Doheny's Economical Above Ground Suction Cleaner User manual

Economical
Cleaners
Item # 7824 & 7825
Inground # 7824 Above Ground # 7825
®
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FAST START-UP, SAFELY OPERATE AND EFFICIENTLY CLEAN!
To prevent potential injury and to avoid unnecessary service calls, read this manual carefully and completely.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use of unauthorized replacement parts voids warranty.
ATTENTION INSTALLER – THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SAFE USE OF THESE CLEANERS THAT MUST
BE PROVIDED TO THE END USER OF THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
▲WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ PRIOR TO USE.
SUCTION HAZARD - When using the pool cleaner, keep it away from body parts when the cleaner is connected
to suction.
CHILD DROWNING RISK - Adult use only. Never allow children to use the pool cleaner. Do not allow swimmers
in the pool during cleaner operation. Store out of reach of children.

REF DESCRIPTION
1 Main Body
2 Outer Extension Pipe
3 Handnut
4 Inner Extension Pipe
5 Thrust Washer
 6 DeectorWheel
7 Footpad
8 Disc
9 IEP Locator
10 Retaining Ring
11 Diaphragm
Above Ground and Inground Economical Pool Cleaners Item #’s 7824 & 7825
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Preparing your pool:
Before you assemble and install your pool cleaner, we
strongly recommend you carry out the following steps
to ensure your pool is ready for your cleaner to operate.
1. Make sure the chemical balance of your pool water
is correct.
2. Brush your pool and let any debris settle.
3. Vacuum your pool, using a manual vacuum cleaner.
4. Clean your pool lter, skimmer basket and pump
strainer basket.
5. Close the pool main drain (if your pool has one).
6. Adjust the pool return lines so the water ow is
directed downward to ensure complete cleaning of
 yourpool.Theowofwaterfromthereturnline(s)
can affect the performance of the pool cleaner, as
it can push the cleaner away from certain areas, or
cause it to stay in one section of the pool. To turn
 theowdownwardsimply:
• Loosen the lock ring.
  • Turntheeyeball,owdirecteddownward.
• Tighten the lock ring.
7. If necessary, replace the eyeball tting with the
Return Line Diverter supplied with your pool
 cleaner.Todoso,simply:
• Make sure the pool pump is switched off.
• Unscrew the lock ring.
• Replace the original eyeball with the Return
Line Diverter.
  • Position the Return Line Diverter so it ow
downwards.
Assembling & Installing Your Pool Cleaner:
Step 1: Check Contents
Remove the cleaner body and all the parts from the
box and check the following components are included.
Refer to Figure 1.
Step 2: Assemble the Pool Cleaner
To assemble simply t your pool cleaner disc to the
body.Simplystretchthedisc(withthenspointingup,
towards the cleaner) over the footpad, see Figure 2.
Make sure the inside rim of the disc is located in the
track that runs around the footpad. When the disc is
correctly positioned, it should easily rotate around the
footpad.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Footpad
Disc

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Step 3: Use of the Deector Wheel
Usethedeectorwheelifyourpoolhastightcorners
and/oraladder.Thedeectorwheelhelpsguideyour
poolcleaneraroundtheseobstacles.Totthedeec-
tor wheel, simply push it over the handnut, until it has
engaged correctly and rotates freely. See Figure 3.
Step 4a: Connect Hose
Connectsufcientlengthsofhosetocoverthedistance
from the pool skimmer to the farthest point of your pool,
plus one length. See Figure 4. The female (large) hose
cuffisttedtothepoolcleaner.Themale(small)hose
cuff connects to the pool system. See Figure 5.
Step 4b: Position Hose Weight
Ifyouhaveadeeppool,youmayneedtotthehose
weight. This is to counteract excessive buoyancy creat-
ed by the hose. The hose weight simply slides over the
male hose cuff and can then be positioned wherever
required on the hose. Adjusting the position of the hose
weight could provide better performance. See Figure 6.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Move forward
Right position
Move backward

Step 5: Flow Control Valve
The ow control valve ensures your pool cleaner re-
ceives the ow required to ensure optimum perfor-
mance.
• Make sure the pool pump is turned OFF.
• Expel all the air from the hose.
• Attachowcontrolvalvetothemalehose(smaller
end). See Figure 7.
• Inserttheowcontrolvalveintotheweir/skimmer.
If necessary, use the control valve adaptor to en
sure a good connection. See Figure 8.
• Turn the pool pump ON.
• Your pool cleaner will now begin automatically
vacuuming your pool.
Theowcontrolvalveispresetbetweenposition3-4.
This provides the ideal operating ow in most pools.
But if necessary, the ow can be adjusted by using
anysettingfromposition1through6(1=minimumow,
to slow your cleaner down; 6=maximum ow, your
cleaner will run faster). See Figure 9.
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Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Attach male hose adaptor
(smaller end)
Top of skimmer
Hose through
skimmer opening
Flow
control
valve
Control valve
adaptor
Attach
hose
this end
Flow control valve
Control valve adaptor
Press into
bottom of
skimmer

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Due to the individual characteristics of your pool, some adjustment may be required to get the best possible
performance from your pool cleaner. The following tips will help you to optimize the performance from your pool
cleaner. The following tips will help you to optimize the performance of your cleaner.
Problem Solution
Pool cleaner does not move • Make sure the main drain is closed
 ormovesslowly • Checktheowcontrolvalveandmakesuretheowtopool
   cleanerissufcient
• Check diaphragm for wear or damage
  • Backwashlterandemptypumpstrainerbasket
 Poolcleanergetsstuckat • Fitdeectorwheel
steps or in a corner • Make sure total hose length is correct
  • Adjustreturnlineeyeballttingstousethewaterowtohelp
guide away from the steps or corner
 PoolCleanermovesina • Makesurereturnlinettingsaredirecteddownwards
repetitive, non-randon pattern • Check that the hose weight position is correct
• Make sure total hose length is correct
 Poolcleanerstaysinonly • Checkthereturnlineowandredirectifnecessary
one end of the pool • Check the total hose length and add more hose if necessary
• Check that hose weight position is correct
Air bubbles can be seen in the • Check the hose to ensure there are no leaks
 owfromthereturnline • Checktheconnectionoftheowcontrolvalve,tomakesure
it is under water at all times
  • Checkthepumpbasketlidisttedcorrectly,isnotlooseor
cracked and that no o-rings are worn or missing. If necessary,
contact your pool professional for assistance.
Pool cleaner falls on its side • Make sure the outer extension pipe swivels freely
 Hosewon’ttowcontrolvalve • Fithoseadaptortoowcontrolvalve1
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Tomaintaintheperformanceofyourpoolcleaner:
• When removed from the pool, make sure the hose is straight. Never coil the hose as this may cause
distortion which may adversely effect the pool cleaner.
• Remove the pool cleaner (including hose) before chemical treatment. Wait a minimum of 4 hours after super
chlorination (shock treatment) of your pool before re-installing the pool cleaner.
 • Cleanthelterskimmerbasketandpumpbasketregularly.
 • Whennotinuse,keepthecleanerdiscattoaviodriskorwarping.
• Periodically inspect your pool cleaner for signs of wear. If necessary, replace any worn parts.
• NOTE:Duetoharshconditionsinwhichyourcleaneroperates,it’scolorsmayfadeanddiscolorovertime.

REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM
The diaphragm of your pool cleaner operates at the rate of approximately 360 beats per minute. In the event that
itdoesbecomewornordamagedandneedstobereplaced,somplyfollowtheseeasysteps:
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1. Unscrew the handnut and remove it. Place the extension pipe and the thrust washer off to the side.
2. Hold the inner extension pipe (IEP) and gently pull it towards you. This pulls the tabs out of their recess.
3. Turn the inner extension pipe so the tabs line up with the holes in the IEP locator. Do not remove the
inner extension pipe from the body.

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4. Push the inner extension pipe away from you so the tabs go through the holes in the IEP locator.
5. Grasp the other end of the diaphragm (the end furthest away from the inner extension pipe) and pull it
away from the pool cleaner body. The diaphragm will fall clear of the body.
6. Twist the diaphragm, removing it from the inner extension pipe.
7. Remove the retaining ring from the diaphragm. Discard the used diaphragm.

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To Install a new diaphragm, simply reverse the process:
a. Fit the retaining ring onto the new diaphragm.
c. Pull the inner extension pipe up through the
body, positioning the tabs so they can be
pulled through the holes in the IEP locator.
e. Check that the diaphragm is correctly located.
If it has become twisted during installation,
simply untwist by slightly turning the open
end of the diaphragm.
g. Place the outer extension pipe over the inner
extension pipe.
b. Push the diaphragm onto the inner extension
pipe. Make sure it is correctly located and
fully engaged.
d. Gently turn the inner extension pipe so the
tabs are aligned with the recesses in the IEP
locator. Release the inner extension pipe.
f. Slide the thrust washer over the inner exten-
 sion pipe. The at side (widest diameter) of
the thrust washer should face down.
h. Screw the handnut into place to lock the
assembly. Be careful not to over-tighten the
handnut. Check that the outer
extension pipe swivels freely.