INSTALLING YOUR POOL CLEANER
STEP 3: INSTALLATION
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE POOL SKIMMER
When connecting to the pool skimmer, the
Flow Control Valve
must be used. The
Flow Control Valve
ensures your
Compass Pool Cleaner
receives the flow required for optimum performance (see Figure 6).
1. Make sure the pool pump is turned
OFF.
2. Remove all the air from the pool cleaner and hose.
TIP:
An easy way to do this is first to ensure the hose sections are tightly fitted together and the cleaner is attached to
the hose. Then switch the pool pump ON. Next, take the open end of the hose and hold it over one of the pool
return lines / inlets (where the water returns into the pool), wait a few seconds and all air will be removed through
the pool cleaner. Keep the end of the hose underwater so that air does not get back into the hose. Then switch the
pool pump OFF.
3. Attach
Flow Control Valve to
the
Male Hose
(smaller end). The
Flow Control Valve
comes pre-fit with the
Hose
Adapter
attached to provide optimum fit with the hose. The
Flow Control Valve
will automatically regulate the flow
to your
Compass Cleaner.
lf the flow from the pump is too high, the spring loaded flap will open to bypass the
excess, so only the correct amount of flow goes through the cleaner.*
4. Remove the skimmer basket.
5. Insert the
Flow Control Valve
into the skimmer. If there are two holes at the bottom of the skimmer, place it into the
one at the back (the hole farthest from the opening in the skimmer). If necessary, use the Control Valve Adapter to
ensure a good connection/snug fit.
6. Turn the pool pump ON and your
Compass Pool Cleaner
will now begin automatically vacuuming your pool.
*Note:
As the flow can vary from pool to pool, the Flow Control Valve can optimize
Compass's
performance in your
pool. The
Flow Control Valve
is preset between positions 3-4. This provides the ideal operating flow in most pools. If
necessary, the flow can be adjusted by using any setting from position 1 through 6 (see Figure 6).
(1 =minimum flow to slow your cleaner down and 6=maximum flow to speed your cleaner up).
Figure6
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