Kreepy krauly VTX-7 User manual

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V TX-7
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Congratulations
Your new Kreepy Krauly VTX-7 is designed to give you years of reliable
performance. As soon as you complete the final assembly steps,
it’s ready to use. Don’t worry, it doesn’t take long and this guide
will walk you through assembly and installation step-by-step.
This booklet should answer all your questions. However if you
need a little extra help, feel free to call our Customer Service
Department, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm in your local area, or go to
the website for up-to-date information.
1800 777 255
www.kreepykrauly.com.au
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Contents
2 Components checklist
4 Assembling your VTX-7
6 Installing the VTX-7 in your pool
11 Fine-tuning your VTX-7
13 Authorised Kreepy Krauly Accessories
14 Troubleshooting
18 Looking after your VTX-7
20 What should I expect from my VTX-7?
21 Warranty information
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Components checklist
You will find all the pictured components inside this box.
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Male-male hose x1
Male-female hose x11
Hose weights x3
Hose protector sleeve
Retaining collar
Smart-Skim
Smart-Skim adaptors
Anti-vortex washer
Auto Skim valves
Vacuum plate
Vent valve
Auto Skim Upgrade (to replace Smart-Skim)
used with most vacuum plates
used with Polyplastics 190 & 210 standard
used with Polyplastics SK10 (rectangular)
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VTX-7 cleaner unit
Dive float assembly
Serial number
Swivel head assembly
Pilot weight assembly
Bumper strap
Main body
Steering adjuster float bar
Silicon seal
Sole
Scoop
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Attach the Scoop
Gently run the straps of the scoop around the groove in the
main body. When the tabs are secured correctly at the back of
the main body, the straps should overlap.
Attach the Silicon Seal
Slide the seal onto the groove at the bottom of the main
assembly body so it’s able to rotate freely.
Assembling your VTX-7
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP
4
1
2
STEP
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Attach the Sole
Fit the sole to the base of the main body. Ensure it is fitted all
the way around.
Install the Steering Adjuster Float Bar
Fit the steering adjuster float bar into the top bridge of the dive
float assembly. For adjustment hints, see page 12.
STEP 3
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STEP 4
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STEP 5
bent section down
Attach the Bumper Strap
Slide one end of the bumper
strap into the back of the
main body (near the scoop
attachment), and the other end
into the swivel head assembly.
Prepare your pool
If your pool is clean, balanced and algae-free, you’re ready to
get started.
a. First, clean the skimmer and pump basket.
b. Check the water level.
c. Brush down the sides of your pool.
d. Next, make sure the return jets are facing downwards.
e. Then, backwash or clean your cartridge filter.
f. Now turn off the pump.
STEP 1
Installing the VTX-7 in your pool
STEP
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Fit the Vacuum Control Valve (2 options)
a. Smart-Skim (comes standard)
Insert the Smart-Skim into an adaptor fitting,
then attach to your vacuum plate. Depending on
the vacuum plate your pool uses, you may have
to use a different skim adaptor – we’ve
included3options
(see page 2) . You’ll know it’s
theright one when there’s a tight fit.
OR
b.
Combined Vacuum Plate and Auto Skim valve (optional upgrade)
Your pool shop would have already assisted you
in selecting the correct replacement for your
pool’s existing vacuum plate.
To
assemble, place the Auto Skim Valve into
the opening in the new
Vacuum Plate. Attach
the Anti-Vortex Washer over the valve inlet.
Placethe entire unit in the skimmer box.
TIP: Depending on the Vacuum Plate your pool
uses, you may have to use a different
skim adaptor
– we’ve included three for you to choose from.
You know you’re using the right
one when there is a
tight fit. See our website if you need help.
NOTE: To remove, ensure the pump is off and grasp from the bottom
of the Smart-Skim, pulling up. (Note: Not from the hose or spring).
STEP 2
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NOTE: A Vacuum Plate Clamp can stop your vacuum plate moving.
TIP: The Anti-Vortex Washer stops the slurping sound.
used with most
vacuum plates
used with Polyplastics
190 & 210 standard
used with Polyplastics
SK10 (rectangular)
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TIP: Wetting the hose ends in your pool will
make them easier to connect to each other.
TIP: When using less than 8m of hose,
only use 2 hose weights.
Build the Ultra Flex Hose
Start with the male-male hose and twist on a female length.
Keep going until the hose is long enough to reach from
your skimmer box to the far corner of your pool plus around
1.5 metres extra
– this will optimise the coverage of your VTX-7.
Attach the 3 Hose Weights
Starting at the end that connects to the VTX-7, slide the first
weight 2.2m along the hose. Now slide the second weight
1.2m along. Finally, slide the third weight no more than 10cm
from where the hose will connect to the cleaner.
male male female
STEP 3
STEP 4
2.2m
1.2m
10cm or less
STEP
STEP
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