Goby Robo H2O User manual

CONTENTS
Safety and Warnings 2
General Information 3
Prior to Installation 4
Installation 5
Caring for your Cleaner 10
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty 19
HYDRO POWERED ROBOTIC
POOL CLEANER
OPERATING MANUAL
TM

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Read all instructions before using this pool cleaner.
DROWNING AND SUCTION RISKS!
In order to effectively clean your pool, this ROBO H20 cleaner operates through the use of suction.
You must be aware of serious risks created by the misuse of this suctioning cleaner. If you do not follow
the instructions and warnings set out below, serious bodily injury and/or entrapment and drowning may
occur:
• Do not allow swimmers to enter pool when cleaner is in use. No exceptions!
• This pool cleaner should be used only by adults who can properly operate the pool cleaner.
Children should never be allowed to use, or play near, the cleaner or hose.
• Instruct swimmers of the dangers of contact with suction ports, cleaner head and cleaner hose as
disclosed in these instructions.
• Do not allow anyone to apply the cleaner or its suction hose to hair, clothing, or body parts.
Keephair,ngers,looseclothing,andallbodypartsawayfromthecleaner,itshoseandsuction
parts. The pool cleaner and/or its hose could get ahold of your hair, clothing or body parts and cause
serious bodily harm or injury. Suction from the pool cleaner or the hose could also trap a pool user
under water.
• You must cover the suction port in the pool wall when the port is not being used for the cleaner.
Failure to cover the port can lead to entrapment injury and/or drowning.
SAFE USE OF YOUR POOL CLEANER
STOP PUMP PRIOR TO USING THE POOL IF CLEANER IS INSTALLED
If cleaner is in the pool, you must stop the pump before any swimmers enter the pool. If cleaner is
operating in the pool while bathers are present, the cleaner as well as its hose and suctions ports could
entrap swimmers and cause permanent injury or death.
STOP PUMP TO SERVICE CLEANER
Turn off the pool pump and all suction prior to inspecting or performing maintenance on the cleaner.
Movingpartsinsidethecleanerheadaswellassuctionfromthepoolsystemcancauseharmton-
gers or other body parts.
STOP PUMP TO MOVE CLEANER
Turn off the pool pump and all suction prior to removing the hose. Move the hose and pool cleaner to an
area of the pool that is not in use. If there is potential for the hose to interfere with pool users, remove it
from the pool.
USE CLEANER ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
Use only with Goby recommended attachments, replacement parts and accessories.

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Congratulations on your purchase of Robo H2OTM,theworld’srsthydropoweredroboticpoolcleaner.
Robo H2O imitates the function of electric robotic cleaners, but it is powered by water and not electricity.
Robo H2O’s patent pending Articulating Swivel helps balance the cleaner. This allows it to operate in
differentsizedpoolsaswellasclimbwallsandscrubpooloors/walls.Robo H2Oisthersthydraulicpool
cleanerthatallowsdebristoowfreelythroughthecleanerwithoutgoingthroughthedrivemechanism.This
reducestheloadonthepumpandltrationsystem,ensuressuperiordebrispickupandreducestheriskof
the engine jamming on debris. Its attributes include:
• Ultra-wide cleaning path cleans pools quickly.
• Swivel Technology* allows cleaner to travel freely in pools of different shapes & sizes.
• Twin-drive roller system navigates main drains, lights, and ladders – also scrubs the tile line in many
pools.
• The V pattern cleaning allows maximum coverage while picking up large and small debris such as twigs,
leaves, acorns and more.
• Similar to electric cleaners, Robo H2O’s steering mechanism is programmed and incorporates a full
function bi-directional steering feature in forward and reverse cycles.
• Debris does not pass through the engine, reducing the likelihood of gears jamming.
• Robo H2O’s self-cleaning gears* effortlessly let Robo H2O quickly change direction and provide greater
reliability and less wear.
• Worksonlowow.
• Smart Track System reduces wear on tracks since they only make surface contact as needed (during
transitions and around obstacles such as main drains, ladders, etc.).
• Variable Torque Turbine* protects drivetrain from damage and helps Robo H2O pick up a variety of
debris such as twigs, leaves, acorns and more.
• Easily accessible Turbine for fast and easy maintenance.
• Quiet performance, glides quietly through pool.
• Tough exterior built to last.
• Adjustable suction control for optimal performance in various pool types.
• Unique steering is programmed for superior coverage and to overcome obstacles.
• Twin-drive roller system simulates twin motor as each roller has its own drive mechanism which helps
cleaner navigate main drains, lights, ladders and more.
• RoboH2O works with variable speed pumps. Simply check the RPM of your cleaner (see page 11) and
adjust accordingly.
*Patent pending
GENERAL INFORMATION

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Carefully read and follow all instructions contained in this operating manual. Failure to do so may
cause injury, inhibit the operation of the pool cleaner, or damage your pool. The manufacturer dis-
claims any liability for repairs or replacements to any structures or components in the customer’s
pool.
This cleaner was not designed to be the rst clean after pool construction or at the beginning of the
season. If you have a vinyl pool, check for wear and tear, creases in the vinyl, or any obstructions under
theliner.Gunite,plaster,tileandberglasspoolsmustbeingoodcondition.Poolmustbecleanedofalgae
anddebrispriortothecleaner’srstuse.
The entire lter system must be cleaned prior to installation. Cleanthelterandempty/rinseallbas-
ketsasthecleanerwillnotoperateproperlywithadirtyorcloggedltersystem.Carefullyfollowthesteps
for preparing your pool before installing the cleaner.
PREPARING YOUR POOL
Before installing your Robo H2O Pool Cleaner, you need to prepare your pool as Robo H2O will not oper-
ateunlesstheltersystemiscleanandreadyforuse.Backwashormanuallycleanlterpriortoinstalling
Robo H20.
TIPS FOR USAGE
• Your pool needs to be in good condition to use this cleaner. If there are broken tiles, crumbling plaster
or vinyl liner tears, the cleaner could damage your pool further or damage itself.
• Cleaner is not designed to clean steps, waterfalls or ladders so they will need manual cleaning with a brush.
• When removed from the pool, make sure the hose is stored straight - if hose coiling occurs, lay hose
sections out in sunlight to straighten.
• The cleaner should not run under a pool cover.
• Remove your Robo H2O (including hose) before chemical treatment. Wait a minimum of 4 hours after
super-chlorination (shock treatment) before re-installing Robo H2O. Cleaner does not replace chemical
treatment so dose with chemicals as needed.
• Cleanthelter,skimmerbasketandpumpbasketregularlyandmaintaincorrectpHbalance.Robo
H2OmaynotclimbwellandmaydegradeprematurelyifpHbalanceisincorrect.
• Rinse Robo H2O in fresh water when removing from pool for extended periods.
• When out of water, store Robo H2O with Articulating Swivel at lowest point with back set of rollers
resting gently to allow water to drain through the small drain holes (see image in Figure 7 on page 10).
• Never leave Robo H2O in the sun for extended periods.
• Close all main drains and make sure that only one suction port is active.
• Periodically check your Robo H2O for signs of wear. If necessary, replace any worn parts.
• Never maneuver Robo H2O manually.
• Never rotate the rollers by hand because the self-cleaning gear train may be damaged if the gears are
engaged.
• Adjust pool’s return jets downwards to about a 45oangle so that the jets are not pointed towards the
surfaceofthepool.AdjustasneededtoensuretheinuenceofthejetsonRobo H2O or the hose is minimal.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

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Your Robo H2O Automatic Pool Cleaner is fully assembled, making installation quick and simple.
STEP 1: CHECK CONTENTS AFTER PREPARING YOUR POOL
Remove the Robo H2O cleaner and all accessories from the box to check the contents. Refer to Figure 1.
Note: It is important to hold the cleaner by the handles at all times and not to hold it in any other location.
INSTALLING YOUR ROBO H2O CLEANER
NO:Description Part # Quantity
1Robo H2O Pool Cleaner Head 65001 1
2Hose Lengths 65226 12
3Flow Control Valve 65231 1
4Female/Female Hose (for skimmer installation only) 65227 1
5Hose Float 65229 1
6Control Valve Adaptor 61231 1
7Flow Gauge 65232 1
Figure 1

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INSTALLING YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
STEP 2: CONNECT HOSES
HOSE CONNECTION WHEN CONNECTING CLEANER TO SKIMMER
1. Connectsufcientlengthsofhosebyinsertingthemalehoseendintothefemaleend (see Figure 2)
untilyouhavesufcientlengthsofhosetocoverthedistancefromthepoolskimmertothefurthest
point of your pool.
2. Then add one extra length so that you have enough hose to reach the furthest point of your pool plus
one extra hose length. See Figure 3. The Female/Female Hose should connect directly to the Flow
Control Valve inside the skimmer.
HOSE CONNECTION WHEN CONNECTING CLEANER TO DEDICATED VACUUM LINE
1. Connectsufcientlengthsofhosebyinsertingthemalehoseendintothefemaleend (see Figure 2)
untilyouhavesufcientlengthsofhosetocoverthedistancefromthevacuumpointtothefurthest
point of your pool.
2. Then add one extra length so that you have enough hose to reach the furthest point of your pool plus
one extra hose length. See Figure 3.
Figure 2
Female Hose End Male Hose End
Figure 3

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STEP 3: INSTALLATION
REMOVE AIR FROM HOSE
1. Make sure pool pump is turned OFF.
2. Attach female end of the hose to the pool cleaner head and remove all air from the cleaner and hose.
Tip:Aneasywaytodothisistorstensurethehosesectionsaretightlyttedtogetherandtheclean-
er is attached to one end of the hose. Then switch the pool pump ON. Take the open end of the hose
and hold it over the return lines/inlets (where water returns to the pool). Wait a few seconds so air is
removed through the pool cleaner. Keep the end of the hose underwater so that air does not get back
into the hose. Then switch the pool pump OFF.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE POOL SKIMMER
When connecting to the pool skimmer, the Flow Control Valve is often used. The Flow Control Valve
ensures your Robo H20 Pool Cleaner receivestheowrequiredforoptimumperformance(see Figure 5
for how to adjust Flow Control Valve if needed). If you have two skimmers, the Flow Control Valve may
not be necessary.**
**Note: For two skimmer application, use the skimmer closest to pool equipment and connect hose using
only the Male Hose end--do not use Female/Female
Hose or Flow Control Valve.
1. Attach Flow Control Valve to the Female/Female
Hose closest to the skimmer. The Flow Control Valve
willautomaticallyregulatetheowtoyourRobo H2O
Cleaner.Iftheowfromthepumpistoohigh,the
spring-loadedapwillopentobypasstheexcess,
soonlythecorrectamountofowgoesthroughthe
cleaner.
2. Remove the skimmer basket.
3. Insert Control Valve Adaptor to hole in skimmer to
ensureagoodconnection/snugt.Theninsertthe
Flow Control Valve into the Control Valve Adaptor
as shown in Figure 4. If there are two holes at the
bottom of the skimmer, place it into the one at the back (the hole farthest from the opening in the skimmer).
4. Once air has been removed from cleaner and Flow Control Valve has been installed, it is important to
testtheowusingtheFlow Gauge. Remove cleaner head from female end of hose. Attach the Flow
Gauge to the end of the hose that will connect to the cleaner head in order to ensure there is proper
owtothecleaner.TheFlow Gauge should read around 5. If the Flow Gauge does not read around 5,
see section on how to count RPMs (see page 11).
IMPORTANT: IfsufcientowisnotobtainedwiththefactorysettingoftheFlow Control Valve (low), ad-
just as needed using the handles on the side of the valve. There are + and - marks to indicate the direction
toincreaseordecreaseow.Threesettingsarepossible:low,mediumandhigh.See Figure 5.
INSTALLING YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
Figure 4

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5. Onceowisinproperrange,removeFlow Gauge from
hose and connect hose to the cleaner’s Articulating
Swivel.
6. Add Hose Float and position it as close to the Articu-
lating Swivel as possible (see Figure 6). Turn the pool
pump ON and your Robo H20 Pool Cleaner will now
begin automatically vacuuming your pool.
Note: If more or less suction is needed, you will need to ad-
just the Sliders on the pool cleaner itself. Closing the white
sliders increases the suction and opening the white sliders
decreases suction. See Figure 12 on page 11 for detailed
instructions on this adjustment.
INSTALLING YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
Figure 6
Hose Float
Figure 5

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INSTALLING YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
WHEN CONNECTING TO A DEDICATED VACUUM LINE IN THE POOL
Some pools are equipped with a dedicated vacuum line, which allows the cleaner to be connected to this
line instead of the skimmer. In such cases, the Flow Control Valve should NOT BE USED.
To connect to the dedicated vacuum line:
1. Openthespring-loadedaponthevacuumlinewallttingandinsertthemale(smaller)openendof
the hose. Ensure it is well secured.
2. Once air has been removed from the hose, it is important to test using the Flow Gauge. Remove
cleaner head from female end of hose. Attach the Flow Gauge to the end of the hose that will connect
tothecleanerheadinordertoensurethereisproperowtothecleaner.TheFlow Gauge should read
around 5. If Flow Gauge does not read around 5, see section on counting RPMs on page 11.
3. Ifowmanagementisrequired,adjustvalvesatpoolpadasneededasshowninFigure 19 on page 18.
4. Onceowisinproperrange,removeFlow Gauge from hose and connect hose to the Articulating
Swivel.
5. Add Hose Float and position it as close to the Articulating Swivel as possible (see Figure 6). Turn the
pool pump ON and your Robo H20 Pool Cleaner will now begin automatically vacuuming your pool.
Note: If more or less suction is needed, you will need to adjust the Sliders on the pool cleaner itself.
Closing the white sliders increases the suction and opening the white sliders decreases suction.
See page 11 in this manual for detailed instructions on Slider adjustment.
OPTIMIZING SPEED AND COVERAGE
Your Robo H2O Pool Cleaner should start moving as soon as it is connected and all air has been re-
moved from the hose and cleaner. If it has not started moving after about 30 seconds or is moving very
slowly, switch off the pump and adjust the Flow Control Valve as shown in Figure 5 towards the plus side
or adjust valves at pool pad.
If the cleaner is not picking up debris, you may need to adjust suction by moving the Sliders on the cleaner
head. All Robo H2O Cleaners are factory pre-set halfway between open and closed—it may be necessary
for you to adjust your Sliders all the way to closed to reach ideal suction. On the wall, ideal movement is ob-
tained when the cleaner moves forward and slides a bit to scrub—it also brushes and spins when it reaches
the waterline instead of climbing higher than the waterline. Cleaner will perform best when its movement is
steady and consistent (important not to run it too fast). See Figure 12 on page 11 in this manual for detailed
instructions on Slider adjustment.
YoucanalsochecktheRPMofthecleanerifyouareunsureitisreceivingproperow–theidealrangeof
the Robo H2O Cleaner is between 8-10 per 15 seconds. To measure RPM, see point 3 on page 11.

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CARING FOR YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
CARING FOR YOUR ROBO H2O POOL CLEANER
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
To maintain the performance of your Robo H2O Pool Cleaner:
• When removed from the pool, make sure the hose is
stored straight. Never coil the hose as this may cause the
hose to develop a “memory,” which may adversely affect
the performance of your Robo H2O Pool Cleaner.
• Remove your Robo H2O (including hose) before chemical
treatment. Wait a minimum of 4 hours after super-chlo-
rination (shock treatment) before re-installing the Robo
H2O Pool Cleaner.
• Cleanthelter,skimmerbasketandpumpbasketregularly.
• Periodically check your Robo H2O for signs of wear.
If necessary, replace any worn parts.
• NOTE: Due to the harsh conditions in which your
cleaner operates, its color may fade or dull over time.
• When out of water, store Robo H20 with Articulating
Swivel at lowest point with back set of rollers resting
gently to allow water to drain through the small drain
holes (see Figure 7).
TO REMOVE THE HOSE FROM THE CLEANER
It is important to hold the Articulating Swivel steady while
gently pulling on the hose cuff to remove it from Robo H2O
(see Figure 8). Not holding the Articulating Swivel could
cause the Articulating Swivel to come apart.
IF ROBO H2O STOPS RUNNING
1. Check for debris in the cleaner and endcap.
2. Make sure pool pump is off. Remove Robo H2O
from the pool and carefully disconnect cleaner from
the hose (see note above about removing the hose).
Check underneath the cleaner to see if debris is
jammed in the opening. If not, move on to remove and
check the endcap (see Figure 9). This is done by un-
clipping one side only and pulling the endcap straight
out. Check for debris and clear as needed. To return
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9