TROUBLESHOOTING POOL VACUUM CLEANER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDIES
1.
Vacuum moves too slow or
1 - Vacuum intake clogged with
1 - Remove debris.
not moving at all.
debris.
2 - Flow control bypass port stuck in
2 - Remove obstruction or replace
open position.
spring(s) if broken or missing.
3 - Filter is dirty.
3 - Clean filter element or backwash
filter.
4 - Skimmer or pump strainer
4 - Empty baskets.
baskets are clogged with
debris.
5 - Crack in hose.
5 - Replace hose section.
6 - Clogged pump impellor.
6 - Remove debris.
7 - Excessive debris on pool floor.
7 - Manually remove debris from
floor.
8 - Insufficient pump flow due to
8 - Remove obstruction.
obstruction.
9 - Air leak at skimmer face plate
9 - Tighten skimmer face plate
causing water to drain from
screws or replace face plate
skimmer body.
gaskets.
10 - Too many hose weights
10 - Remove hose weights as required.
2.
Vacuum moves too fast.
1 - Flow control valve's bypass port
1 - Clean suction bypass port and
stuck in closed position.
hinge mechanism.
2 - Excessive pump flow.
2 - Restrict flow.
3. Vacuum loses contact with pool
1 - Flow control bypass port stuck in
1 - Remove obstruction or replace
bottom.
open position. spring(s) if broken or missing.
2 - Vacuum too buoyant for pool depth. 2 - Add hose weights as required.
4.
Vacuum cleans one end of pool. 1 - Insufficient number of hose
1 - Add more hose.
Won't clean entire pool.
sections.
2 - Pool water too cold. Causes
2 - Pool water should be a
hose to stiffen.
minimum 60°F. Increase flow by
closing suction control slide.
Remove from pool and store
for winter.
5.
Vacuum turns over.
1 - Excessive flow currents in pool.
1 - Adjust return fitting flow
downward.
2 - Contacting an obstruction in
2 - Remove obstruction if possible, or
pool.
restart vacuum at a new position.
3 - Hose too long.
3 - Remove hose one section at a
time.
4 - Swivel jammed with debris.
4 - Rotate until swivel moves
freely.
4
weights as shown above using a trial and error method
(observe the vacuum's operation) to determine the best
number of weights to use, and the most effective location
for them.
CHECK FILTER FLOW
As your vacuum cleaner removes sediments from the pool
floor, you may notice your vacuum operating slower than
normal with a reduction of flow from the return inlet as your
filter becomes dirtier. Keep a check on your filter pres-
sure and backwash the filter or clean the filter element
when required.
SERVICING
Your vacuum may become inoperable for several reasons.
Check the "Troubleshooting" chart to determine the cause
and remedy. If your vacuum becomes clogged with debris,
shut off pump. Lift the vacuum cleaner out of the pool and
examine the underside intake. Pull out the debris and refer
back to "Expel Air from Hose" and restart the filter and
vacuum operation.
VACUUM WINTER STORAGE
Remove your vacuum from the pool and dry completely.
Disassemble the hose sections and store in the original
box. Never store the hose in a coiled position as it may
retain a curved shape, not allowing the vacuum to
operate efficiently. Store the vacuum so that the suction
disk lays flat, or remove the disk and store it in a flat
position. Store all parts indoors.
FEMALE
HOSE END
HOSE WEIGHT
MALE
HOSE END
FIG. 6
