pool cleaning troubleshooting

Pool Cleaner does not move Check that the power supply cable is plugged properly into the power supply socket. Check power to the socket and reconnect Pool Cleaner Ensure the power outlet is functioning properly and that it has not tripped the breaker in the fuse box Turn the power supply off. Wait 30 seconds then turn it back on Unplug the power supply. Open the impeller cover and check that nothing is trapped in the impeller The Pool Cleaner moves but does not clean the pool Clean the filters of the cartridges After the Pool Cleaner starts moving observe it for several minutes and make sure that it keeps moving. If it stops moving check the impeller and the drive system to see if any debris is stuck there The Pool Cleaner cleans only part of the pool Check that there is enough slack in the cable for the Pool Cleaner to reach all of the pool Clean the filter bag/cartridge Check the brushes to see if they are obstructed or worn out

You may enhance the pool coverage by adjusting the handle float. For optimal pool coverage the Pool Cleaner should turn on the floor at 90° angle (the Pool Cleaner rotates twice before completing the 90° turn). If the Pool Cleaner turns in an angle wider than 90°, the handle float on the cable’s entry-side (A) The Pool Cleaner floats instead of sitting on the floor of the pool Try removing the air again With the Pool Cleaner in the water squeeze the combined brush/Wonder brush to make sure that they are compley water absorbent To remove the kinks stretch the cable out compley and let it sit for at least a day in the sun push in the float on the non-cable side (see figure B) The Pool Cleaner doesn’t climb the walls Check the level of the chemicals of the water. Improper levels may allow the growth of algae making the walls slippery. If so, adjust the levels and scrub Check that the brushes aren’t worn out If the suggest solutions do not solve the problem contact your dealer

How to properly use the remote controlAir Relief Valve (aka Air Bleeder): used on top of the filter, this device is used to let the air escape and allow the tank to fill with water. It’s critical to open the air bleeder before restarting the motor. The force of the water can compress the air and cause excessive pressure which can damage the equipment. Backwash: the process of running water through a filter in the reverse direction to flush the filter of debris and contaminents, freeing up the filter to be less restricted so the water can pass through the filter more efficiently, collecting more debris. Cartridge: the element in a filter, covered with pleats of fabric, to strain debris and contaminants from the water passing through it. Caulking: material used in a joint to create a waterproof seal. Centrifugal Force: the outward force created by an object in circular motion. The force that is created by water pumps to move water. Chlorinator: a mechanical device or pump that delivers chlorine to a body of water.

Circulation System: the combination of pipes, pump, filter, and other components through which water flows. Coping: the cap stone on the edge of a pool or spa mounted on the bond beam. Discharge: the flow of water out of a pipe or port. Effluent: the water discharging from a pipe or equipment. Erosion System: a type of chemical feeder in which tablet sanitizer is slowly dissolved by constant flow of water through the device. Filter Run: the time between cleanings, expressed as the total running time of the system, also called the filter cycle. Flow Meter: a device for measuring the rate of water passing through a given pipe, expressed in gallons per minute (gpm). Flow Rate: the volume of water passing a given point in a given time, expressed in gallons per minute (gpm). Gate Valve: a valve that restricts water flow by raising and lowering a disc across the diameter of the pipe by means of a worm drive. Gauge: refers to a measuring device, as in pressure gauge.

Typically 0-60 p.s.i. Used to measure tank pressure, influent pressure, and effluent pressure on filtration systems. Gunite: a dry mixture of sand and cement that is mixed with water at the nozzle and sprayed onto contoured and supported surfaces to build a pool or spa, creating the shell of the pool. High-rate Sand Filter: a filter using sand for the filtration media designed for high flow rates. Strains impurities larger than 50 to 80 microns. Uses pool water to clean dirty filters. Hose Bibb (also bib): the faucet to which a garden hose is attached. Hydrostatic Valve: a check valve located in the main drain of a pool to relieve hydrostatic pressure created by the groundwater. The valve allows groundwater into the pool, but does not let water out. Impeller: rotating part of a pump that creates centrifugal force to create pressure and suction. The impeller is said to be closed, if it is shrouded (covered) on both sides of the vanes, or semi-open if shrouded on one side, while the interior surface of the volute creates a partial shroud on the other side.

Laterals: the slotted horizontal collection tubes at the bottom of a sand filter, installed on the drain manifold hub. Leafmaster: a brand name; leafmaster is a term applied to a device that vacuums large debris from a pool by means of water pressure created with a garden hose. Leaf Rake: a large open net secured to a frame that attaches to a telepole that is used to skim debris from the surface of the water. Different from a leaf net, the screen is like a bag which will hold a greater capacity of debris. Main Drain: the suction fitting located in the lowest portion of a body of water; secondary intake for the circulation system. Manifold: an assembly that combines several other components together; a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting other lines. Niche: the housing built into the wall of a pool for an underwater light. National Pipe Thread (NPT): the generally accepted standard specifications for threaded plumbing pipe and fittings.

NPT threading is slightly tapered, so when the treaded fitting is tightened a seal occurs. Plaster: a hand-applied combination of white cement, aggregates, and additives that covers the shell of a gunite pool or spa to waterproof and add beauty. Plaster can also be colored. Pressure Gauge: a device that registers the pressure in a water or air system, expressed in pounds per square inch (psi). Prime: the process of initiating water flow in a pump to begin circulation by displacing air in the suction side of the circulation system. PSI: Pounds per square inch.The type of plastic pipe and fittings most commonly used in pool and spa plumbing. Return: the line and/or fitting through which filtered water is discharged into a body of water, also called an inlet. Return fittings are designed with adjustable plates, which allow the flow of water through the unit to be regulated. The returns closest to the pump get more flow; the ones furthest away get less. Sight Glass: a clear glass or plastic section of pipe that allows viewing of the water in the line.

Used when backwashing filters, a way to know when the discharge water is clean by water clarity. Skimmer: a part of the circulation system that removes debris from the surface of the water by drawing surface water through it. Strainer Basket: a plastic or stainless steel mesh container that strains debris from water flowing through it inside the strainer pot. Strainer Pot: the housing on the intake side of a pump that contains a strainer basket and serves as a water reservoir to assist in priming (also called hair and lint strainer). Teflon Tape: a thin fabric provided on a roll used to coat threaded plumbing fittings to prevent leaks. Telepole: a metal or fiberglass pole that commonly extends to twice its original length with the two sections locking together. The telepole is used with most pool and spa cleaning tools. Turnover Rate: The amount of time required for a circulation system to filter 100 percent of the pool water. Valve: a device in plumbing that controls the flow of water.

Three common styles of valves are wafer, ball, and gate. Wafer and ball style are similar. A wafer valve involves a circular disc, and a ball valve has a sphere with a hole through the center. Both styles are connected to an arm style handle, which goes from open to closed position with ¼ swing of the handle. When the handle is perpendicular to the valve and piping, it is closed. When parallel, it’s open. A gate style valve involves a sliding plate which is threaded. As you spin the wheel style handle, the threaded rod connected to the sliding plate closes the valve as you spin clockwise and opens the valve as you spin counterclockwise. Weir: the barrier in a skimmer over which water flows. A floating weir raises and lowers its level to match the water level in a pool or spa. Another type is shaped like a barrel and floats up and down inside the skimmer basket. The design is such that the top ¼” to ½” of water constantly flows into the skimmer basket. This flow pattern of water collects the floating debris in a pool.