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Troubleshooting
• S and check that the flapper valve is
TOP THE PUMP
not worn or damaged.
• S and check that the foot-pad is not
TOP THE PUMP
worn through.
• S and check that the vacuum seal is
TOP THE PUMP
not wearing thin.
3. If air bubbles are noticeable at the return jets:
• Check for leaks in the hose.
• Is the water level below the level of the regulator
valve or another intake source? If so, raise the water
level until all intake sources are submerged.
• Make sure the the pump strainer lid is not leaking;
check the O-ring seal.
• Adjust the filter system valve to allow a small quan-
tity of water through the floor drain or another
intake source that may have been shut off com-
pletely. This will often eliminate the bubbles.
4. If the cleaner travels in a repetitive pattern and does
not visit sections of the pool:
• Check that the cleaner and hose are balanced. See
Figure 16, Page 9, for information on balancing the
hose.
NOTE: The closer that the weight is to the cleaner, the
smaller the patterns of travel over the pool floor and walls.
However, putting the weight too close to the cleaner may
make it nose-heavy.
NOTE: In larger pools, the buoyancy of the hose can make
the cleaner hug the walls too much. In this case, move the
weight closer to the joint of the third and fourth sections,
then observe the pattern of operation. If the cleaner is still
not getting to the deep regions of the pool, you should
purchase another weight (Part No. 41201-0238) and
attach it to the fourth section of hose. Then observe the
pattern again and adjust the location of the weights as
necessary.
• Are the hose sections straight? If the sections have
been coiled during storage, this will impair the
cleaner's operation. Try to straighten the sections by
laying the lengths of connected hose out in the
warm sun. Never use the hand vacuum hose or
another manufacturer's hose – use only genuine
Flotec hose.
• Are the hose and/or cleaner being affected by return
flow? Adjust the pool return jets to avoid unwanted
flow against the hose or cleaner. Of course, the
flow may also be directed in a particular direction if
it will help to position the hose or improve the trav-
el pattern of the cleaner.
• Try adding or subtracting a section of hose. This will
change the behavior of the cleaner and may be
necessary to break a repetitive pattern of travel.
• Is there too much or too little suction? Refer to the
suggestions under (1) above.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
5. If the Cleaner is being trapped in a corner or near the
steps:
• Make sure that the bumper and roller are properly
attached.
• Adjust the return jet closest to the trap so that the
flow of water from it will help to move the hose or
the cleaner itself. This adjustment is best done a lit-
tle at a time.
• Add or subtract a section of hose. This will help the
cleaner avoid the trap or free itself if it gets trapped.
• Change the position of the hose weight to help
swing the cleaner out of the trap.
• Adjust the suction through the cleaner; try lower
and higher levels.
6. If the cleaner falls on its side:
• Check that the connecting tube swivels freely. If
not, flush the area around the swivel connection. If
necessary, replace the connecting tube (Part No.
41101-0126).
• Check that the float is attached, is not damaged,
and is not filled with water (Part No. 41101-0128).
7. Hopper bottomed and square bottomed pools:
• Due to the shape of the floor of these pools, the
cleaner may have a tendency to hug the perimeter
of the pool.
• To reduce adhesion to the floor, operate the cleaner
on a lower suction. This will make it easier for the
cleaner to move away from the perimeter.
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