SECTION 5 – ADJUSTMENTS & TROUBLESHOOTING
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SECTION 4 – AD FLOW VALVE
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AD FLOW VALVE
The use of the Zodiac AD Flow Valve is recommended on pools with only one
skimmer box/suction point, or when the filtration system needs to be used but the
pool cleaner does not, such as when people are swimming in the pool. It regulates
the flow of water to the pump through the pool cleaner. As the filter collects
debris, the valve automatically maintains the correct flow to the cleaner. For
installation of the AD Flow Valve see below:
For connection of the AD Flow Connector into a non standard skimmer plate see below:
Waterco Skimmer Box = Screw in the AD Flow Valve connector from the top of the skimmer plate.
Poolrite Skimmer Box = Screw in the AD Flow Valve connector from the bottom of the skimmer plate.
Pool Rite Skimmer Plate
Waterco Skimmer Plate
The AD Flow Valve comes preset at a factory setting of 2 to obtain maximum pool
cleaning efficiency. If your water flow requires a higher or lower setting, you can
adjust the valve to one of three settings: High (Setting 3), Medium (Setting 2) or
Low (Setting 1).
You will only need to adjust the AD Flow Valve when the following occurs:
AD Flow Valve
AD Flow Valve
Connector
STEP 1:
Screw the AD Flow Valve
Connector into the Vacuum
Plate or use Weir Cuff.
STEP 2:
Insert the AD Flow Valve
into the AD Flow Valve
Connector.
STEP 3:
Connect the AD Flow Valve
into the hose.
PROBLEM
The Cleaner is performing too fast and/or
climbing above the level of the water.
Reduce AD Flow Valve to Setting 1
The Cleaner is performing slowly and/or is not
climbing the pool walls.
Increase AD Flow Valve to Setting 3
SOLUTION
DESCRIPTION
1. AD Flow Valve
2. Universal Weir Cuff
3. Hose Protector Mesh
2.
1.
3.
If you do not have a Waterco or Poolrite Skimmer Plate then insert the AD Flow Valve into the Weir Cuff.
SYMPTOM
1. Cleaner is patterning.
2. Cleaner is not covering the
shallow end.
3. Sticking at the steps.
4. Sticking at the side of stainless
steel ladder.
5. Flips upside down.
6. Cleaner not climbing walls.
7. Cleaner does not move (or runs
and stops).
8. Solar blanket installation
PROCEDURE
Be certain that return inlet flow has been
diverted as noted in "Prepare Pool and
Filtration System" make sure hose does not
have a memory from being coiled. Add one or
two hose lengths.
Divert return inlets, check hose length, check
for hose coil memory, increase flow, or add
second hose weight.
Utilise return flow as shown in "Coverage"
section. Use large Wheel Deflector or the
Weighted Spur.
Reduce suction.
Replace Float.
Increase water flow by adjusting the AD Flow
Valve. Machine may not climb the sidewalls of
some vinyl pools or pools with safety ledges.
Clean filter, skimmer and pump baskets to
increase the water flow of the filtration
system. Check water flow.
Coverage may vary or be limited due to
friction between the hose and the blanket.
(not recommended)
Turn filter system off. Remove head from hose, turn it upside down and inspect for
debris blocking the diaphragm.The Automatic Pool Cleaner is equipped with the latest
innovation, the new Tech Free Flow Systems.
NOTE:
In cold water 15°C or less, water flow through the Automatic Pool Cleaner
must be increased to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the hose
and diaphragm.
