Cooke QuikClean User manual

QuikClean Owners Guide
In-floor cleaning and circulation system

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Basic steps of how an A&A built-in system works
Operating instructions
Operating time
Adjusting the speed control
Low profile 6-port water-actuated valve
Using the QuickStop™ pause control
Removing the low profile water actuated valve lid
Replacing the low profile water actuated valve lid
QuikClean debris removal upgrade items
General pool maintenance
Pool filter, pump and skimmer baskets
Cleaning the Leaf-Vac™ canister
Troubleshooting guide
Mandatory first steps
Common symptoms, probable causes and solutions
Helpful tips
Warranty
Warranty coverage
Replacement parts
QuikClean Wave low profile water actuated valve assembly
Table of Contents

Welcome!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new swimming pool and thank
you for choosing to include a QuikClean In-oor Cleaning and Circulation
System, the world’s most advanced automatic swimming pool cleaning and
circulation system.
We welcome you to our growing worldwide family of satised QuikClean
owners, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family.
Basic steps explaining the operation of a QuikClean system:
Figure 1 on Page 2 shows how the QuikClean system operates.
1. The QuikClean Wave water valve (a) directs water to a zone of two or more
QuikClean pop-up cleaning heads (b).
2. These pre-programmed cleaning heads:
• Pop-up and send a powerful stream of ltered water across the oor,
steps, benches and walls of your pool and/or spa.
• Sweep dirt and debris into suspension to be removed through the
AVSC drain (c) and/or skimmer (d) to the lter (e).
3. The lter cleans the water thoroughly before returning it to the pool.
4. The next zone of cleaning heads activate and rotate 30 degrees clockwise
before the heads in the previous zone return ush with the pool oor.
5. The rotation between cleaning head zones continues as long as the
QuikClean system pump is operating at its full cleaning speed.
Your QuikClean system may also feature optional upgrade items – the
Leaf-Vac™ debris canister (f) and QuikSkim® venturi-powered skimmer (d) –
that improve pool water circulation and remove heavy debris more effectively.
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QuikClean system pool schematic
a
c
d
e
f
b
FIGURE 1
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Operating instructions
The operating instructions for your new QuikClean system are very simple …
There aren’t any!
That’s right, your QuikClean built-in cleaning and circulation system is so
advanced, yet so simple, that it requires no operating procedures or even
routine maintenance to keep it operating at peak efciency. Simply maintain
pump operating speed and times, and clean the pool lter, skimmer, Leaf
Vac™ and pump baskets as you normally would. That is all there is to it. Your
QuikClean system will operate automatically.
Operating time
The operating time of your QuikClean system will depend on site environmental
conditions, the installation layout and the system’s interaction with other pool
components.
If you have a single-pump cleaning and circulation system, the pump would
typically operate in cleaning mode for at least two-six hours per day. The pump
may then drop back to a low speed setting for the pool ltration cycle only.
If you have a two-pump layout, the QuikClean system pump will need to
operate at the same time as the pool ltration system. This ensures debris is
removed by the drain/s and skimmer/s at the same time.
Operating times should be no longer than required to maintain your pool in a
clean, clear and sanitised state. Sun, wind, rain, dust and other environmental
factors will need to be considered and your system may require additional
operating time during summer months or periods of heavy use.
Note: To ensure adequate filtration and turnover rate, your filtration operating
time should always be at least six hours per day.
In the event of a storm or other adverse pool conditions, you may need to
vacuum your pool or increase the QuikClean operating time to remove debris.
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Low profile 6-port water-actuated valve
The rotation speed of the 6-port water actuated valve is determined by the
position of the tinted lid when it is placed on the water valve. For maximum
cleaning efciency, we recommend that the cycle time for each zone be
adjusted to run approximately 30-45 seconds (operation of a single zone in
isolation only). The volume of water allowed to enter the impeller chamber of
the water valve controls the speed at which it operates.
Adjusting the speed control https://vimeo.com/166239889
Follow these steps to adjust
the speed control of your 6-port,
water-actuated valve.
1. Turn the pump o.
2. Locate the speed control guide moulded onto the top lip of the valve
housing, and the grooved recess moulded into the clear lid that accepts the
speed control guide.
3. Place the lid on the valve housing, making sure the moulded groove recess
in the lid is positioned over the speed control valve guide.
4. Rotate the lid counter-clockwise to increase the cycle time. Rotating the lid
clockwise decreases cycle time. (See Figure 4)
5. Once you achieve the desired speed, remove the band clamp and, with
a marking pen, place a mark on the edge of the lid and valve housing as
registration marks. This allows the lid to be returned to the same position
when the water valve cover is removed next time.
Using the QuikStop™ pause control
You may want to pause the system on the deep-end zone or the spa running
to power the spillway, so that the pool water continues to be ltered while
swimming activities continue.
Follow these steps to use the QuikStop™ pause control: (See Figure 5)
1. To pause your system, raise the black lever on the valve lid to the upright
position, so that it locks in place.
FIGURE 4
SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
SLOWER
FASTER
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2. To restart the valve, return the lever to its original horizontal position.
Removing the low profile water actuated valve lid
(See Figure 5 & 6)
It’s easy … Really! No tools needed!
You can disassemble the low-prole, water-actuated valve without the use of
tools. Follow these steps to remove the low-prole water activated valve.
1. Turn the pump off.
2. Loosen the clamp handle and remove the band clamp (2) from the
actuator valve.
3. Lift the clear lid from the actuator valve
and set aside on a clean surface.
Replacing the low profile water actuated
valve lid
1. Prior to replacing the lid, straighten and
clean the o-ring with clear water. Apply
a very thin lm of non-petroleum based
lubricant if necessary.
2. Align both the hole in the top of the lid
with the stainless steel centre shaft and
the speed control guide with the grooved recess in the lid.
Place the tinted lid over
the lower housing and push gently down into position.
3. Install the band clamp and tighten the clamp handle only slightly.
Carefully alternate tapping around the perimeter of the band clamp while
re-tightening the clamp handle.
Tighten by hand only. Do not use any tools.
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FIGURE 5
PAUSE
RUN
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2
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QuikClean debris removal upgrade items
In addition to the standard QuikClean components, your system may feature a
Leaf-Vac™ debris canister and/or QuikSkim® venturi-powered skimmer.
The Leaf-Vac™ debris canister is conveniently located in your pool equipment
area. Soaked leaves, sand, insects and other small debris are drawn through the
QuikClean drain/s and collected in debris basket inside the Leaf-Vac™ canister.
The debris captured in the basket must be removed periodically to ensure the
system’s operating pressure and cleanability is maintained.
QuikClean Plus and QuikClean Xtreme systems feature the QuikSkim® venturi
powered skimmer. The QuikSkim® is different to standard pool suction
skimmers in that it is powered by return water instead of suction. Always
ensure valves are correctly set to provide return water ow back to the
QuikSkim® venturi skimmer and maintain an effective skimming action.
General pool maintenance
Good news! Your A&A system itself requires NO periodic
maintenance.
Pool filter, pump and skimmer baskets
To keep your pool operating efciently and effectively, you must empty debris
from the skimmer and pump baskets, and backwash/clean the lter regularly.
Your QuikClean system will do the rest.
Regularly monitor debris levels within the
skimmer and pump baskets. Remove debris as
required. Also monitor your lter pressure gauge
and backwash/clean the lter when the pressure
increases above its standard reading.
FIGURE 7
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Cleaning the Leaf-Vac™ canister
Follow these steps to empty the Leaf-Vac™ canister as needed.
1. Turn the pump o.
2. Remove the lid from the Leaf-Vac™ debris canister by turning the lid in an
anti-clockwise direction.
3. Lift the lid from the canister and remove the internal basket.
4. After emptying the basket, use a water hose to remove any material
clinging to the basket.
5. Return the basket to the canister and replace the lid, turning it clockwise,
until it locks into place.
Warning: Do not overtighten. (See Figure 8)
Troubleshooting guide
In the unlikely event that your QuikClean
system does not appear to be operating at peak
efciency and effectiveness, please refer to this Troubleshooting Guide and
consider possible solutions.
Mandatory first steps
Follow these steps to troubleshoot your QuikClean system.
1. Turn the pump off.
2. Clean the pool lter and remove debris from all skimmer, pump and
Leaf-Vac™ baskets.
3. Ensure sure all water adjustment valves – therapy heads, aerators, surface
returns, spillways – in your pool equipment area are set to the correct
position as per the settings when your pool was commissioned.
4. Ensure adequate return water is directed to the QuikClean water
actuated valve.
5. Turn on the pump.
Leaf-Vac Lid
Leaf-Vac Basket
Leaf-Vac Canister
FIGURE 8
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6. If your pool is equipped with a heater or salt chlorinator, make sure the
bypass valves are set to the correct position as per the settings when your
pool was commissioned.
7. Observe your QuikClean system and note what it is doing. If you don’t feel
it is operating correctly, please refer to Figure 9 for helpful suggestions on
how to return your system to peak operating efciency and effectiveness.
8. If you require additional support, please contact our support team via:
https://quikclean.com.au/service-support
Common symptoms, probable causes and solutions
Figure 9 identies common symptoms and probable causes of performance
issues, and recommends solutions to optimise system performance.
Symptom Probable Cause Solution
Water Actuator
Valve does not
rotate.
Impeller is not
turning
Dirty lter and/or
baskets are full of debris.
Empty all baskets and clean lter.
Pause control is ON. Ensure the pause control lever is in
the down position.
Return water is not properly
diverted to the QuikClean
system
Position valves on return manifold to
direct 100% of the water ow to the
QuikClean System.
Cleaning heads do
not come up all the
way.
Dirty lter and/or basket are
full of debris.
Empty all baskets and clean the lter.
Return water is not properly
diverted to the QuikClean
system.
Position valves on the return
manifold to direct 100% of the water
ow to the QuikClean System.
Cleaning head(s) will
not go down.
Debris is stuck in the head. Remove cleaning head and ush it
with water, removing any debris that
may be lodged in the head. Check for
debris in the orice and ow path.
QuikClean system
performance is not
the same as it was
when the pool was
rst started up.
Dirty lter and/or basket are
full of debris.
Empty all baskets and clean the lter.
Debris is stuck in the head. Remove the cleaning head and ush
it with water, removing any debris
that may be lodged in the head.
Check for debris in the orice and
ow path.
Return water is not properly
diverted to the QuikClean
system.
Position valves on the return
manifold to direct 100% of the water
ow to the QuikClean system.
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FIGURE 9

Helpful tips
1. Turn the pump off before removing or replacing pop-up cleaning heads.
2. Remove pop-up cleaning heads and let the system cycle through every
cleaning zone to ush out debris that might be in the lines. This may be
more common in newly constructed pools.
3. System cleaning and ltration times may vary depending on your location,
environmental conditions and bather load. Swimming pools located in high
debris areas will require longer operating times.
4. Video support material is available via the link below to help you correct
any specic problems relating to your QuikClean system:
https://quikclean.com.au/service-support
Warranty
Product Component Warranty Period
QuikClean Drains Body 5 Years
Lid 12 Months
QuikSkim Body 5 Years
Lid & Ring 12 Months
Internal Parts 12 Months
LeafVac Body 5 Years
Basket 12 Months
Water Valve Housing 5 Years
Lid 5 Years
Gear Set 3 Years
Cleaning Heads Internals 5 Years extended to lifetime for
original owner*
* A $20 Handling Fee applies to replacement heads more than 5 years old.
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Warranty coverage
• QuikClean systems offer a structured warranty as per Figure 10.
• Warranty applies to fair wear and tear within standard residential use only.
• A limited lifetime warranty for the cleaning heads is extended to the
ORIGINAL pool owner only. Under no circumstances is the extended
warranty transferable.
• In order to claim under this warranty you will be required to lodge
appropriate documentation which clearly identies yourself as the original
pool owner.
• Your QuikClean system must have been installed by a QuikClean Accredited
Installer as per the QuikClean Project Plan.
• All warranty items are to be exchanged part-for-part. You must return
faulty part/s to Cooke Industries for assessment and replacement.
• Warranty covers replacement parts only. There is no labour/service
component covered by this warranty.
To lodge a warranty request and conrm warranty coverage details, please
contact Cooke Industries via the link below:
https://www.cookeindustries.com.au/warranty
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available for purchase if you are not covered by the
warranty structure or you need an item which is outside the warranty coverage
period. Please contact Cooke Industries via the link below to conrm system
details and any additional information required:
https://quikclean.com.au/service-support

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QuikClean Wave low profile
water actuated valve assembly
Item Description
1. Band clamp
2. Clamp handle
3. Low prole pause kit
4. Low prole lid assembly
5. Impeller
6. Shims (x2)
7. Centre shaft
8. Gear retainer clips
9. Gears
10. Gear plate assembly
11. Cam
12. 50mm T-clips (x6)
13. Anti-friction washers (x2)
14. O-ring
15. Lower housing (6 Ports)
Parts available in kit form only
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