Astral Pool S10 User manual

S10
Pool Cleaner
H0721200_RevA
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a trained Swimming Pool Technician in
accordance with the latest applicable version of AS/NZS 3000, along with any other applicable local and national
installation codes/standards”, and any other local applicable regulations. Before installing this product, read and
follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product. Failure to follow warning notices and
instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation
will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can cause serious injury,
property damage, or death.
WARNING

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Important Information
WARNING
RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. Ensure that your vacuum suction ttings installed in your pool for connection of
your suction-side pool cleaner are certied as being compliant with applicable safety standards such
as IAPMO SPS 4. Do not block the suction ttings with any part or your body. Do not expose your hair,
loose clothing, jewelry, etc. to any suction outlet ttings in the pool/spa.
Notice for Vinyl Liner Pools: Before installing your pool cleaner, examine the interior of your pool carefully. If
the vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the
underside of the liner, or has damage to the base material or supporting walls, do not install the cleaner before having
a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs or liner replacement. AstralPool Group Australia Pty Ltd
(AstralPool) will not be responsible for liner damage caused by a cleaner which is in disrepair, pattern removal
from a vinyl liner, or a cleaner used in a pool having an aged or deteriorated liner. Please see Limited Warranty.
• Clean the skimmer basket, pump basket and pool filter before installing the cleaner and on a
regular basis thereafter.
• Always disconnect the cleaner from the skimmer before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter. After cleaning
or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five (5) minutes before re-connecting the cleaner.
• Remove the cleaner from the pool before chemical or shock treatments. Wait a minimum of four (4) hours
after super chlorination before re-installing the cleaner.
Read owner’s manual completely before operating the cleaner.
Remove cleaner before entering the pool.
Do not operate outside of the pool.
Do not let children play with cleaner.

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new AstralPool S10 automatic pool cleaner. Your AstralPool S10 is designed
and manufactured for easy installation. Before installing the cleaner, please take a few moments to become familiar
with its components and to review the items listed under Important Information.
Like most mechanical devices, the AstralPool S10 requires periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, and the
replacement of certain hardworking parts. Be sure to have the AstralPool S10 checked occasionally by your local
AstralPool dealer or service center.
Always insist on genuine AstralPool replacement parts. Non-AstralPool parts are not made to our specifications. They
may have an adverse effect on the operation of your AstralPool S10 or may even damage it.
AstralPool S10 Complete Cleaner
1. Cleaner Body (1)
2. AD Flow Valve & Connector (1)
3. Universal Weir Cuff (1)
4. Flow Regulator Valve (1)
5. Twist-Lock Hose Section (9)
6. Leader Hose with Float (1)
7. 90 Degree Elbow (1)
x1
x1
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x9
x1
x1
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Installation
1. Before You Start
For best AstralPool pool cleaner performance, you will need to follow the following steps of the installation.
1. Following manufacturer’s instructions, clean the filter and empty the skimmer and the pump strainer basket.
2. If your main drain is connected to the skimmer box, block off access.
3. Manually vacuum the pool.
4. Ensure circulation system is operating at maximum water flow, or you will need to re-adjust when it comes to
clean the filter baskets.
5. Adjust water flow, from all return inlets: -
a) downward and toward each other OR
b) downward and toward the centre of the pool.
MAIN DRAINS*
(Suction Outlet)
EXTERNAL MANUAL
BYPASS VALVE
HEATER
FILTER
CHECK VALVE
(Always install a corrosion resistant check
valve when any sanitation equipment,
including erosion feeders and salt
chlorination systems are installed,
see section 5.4
for more details)
PUMP
POOL/SPA
3 WAY VALVE
SPA DRAIN*
(Suction Outlet)
SKIMMER
SPA RETURN
POOL
RETURN
a.
a.
EXTERNAL MANUAL
BY-PASS DETAIL:
USE WHEN FILTRATION RATE
EXCEEDS 500 lpm (132 gpm). REFER
TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS IF USING A
DIFFERENT BRAND HEATER.
*All pool suction outlets and plumbing
must be properly installed in compliance
with applicable entrapment protection
standards such as AS2610.2
Typical Water Piping Conguration
If return inlet directional fittings can’t be directed far enough down to prevent water flow affecting the natural
movement of the AstralPool hose, you will need to install AstralPool return line diverters. These are available from
your local AstralPool dealer.

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2. AD Flow Valve
The AD Flow valve works by regulating the flow through the pool cleaner to the pump. As
the filter collects debris, the valve will automatically maintain the correct flow.
The installation of the AD Flow valve will depend upon the type of skimmer box and Vac
plate you have. It is either installed straight in from the top of the Vac plate or from the
bottom of the Vac plate.
See the 4 different cases below.
1st case: with WaterCo® Skimmer Box/Vac Plate
Screw in the AD Flow valve connector into the top of the Vac plate.
Screw in all the way then back off one full turn.
2nd case: with Poolrite® Skimmer Box/Vac Plate
Screw in the AD Flow valve connector into the bottom of the Vac plate.
Screw in all the way then back off one full turn.
3rd case: with Speed Regulator/Skimtrol® Vac Plate
Simply connect the 90 Degree Elbow into the top of the Vac Plate (use a weir cuff, if
necessary).
90° Elbow
Universal
Weir Cuff
Speed
Regulator
4th case: with any other type of Skimmer Box and Vac plate
Simply insert the AD Flow valve directly into the universal weir cuff which will then fit into
the top of the Vac plate.
AD Flow Valve
Universal
Weir Cuff
NOTE: The AD Flow valve has three settings: High (3), Medium (2) and Low (1). To deliver
the maximum pool cleaning efficiency, the AD Flow valve comes preset at a factory
setting of 2. You will need to adjust the AD Flow valve when and if a problem
occurs.

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3. Assemble the hose sections
WARNING
To avoid any serious injury, turn off the pool pump before proceeding to this step.
Start to connect one of the standard hose to the skimmer box Vac plate. Then continue adding lengths of standard
hose sections until you reach the furthest point of the pool, opposite to the skimmer box. THEN add the leader hose
section.
See below examples.
Skimmer
Skimmer
Length of standard
hose sections
Leader
Hose
Section
Leader Hose Section
Hose Float
(23cm from Cleaner Head)
Length of standard
hose sections
4. Connecting Cleaner head to Flow Regulator Valve
1. Remove orange sticker off leader hose
2. Attach the Flow Regulator Valve to the leader hose (a) and connect AstralPool S10 cleaner head to the Flow
Regulator Valve (b).
a. b.

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5. Re-connecting to Skimmer Box
1. Temporarily disconnect hose from skimmer, turn on pool filter pump
2. Flood the hose with water, turn off pool filter pump, reconnect hose to skimmer box, then turn pool filter pump
back on.
6. Check Cleaner Flow
Watch the white wheel marker, use a stopwatch to time ten (10) wheel rotations. Make a note of the result.
IF
seconds
10 rotations
20-25
10-19
7
Possible Damage Decrease Flow
+
_7
Time is .....
26-50
Result ... Adjust Flow ...
Poor Performance Increase Flow
Watch the white wheel marker, use
a stopwatch to time ten (10) wheel
rotations.
7. Adjust Flow if Necessary, using the AD Flow Valve
The AD Flow Valve has three settings: (1) Low, (2) Medium, and (3) High. The valve comes with a factory setting
of (2).
+ Adjust the AD Flow Valve to setting (3) to increase flow.
– Adjust the AD Flow Valve to setting (1) decrease flow.

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Care and Maintenance
The AstralPool S10 cleaner cycles on/off with the pool filtration pump, vacuuming and cleaning the pool surface
randomly throughout the pool. The climbing ability of the cleaner is dependent on the pool’s shape and available
water flow. If AstralPool S10 is not climbing your walls, ensure the flow is correct by counting wheel speed. Also,
ensure the pools surface is not covered in algae as this slippery surface will affect the cleaner’s traction.
During each coverage pattern cycle, the AstralPool S10 cleaner travels both forward and backwards, and pivots to
the right and left. The power scrubbers underneath the cleaner create down force for climbing and stability as well as
directing debris into the cleaner mouth.
Removing the cleaner out of your pool
Always turn the filter pump off and disconnect the head of the cleaner from the leader hose section when you take
the AstralPool cleaner out of the pool.
Backwashing the Pool Filter
Always disconnect the AstralPool S10 from the skimmer box before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter. After
cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five (5) minutes to flush out the suction lines before
re-connecting the cleaner.
Adding Chemicals to the Pool
Remove the cleaner from the pool for at least four (4) hours when adding chemicals.
Removing Debris from Engine
1. Turn off filter pump and remove cleaner from the pool.
2. Push the latch release button on the top of the cleaner.
3. Rotate the top lid assembly back until it clicks into an upward position.
4. Look into engine and remove debris that is present.
5. If needed, slowly push engine paddles forward and/or backwards to move stuck debris to an accessible position
then remove it. When moving the engine paddles, make sure the cleaner tracks are allowed to move freely as
they will turn as the engine paddles rotate.
6. Close engine top and ensure the latch clicks in place.
Latch Release
Button
Latch Release
Button

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Removing Inlet Throat Adaptor
If you are experiencing high levels of larger debris that clog the throat of the cleaner simply remove the inlet throat
adaptor to enhance the size of the AstralPool S10 throat inlet, thus allowing larger debris to be picked up by the
cleaner.
1. Grasp adapter as shown, inserting finger into adapter hole.
2. Remove by lifting up rear edge first.
3. To re-install simply click the front edge first then push rear into place.
Replacing Brushes Regularly
To maintain optimal cleaning, it is recommended to replace the scrubbing brushes each
season or when significant wear is visible. To remove brushes, squeeze the yellow plastic clip
between two fingers and pull out. Type of pool surface may also increase rate of wear to brushes.
NEW
brush
surface
WORN
brush
surface

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Everyday Storing
Never store the cleaner in direct sunlight. Always remove the hose from the cleaner head. Do not coil the hose, even
for short time. Hose may develop a memory which can affect cleaner performance. Store the cleaner on its side or
back to avoid damage to the turbine and brushes.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your AstralPool S10, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore
performance. If further assistance is required, contact AstralPool Consumer Care at 1300 186 875. Please have your
serial number and date of purchase available when you call.
Problem Solution
Cleaner does not move
or moves slowly
(+25 seconds for
10 wheel revolutions)
• Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via
AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Check for debris jammed in engine. Backwash filter and empty
pump basket.
• Remove yellow inlet adaptor located at the bottom of the pool
cleaner. Refer to Care & Maintenance, ‘Removing inlet throat
adaptor’.
• Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket drops or
you see excessive air bubbles in the pump basket or coming
from the return lines, there is air in the system. Tighten all fittings
at pump.
Cleaner patterns, does not
cover entire pool.
• Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via
AD Valve/Skimtrol®plate.
• Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a return diverter if
necessary.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to straighten
if necessary.
• Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.
• Observe the cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure
that each drive track is periodically reversing. If it is not, contact
you dealer or service center for help.
• Confirm proper hose length.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps. • Observe the cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure
that each drive track is periodically reversing. If it is not, contact
you dealer or service center for help.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
• Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via
AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Adjust return to pool eyeball to help move the cleaner off the
step.
Cleaner won’t climb walls. • Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via
AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.
• Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.
• Check and confirm water chemistry is within correct readings.
Adjust as required. If pool has algae, treat and remove algae.
Cleaner climbs too much
(-18 seconds for
10 wheel revolutions)
• Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via
AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.
• Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.

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219 Woodpark Road
Smithfield, N.S.W., 2164, Australia
PO Box 7238 Wetherill Park NSW 1851, Australia
1300.186.875
www.astralpool.com.au
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