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Automatic Vacuum Pool Cleaner Installation & User’s Guide
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INSTALLING THE CLEANER, CONT’D.
The Flow Gauge is used to fine-tune the performance of your Pentair in-ground, suction side Automatic Pool
Cleaner. We recommend that the Flow Gauge be used periodically to check for proper water flow so that your Pentair
Automatic Pool Cleaner performs at its best.
Step 1 Clean your filtration system, skimmer basket,
and pump strainer basket.
Step 2 With the pool pump in the off position, insert
the Flow Gauge to the Hose Cuff end of
the Leader Hose. This is the same end that
connects to the Automatic Pool Cleaner.
Step 3 Attach one end of the Double C Clip to the
leader hose closes to the Flow Gauge.
Step 4 Attach the other end of the Double C Clip to
the first hose section.
Step 5 After making sure that the hose & Flow Gauge
are submerged below the water level, turn the
pump on.
Step 6 Adjust the water flow so that the indicator
lines up between the “Min” and “Max” markings
of the Flow Gauge.
Refer to the Installation Manual of your
Automatic Pool Cleaner for instructions on
using either the valves in the filter system or
the Pentair Regulator Valve to adjust the water
flow.
Step 7 Turn off the Pump and remove the Flow Gauge
& Double C Clip.
Step 8 Install the Automatic Pool Cleaner onto the
Leader Hose.
1. Observe the cleaner performance.
NOTE:
If you have a very strong pump and the flow is
still too fast, slightly open the main drain.
2. Increase the flow through the cleaner to improve
the cleaner‘s ability to climb the pool walls.
3. Decrease the flow to stop the cleaner from drawing
air when it climbs to the water surface.
Adjust Flow
Flow Gauge Instructions
Flow Indicated on Flow Gauge.
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