Gladiator Pool Cleaner User manual

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Thank you for choosing the Gladiator to clean your pool. We hope
that you will enjoy using your new Gladiator to maintain your swimming
pool for years to come.
Before you begin to use your Gladiator, please take a few minutes to
carefully read these operating instructions.
Again, thank you for choosing the Gladiator.
Dear Customer,
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IMPORTANT
WARNING: Your Cleaner should not be used while
people are swimming in the pool.
1. CAUTION: DO not switch the pool cleaner “ON” if it is not
fully immersed in water. Operating the cleaner out of water
will cause severe damage immediately and will result in loss
of warranty.
2.Allow the cleaner to remain in the pool for 15 to 20 minutes
following the end of its cleaning cycle. This will allow the
motors to cool adequately. Do not leave the cleaner in the
pool all the time. Always remember to turn the power supply
“OFF” and unplug it from the power outlet before removing
the cleaner from the pool.

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2b 2a
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handle lock mechanism
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Operating the Gladiator Pool Cleaner
Your new automatic pool cleaner contains:
The robotic pool cleaner with its floating cable.
The Power Supply (transformer).
Caddy - cart.
Place the power supply (transformer) at least three meters/
ten feet from the pool.(fig.1). The transformer will supply low voltage to the
cleaner.
Uncoil the cable.(fig.1a)
For proper operation, lock the moveable handle diagonally across
the top of the cleaner's body. Push down on the handle lock mechanism
and slide the handle all the way to the end (recommended one slot before
the end), then release the lock. The handle will remain fixed in this position.
Repeat this process on the other side of the cleaner.
Remember, the handle must be fixed diagonally (fig.2a, 2b)
Place the unit in the water. Turn the unit side to side in the water
to allow air to escape from the body and then let the cleaner
sink to the bottom of the pool (fig.3). Then, spread the cable over the
surface of the pool as evenly as possible (fig.1).
Plug the cable into the power supply. Make sure the key on the plug exactly
corresponds with the key slot on the socket of the power supply (fig.1b).
Plug the power supply into a grounded outlet. Ensure that the electric outlet
has been properly grounded (fig.1c). The light will glow indicating that the
system is “ ON “ and the pool cleaner will start the cleaning cycle. The unit
keeps record of the number of cleaning cycles. Only an authorized service
center can display the accumulated cleaning cycles. (See details on the next
page)
A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI-USA) or a
Residual Current Device (RCD-EUROPE) must be installed to protect your
electric outlet and prevent any possible electric shock.
A.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please read this manual completely before operating your pool cleaner.
WARNING:

OPEN CLOSE
Rotate left and pull Push and rotate right
To plug the cable (Fig B) into
the socket on the power supply
(Fig A), please do the following:
1. Prepare the plug as seen in
Fig. C with the key and 3 outside
slots exactly as shown.
2. Fit exactly the key and the slots
from cable plug with the
corresponding key and slots from
the transformer socket.
3. Push the plug into the socket
of the transformer all the way in.
4. Once the plug is in, rotate the
plug to the right to lock it into
place.
5. To remove the plug, first rotate
the plug to the left to unlock it,
then pull it out.
a. Light indicates that the
machine is running.
b. Green push button turns the
machine ”ON”.
c. Red push button turns the
machine “OFF”.
IMPORTANT- After every cycle
the pool cleaner will turn off
automatically . In case you want
to turn the machine off during the
working cycle, push the red
button once and the indicator
light will turn off signaling that the
machine has stopped running.
d. The fuse (Fig. D, E). To change the fuse, you must turn the fuse holder to the left using a flat head screwdriver until the fuse
comes out. Replace the fuse and insert the holder back into the power supply. To put the fuse holder back, just align the key, push
in, and turn to the right (Fig. D ).
IMPORTANT : Unplug the Power supply before you open the fuse. Only a qualified person can control or change the fuse.
Key
Slot
fuse holder
key
A
2
C
ED
Rotate left and pull to unlock
Push and rotate right to lock
slot
key
slot
key Cable plug
Transformer socket
B
Standard Power Supply (Transformer) - Operating instructions
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important
Please be sure to always keep your Gladiator pool cleaner properly stored anywhere between 10 to 40 degrees Celsius (50 to 104
degreesFahrenheit).Thiswillkeepthemotors,plasticsandsealsprotected.Failuretocomplywillresultinlossofwarranty.
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Wireless Remote Control - R/C Model
Using Radio Remote Control Feature
and accessing Cleaning Modes REPLACING
THE BATTERY
1. Remove the
top screw (Fig.
1).
2. Pull the top of
the cover away
from the
transmitter and
then pull
upwards (Fig. 2)
3. Replace the battery and make sure
the polarity is the same as the existing
battery (Fig. 3)
4. Push the cover downwards into the 2
slots :Fig. 4)
5. Push the top of the cover towards the
battery until it snaps into place (Fig. 5)
6. Put the screw back into place.
The Remote Control Model is equipped with a multi-directional radio transmitter . This feature will enable you to guide the pool cleaner directly to areas of the pool requiring
additional cleaning attention or for quick clean-ups. When you press the Right or Left Buttons, the unit will turn until the button is released. Then, the machine will proceed
straight ahead in the new direction. Pressing the Forward/Reverse button will cause the cleaner to proceed in the new direction after the button has been released.
The Remote Control has an advanced cleaning program with two options:
STANDARD MODE-this cycle is 1 ½ hours long and cleans the bottom of the pool only.
SUPER MODE— cleans the bottom and the walls of the swimming pools. This cleaning program is 3 hours long and is registered in the cycle counter as two
cycles (one for each 1.5 hours of use). Every time a cleaning cycle is complete the cleaner will stop automatically. Every remote control unit is shipped from the factory with
the Standard Mode as the primary program. To Switch from the Standard to the Super Mode, simply press the "Program" button once. The machine will immediately receive
the command and will start to clean the bottom and the walls. Your signal that the machine is in the special mode is that the machine will climb up to the waterline in the first
contact with a wall. To return to the Standard Mode, simply press the “Program” button again only when the machine is on the pool bottom.
When the Power Supply is turned off, the Mode is automatically returned to the "Standard" (floor cleaning only) Mode.
Cleaning Modes
Option 1:
Option 2:
PLEASE NOTE:

Maintenance and adjustment of Gladiator Pool Cleaner
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CLEAN THE FILTER BAG AFTER EVERY CLEANING CYCLE
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Unplug the power supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact with water)
If the unit is in the pool, gently pull the cleaner toward you using the cable until the handle is within reach.
Use the handle (not the cable) to pull the cleaner out of the pool after allowing most of the water to drain from
the unit.
Lay the unit on its back on a smooth surface (in order to prevent scratches on the machine body), unlock and
remove the bottom lid assembly. (fig.4a, 4b, 4c, 4d)
Remove the filter bag from the support bars, turn it inside out and wash off all the dirt with a garden hose or
in a sink. Squeeze the bag gently until the rinse water is clear. If necessary, machine wash the bag using only
cold water with NO DETERGENT! (fig.5)
Re-install the bag on the support bars with the label in the center of one of the long sides of the bottom lid (5A)
Re-install the bottom lid assembly in the body. Push down on it until all 4 lock tabs will snap into place properly.
Shut off and unplug the
power supply every time you
remove the cleaner from the
water.
Clean the filter bag after
everycycle.
Reverse the handle after
everycleaningcycle toavoid
tangling thecable.
Periodically straighten out
thefloatingcable.
Replace worn brushes to ensure maximum
cleaningperformance
Make sure that your pool cleaner positions
itself properly on the wall. The machine
handle must rest parallel to the water line
uponreachingthesurfaceofthewater.
Save your cleaner's packaging for off-season
storage or for shipping the unit to your dealer
ifserviceisrequired.
Storetheunitandaccessoriesonthecaddy.
Leave your pool cleaner in the water for 15 to
20minutesaftereverycleaningcycle.
Do not leave your cleaner in direct
sunlightwhennotinuse.
Never leave the power supply in direct
sunlightandavoidleavingitintherain.
Occasionally,youshouldrinseyourcleanerin
clean, fresh water. This will lengthen the
service life of the drive belts, drive tracks and
scrubbingbrushes.
Maintenance and adjustment of Gladiator Pool Cleaner
5
CLEAN THE FILTER BAG AFTER EVERY CLEANING CYCLE
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Unplug the power supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact with water)
If the unit is in the pool, gently pull the cleaner toward you using the cable until the handle is within reach.
Use the handle (not the cable) to pull the cleaner out of the pool after allowing most of the water to drain from
the unit.
Lay the unit on its back on a smooth surface (in order to prevent scratches on the machine body), unlock and
remove the bottom lid assembly. (fig.4a, 4b, 4c, 4d)
Remove the filter bag from the support bars, turn it inside out and wash off all the dirt with a garden hose or
in a sink. Squeeze the bag gently until the rinse water is clear. If necessary, machine wash the bag using only
cold water with NO DETERGENT! (fig.5)
Re-install the bag on the support bars with the label in the center of one of the long sides of the bottom lid (5A)
Re-install the bottom lid assembly in the body. Push down on it until all 4 lock tabs will snap into place properly.
Shut off and unplug the
power supply every time you
remove the cleaner from the
water.
Clean the filter bag after
everycycle.
Reverse the handle after
everycleaningcycle toavoid
tangling thecable.
Periodically straighten out
thefloatingcable.
Replace worn brushes to ensure maximum
cleaningperformance
Make sure that your pool cleaner positions
itself properly on the wall. The machine
handle must rest parallel to the water line
uponreachingthesurfaceofthewater.
Save your cleaner's packaging for off-season
storage or for shipping the unit to your dealer
ifserviceisrequired.
Storetheunitandaccessoriesonthecaddy.
Leave your pool cleaner in the water for 15 to
20minutesaftereverycleaningcycle.
Do not leave your cleaner in direct
sunlightwhennotinuse.
Never leave the power supply in direct
sunlightandavoidleavingitintherain.
Occasionally,youshouldrinseyourcleanerin
clean, fresh water. This will lengthen the
service life of the drive belts, drive tracks and
scrubbingbrushes.
Maintenance and adjustment of Gladiator Pool Cleaner
5
CLEAN THE FILTER BAG AFTER EVERY CLEANING CYCLE
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Unplug the power supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact with water)
If the unit is in the pool, gently pull the cleaner toward you using the cable until the handle is within reach.
Use the handle (not the cable) to pull the cleaner out of the pool after allowing most of the water to drain from
the unit.
Lay the unit on its back on a smooth surface (in order to prevent scratches on the machine body), unlock and
remove the bottom lid assembly. (fig.4a, 4b, 4c, 4d)
Remove the filter bag from the support bars, turn it inside out and wash off all the dirt with a garden hose or
in a sink. Squeeze the bag gently until the rinse water is clear. If necessary, machine wash the bag using only
cold water with NO DETERGENT! (fig.5)
Re-install the bag on the support bars with the label in the center of one of the long sides of the bottom lid (5A)
Re-install the bottom lid assembly in the body. Push down on it until all 4 lock tabs will snap into place properly.
Shut off and unplug the
power supply every time you
remove the cleaner from the
water.
Clean the filter bag after
everycycle.
Reverse the handle after
everycleaningcycletoavoid
tangling thecable.
Periodically straighten out
thefloatingcable.
Replace worn brushes to ensure maximum
cleaningperformance
Make sure that your pool cleaner positions
itself properly on the wall. The machine
handle must rest parallel to the water line
uponreachingthesurfaceofthewater.
Save your cleaner's packaging for off-season
storage or for shipping the unit to your dealer
ifserviceisrequired.
Storetheunitandaccessoriesonthecaddy.
Leave your pool cleaner in the water for 15 to
20minutesaftereverycleaningcycle.
Do not leave your cleaner in direct
sunlightwhennotinuse.
Never leave the power supply in direct
sunlightandavoidleavingitintherain.
Occasionally,youshouldrinseyourcleanerin
clean, fresh water. This will lengthen the
service life of the drive belts, drive tracks and
scrubbingbrushes.
Maintenance and adjustment of Gladiator Pool Cleaner
5
CLEAN THE FILTER BAG AFTER EVERY CLEANING CYCLE
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Unplug the power supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact with water)
If the unit is in the pool, gently pull the cleaner toward you using the cable until the handle is within reach.
Use the handle (not the cable) to pull the cleaner out of the pool after allowing most of the water to drain from
the unit.
Lay the unit on its back on a smooth surface (in order to prevent scratches on the machine body), unlock and
remove the bottom lid assembly. (fig.4a, 4b, 4c, 4d)
Remove the filter bag from the support bars, turn it inside out and wash off all the dirt with a garden hose or
in a sink. Squeeze the bag gently until the rinse water is clear. If necessary, machine wash the bag using only
cold water with NO DETERGENT! (fig.5)
Re-install the bag on the support bars with the label in the center of one of the long sides of the bottom lid (5A)
Re-install the bottom lid assembly in the body. Push down on it until all 4 lock tabs will snap into place properly.
Shut off and unplug the
power supply every time you
remove the cleaner from the
water.
Clean the filter bag after
everycycle.
Reverse the handle after
everycleaningcycletoavoid
tangling thecable.
Periodically straighten out
thefloatingcable.
Replace worn brushes to ensure maximum
cleaningperformance
Make sure that your pool cleaner positions
itself properly on the wall. The machine
handle must rest parallel to the water line
uponreachingthesurfaceofthewater.
Save your cleaner's packaging for off-season
storage or for shipping the unit to your dealer
ifserviceisrequired.
Storetheunitandaccessoriesonthecaddy.
Leave your pool cleaner in the water for 15 to
20minutesaftereverycleaningcycle.
Do not leave your cleaner in direct
sunlightwhennotinuse.
Never leave the power supply in direct
sunlightandavoidleavingitintherain.
Occasionally,youshouldrinseyourcleanerin
clean, fresh water. This will lengthen the
service life of the drive belts, drive tracks and
scrubbingbrushes.
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lock tab

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CHANGING BRUSHES
cleaner
cleaner
Depending upon how frequently you use the
pool cleaner, it will be necessary to
replace the brushes when they are worn out.
Worn out brushes will impede ’s
scrubbing, climbing the walls or general
performance.
Detach one of the side plates, unscrewing the
four screws (see fig.7a ).
With side plate detached, take out the wheel
tube from the machine.
Open the end hub and pull out the worn PVA
brush.(see fig.8a)
Place the new PVA brush on to the hexagonal
tube and close it with the end hub.
Reinstall the wheel tube in place and place back
the side plate screwing back the four screws.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Place the Robot on the ground and
unplug the cable from the transformer.
With one hand, holding the E-Z Swivel
(see photo 3), walk away from the
Robot, pulling the cable to its full length.
The core will rotate inside the cover
and in this way will untangle the cable.
patent pending
Holding with one hand the E-Z Swivel.
The cable may become twisted after a period of time in
use. To correct this condition, simply lock the moveable
handle on the top of the cleaner in the opposite
diagonal direction. The pool cleaner will now travel in
the opposite direction while cleaning your pool and the
cable will uncoil. Check the cable periodically for
external damage. If the problem persists, use the E-Z
Swivel device.
Cable care
7a
7c
7b
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CHANGING BRUSHES
cleaner
cleaner
Depending upon how frequently you use the
pool cleaner, it will be necessary to
replace the brushes when they are worn out.
Worn out brushes will impede ’s
scrubbing, climbing the walls or general
performance.
Detach one of the side plates, unscrewing the
four screws (see fig.7a ).
With side plate detached, take out the wheel
tube from the machine.
Open the end hub and pull out the worn PVA
brush.(see fig.8a)
Place the new PVA brush on to the hexagonal
tube and close it with the end hub.
Reinstall the wheel tube in place and place back
the side plate screwing back the four screws.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Place the Robot on the ground and
unplug the cable from the transformer.
With one hand, holding the E-Z Swivel
(see photo 3), walk away from the
Robot, pulling the cable to its full length.
The core will rotate inside the cover
and in this way will untangle the cable.
patent pending
Holding with one hand the E-Z Swivel.
The cable may become twisted after a period of time in
use. To correct this condition, simply lock the moveable
handle on the top of the cleaner in the opposite
diagonal direction. The pool cleaner will now travel in
the opposite direction while cleaning your pool and the
cable will uncoil. Check the cable periodically for
external damage. If the problem persists, use the E-Z
Swivel device.
Cable care
7a
CHANGING THE DRIVE BELTS
Depending on usage, the drive belts (located behind the side plate) will stretch.
When this happens, in order to maintain the optimum performance of the Gladiator, these drive belts have to be changed.
Turn the Gladiator upside down and remove the bottom lid assembly (fig. 4a,4b,4c,4d).
Inside, locate four screws on drive motor side, which hold the side plate in place (fig. 7a).
Take out these four screws and remove the side plate (fig. 7a, 7b).
Remove the drive track. Before removing the drive track, notice carefully how the drive belts are positioned for re-assembly
(fig. 7c).
Take out the old drive belts and replace them with new ones.
To re-assemble, reverse steps d to a.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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end hub
PVA brush
Wheel tube