Doughboy UltraVac 0-2035-000 User manual

UltraVac
Automatic Pool Vacuum Cleaner
Model 0-2035-000
Patent No. 5,794,293
Owner's Guide
365-1896

VACUUM HOSE
Joinhosesectionsbyinsertingmalecuffofonehoseintothe
femalecuffofanother.Hoselengthshouldbepoollengthor
diameter, plus one hose length. SEE FIG. 3.
CONNECT HOSE TO VACUUM
Place pool vacuum ring onto end of the vacuum assembly.
Push female cuff end of hose onto the vacuum outlet port.
Place vacuum into pool. SEE FIG. 4.
INSTALL FLOW CONTROL VALVE
Insertthemalecuffendofhoseintothelargeendoftheflow
control valve. SEE FIG. 5
The following four illustrations show different methods for
connectinga vacuum hosedependingon your typeof pool,
skimmer or suction port. Select the one similar to your pool
and suction port. A universal adaptor is provided for use as
shown in illustrations B and D. For illustration 'C', purchase
an elbow adaptor from your pool dealer to fit your suction
portandthatwillalsoreceivethesmallendoftheautomatic
flow control valve. NOTE: Flow control valve must be
installed so that that bypass port is always below the pool
water level.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When connecting the vacuum hose to the suction port of
your skimmer, DO NOT route the hose over the pool
wall. Your pump could lose its prime if the vacuum rises
far enough up the wall to allow air to enter the hose.
CAUTIONS
1. Remove the vacuum from the pool prior to super
chlorinating the water and do not re-install it for a
minimum of four hours.
2. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if excessive
amounts of debris or large leaf clusters are in pool.
3. Do not allow swimmers in the pool while the
vacuum cleaner is operating.
4. Keep skimmer and pump strainer baskets clean
when operating the vacuum.
5. Keep hose sections straight when cleaner is out of
pool.
PREPARATIONS
• Clean pool, removing any large debris.
• Backwash filter or clean filter element.
• Clean out all strainer baskets.
• Adjust return inlet flow direction downward at
approximately 45°
COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
With smooth side of suction disk facing downward, slip
overtopofvacuumassembly,stretchingoverweightarm
andintoslotindicatedbyarrowsasshownabove. Install
rubbarcapoverweightarm. Insertrubbarintoopenings
in rub bar cap and vacuum housing strap receiver as
shown below. SEE FIGS. 1 & 2.
2
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
SUCTION BYPASS PORT
FLOW CONTROL VALVE

end of universal adaptor onto the flow control valve. Then,
insert into the wall vacuum outlet. SEE FIG. D.
OPERATION
With the filter pump operating, you may or may not notice a
pulsating vibration of your pool vacuum. Its operation de-
pends on the amount ofwater flow produced by your pump,
and the automatic adjustment of the flow control valve that
regulates water flow to the skimmer suction port.
If the vacuum moves too slow and inefficiently when you
beginto vacuum, youmayneedto backwashor clean your
filter before you continue. Also, if the vacuum slows too
much, you may have to stop and restart the filter pump to
resume operation.
CAUTION: Excessive suction and/or speed could dam-
age yourvacuum’s components and/or decrease its ability
to maneuver in confined spaces. You must use the flow
control valve to prolong the life of your vacuum and
maximize cleaning efficiency.
FOR POOLS WITH TWO SUCTION LINES
For pools with two (2) suction lines (i.e. maindrain &
skimmer, or 2 skimmers), it may be necessary to close the
valve on the suction line not used for vacuuming to obtain
enough suction to operate the vacuum. On filtration sys-
tems that have excessive suction with the suction bypass
port fully open, throttle down the vacuum by progressively
opening up the second suction line valve.
INSTALL HOSE WEIGHTS
SEE FIG. 6
Depending on your pool's depth and water temperature,
your Drifter may require use of hose weights to help it to
maintainconstantcontactwiththepool'sbottom. Addhose
FOR BEST RESULTS, connect the hose with flow
control valve directly to the skimmer faceplate suction
port. Be sure to lower the skimmer lid to the top of the
skimmer basket before operating your pump (see
Fig. A).
IFYOUR SKIMMER FACEPLATE DOES NOT HAVE A
VACUUM PORT, or you choose not to use it, route the
hose with flow control valve and adaptor through
the skimmer opening to the suction port as shown in
Fig.s B or C in this owner's guide.
EXPEL AIR FROM HOSE AND CONNECT TO
VACUUM OUTLET
With pump running, position end of hose against pool
returnoutlettoblowoutanyairinthehose. While holding
end of hose below pool waterlevel, attach to your pool or
skimmer suction port.
SKIMMER VACUUM PORT
Thisskimmer provides a vacuumportin theskimmerface
frame below the skimmer opening. SEE FIG. A.
INSIDE SKIMMER OUTLET
This skimmer provides either a threaded or slip socket
connection inside the skimmer at the bottom. Push larger
endofuniversaladaptorontotheflowcontrolvalve.Then,
insertintothebottom outletinside theskimmer. SEEFIG.B.
SKIMMER VACUUM PLATE
This skimmer is provided with a vacuum plate with a
suction hose port in the center for attaching your vacuum
hose.Inserttheelbowadaptor(notprovided)ontotheflow
controlvalve,thenontothevacuumplateoutlet. SEEFIG.
C.
VACUUM OUTLET (IN-GROUND POOL)
Ifyourpoolisprovidedwithavacuumportoutletinthepool
wall, connect the hose to this port as follows. Push larger
3
FIG. D
FIG. A
FIG. B
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
AUTOMATIC
FLOW
CONTROL
VALVE
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
FIG. C
AUTOMATIC FLOW
CONTROL VALVE
SKIMMER LID

TROUBLESHOOTING POOL VACUUM CLEANER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIES
1. Vacuum moves too slow or 1 - Vacuum intake clogged with 1 - Remove debris.
not moving at all. debris.
2 - Flow control bypass port stuck in 2 - Remove obstruction or replace
open position. spring(s) if broken or missing.
3 - Filter is dirty. 3 - Clean filter element or backwash
filter.
4 - Skimmer or pump strainer 4 - Empty baskets.
baskets are clogged with
debris.
5 - Crack in hose. 5 - Replace hose section.
6 - Clogged pump impellor. 6 - Remove debris.
7 - Excessive debris on pool floor. 7 - Manually remove debris from
floor.
8 - Insufficient pump flow due to 8 - Remove obstruction.
obstruction.
9 - Air leak at skimmer face plate 9 - Tighten skimmer face plate
causing water to drain from screws or replace face plate
skimmer body. gaskets.
10 - Too many hose weights 10 - Remove hose weights as re quired.
2. Vacuum moves too fast. 1 - Flow control valve's bypass port 1 - Clean suction bypass port and
stuck in closed position. hinge mechanism.
2 - Excessive pump flow. 2 - Restrict flow.
3. Vacuum loses contact with pool 1 - Flow control bypass port stuck in 1 - Remove obstruction or replace
bottom. open position. spring(s) if broken or missing.
2 - Vacuum too buoyant for pool depth. 2 - Add hose weights as required.
4. Vacuum cleans one end of pool. 1 - Insufficient number of hose 1 - Add more hose.
Won't clean entire pool. sections.
2 - Pool water too cold. Causes 2 - Pool water should be a
hose to stiffen. minimum 60°F. Increase flow by
closing suction control slide.
Remove from pool and store
for winter.
5. Vacuum turns over. 1 - Excessive flow currents in pool. 1 - Adjust return fitting flow
downward.
2 - Contacting an obstruction in 2 - Remove obstruction if possible, or
pool. restart vacuum at a new position.
3 - Hose too long. 3 - Remove hose one section at a
time.
4 - Swivel jammed with debris. 4 - Rotate until swivel moves
freely.
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weights as shown above using a trial and error method
(observe the vacuum's operation) to determine the best
number of weights to use, and the most effective location
for them.
CHECK FILTER FLOW
Asyourvacuumcleanerremovessedimentsfromthepool
floor, you may notice your vacuum operating slower than
normalwithareductionof flowfromthereturninlet asyour
filter becomes dirtier. Keep a check on your filter pres-
sureandbackwashthefilteror cleanthefilter element
when required.
SERVICING
Yourvacuummaybecomeinoperableforseveralreasons.
Checkthe"Troubleshooting"chart todeterminethecause
andremedy.Ifyourvacuumbecomescloggedwithdebris,
shut off pump. Lift the vacuum cleaner out of the pool and
examinetheundersideintake. Pulloutthedebrisandrefer
back to "Expel Air from Hose" and restart the filter and
vacuum operation.
VACUUM WINTER STORAGE
Remove your vacuum from the pool and dry completely.
Disassemble the hose sections and store in the original
box.Never storethe hosein acoiled position asit may
retain a curved shape, not allowing the vacuum to
operateefficiently. Store the vacuum so that the suction
disk lays flat, or remove the disk and store it in a flat
position. Store all parts indoors.
FEMALE
HOSE END
HOSE WEIGHT
MALE
HOSE END
FIG. 6

ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
1 1107-1682 1 Vacuum Body Assembly
2 340-2062 1 Driver
3 1121-1733 1 Vacuum Head Assembly
4 348-1047 1 Suction Pad
5 340-2066 1 Suction Disk
6 330-1253 2 #8 x 3/4" Screws
7 346-1051 10 1-1/2" x 3' Hose
8 340-2366 1 Rub Bar Weight Cap
9 341-1412 1 Rub Bar
10 340-2112 1 Pool Vacuum Ring
11 1107-1681 1 Automatic Flow Control Valve
12 340-2108 1 Universal Adaptor
13 340-2201 5 Vacuum Hose Weight
14 365-1896 1 Owner's Guide
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PARTS LIST
Owner's Guide
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POOL VACUUM CLEANER

Automatic Pool Vacuum Cleaner
FIVE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Retain this warranty along with your sales receipt and/or proof of purchase.
1. Doughboy is the warrantor of this product.
2. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser (consumer) only.
3. Doughboy warrants the automatic pool vacuum cleaner (excluding hose) for a period of five (5) years from
date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship.
4. The vacuum hose is warranted for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase against all defects in
materials and workmanship.
To exercise this warrenty, the consumer must return the vacuum unit (or hose) to the dealer where it
was purchased.
5. The vacuum unit (or hose) will be repaired or replaced promptly after your pool dealer determines that there is
a defect in materials or workmanship.
6. This warranty is null and void if the design of this product is altered in any way. Thus, the product
must be assembled according to the factory directions and no changes or modifications may be made
to any of the parts.
7. Damage from chemical misuse or ice damage is not covered under warranty.
8. This warranty gives specific legal rights; the purchaser also has implied warranty rights which may vary from
state to state.
Terms of sale of our warranty exclude liability for willful carelessness.
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