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User s Guide The world s best built aboveground pool cleaner K50677 P N K50677 Rev B 02 18 10...

Page 2: ...ument are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc Those names and brands may be the trademarks or regist...

Page 3: ...rding to the information in this manual Throughout the manual safety warnings and cautions are identified by the symbol Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions WARNING Hazardo...

Page 4: ...sary for proper cleaner operation and coverage Before installing the cleaner fill the hose with water Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the...

Page 5: ...he directions contained in the Installation and Operation Manual or operating instructions provided by Pentair Water Pool and Spa or any injury loss damage defect or malfunction or failure to function...

Page 6: ...gram on page 3 shows where E Z Vac s serial number is located E Z Vac Serial Number ___________________________________________ Activate E Z Vac s Warranty You will also need to record the serial numb...

Page 7: ...ae free so as not to inhibit the cleaner s traction If necessary make the following preparations before proceeding 1 Chemically balance the pool water 2 Brush pool and let the debris settle 3 Hand vac...

Page 8: ...end closest to the bumper weight into the slot provided on the main body Insert the top end of the bumper into the slot provided in the swivel head see Figure 4 Swivel Head Seal Main Body Groove for...

Page 9: ...r Pentair Dealer K12041 for small skimmer openings 3 Press the vacuum regulator valve down into the valve cone until snug See Figure 7 4 Place the E Z Vac into the pool with the hose attached and allo...

Page 10: ...low You don t have enough vacuum if the cleaner moves sluggishly or not at all Be sure the filter system is clean and the vacuum regulator and all valves are adjusted to give you maximum vacuum If the...

Page 11: ...he eyeball diverter and position it in the first groove as shown in Figure 11 Insert the eyeball diverter outer ring assembly into the eyeball fitting in the return line see Figure 11 Install the lock...

Page 12: ...ne to which the E Z Vac is attached Check for sufficient flow through the cleaner hose using the flow indicator Check for debris in the filter pump basket vacuum regulator or leaks in the hose Check f...

Page 13: ...lip of the foot pad up and insert a flat headed screwdriver along side one of the two tabs found on either side of the baffle plate see Figure 13 Push the tab inward with the screwdriver until the baf...

Page 14: ...mber ready when you call Disclaimer of Liability About Your Pool and E Z Vac There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool The E Z Vac product is a very passive product tha...

Page 15: ...r with weight w w 41 Cone K12654 Dr r e T e ube T T T T K12650 Main Body O Excludes Flapper K12651 Above v v round Seal K12652 Foot P F F a P P d K12657 Hose Weight W W K121680 Eyeball y y Diver v v...

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