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LEGEND® II  INSTALLATION  MANUAL

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

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REV.  A    2-9-04

P/N   YYLXMAN

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Page 1: ...LEGEND II INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL www pentairpool com REV A 2 9 04 P N YYLXMAN ...

Page 2: ... 4 The Legend II should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools 5 Always remove the Legend II before swimmers enter the pool 6 Always handle the Legend II with care Do not let children or pets play with the unit it is not a toy 7 Always pick up the Legend II by the Vacuum Tube especially when lifting the unit out of the water 8 Unless checking the wheel RPM do not handle the Legend II whil...

Page 3: ...g Operation 4 H Fine Tuning the Legend II 5 1 Thrust Jet Adjustment 5 2 Sweep Hose Adjustment 5 3 Checking Wheel RPM 6 III Operation Periodic Maintenance 7 A Connecting Disconnecting the Legend II 7 B Turning the Legend II On Off 7 C Cleaning the Sand Silt Bag 7 D Periodic Maintenance 7 1 Wall Fitting Screen 7 2 Tires Bearings 8 3 Roller Rings 8 5 Sweep Hose 8 6 Debris Valve 8 E Back Washing the P...

Page 4: ...cluded in this manual Please put safety first Be sure to take your Legend II out of your pool and store it carefully in a shaded area before anyone enters the pool B What to Expect from the Legend II When operating correctly the Legend II will travel randomly throughout the pool vacuuming and sweeping the bottom The climbing ability of the Legend II is dependent on the pools shape It will climb be...

Page 5: ...pool system to the Legend II For more information contact our Technical Support Department at 1 800 831 7133 Also if the pool doesn t have a dedicated cleaner line please contact our Technical Support Department also C Installing the Twist Lock Pressure Relief Valve Wall Fitting 1 Take out any existing pool cleaner and or wall fitting 2 Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line 3...

Page 6: ...f the pool which provides ample hose for most residential pools For larger or smaller pools see Page 12 for instructions for Adding or Deleting Additional Feeder Hose 1 Take Feeder Hose out of box and lay the hose straight in the sun for one day if possible this will take any memory out of the hose due to being coiled up in the box 2 With the pool pump on hold the free end of the Feeder Hose under...

Page 7: ... 32 See page 5 for instructions on wheel RPM G Checking Operation When operating correctly the Legend II will travel in a random pattern throughout the pool vacuuming and sweeping the bottom The climbing ability of the Legend II is dependent on the pools structure and water flow coming into the pool It will perform more efficiently in pools without sharp angles or curves in the transition from the...

Page 8: ...b below the Ballast Float Turning the screw clockwise will decrease the motion and counter clockwise to increase the motion of the Sweep Hose Patents Pending 3 Checking Wheel RPM To determine whether the Legend II is receiving the proper water pressure turn off the pool pump and carefully remove the Legend II from the pool Mark the front drive Tire Wheel with a marker or use the Logo located on th...

Page 9: ...f the RPM is more than 32 at the Wall Fitting unscrew the Pressure Relief Valve slowly until the RPM falls between 25 32 Again if an adjustable gate 3 way valve has been installed adjust the gate valve to decrease water flow to the Legend II 5 If you continue to have problems with either the water flow or obtaining the specified water pressure to operate the Legend II call your Professional Pool D...

Page 10: ...rush A Helpful Hint It is easier to empty the debris bag when it is dry A second bag may be used while the full debris bag is drying It s best to empty the debris bag when it becomes half full The Legend II will have better performance if the bag is not overloaded D Periodic Maintenance The following parts are wear items that should be checked maintained or replaced as needed Wear items are consid...

Page 11: ...s and eventually rip the bag Optional Leaf Bag The leaf bag is a larger mesh bag made to pick up heavier debris such as leaves twigs acorns etc This bag can be helpful especially after a storm A Helpful Hint To prolong the life of bags remove cleaner from pool before adding chemicals 5 Sweep Hose The Sweep Hose is provided to help keep the bottom and sides of your pool clean The Sweep Hose is warr...

Page 12: ...ing G Accessories 1 Leaf Bag See previous page 2 Step Adapter This adapter is designed for vinyl liner pools that have steps installed in such a way that the unit may not climb and remains stationary until the Back up Valve comes on The adapter acts as a bumper to turn the cleaner away from the steps and continue on cleaning your pool It s easy to install Simply slide the Step Adapter into one of ...

Page 13: ...p of surface Check hose floats for even spacing 3 Twist the Hose Swivels to see if they spin freely and replace any that will not 4 Lay out the Feed Hose straight in the full sun to remove any memory A PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS Problem Legend II doesn t move or moves sluggishly or hangs up on steps Solution 1 Be sure filter and filter pump are on and working properly You may need to clean your pool filte...

Page 14: ...eaner Solution 1 Adjust the Sweep Hose using the Adjustment Screw located on the bottom of the Swivel Mast Turn Adjustment Screw clockwise until the Sweep Hose is in a gentle sweeping motion Problem Sweep Hose breaks surface and sprays nearby windows patio decks and bystanders Solution 1 Adjust Sweep Hose to a gentle sweeping motion 11 ...

Page 15: ... below Re measure and follow guide on page 3 4 TIPS FOR CUTTING HOSE IN A SMALL POOL AND FOR ADDING HOSES FOR LARGE POOLS 1 Tips on Hose Cutting for Smaller Pools If the hose hangs over the deck more than 9 ft or the pool is less than 6 ft deep and narrow cut 36 in off the 5 ft section hose at the end of the feed hose and remove one float Then remove one 6 ft hose see diagram 1 swivel and 2 mender...

Page 16: ...ers Turbine Bearings Turbine Shaft Shield Turbine Cover w Elbows Turbine Cover Hose 9 Turbine Cover Hose 7 3 4 Venturi Jet Hose 7 3 4 Sweep Hose Complete Sweep Hose Wear Ring Sweep Hose Jet w Collar Sweep Hose Adjustment Screw Ballast Float Sweep Hose Hose Sleeve Coarse Mesh Bag Optional Fine Mesh Bag Debris Valve O Ring for Feed Mast O Ring for Thrust Jet Thrust Jet Thrust Jet Plate Axle Large Wh...

Page 17: ... Washer Screw for LXC110 Axle Bolt Snap Fit Vac Tube Posts Nut Bolt Feed Mast to Vac Tube Venturi Jet Screw Cover to Frame Back Up Valve Low Pressure Back Up Valve Housing Back Up Valve Top Cover Back Up Valve Housing O Ring Back Up Valve O Ring Gear Assembly Back Up Valve Screw Housing Body Back Up Valve Gear Assembly Feed Hose Float Feed Hose 6 ft Section Feed Hose 2 ft Section Feed Hose Mender ...

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