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TROUBLESHOOTING
Due to the individual characteristics of your pool, some adjustment may be required to get the best possible
performance from your pool cleaner. The following tips will help you to optimize the performance from your pool
cleaner. The following tips will help you to optimize the performance of your cleaner.
Problem
Solution
Pool cleaner does not move
• Make sure the main drain is closed
or moves slowly
• Check the flow control valve and make sure the flow to pool
cleaner is sufficient
• Check diaphragm for wear or damage
• Backwash filter and empty pump strainer basket
Pool cleaner gets stuck at
• Fit deflector wheel
steps or in a corner
• Make sure total hose length is correct
• Adjust return line eyeball fittings to use the water flow to help
guide away from the steps or corner
Pool Cleaner moves in a
• Make sure return line fittings are directed downwards
repetitive, non-randon pattern
• Check that the hose weight position is correct
• Make sure total hose length is correct
Pool cleaner stays in only
• Check the return line flow and redirect if necessary
one end of the pool
• Check the total hose length and add more hose if necessary
• Check that hose weight position is correct
Air bubbles can be seen in the
• Check the hose to ensure there are no leaks
flow from the return line
• Check the connection of the flow control valve, to make sure
it is under water at all times
• Check the pump basket lid is fitted correctly, is not loose or
cracked and that no o-rings are worn or missing. If necessary,
contact your pool professional for assistance.
Pool cleaner falls on its side
• Make sure the outer extension pipe swivels freely
Hose won’t fit flow control valve
• Fit hose adaptor to flow control valve1
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
To maintain the performance of your pool cleaner:
• When removed from the pool, make sure the hose is straight.
Never coil the hose
as this may cause
distortion which may adversely effect the pool cleaner.
• Remove the pool cleaner (including hose) before chemical treatment. Wait a minimum of 4 hours after super
chlorination (shock treatment) of your pool before re-installing the pool cleaner.
• Clean the filter skimmer basket and pump basket regularly.
• When not in use, keep the cleaner disc flat to aviod risk or warping.
• Periodically inspect your pool cleaner for signs of wear. If necessary, replace any worn parts.
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NOTE
: Due to harsh conditions in which your cleaner operates, it’s colors may fade and discolor over time.