SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR
BARACUDA
®
PACER™ HAPPY
However good an automatic pool cleaner is, remember that it was developed to
assist you with the maintenance of your swimming pool. From time to time it will
need a little assistance from you. Here’s what you can do to help:
1. Weir basket, pump strainer basket, cartridge filter, skim filter, sand filter
(whichever is applicable) should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to
ensure optimum pool cleaner efficiency.
NB: ALWAYS disconnect the hose from the weir or vacuum line
BEFORE backwashing your filter.
2. Always store your BARACUDA
®
hoses in a straight line – never coil or leave
hose coiled in the sun.
3. Periodically inspect parts for wear. The flexi-foot, disc, and deflector wheel
are the most critical. As the disc wears, it begins to curl at the outer edges.
When the depth of the channels between the treads on the flexi-foot are
3 mm or less, replace the flexi-foot.
4. In the event of an object becoming stuck in the diaphragm, clear it quickly
and easily by following the simple instructions laid out for maintenance under
Section 3 – Removal and Refitting the Diaphragm.
IMPORTANT
Sunlight (ultraviolet rays), water and swimming pool chemicals can take their toll
on your automatic pool cleaner. To extend the lifespan of your BARACUDA
®
PACER and hose:
1. Ensure that your PH is at 7,2 – 7,6 at all times as recommended.
A low PH is detrimental to most types of plastics and rubbers and will
seriously damage your Automatic Pool Cleaner.
2. Remove your BARACUDA
®
PACER from the pool before chemical shock
treatment and re-install it after a minimum of four hours
RECOMMENDED WATER BALANCE
Chlorine:
1,0 – 1,5 ppm
pH Level:
pH Fibreglass: 7,0 – 7,2
pH Marbelite:
7,2 – 7,6
Total Alkalinity:
80 – 120 ppm
NOTE: Due to the harsh environment in which your pool cleaner operates, your BARACUDA
®
PACER may discolour during normal use over a period of time. This, however, will not affect
the cleaning performance of your unit.
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