fluidra Astral Pool S5 User manual

S5™
SUCTION SIDE POOL CLEANER
INSTALLATION G U I DE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PO Box 2388, Mansfield Qld 4122
Telephone STD 61-7-3849 5385
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Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rainbowpoolproducts.com.au

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Customer Support
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DANGER
on the part of the manufacturer. INSTALLERS, OPERATORS AND OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS CLEANER. THESE WARNINGS AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH
THE HOME OWNER.
WARNING
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow safety warnings
This pool cleaner is designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when installed, operated and maintained
WARNING
trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
CAUTION

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any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool.
Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:
pool professional make all the necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones, roots, etc., under the liner, remove them before installing the
cleaner.
Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:
opening your pool for the season.
any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool.
Limited Warranty : 2 years
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Disclaimer of Liability - About your Pool and Pool Cleaner
on pool life.
cause wear on “good” pool plaster. In fact, the opposite is true–pool plaster will eventually cause wear on the cleaner.
for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool.
Before the cleaner is installed, please take a moment to record the serial number. You will be asked for this number when you
contact our Technical Support Department.
SERIAL #

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POOL PREP ARA TION
1. Chemically balance the pool water.
3. Hand vacuum thoroughly.
Cleaner Components
Remove the cleaner and all parts from the box. Check to be sure all components are included.
1. S5 cleaner body
Figure 1
3. Elbow
4. Regulator valve
5. Conical Adaptor
6. Flow gauge
7. Threaded Adaptor
8.
1. 8.
2. 5.
---10 Standard Male/Female
Hoses of 1m
---1 Leader Hose (0.36m)
3. 6.
4. 7.
Standard Hose Leader Hose
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ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
piece, making cleaner assembly a simple and quick process.
Hose Assembly
original parts and hoses.
1.
water, then twist and push the female ends onto the
male ends.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Leader
Hose
Swivel
Assembly
2. Connect the leader hose to the cleaner swivel. See
Figure 3.
3. The hose should reach from where the cleaner is
connected to the farthest point of the pool, plus one
Figure 4
4.
above the cleaner. See Figure 4.
5.
50.8cm
(20 in)
6. The overall length of hose needed will be determined
pool, plus one length and the leader hose. Refer to
Figure 5.
Figure 5

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INSTALLING THE CLEANER
a wide variety of swimming pools. Both the standard in-
Note:
valve cap for the regulator valve may not be needed.
Figure 6
1.
2.
line from the skimmer to which the cleaner will be
connected.
3. Insert the vacuum plate.
4. Insert the threaded cuffinto the vacuum plate Figure 6
or use the conical adaptor if vacuum plate has non
standard thread Figure 7.
5. Press the regulator valve into the threaded cuff or
conical adapter. The valve’s adjustment knob should
be pointing up
6. Place cleaner into the pool. Turn it side to side and
front to back to release any trapped air, allowing the
cleaner to sink to the floor of the pool until it is
completely filled with water and purged of air.
Note: If air is pulled into the pool plumbing it may
cause your pump to lose prime.
8. Insert the end of the hose through the skimmer
opening and connect the hose directly onto the
regulator valve. See Figure 7
Figure 7

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1.
2.
Note:
3. Turn the pump on.
4. Turn the regulator valve adjustment knob clockwise to increase flow or
5.
6.
7. Turn the pool pump on.
Figure 11.
Figure 11
calculate the cleaner speed and adjust RPM as needed.
1. While the cleaner is running, bring the cleaner up to just beneath the pool’s water surface.
Note:
into the pool system.
2.
3. For proper performance, the S5™ cleaner operates between 11-13 RPM.
If the RPM is higher than 13 adjust the regulator valve (rotate adjustment knob counterclockwise) and repeat steps
CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION
Hose Length
Note: The pump must be on when you check the
hose length. The hose contracts when the pump is
1.
2. The hose should be long enough to reach the end
hose. See Figure 12.
3. Remove any excess hose lengths from the middle
of the hose assembly. This will ensure you do not
4. Save
replacement.
Note: Turn pool pump offwhen adding or
Figure 12

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Return Line Water Flow
IMPORTANT
performance. It may cause the cleaner to steer away from the end of the pool where the return line is located, or it may
best in your pool:
vacuuming up debris in its path.
MAINTENANCE
•The turbine is moving freely and is not obstructed by debris. See
“Removing Debris from the Turbine” below.
Figure 18 on the next page.
We recommend that you leave the cleaner in your pool, except
during chemical shock treatments.
• During swimming it is easy to unplug the cleaner and pull it to
one side.
•Note: When storing the cleaner, do not coil the hose. Lay the
performance. Should replacement be required, insist on genuine
Pentair cleaner hose.
Removing Debris from the Turbine
and disconnect the cleaner from the leader hose.
2. Check to see if anything is clogged inside the cleaner. Do this by
to rotate the right side wheel forward. If the wheel rotates
front of the cleaner by pulling it out and down.
This will separate the top cover from the cleaner body and you
body (see Figure 15). Set the cover aside.
Note:
Top Cover
Right Side
Wheel
Buckle
Swivel
Assembly
Removal of Top Cover
Figure 15
Turbine
Cover
Figure 16
the turbine cover aside. See Figure 16.

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cover.
6. Replace the turbine cover with the swivel assembly oriented
towards the front of the cleaner. See Figure 16.
7. Visually inspect the rest of the cleaner and remove any debris
8. Repeat step 2 (turning the right wheel) to insure that the cleaner
runs smoothly.
9. Place the top cover over the swivel assembly.
10. Place the tabs on the back side of the top cover into the slots on
the back side of the cleaner body (see Figure 17). Once these
tabs are seated in the slots the front of the cover will fall into
place.
11. Lock the top cover onto the cleaner body with the locking buckle
on the front of the cleaner.
Top Cover
Tab
Cleaner
Body Slot
Figure 17
Tire Replacement Cover Tabs and Corresponding Body Slots
1.
2. Disconnect the cleaner from the leader hose.
3.
Note:
New Tire: Outer
is well above the
Excessively Worn
Tire: Outer surface
nearly worn to the
grooves.
Figure 18: Tire Wear Comparison
1.
Note:
wheel.
2.
edge of the wheel.
3.
the top surface of the wheel.

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PO Box 2388, Mansfield Qld 4122
Telephone STD 61-7-3849 5385
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Cleaner is not moving or is moving
too slowly.
Check for debris inside the cleaner itself.
Check to be sure the pump has primed. Check for leaks in the system that may
prevent proper priming.
backwashing.
pump impeller).
Consult your pool professional.
Cleaner’s right wheel will not turn when
rotated by hand.
Cleaner stays in one end of the pool.
eyeball diverter.
Check that hose is long enough to reach the furthest point in the pool.
Be sure that the swivel assembly (at top of cleaner) rotates smoothly. If not, the
swivel assembly may be dirty and require cleaning.
Cleaner climbs the wall too much or climbs
out of pool.
Cleaner won’t climb the pool walls.
Check to be sure that the leader hose has been installed and is in the correct
Cleaner stays on the main drain. Check to be sure that main drain is closed. May need assistance from a pool
professional.
Check to be sure a main drain grate is installed.
Cleaner falls on its side and takes too long to
recover.
Check to be sure that the leader hose has been installed and is in the correct
Check that the hose is long enough to reach the furthest point in the pool.
LIMITED WARRANTY : 2 YEARS
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