baracuda alpha 3, Owner'S Manual And Quick Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...A U T O M A T I C I N G R O U N D P O O L C L E A N E R Owner s Manual and Quick Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...is at the pool owner s risk Therefore the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims for damage where these conditions exist 5 The Alpha 3 is designed for use in inground poo...

Page 3: ...call 1 888 786 7797 In Canada please call 1 888 647 4004 IMPORTANT FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age the effect of chemicals corrosion or failu...

Page 4: ...has been pulled by the pump through the suction side of the system it is then pushed through your filter removing fine particles and re enters the swimming pool through the return inlets The return in...

Page 5: ...you must do the following Close the main drain Manually vacuum the pool Clean the filter according to the manufacturer s instructions and empty the pump strainer basket Divert the pool return inlets...

Page 6: ...de the eyeball and gently adjust downward If the return inlets cannot be pointed downward then you MUST install Baracuda return line diverters They are available through your Baracuda dealer see page...

Page 7: ...ATIONS If your skimmer or wall vacuum fitting is located at the center of your pool use enough hose sections to reach the farthest point in the pool plus two 2 sections Note You may not use all or you...

Page 8: ...WITH WALL VACUUM FITTINGS No FlowKeeper Valve required Insert the male end of the hose into the universal valve cuff Insert the male end of the hose into the large end of one 45 elbow Then insert the...

Page 9: ...urn on the filtration system Fill the hose with water by placing the end over a return inlet Submerge the Alpha 3 pool cleaner head When bubbles stop coming from the extension pipe attach the cleaner...

Page 10: ...ONE SKIMMER 41 2 CONNECTOR HOSE PROTECTOR FLOWKEEPER VALVE UNIVERSAL VALVE CUFF SKIMMER FOR POOLS WITH TWO SKIMMERS Remove the skimmer basket from the deep end skimmer Attach the cuffed hose end to th...

Page 11: ...fully open and slowly close the skimmer valve until the blue indicator of the Pool Pulse falls into the ideal range when viewed from the side For pools with two skimmers leave the selected skimmer op...

Page 12: ...ow flow Other types of hydraulic problems may require a professional pool repairman If the flow is too high review the installation procedures Confirm that the bypass on the FlowKeeper valve is openin...

Page 13: ...is removed from the pool Hose memory will influence coverage A coiled hose can be straightened with hot water or by laying it in the sun on the pool deck for a few hours REMOVE THE BARACUDA ALPHA 3 B...

Page 14: ...diaphragm off of the inner extension pipe and inspect it for damage cuts or tears or debris causing a blockage fig 4 Pull or rinse out the debris Do not use tools that might damage the diaphragm See...

Page 15: ...t away from the cleaner head and the lighter weight 43260 12 feet away from the cleaner head The primary reason for the hose weight is to maintain the hose at a 45 angle to the pool cleaner Correct In...

Page 16: ...slowly Backwash filter sand or DE or soak cartridge style filter overnight consult your pool dealer Empty all baskets Tighten hose connections Check hoses for leaks Check diaphragm for damage or bloc...

Page 17: ...when no other return inlet directional fittings exist see page 6 3A 90153 Retrofit Eyeball Return for 11 2 return inlet Line Diverter Use to replace standard 3B 90155 directional inlet eyeballs for 2...

Page 18: ...ng 1 11 71425 Alpha 3 Inner Body 1 12 61225 Alpha 3 Inner Body plus compression ring 1 13 48634 Alpha 3 Belly Weight 1 14 72880 Alpha 3 Foot Pad Teal 1 15 46666 Alpha 3 Finned Disc Teal 1 16 73406 Thr...

Page 19: ...ant features and a brief description of the problem MAIL TO ZODIAC POOL CARE INC 2028 NW 25th Avenue Pompano Beach FL 33069 or fax to 954 977 5065 CUSTOMER NAME _______________________________________...

Page 20: ...ZODIAC POOL CARE INC 2028 NW 25th Avenue Pompano Beach Florida 33069 1 888 786 7797 http www baracuda com Copyright 2001 91021...