KREEPY KRAULY® SUCTION SIDE POOL CLEANER INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KREEPY KRAULY® Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide
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ii IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Notice: Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation of the pool cleaner. General Installation Information Pre-Installation Check List Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this pool cleaner.
iii WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings, safety and warranty 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 Aquatic Systems disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool.
1 POOL PREPARATION Pool Preparation Before assembling and installing the Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner, your pool should be clean and algae-free so as not to inhibit the cleaner’s traction. If necessary, make the following preparations before proceeding: 1. Chemically balance the pool water. 2. Brush pool and let the debris settle. 3. Hand vacuum thoroughly. 4. Clean filter and pump strainer basket. Cleaner Components Remove the cleaner and all parts from the box.
2 ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER Step 1: Attach the Wings 1. Looking at the front right of the Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner, locate the “+” on the right side of the body. See Figure 2. 2. Lay cleaner on its side so the “+” is facing upward. 3. Locate the wing with the “+” on the right inner wall of the wing. See Figure 4. Figure 2 “+” Located Here 4.
3 Step 3: Attach Bumper Strap Assembly and Adjust Dive Float Restrictor 1. Insert the bottom end of the strap into the slot provided on the main body. Insert the top end of the strap into the locking clip attached to the swivel head. Be sure both ends are inserted. See Figure 6. 2. To adjust dive float assembly, locate two small tabs directly below dive float assembly. Rotate both dive float restrictors into the up position to prevent climbing or standard down position. See Figure 7.
4 INSTALLING THE CLEANER Standard Installation Figure 8 The Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner is designed to work in a wide variety of swimming pools. Both the standard in-skimmer installation and optional vacuum line installation are covered in this section. Check to see which most closely fits your pool configuration and follow the directions. Depending on the particular features of your pool, the valve cap for the automatic regulator valve may not be needed.
5 Optional Vacuum Line Installation Vacuum Line Installation with Automatic Regulator Valve in Skimmer. We recommend the use of the automatic regulator valve to balance water flow between Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner and the skimmer. Install the automatic regulator valve in the skimmer when attaching the cleaner to a dedicated vacuum line.
6 CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION After installation, turn the pool pump on. The Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner should be moving about the pool at a rate of 8 to 12 feet per minute. Be sure to check each of the following initial adjustments. Hose Length Hose Balance IMPORTANT: The pump must be on when you check the hose length. The hose contracts when the pump is operating and will be longer when the pump is off.
7 Return Line Water Flow Eyeball Diverter Positions IMPORTANT: The water flow from your return line can push the Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side 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 your cleaner to remain in one section of the pool. To correct this, use the eyeball diverter included. If the eyeball does not fit your pool, use the wire diverter.
8 MAINTENANCE Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner requires almost no maintenance. Visually inspect your cleaner from time to time to make sure that: • The flapper is moving freely and is not obstructed by debris. • The foot pad is not excessively worn. When the traction pads on the bottom have worn down, it is time for replacement. See Figures 15 and 16. • We recommend that you leave the cleaner in your pool, except during chemical shock treatments.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING Because of the individual characteristics of your pool, some additional adjustments may be required to get the best performance from your Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner. Use the following information to resolve possible issues. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cleaner is not moving or not pulsating. Check to be sure that the main drain and all suction lines are closed, except for the suction line to which the cleaner is attached. Check for debris in the filter or pump basket.
10 Troubleshooting, (Continued) PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cleaner goes in repetitive pattern. Check the swivel on the top of Kreepy Krauly® Suction Side Pool Cleaner. It should turn freely. Check the return line water flow and re-direct as necessary with an eyeball diverter. Refer to page 7. Check the cleaner hose to ensure it has not become bent or kinked. It only takes one bent or kinked hose section to hinder the cleaning coverage.
11 REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 4 12 13 5 8 8 14 2 15 1 6 7 7 9 10 Item Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P/N 370500Z 370486Z 370496Z 370497Z 370498Z 370499Z 370492Z 370482Z K12059 370478Z DESCRIPTION Main Body Motor Housing Drive Tube (contains 1 tube) Swivel Assembly Dive Float Weight Holder (includes dive float restrictor set) Bumper Assembly Wing Set Dive Float Restrictor Set (contains 2) Foot Pad Flat Seal Item Number 11* 12 13 14 15 16* 17* 18* 19* P/N 370483Z 370494Z K12004 K12079 K121680 370524 3
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