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Kreepy Krauly
®
Kruiser
™
Installation and User’s Guide
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Important Notice About Your Pool and Kreepy Krauly
®
Kruiser
™
:
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool. The Kreepy Krauly®
Kruiser
™
automatic
pool cleaner is a very passive product that will have no impact on pool life.
Please be aware that over time, deterioration, discoloration and brittleness of any pool finish can be caused
separately by, or in combination with, age, an imbalance in pool water chemistry, improper installation and
other factors. An automatic pool cleaner, such as Kreepy Krauly
®
Kruiser
™
, will not remove or cause wear on
“good” pool plaster. In fact, the opposite is true—pool plaster will eventually cause wear on the cleaner.
The same situation holds true for vinyl-lined inground swimming pools, because vinyl liners are also affected
by the environment and factors such as pool water chemistry, sunlight and the pool’s surroundings.
Therefore over time, vinyl can become brittle and weak. In addition, vinyl-lined pools are affected by the
workmanship, composition and installation of the liner and the workmanship and quality of construction of the
supporting walls and pool base. These are all factors which can contribute to liner failure. The existence of any
of these type of conditions in your pool is not caused by the use or operation of Kreepy Krauly
®
Kruiser
™
.
Pre-installation Check List
Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and safety information in this guide. Failure
to follow these instructions or improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool finish or the
vinyl liner, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these
structures or components of the customer’s pool.
Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:
Before installing the pool cleaner, examine the interior of your pool carefully. Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage
from age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc. If any damage is found, have a qualified pool professional make all the necessary
repairs. Also, if your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner,
or has damage to the base or supporting walls, do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the
necessary repairs.
Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool that is partially or completely tiled:
Before installing the pool cleaner in a gunite pool or pool that is partially or completely tiled; check closely for loose tiles and loose
light fittings. Do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs.
Before installing the cleaner, clean your filter system:
Make sure you have cleaned the filter, including backwashing, rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean system is necessary for
proper cleaner operation and coverage.
Before installing the cleaner,
fill the hose with water:
Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to the filtration system
(whether through a skimmer or dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage the pump through dry running and overheating.
Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:
The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in approximately 4-6 hours. Less time could be needed, depending on the pool
size. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or swimouts or to work under a solar cover. It was also not
designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool or when opening your pool for the season.
AFTER installing the cleaner, make sure the cleaner is operating correctly:
The cleaner may need some minor adjustments to make sure it is operating properly so there is no damage to the pool finish.
Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to surface wear, pattern removal, ink rubbing off of, or serious scratches to
the pattern caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including automatic pool cleaners. Pentair Water Pool and
Spa, Inc. is not responsible for any pattern removal, abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.
