Waterco Admiral Ultra, Installation Operation User Manual

Symptom

Possible Reasons

Potential Solution

cleaner Dead in water/Will not Restart

Is time being allowed for the unit to reset?

At least 30 second are needed between cycles to reset the power supply.

Turn power supply off and allow 30 seconds for cleaner to reset.

Is the outlet working?

Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker or breaker may have tripped

Check Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker or breaker and try a different outlet.

Is an extension cord being used?

Extension cord may be defective

Try running the cleaner without an extension cord. Using a Electrical Extension cord is not recommended. 

cleaner not Moving

Is there anything caught in the drive motor/brush area?

Debris could prevent the drive motor(s) from moving.

Check for debris and remove if found. 

Is the bottom lid/filter bag installed correctly?

The bottom lid may be dragging on the pool surface. 

Make sure the filter bag/bottom lid is properly installed or test cleaner without bottom lid. (Red Clips)

Are the brushes spinning?

Drive motors may not be operational.

Check to see if the brushes are rotating during the cleaning cycle.

No Suction/Not Picking up Debris?

Is the filter bag clean?

Large amounts of debris will reduce cleaner suction. (filter bag full)

Thoroughly rinse the filter bag. Dirty pools may require the bag to be cleaned part way through cycle. 

Is there debris caught in the impeller?

Debris around the impeller may reduce cleaner suction.

Check for debris and remove if found. 

Is the bottom lid/filter bag installed correctly?

An improperly installed filter bag may inhibit cleaner efficiency. 

Make sure the filter bag is correctly installed ("PUSH IN" label should be covered by tab on bottom lid).

Is there water coming through the top of the cleaner?

The pump may not be operational.

Check to see if there is water coming through the impeller during operation.

back and Forth in one Spot/Standing on End/Wheelies

Is the bottom lid/filter bag installed correctly?

The bottom lid may be dragging on the pool surface. 

Make sure the filter bag/bottom lid is properly installed or test cleaner without bottom lid. (Red Clips)

Is there debris caught in wheels or brushes?

Debris may inhibit cleaner movement.

Check for debris and remove if found. 

Is there enough cord in the pool?

The cleaner may not have enough cable for full pool coverage. 

Make sure enough cable is in the pool to cover all areas.

Spinning in one Spot

Is there debris caught in the tracks, brushes or wheels?

Debris may inhibit cleaner movement.

Check for debris and remove if found. 

Is the bottom lid/filter bag installed correctly?

The bottom lid may be dragging on the pool surface. 

Make sure the filter bag/bottom lid is properly installed or test cleaner without bottom lid. (Red Clips)

Are both drive motors rotating (NC71)?

If one side of the drive motor isn't rotating then the unit will rotate in one area.

Check to see if the brushes are rotating during the cleaning cycle.

cleaner floating

Is there air caught in the filter bag?

Trapped air will cause the unit to float.

Hold the cleaner under water and rock back and forth before starting the cycle. 

Is the filter bag clean?

Large amounts of debris will reduce cleaner suction.

Thoroughly rinse the filter bag. Dirty pools may require the bag to be cleaned part way through cycle. 

Is there water coming through the top of the cleaner?

The pump may not be operational.

Check to see if there is water coming through the impeller during operation.

cleaner Not climbing

Is there algae present in water?

Algae will create slick surfaces.

Brush walls and check water chemistry.

Are the brushes worn?

Wear and tear on brushes or tracks will reduce traction.

Replace worn brushes or tracks.

Is the filter bag clean?

Large amounts of debris will reduce cleaner suction.

Thoroughly rinse the filter bag. Dirty pools may require the bag to be cleaned part way through cycle. 

Is there water coming through the top of the cleaner?

The pump may not be operational.

Check to see if there is water coming through the impeller during operation.

Power cord tangling

How much power cord is in the pool?

Too much power cord in the pool will increase chances for cable tangling.

Only allow enough power cord in the pool for the cleaner to have full coverage. 

Is the power cord being unplugged after every cycle?

Tension will build in the power cord during the cleaning cycle. 

Make sure to unplug the power cord from the power supply frequently to reduce risk of cable tangling. 

Are there objects in the pool?

Toys/floats/pool rope lines may cause the power cord to tangle.

Remove any obstructions from the pool to prevent the power cord from becoming entangled.

cleaner trapped on Steps

Is there air caught in the filter bag?

Trapped air will cause the unit to float.

Hold the cleaner under water and rock back and forth before starting the cycle. 

Has the pool water level gone down?

Water levels may have changed and the unit may be taking in air.

Hold the cleaner on the steps (while off) and see if the top of the unit is above the water line.

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