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Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kreepy Kadet, the inground pool cleaner from
Pentair Pool Products. You’ll soon see that Kreepy Kadet really is the easy way to keep your inground
pool clean. First, however, you’ll have to install Kreepy Kadet and perhaps make some minor
adjustments. This manual covers the steps needed to install and adjust Kreepy Kadet.

Contents

Warranty Terms & Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

I.

Pool Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

II.

Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

III.

Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

IV.

Adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

V.

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

VI

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VII.

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VIII.

Parts & Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before you begin to install Kree py Kadet in your pool, please record its serial number in the space
below. This way, if you need to refer to the serial number in the future, it will be readily available.
The diagram on page 4, Figure 1 shows where the serial number is located.

Kreepy Kadet Serial Number: ___________________________________________

Activate Kreepy Kadet’s Warranty

You will also need to record the serial number on the warranty registration card found inside this
manual. Complete and return the card to activate Kreepy Kadet’s 1-year limited warranty. The
complete warranty is printed on the inside front cover of this installation and operation manual. 
Please review it thoroughly so you are familiar with the terms of your warranty coverage.

Customer Helpline

If you have questions about your Kree py Kadet, check the instructions in this manual first. If you
still have a question, call your Pentair Pool Products, Inc. dealer or call our Customer Helpline
at 1-800-443-5711. 
Please have your Kreepy Kadet serial number ready when you call.

Warranty Note

Cleaners purchased in the United States of America from entities outside the United States do not
qualify for any United States programs including warranty, trade-in, or rebate programs.

Summary of Contents for Kreepy kadet

Page 1: ...ows where the serial number is located Kreepy Kadet Serial Number ___________________________________________ Activate Kreepy Kadet s Warranty You will also need to record the serial number on the warranty registration card found inside this manual Complete and return the card to activate Kreepy Kadet s 1 year limited warranty The complete warranty is printed on the inside front cover of this inst...

Page 2: ...de down towards pool floor and pull gently until it seats itself on the other side in its groove as illustrated in Figure 2 Seal must be installed flat side down pleated side up Once in place the seal should rotate and turn freely The seal is not reversible The raised pleats on the Pleated seal must face upward The flat side of the seal should face down to rest against the pool surface Components ...

Page 3: ...guide wheel over the top of the swivel head and down over the guide wheel holder located at the top of the main body Snap the guide wheel over the ridge on the guide wheel holder See Figure 4 Ensure that the flat side of the guide wheel center hub is facing up Once in place the ring should spin freely Step 4 Attach The Bumper Strap Insert the bottom end of the bumper strap end closest to the bumpe...

Page 4: ... to attach hose weights to the hose to neutralize the hose s buoyancy in water The number of hose weights required is determined by the maximum depth of your pool The deeper your pool the more weight is needed The number of hose weights appropriate for your pool is explained in Table A Twist and push the female ends onto the male ends after dipping the ends into the pool to wet them See Figure 7 C...

Page 5: ... purchased from your Pentair Pool Products Dealer 5 Press the automatic regulator valve into the threaded compression adapter See Figure 10 The end of the valve that is marked attach hose this end must point up 6 Place the cleaner into the pool and allow it to sink to the floor Continue to feed the hose down into the pool until it is completely filled with water and purged of air 7 Insert the hose...

Page 6: ...ssion adapter into the vacuum connection in the bottom of the skimmer NOTE Use two wraps of Teflon tape around the threads to ensure easy removal If the opening in the bottom of the skimmer is not threaded use a 2 hose cone the 2 hose cone is not provided but can be purchased from your Pentair Pool Products dealer 6 To prevent water from flowing through the top of the automatic regulator valve fas...

Page 7: ...Removing center hose sections avoids having to disturb the hose weight placement Save extra hose sections for use as needed for replacement Return Line Water Flow IMPORTANT The water flow from your return line can push the cleaner s hose and affect its performance It may cause the cleaner to steer away from the end of the pool where the return line is located or it may cause it to remain in one se...

Page 8: ...to redirect the return line water flow so it does not interfere with the cleaner s movement Common Diverter Positions are Flow directed downward Flow directed along the tile line side of pool along water line Flow directed against cleaner s hose 1 To help cleaner get out of difficult areas 2 To prevent cleaner from getting into difficult areas If the Eyeball or Eyeball with outer ring do not fit y...

Page 9: ...llons per minute of water flow Consult your pool professional If Kreepy Kadet slows or stops and air bubbles enter the pool at the return line Find and correct the air leak that is causing the pump to lose its prime Check the hose to ensure there are no leaks Check the vacuum connection It should be submerged so no air enters the system Check the pump basket lid for looseness cracks worn or missin...

Page 10: ...used in vinyl liner pools If Kreepy Kadet 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 redirect as necessary with an eyeball diverter See page 10 Eyeball Diverter Positions Check the hose to ensure it has not become bent or kinked It only takes one bent or kinked hose section to hinder the cleaning coverage One...

Page 11: ...just the manual by pass while Kreepy Kadet is running Place your hand into the skimmer and turn the by pass adjuster one click at a time until the desired speed of 8 12 feet per minute is reached See Figure 19 If Kreepy Kadet gets stuck under your pool ladder Install a Ladder Guard according to the instructions contained in the packaging This accessory is available from your pool professional If K...

Page 12: ...u must remove the flapper First lift the lip of the foot pad up and insert a flat headed screwdriver along side one of the two tabs found on either side of the baffle plate See Figure 21 Push the tab inward with the screwdriver until the baffle plate releases Place a finger into the center opening of the baffle plate and pull up until it pops out Then pull the flapper out NOTE You should be able t...

Page 13: ...det There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool The Kreepy Kadet product is a very passive product that will have no impact on pool life Please be aware that over time deterioration discoloration and brittleness of pool plaster can be caused separately by or in combination with age an imbalance in pool water chemistry improper installation and other factors An automat...

Page 14: ...rap with Weight Insist on Genuine Kreepy Kadet Parts To Protect Your Warranty K12649 Baffle Plate K121620 Wire Diverter K12094 Manual By pass for Automatic Regulator Valve K50656 COMPLETE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY BLUE 32 ft total length 11 Sections Male Female Hose 32 1 Section Female Female Hose 32 K12664 Main Body Without Flapper K12656A Float Assembly K12661 Skirt K12658 Guide Wheel K12667 Pleated ...

Page 15: ...Notes ...

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