Ocean Vac 8000 User manual

Automatic Pool Cleaner suited for flat
or dish bottom pools
Ocean Vac 8000
Thanks to the Pool Cleaner,
pool maintenance is truly a snap. I simply toss it
into the pool and all my cleanup duties are
handled automatically. So
here I am enjoying the scenery while its
scrubbing bristles lift the debris and its
highpowered vacuum whirls it all
away. Before I know it, I’m home free with a
clean and sparkling pool. Now that’s cruisin!
Ocean Vac 8000
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Designed for versatility
A telepole attachment is available for easy spot cleaning. Optional
2,40 m hose extensions are available for larger pools.
Oscillating vortex sucks dirt away
Devours small and large debris without stirring up clouds of dirt.
Brushes loosen the dirt
Unique bristle-drive propels the cleaner as it scrubs.
Suited for flat or dish bottoms
One moving part ensures durability
Cleaning range: 25 cm
Automatic Pool Cleaner suited for flat
or dish bottom pools
Ocean Vac 8000
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Hazardous suction. Can trap and
tear hair or body parts. Can cause
drowning. Do not play with cleaner
or hose or apply to body. Do not let
children use or play with pool
cleaner. Stop pump before
attemting to clean unit.
Oscillator may injure hands
or fingers. Stop pump before
attempting to clean out pool
cleaner head.
Hose can trip or entangle
swimmers. Do not allow
Also if there are any stones, roots, swimmers in pool while pool
etc. under the liner remove them cleaner is operating.
before installing the cleaner.
About maintenance and care
Always make sure hose and
cleaner are full of water before starting
pump. Running pump dry may cause
overheating and damage pump.
The cleaner is designed to maintain
a clean pool. It was not designed for
initial cleanup when opening pool for
the season.
Safety instructions
Warns about hazards that
will cause death, serious
personal injury or major
property damage if ignored.
Warns about hazards that will
or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage if
ignored. Carefully read and follow all
safety instructions in this manual and
on equipment. Keef safety labels in
good condition; replace if missing or
damaged.
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Before installing the cleaner in a
vinyl liner pool check liner closely for
signs of deterioration or damage from
age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc.
Ifanydamageisfoundhaveaqualified
pool professional make all
necessary repairs.
Before you install the cleaner make
sure you have cleaned the filter
(including backwashing) and emptied WARNING
all baskets. Hazardous suction. Stop
pump before attempting to
clean pool cleaner.
Keep skimmer basket and pump Remove the pool cleaner from the
strainer basket clean and free of pool before super chlorinating
debris. (shocking)orchemicalbalancing.Wait
at least four hours after the chemical
procedure before
If cleaner jams with large debirs reinstalling the cleaner.
(leaves, sticks, etc.), try cleaning
debris first from bottom of unit. If this Make sure that the cleaner’s brush
doesn’t clear unit remove top swivel
assembly (turn ¼ turn) and clear the bristles don’t become deformed during
debris from the top. storage. Store the unit so that it doesn’t
This is the safety alert sit on the bristles and so that nothing
symbol. When you see this compresses them.
symbol on your system or in
this manual look for one of the If possible do not coil the hose.
following signal words and be alert to Storeitflat and straight.
the potential for personal injury.
If necessary to remove oscillator
see>OscillatorRemoval!<
Automatic Pool Cleaner suited for flat
or dish bottom pools
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Warning
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About your pool and
filter system

ŒHose NOTICE: Bristle wear, pool
bottom, temperature, etc.,
will all affect cleaner
operation. Use these general
guidelines to adjust your cleaner
For pools larger than 8,0 m, add a 2,4 m extension for best performance.
hose.
For pools smaller than 8,0 m, try the hose as it is.
If 9.7 m is too much, remove the 2,4 m section and use
only the 7,3 m hose.
The hose was designed specifically for the cleaner.
Use of a different type of hose will reduce the cleaner’s
performance.
If you attach an unidapt handle to the swivel for manual
vacuuming be sure it is a special, floating unidapt handle.
Use of a different unidapt handle will hinder the
cleaner’s performance.
Adapts hose to skimmer.
Keeps hose in place in skimmer when pump stops.
WARNING
Hazardous suction. Can trap or tear hair or
body parts. Install vacuum regulator on all high-
vacuum systems.
Most systems require vacuum regulator for safe
operation.
Regulator provides vacuum relief in case cleaner
suctionisblocked.
Black rubber diaphragm must always be submerged.
If it sucks air the pump will lose prime which could
damage the pump.
If pump suction is too weak to give adequate motion to
cleaner try removing the vacuum regulator and
operating the cleaner without it.
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Brush Adjustment
The unit includes a 7,3 m hose and a 2,4 m hose
which will proivide excellent coverage in pools up to
8,0 m.
•SwivelAssembly
Insert assembly into cleaner body and turn ¼ turn
clockwise.
ŽReducer Cone
•Automatic vaccum regulator
Tight circles
clockwise Moderate circles
clockwise Straight ahead
travel
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Installation

For Safety: No Bathers
Hose Connections
Follow drawing that most closely resembles your skimmer installation.
For Best Results:
1. No ladders.
2. No toys.
3. No floating chlorinators.
4. Close main drain if your pool
has one.
Final Checks (while cleaner is operating)
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or dish bottom pools
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Installation

Cleaner moves slowly or not at all 1. Backwash and clean filter. Empty all baskets.
2. Clear debris from oscillator or hose.
3. If hoses from skimmer to filter and back to pool are less
than 1 1/2” diameter replace with 1 1/2” hoses.
4. Pump in filtration system may be too small. Consult pool
professional.
5. Remove vacuum regulator.
6. If your pool has a main drain (floor drain) close it during cleaner
Operation.
Cleans only perimeter of pool 1. Install vacuum regulator.
2. Set brush ring adjuster to a higher number.
Cleaner hovers in one area with hose 1. Hose is too short. It should be approximately 1,5 - 2 m longer than
the full length of the pool. Buy a 2,4 m extension hose from your
dealer to give adequate length.
Cleaner turns in clockwise circles 1. Set brush ring adjuster to a lower number
and only covers one section of pool
Oscillator runs too fast 1. Install vacuum regulator if it isn’t already in place (the regulator
marked »50« will slow it the most).
2. If your system has a return valve gradually close it until
oscillator runs at the desired speed.
Hose keeps coiling up 1. For best results when hose is not in use store it flat and straight.
Lay hose out in the sun (flat and straight) for a few hours. Hose is
too long - remove 2,4 m section.
Pool not completely clean in four hours 1. Any cleaner may miss a spot. Spot clean pool by attaching a vac-
pole (telepole) to cleaner and steering it (see Page 5).
2. Try different brush ring adjuster settings (0 - 4) until the cleaner
gives the desired results.
3. The cleaner was not designed to work under all solar covers.
4. Strong winds may interfere with complete cleaner coverage.
Cleaner flips on its side when pump stops 1. This is normal if filter system develops a backpressure surge when
the pump stops. The cleaner will right itself when system is
restarted.
Hose comes loose when pump stops 1. Use reducer cone in skimmer.
Cleaner sticks to pool bottom or 1. Install vacuum regulator with diaphragm marked »50«.
2. Check inner brush ring for excessive wear.
fully extended
pool main drain
Automatic Pool Cleaner suited for flat
or dish bottom pools
Ocean Vac 8000
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