Maintenance / Troubleshooting - Flotec FPPC-5850 Manual Del Usuario

Maintenance / Troubleshooting

• Check the flapper valve for wear. If it is worn, unclip it
from the steel pin and slide the ends of the flexible
tongues out of the retainer slots. Now replace them
with a new valve (Part No. 41101-0102). No tools or
special adjustments are required.
• Flush away any debris buildup in the regulator valve
by manually moving the outer barrel to open and
close the valve.
• Check the vacuum seal for wear. If the seal is thin and
too floppy, it will impair the correct random move-
ment of the cleaner and should be replaced (Part No.
41101-0122).
• Check the foot-pad for wear. If holes show up in the
foot-pad it is time to replace it.
• Check the bumper and roller for wear. For other
replacement parts, refer to the parts list and pictures
(Pages 12, 13 and 14).
• The Flotec hose is especially designed for use with
your Flotec cleaner. For proper performance and reten-
tion of your warranty, insist on genuine Flotec hose
sections.
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For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hazardous suction. To avoid possible injury
from pool pump suction, always stop the pump when
removing or installing any attachment to the vacuum
connection or when cleaning the unit.
1. If your cleaner is not performing as it should,
ALWAYS check the following:
• Is the filter clean?
• Is the filter pump strainer basket clean?
• Is debris blocking the passage through the cleaner
or jamming the valve? If so,
remove the debris from the bottom of the cleaner
using a finger. If this is not sufficient, simply
unscrew the nut and lift up the lid to reveal the
chamber and valve. Remove all debris and rinse the
chamber before replacing the lid and reattaching
the nut and connecting tube.
• Is the correct amount of water being drawn through
the cleaner? (i.e., How much suction is there?) With
the pump running, look at the position of the regu-
lator valve barrel relative to the yellow band. If the
barrel covers the yellow area, you have too much
suction. Adjust the valves of your filter system
accordingly.
NOTE: Optimizing the water flow does not mean maxi-
mizing the flow through the cleaner. Excessive suction
may make your cleaner hug the base of the pool walls. In
fact, to ensure a random pattern of travel that will enable
the Cleaner to reach all areas of your pool, it is better to
use less suction, not more.
• If suction through the cleaner remains inadequate
even after closing off alternate intake sources, your
pump and filter system may be too weak or you
may have a constriction in the hose or the filtration
system itself. You may need to consult your pool
professional about corrective action.
• Is debris constricting the flow through the hose
and/or regulator valve? This will make your cleaner
appear sluggish, even though the valve indicates
good suction. Stop the pump and detach the hose
and valve for inspection. Inspect the hose section
by section.
• Are there any leaks in the hose? Replace leaky sec-
tions with genuine Flotec cleaner hose sections.
2. If your Cleaner is not moving or is working slowly:
• Do the checks listed in (1) above to make sure that
the system is clean and an adequate amount of
water is being drawn through the Cleaner.
• S , remove the pipe and nut assembly,
TOP THE PUMP
open the lid of the Cleaner and make sure that the
flapper valve is properly clipped onto the steel pin.
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and try to
STOP THE PUMP