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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important Notice:
Attention Installer:
This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of
this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation of the
pool cleaner.
Attention User:
This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this
pool cleaner. Please retain it for future reference. Consult Pentair Water with any questions regarding this equipment.
WARNING
—
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death,
or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.
Consumer Information and Safety
TheE-Z Vac
®
pool cleaners are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according 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
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Hazardous suction.
Do not play with cleaner or hose or apply to body. Can trap and tear hair
or body parts. Hose can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
WARNING
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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 (a “vac port fitting”) is included with your cleaner. Install it on
the suction port to prevent entrapment and injury. If the cover provided does not fit, purchase one
that does from your local pool store and install it instead. The cover should conform to IAPMO
SPS4-99A.
WARNING
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Stop pump
before attempting to clean unit. Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner
is operating.
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use or play with pool cleaner.
WARNING
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Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner is operating. Hose can trip or entangle
swimmers which could result in drowning.
