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JET-VAC INSTALLATION MANUAL

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3. Check the filter screen inside the wall fitting to make sure it is free of debris.  (It is important to check and

thoroughly clean the wall fitting filter screen periodically.)

4. Remove the wall adaptor from the wall fitting and screw adaptor by hand into the dedicated line.

Turn until tight.

5. Take the wall fitting and twist lock the wall fitting into the wall adapter 1/4" turn; to a snug fit.

Once the wall adapter is secure you can now twist lock and unlock to remove wall fitting with ease from
the wall adapter.  See Figure 1.

The JET-VAC feed lines are formulated with a special material for maximum

performance.  These feed lines cannot be kinked at any time, either during operation

or when being removed from the pool.  Kinking feed lines will result in bursting and

will not be covered.

FEEDER HOSE ASSEMBLY:

NOTES: Feeder hoses come assembled and must always be in the following order:

First section is white hose with quick disconnect which connects to wall fitting.
Second section is dark blue hose which connects to white swivel connection.
Third section is light blue hose with whip hose attached and connects to cleaner.

Wall Adapter Installed

Quick Disconnect

Quick Lock Peg

O-Ring

Figure 1.

Summary of Contents for Jet-Vac

Page 1: ...LLATION MANUAL 1 REV A 2 9 04 P N YYJVI A U T O M A T I C P O O L C L E A N E R S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Guide Pressure Side Pool Cleaner ...

Page 2: ...om and www staritepool com to find information about our products 2005 Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 919 566 8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 805 553 5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers The Pentair Water Pool and Spa logo is a trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc The Jet Vac...

Page 3: ...E R S TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNINGS 4 INTRODUCTION 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 6 FEEDER HOSE ASSEMBLY 7 PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS 9 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL JET VAC HEAD UNIT 9 JET VAC ADJUSTMENTS FOR VINYL LINER POOLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 PARTS LIST 12 PARTS DIAGRAM 13 ...

Page 4: ...into wall Adjust wall fitting so that the connector points up towards the water surface 4 ALWAYS remove wall fitting and JET VAC when back washing filter system Be certain wall fitting screen is clean before reinstallation 5 ALWAYS remove JET VAC and hoses when adding chemicals Run filter to mix chemicals in water for at least 30 minutes before reinstalling JET VAC and hoses in water CHEMICAL ATTA...

Page 5: ...ming and sweeping your pool in a random pattern It is designed with fewer moving parts to give you years of dependable economical service The JET VAC is built with pride from the best materials obtainable by skilled craftsmen state of the art machinery and is backed by a one year limited warranty that guards against defects in parts and workmanship Like any other mechanical device the JET VAC shou...

Page 6: ... tight over the end of the fitting or connection grasp the hose in one hand and slide the mender nut toward the hose twisting until firmly in place over the hose end PRESSURE TEST STICK USE JET VAC TEST STICK ONLY In order to assure correct operation it is necessary to adjust the water pressure after cutting the feed hose to fit your pool size To accomplish this you will need a 0 60 p s i pressure...

Page 7: ... with ease from the wall adapter See Figure 1 The JET VAC feed lines are formulated with a special material for maximum performance These feed lines cannot be kinked at any time either during operation or when being removed from the pool Kinking feed lines will result in bursting and will not be covered FEEDER HOSE ASSEMBLY NOTES Feeder hoses come assembled and must always be in the following orde...

Page 8: ...t where the end of the hose would touch the edge of the pool See Photo 3 Take both hose sections and go to the wall fitting Note After you cut the dark blue hose to size evenly space the two ED10P floats moving them so they divide the remaining section into three equal parts 6 Secure with your foot or knee the dark blue attached hose Remove the dark blue piece of hose from the white section at the...

Page 9: ... shooting into the air This will cause a false reading Use a JET VAC Pressure Stick only 5 Turn OFF booster pump AND filter pump 6 Disconnect pressure test stick from feed line ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL JET VAC HEAD UNIT 1 Attach funnel adapter to JET VAC head 2 Attach bag to funnel adapter 3 Attach connector at whip end of feed hose to JET VAC housing 4 Place the assembled unit with hoses in the water...

Page 10: ...he hub and screw securely Check that it spins freely and does not fall off 2 Remove the Phillips screw and nut that holds the stainless steel wheel part JV15 in place and reinstall in the lower mounting position 3 Loosen but do not remove the Phillips screw that attaches the roller arm part JV12 to the JET VAC body Place the JET VAC on a flat surface and adjust the roller arm angle so that the bot...

Page 11: ...g the wheels back and forth in both directions until they spin freely d Check hoses for leaks and replace worn parts as necessary e Check condition of tires and replace worn parts as necessary Tires have a notch as a wear indicator Replace tires when notch is gone Cleaner falling over or lying on its side a This usually indicates the bag needs to be emptied Cleaner doesn t pick up sand or silt a U...

Page 12: ...Jet Nozzle O Ring for Pusher Jet Pusher Jet Nozzle Holder Bearing Tire Hub for Tire Funnel Adapter Gasket Funnel Adapter Fine Silt Bag with Locking Ring Screw for Stainless Steel Wheel Screw for Gear Plate Center Screw for Roller Arm Nut for Roller Arm Screw for Front Tire Hub Nose Wheel Hub Screw for Pusher Jet Holder Nut for JV43 and JV40 Screw for JV5C and JV2B Screw for Back Tires Hose Mender ...

Page 13: ...JET VAC INSTALLATION MANUAL 13 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOSE KIT JV209 JV504C INCLUDESTHE FOLLOWING PARTS 1 JV501 1 JV502 1 JV503 1 JV50 4 ED10P 6 ED15 2 ED05 ...

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