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Swimming P

ool T

echnology

Swembadtegnologie

BADU

®

Vac

I

Automatic Pool Cleaner

Fast Start-up,
Safely Operate and
Efficiently Clean.

Installation and
Operation Manual

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Summary of Contents for BADU Vac 1

Page 1: ...Swimming Pool T echnology Swembadtegnologie BADU VacI Automatic Pool Cleaner Fast Start up Safely Operate and Efficiently Clean Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ... thoroughly 4 Clean filter and pump strainer basket II Assembly Remove the body and all of its parts from the box and check to make sure that all components were included Refer to Figure 1 Components Check List 1 Body 2 Dive float restrictor 3 Eyeball diverter and outer ring Optional extra 4 Hose weights Set of 3 Optional extra 5 Automatic regulator valve Optional extra 6 Regulator Valve 2 50mm Ho...

Page 3: ...e The raised pleats on the pleated skirt must face upward The flat side of the skirt should face down to rest against the pool surface Step 2 Attach the Roller Bumper Strap Snap the roller bumper strap into the lower U shaped brace between the dive floats Make sure the locking tabs on both sides of the roller bumper strap snap securely into place See Figure 3 Step 3 Attach The Dive Float Restricto...

Page 4: ... 5 Continue until you ve connected all the sections you need After connecting the hose weights to the hose as described in Table A then connect the hose to the cleaner See Figure 6 One of the hose sections has 2 female ends and a hose protector This section should be fitted last with one end attached to the pool s vacuum connection the weir or automatic regulator valve and the other side attached ...

Page 5: ...matic regulator valve for maximum safety and performance The valve automatically adjusts to changes in the amount of water flow to provide the cleaner with the power necessary to ensure proper cleaning performance 1 Switch the pool pump off 2 Close the main drain and all suction lines except the line from the skimmer to which the cleaner will be connected 3 Remove skimmer basket 4 Press the 2 50mm...

Page 6: ...to disturb the hose weight placements Save extra hose sections for use as needed for replacement NOTE Turn pool pump off when adding or removing hose sections Hose Balance To determine correct hose balance turn the pump off and observe the cleaner Hose balance is correct when the cleaner s seal rests flat on the pool floor and the diver tubes make a 45 angle with the floor as shown in Figure 9 The...

Page 7: ...e pool by unscrewing the lock ring Replace the original eyeball with the BADU Vac I eyeball diverter Replace the lock ring and tighten Make sure the opening of the eyeball diverter points in the proper direction before tightening fully See Eyeball Diverter positions Eyeball Diverter Positions Position the diverter opening to redirect the return line water flow so it does not interfere with the cle...

Page 8: ...roblem check these common causes of cleaner problems Is bottom main drain closed Close the drain Is filter clean Clean the filter Is pump strainer basket clean Clean the basket Is debris blocking the bottom of the cleaner Remove the debris Are there any leaks cracks in the hose Replace the leaky cracked sections Is automatic regulator valve free of debris Clean the valve 7 SOLUTIONS CHECKS ...

Page 9: ...of providing 75 L per minute water flow Consult your pool professional Check that the vacuum lid is flush with the weir and not damaged Check that the filter has been back washed and rinsed thoroughly PROBLEMS 2 If the cleaner stays in one end of the pool Check the return line water flow and redirect as necessary with and eyeball diverter Check that hose is long enough to reach to end of pool Chec...

Page 10: ...ensure the dive float mechanism is operating freely and the dive float restrictor is installed See page 2 for how to install dive float restrictor Check the automatic regulator valve for its proper installation and ensure it is not clogged with debris Make sure the water level is at least 7 8 cm s below the pool deck Check to insure the BADU Vac I is operating at the proper speed of 2 4 meters per...

Page 11: ...eturn the restrictor into the locking end clip PROBLEMS 7 When the cleaner tracks in a repetitive pattern Check the swivel on the top of the cleaner It should turn freely Check the return line water flow and re direct as necessary with an eyeball diverter Check the cleaner s hoses to ensure it has not become bent or kinked It only takes one bent or kinked hose section to hinder the cleaning covera...

Page 12: ...tomatic regulator valve setting PROBLEMS 9 The pool cleaner does not climb the walls easily Check if there is sufficient suction Adjust the automatic regulator valve setting Check that the filter and baskets are clean 10 The pool cleaner falls on it s side Check that the hammer chamber is free of debris Check that the swivel head of the pool cleaner is moving freely ...

Page 13: ...se to fore out any debris lodged inside the main body If debris is still lodged inside you must remove the hammer First remove the pleated skirt Unscrew the hammer cover and then remove it from the main body In succession take out the screw from the hammer cover Lastly remove the hammer from the main body See Figure 12 Once the debris is dislodged insert the hammer back into the main body and snap...

Page 14: ...ombination with age an imbalance in pool water chemistry improper installation and other factors An automatic pool cleaner such as the BADU Vac I will not remove or cause wear on good pool plaster In fact the opposite is true pool plaster will eventually cause wear on the cleaner The same situation holds true for vinyl lined in ground swimming pools because vinyl liners are also affected by enviro...

Page 15: ...Parts List 14 8013000016 8013000002 8013000018 8013000008 8013000004 8013000007 8013000005 8013000009 8013000010 8013000012 8013000015 8013000011 8013000013 8013000014 8013000006 ...

Page 16: ...kirt and hammer plate Any discoloration or fading of BADU Vac I parts Any damage to the BADU Vac I resulting from improper or abnormal use or conditions inadequate care and maintenance and all such acts or omissions beyond our control The warranty is not transferable and replaces all other guarantees representations or warranties whether expressed or implied relating to the BADU Vac I including it...

Page 17: ...03 4374 DURBAN BRANCH P O Box 267 Pinetown 3600 Unit 1 2 Goodwood Park 10 Goodwood Road Westmead Pinetown 3610 Tel 27 31 700 8005 Fax 27 31 700 8006 PRETORIA BRANCH P O Box 2425 Bedfordview 2008 Unit 4 123 Mosaic Street Silvertondale Pretoria 0184 Tel 27 12 804 1294 Fax 27 12 804 1295 WEST RAND BRANCH P O Box 2425 Bedfordview 2008 80 Schooner Street Lazer Park Honeydew 2040 Tel 27 11 794 5212 Fax ...

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