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SECTION 2.

General  Information

2A.   Introduction

       

 

  This manual contains information for the proper

installation and operation of Jandy Ray-Vac Automatic

Pool Cleaners. Procedures in this manual must be

followed exactly. To obtain additional copies of this

manual contact us at 707-776-8200, ext. 237. For

address information see back cover.

The Ray-Vac Pool Cleaner requires either (1) an

operable booster pump installed in the pool circulation

system: or (2) the pool circulation system plumbed per

Jandy installation instructions for non-booster pump

applications. If you are uncertain if the pool meets one

of the above requirements, consult your local pool

professional.

SECTION 3.

Wall Mounting Location

3A. Pool Cleaner Line

1.

The pool cleaner line should be located on the

"clean wall" (no obstacles such as steps, love

seats, ladders, etc.).

2.

The location should also be equidistant from the

furthest points of the pool (see Fig.  1).

3.

Position the pool cleaner so that it will be 6" to 8"

below the normal water level of the pool.

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Figure 2. Ray-Vac Hose in Pool

6" to 8"

SECTION 4.

Head and Hose Installation

4A. Attaching Ray-Vac Head to Hose

1.

Unpackage and lay out hoses. Locate Ray-Vac

pool cleaner head. Locate package of lettered

reducer washers (Booster Pump Kit).

Note:

The washers are for use with booster pump

cleaner only. Do not use for non-booster pump

installation.

2.

Insert barbed end of pusher jet into silicon hose

on Ray-Vac head. Be sure silicone hose

completely covers barb and is on straight

(see Fig. 3).

Ray-Vac

Head

Silicon

Hose

Pusher  Jet

& Hose

Figure 3. Attaching Pusher Jet Hose to Ray-Vac Head

Push Hose

On To Here

Figure 1. Pool Cleaner Line Location

A

B

A and B are Equal Lengths

Summary of Contents for Ray-Vac

Page 1: ...must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel qualified in pool spa installation Improper installation and or operation can create a hazard which can cause serious injury property damage or...

Page 2: ...Hose 2 4B Connecting Ray Vac Head to Pool Wall 2 4C Hose Length Adjustment 3 Equipment Information Record Date of Purchase Purchased From Ray Vac Model Number Serial Number Installed by Service Numbe...

Page 3: ...iring our special Ladder Guard Kit If the ladder guard is not installed on the cleaner head the unit can become entangled in the ladder 3 Ideal pools are those with curved corners with a radius of at...

Page 4: ...should be located on the clean wall no obstacles such as steps love seats ladders etc 2 The location should also be equidistant from the furthest points of the pool see Fig 1 3 Position the pool clean...

Page 5: ...to the pool wall insert the quick disconnect fitting end of Ray Vac hose into the wall reducer Line up tabs on fitting with slots in wall reducer Push in firmly until the fitting is flush in wall redu...

Page 6: ...e must be two 2 floats on all sections except the section nearest the hydro timer The hose section nearest the hydro timer should have one 1 float in the center of the hose If your Ray Vac requires ei...

Page 7: ...ver hose coupler small end first b Place mender ferrule over hose section c Push hose section and ferrule onto coupler d You must pull the mender sleeve mender ferrule and hose hard enough to expose t...

Page 8: ...aner hose Remove the hose washer from the quick disconnect fitting see Fig 14 4 From the selection of five 5 speed adjustment washers select C and place it into the quick disconnect fitting see Fig 4...

Page 9: ...from the pool wall Unthread the quick disconnect fitting from the filter screen case Remove the washer and speed adjustment disk Place the washer back into the quick disconnect fitting 15 Unthread the...

Page 10: ...is closed Figure 16 Removing Ray Vac Energy Filter Bowl Jandy Energy Filter Turn Clockwise to Loosen Turn handle until pipe to Energy Filter is closed From Pump To Main Filter If the Bowl is too tigh...

Page 11: ...off c Place the Finger Screen back into its case and tighten onto the Hydro Timer 4 At the pool equipment pad turn the valve handle until pressure gauge reads according to the chart for your cleaner...

Page 12: ...ce defective hose Water in head float Replace defective head float Pressure gauge has false reading Replace pressure gauge Hose tangles Debris chamber full Clean chamber Cleaner moves too slowly Speed...

Page 13: ...SECTION 8 Exploded Views 8A Hose Page 11...

Page 14: ...8B Heads 1 Gunite Head Page 12...

Page 15: ...2 Vinyl Liner Fiberglass Head Page 13...

Page 16: ...imum and maximum specifications 7 Use of non factory authorized parts or accessories in conjunction with the product s 8 Chemical contamination of combustion air or improper use of sanitizing chemical...

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