Maytronics Atlantis Setup guide

Basic Repair Instructions for
Atlantis

Table of Contents
I. Tools needed for repair Page 3
II. Testing and replacing main components Page 4
–Analyze power supply Page 4
–Analyze cable Page 5
–Replace motor unit Page 0
III. Replacing brushes
Page 5
III. Replacing brushes
Page 5
IV. Replacing tracks Page 2
V. Replacing filter bags Page 25
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I. Tools needed for repair
A Dolphin tester, Dolphin key, screw driver or screw
gun, and needle nose pliers (for brushes only) are the
only tools you will need.
Please note: when repairing any Dolphin cleaner,
only hand-tighten screws Do not over tighten! For
automatic screw guns use low torque setting only
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step . Analyze power supply
Insert round end of
Dolphin tester into
power supply where
cable connects. Plug in
power supply and push
power button.
If you get a green light,
power supply is good!
If there is no light, the
power supply should
be replaced.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 2. Analyze cable
Remove screw(s)
holding impeller cover
in place.
Remove impeller cover.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 2. Analyze cable
Remove the 4 screws
(2 per side) that hold
the robot cover to the
chassis
Location of screws.
2 per side.
Once 4 screws are
removed, lift off robot
cover.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 2. Analyze cable
Unscrew nut at cable
connection using silver
key.
Unplug cable by gently
pulling upward.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 2. Analyze cable
Plug cable into
triangular end of
Dolphin tester.
Plug other end of cable
into power supply and
turn the power supply
on.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 2. Analyze cable
A green light indicates
the cable is good. If
you do not get a green
light, and you are sure
all connections are
secure, replace cable.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 3. Replace motor unit
Remove the 2 screws
holding the cable in
place and disconnect
the cable.
Note: If both the power supply and cable are working, by
process of elimination, you should replace the motor unit
Remove the 4 screws
holding the motor unit
in place.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 3. Replace motor unit
Location of 4 screws
The entire motor unit
easily comes out and
can be replaced with a
new one.

II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 3. Replace motor unit
When removing or
inserting motor unit,
the slot which fits the
motor drive shaft
needs to be in the
vertical position.
Manually rotating the
robot’s brushes will
robot’s brushes will
rotate the slot.
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II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 3. Replace motor unit
When re-inserting the
cable into the motor
unit, make sure you
use a screw driver to
push the triangular
piece all the way to the
bottom to ensure
connectivity.
connectivity.
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Make sure that when
re-securing the cable
you leave enough slack
so that it touches the
plastic net. This
ensures it will not be
damaged by the
spinning impeller.

II. Testing the Dolphin
Step 3. Replace motor unit
When replacing the
impeller cover, ensure
that the bottom two
coils of the strain relief
spring are inside the
unit before securing.
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III. Replacing Brushes
Turn the robot over
and insert a screw
driver between the
brush and the bottom
lid at the side next to
the tracks.
Pop the brush loose by
gently prying the brush
upward with the screw
driver.
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III. Replacing Brushes
Repeat on the other
side
Roll the brush straight
back to free it from the
tracks
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III. Replacing Brushes
Remove spacer at end
of brush assembly by
pulling it straight out.
Remove shaft from
brush assembly
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III. Replacing Brushes
Remove wheel bearing
by pulling it straight
out.
Foam climbing rings
can be removed and
replaced by stretching
them over the end of
the brush assembly.
Note: you may have to
soak the brush in
water for a couple of
minutes to soften the
rings in order to
remove them
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III. Replacing Brushes
PVC brushes can be
removed with needle
nose pliers by lifting
the tabs along the
seam
PVC brushes can be
replaced by pulling the
stems at the seam
through the holes in
the tabs using pliers.
Note: A diluted
solution of dish soap
can help lubricate the
stems
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III. Replacing Brushes
To put new brush in
place, center the axle
inside the brush so
there is a small gap on
either side
Snap new brush into
place by aligning brush
under the tracks and
firmly rolling it forward
until it clicks in place.
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