Pentair Jet-Vac User manual

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REV.A 2-9-04 P/N YYJVI
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AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS.......................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ............................................................... 6
FEEDER HOSE ASSEMBLY..................................................................... 7
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL JET-VAC HEAD UNIT ................................... 9
JET-VAC ADJUSTMENTS FOR VINYL LINER POOLS ......................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................. 11
PARTS LIST ............................................................................................. 12
PARTS DIAGRAM .................................................................................... 13

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
1. ALWAYS remove the JET-VAC Automatic Pool Cleaner before anyone enters the swimming pool.
2. ALWAYShavea
licensed electrical contractor install the wiringfortheJET-VAC BoosterPump. It must
be wired in accordance with a local and/or regional electrical codes.
3 ALWAYS disconnect the JET-VAC from the wall when back-washing or cleaning the filter system. When
youhavefinishedand thepumps are OFF,remove thewallfitting first,then turn ON thefilter pump. WAIT
ONE MINUTE, then turn ON booster pump to flush out the sweep line. Then turn OFF booster pump
AND filter pump. Remove and thoroughly clean filter screen inside wall fitting. Reassemble screen into
wall fitting and screw fitting back into wall. Adjust wall fitting so that the connector points up towards the
watersurface.
4. ALWAYSremovewall fittingand JET-VACwhenback-washingfiltersystem. Be certainwallfitting screen
is clean before reinstallation.
5. ALWAYS remove JET-VAC and hoses when adding chemicals. Run filter to mix chemicals in water for at
least 30 minutes before reinstalling JET-VAC and hoses in water. CHEMICAL ATTACKWILLVOIDTHE
WARRANTY. Neverpourconcentrated chemicalsonor nearanypartoftheJET-VACorhoseassemblies.
6. ALWAYS store all parts of the JET-VAC and hose assemblies away from excessive heat or cold and
direct sunlight, when not in use.
7. The JET-VAC is not designed to clean up after new pool construction. Large amounts of grit or sand will
damage wheel bearings. Please manually vacuum the pool before installing the JET-VAC.
8. NEVER operate your JET-VAC without a booster pump. Your existing filter system cannot generate
adequate pressure.

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INTRODUCTION
JV105
Congratulations on purchasing the JET-VAC automatic pool cleaner.The JET-VAC is the easiest to install, most
energy efficient automatic pool cleaner on the market.
The JET-VAC has a patented, built-in backup system that will move the unit out of corners and away from other
obstacles that tend to trap other pool cleaners.The unit moves forward for approximately three minutes, then
backs up and turns for approximately one and one-half minutes, all the while vacuuming and sweeping your
pool in a random pattern. It is designed with fewer moving parts to give you years of dependable, economical
service.The JET-VAC is built with pride from the best materials obtainable by skilled craftsmen, state-of-the-art
machinery and is backed by a one year limited warranty that guards against defects in parts and workmanship
Like any other mechanical device, the JET-VAC should be routinely maintained.We recommend that you have
your JET-VAC checked periodically by your local JET-VAC dealer.
For best results, your JET-VAC should be installed by a professional, but can be installed by the consumer with
some plumbing experience.
Thank you for choosing JET-VAC.You have made a wise choice!

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT for important guidelines to assure
proper installation and care of your JET-VAC.JET-VAC pressure test sticks are available from the factory
or your JET-VAC Dealer.
The JET-VAC comes packaged in two separate boxes. One box contains the head and hose assembly, and the other
contains the booster pump. The JET-VAC needs a 3/4 h.p. booster pump to operate correctly.You may already have a
booster pump at your equipment pad.If so, proceed to the next section after the Booster Pump Installation.
TheJET-VAC isdesignedtocleanswimmingpoolsthathavebeen pre-plumbed withadedicatedline(pipe)thatruns from
its own booster pump to the wall of the pool. At that point, most pools have 1-1/2" female threads. If the pool has 3/4"
female threads, it will require the LW11A3 wall fitting, or the 3/4" MPT x 1-1/2" FPT Reducer Bushing.
QUICK DISCONNECTS:
Quick Disconnects are used at all important hose junctions.They are easily snapped on and off by pulling back on the
ring and twisting on or off. Give a tug at the connection to make sure it is snug.
MENDER NUTS:
These plastic nuts provide a gripping hold over hose ends that have been pushed down over various fittings and
connections.With the hose pushed tight over the end of the fitting or connection, grasp the hose in one hand and slide the
mender nut toward the hose, twisting until firmly in place over the hose end.
PRESSURE TEST STICK - USE JET-VAC TEST STICK ONLY
In order to assure correct operation, it is necessary to adjust the water pressure after cutting the feed hose to fit your pool size.
To accomplish this, you will need a 0-60 p.s.i. pressure gauge with a 1/4" M.P.T. connector, a JET-VAC Pressure Test
Stick, part No. JV-P8.
BOOSTER PUMP INSTALLATION:
Installation of the booster pump requires both electrical and plumbing.The electrical connections should be completed by
a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable electric codes. Remember: the booster pump is not self-priming and
must be installed PAST the filter pump and PRECEDING any chlorinating device (if applicable).Booster Pump details are
packaged in Booster Pump Box.Please note:a booster pump is required for the JET-VAC to work. If you do not have an
existing booster pump, you should have purchased a JET-VAC unit complete with pump. If you do not have a booster
pump, please contact your dealer immediately or call Customer Care at 1-800-831-7133.
WALL FITTING INSTALLATION:
The wall fitting is the outlet for the water supply from the booster pump to the pool.
1. Flush the system by first turning ON filter pump (for at least 30 seconds) and then turn ON booster pump, until
stream of water appears clear.
2. Turn OFF both pumps and clock.
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3. Check the filter screen inside the wall fitting to make sure it is free of debris. (It is important to check and
thoroughly clean the wall fitting filter screen periodically.)
4. Remove the wall adaptor from the wall fitting and screw adaptor by hand into the dedicated line.
Turn until tight.
5. Take the wall fitting and twist lock the wall fitting into the wall adapter 1/4" turn; to a snug fit.
Once the wall adapter is secure you can now twist lock and unlock to remove wall fitting with ease from
the wall adapter. See Figure 1.
The JET-VAC feed lines are formulated with a special material for maximum
performance. These feed lines cannot be kinked at any time, either during operation
or when being removed from the pool. Kinking feed lines will result in bursting and
will not be covered.
FEEDER HOSE ASSEMBLY:
NOTES: Feeder hoses come assembled and must always be in the following order:
First section is white hose with quick disconnect which connects to wall fitting.
Second section is dark blue hose which connects to white swivel connection.
Third section is light blue hose with whip hose attached and connects to cleaner.
Wall Adapter Installed
Quick Disconnect
Quick Lock Peg
O-Ring
Figure 1.

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1. Turn off booster pump, filter pump and time clocks.
2. Attach the wall fitting to the pool wall.
3. Attach the "Sweep Hose" end of the feed hose to the wall
fitting.(Hereafter,
attachedrefersto attachedto thewallfitting ).
See Photo #1.
4. With a loose grasp on the feed hose, walk around the
circumference ofthe pool to find the pointthat is furthest from
the wall fitting and remove slack from the hose,
but do not
stretch the hose . See Photo #2.
5. While maintaining a grasp on the attached hose, use a sharp
knife to cut the dark blue hose (marked with a bright-colored
label reading "cut this section only") at the point where the end
of the hose would touch the edge of the pool. See Photo #3.
Take both hose sections and go to the wall fitting.
*Note: After you cut the dark blue hose to size, evenly space
the two ED10P floats moving them so they divide the
remaining section into three equal parts.
6. Secure with your foot or knee the dark blue attached hose.
Remove the dark blue piece of hose from the white section at
the mender nut and discard the severed piece of dark blue
hose.
7. At the mender nut, attach the removed white hose to the
severed end of the attached dark blue hose. See Photo #4.
8. Reverse hose ends (disconnect the sweep hose end of the
hose from the wall fitting and reconnect the other white hose
end to the wall fitting).
HERE IS JET-VAC’S SIMPLE, TIME SAVING AND INNOVATIVE
APPROACH TO QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION!
Photo #1
Photo #2
Photo #3
Photo #4

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PRESSURE TEST STICK - USE JET-VAC TEST STICK ONLY
To assure optimum performance of the JET-VAC, the water pressure must be
adjusted after the feed hose assembly is cut to fit your individual pool size. Too
little pressure will cause sluggish performance and to much pressure will damage
the JET-VAC or burst the feed hose, jeopardizing the warranty. Excess pressure
can also cause the JET-VAC to "fly" off the bottom of the pool surface.
1. FIRST, turn OFF booster pump, filter pump and clock.
2. Screw pressure gauge into threaded fitting in pressure test stick (JV-P8).
Snap pressure test stick onto Quick Disconnect Swivel at the end of the
feed line where the whip hose is attached.
3. Hold the ends of the whip hose and pressure stick under the water and
turn ON filter pump.
NOTE: If you do not have someone to assist you, secure the pressure test
stick and whip hose with a tool box or similar heavy object.
After turning ON the pumps, grasp the test stick and whip hose
firmly before removing the heavy object used to secure them.
Hold the ends of the whip hose and test stick under the water.
4.
While holding the ends of the whip hose and pressure stick under the water, open pressure relief valve until the
pressure gauge reads 25 to 28 PSI. Do not adjust the pressure with the water stream from the Pressure Stick or
the Sweep Hose shooting into the air. This will cause a false reading. Use a JET-VAC Pressure Stick only!
5. Turn OFF booster pump AND filter pump.
6. Disconnect pressure test stick from feed line.
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL JET-VAC HEAD UNIT:
1. Attach funnel adapter to JET-VAC head.
2. Attach bag to funnel adapter.
3. Attach connector at whip-end of feed hose to JET-VAC housing.
4. Place the assembled unit with hoses in the water.
5. Turn ON filter pump for at least 30 seconds to purge the air from the unit.
6. Turn ON booster pump and clock.
7. THE JET-VAC IS INSTALLED AND CLEANING THE POOL!!!
CLEANING THE BAG:
Remove the entire bag assembly (including funnel adapter) from the JET-VAC
bytwistingcounterclockwisetoreleasethesnap-lock. Toremovebag withlocking
ring from funnel adapter, position fingers as shown by putting thumb on one tab
and finger on the other tab. Push in opposite directions to unlock (see drawing
at right). Empty debris from bag and rinse clean with cold water. Next, hold the
funnel adapter upside down and gently tap against a solid surface to dislodge
theflexible funnel adaptergasket. Rinseany debrisfrombothsides ofthegasket
and the funnel adapter. Press the gasket back into the funnel adapter, and lock
ring and bag assembly in place with the same technique used to remove the
lockingring. Lockthe funnel adapter onto the JET-VAC,andit'sreadytoresume
cleaning.
Photo #5
To RemoveBagwithLockingRing fromFunnelAdapter
Position fingers as shown by putting thumb on one tab and
fingeron the other tab. Push in oppositedirections to snap off.

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VINYL LINER POOLS - ADJUSTMENTS
Some vinyl pools have a steep incline from the deep end to the shallow end, some simple adjustments to the
JET-VAC will help it climb up into the shallow end of the pool.
1. Remove the transparent nose wheel (part # JV13) by removing the Phillips screw and the plastic
hub that the screw goes through. Turn the nose wheel upside down, with the flange end of the hub up,
reinstall the screw into the hub and screw securely. Check that it spins freely and does not fall off.
2. Removethe Phillipsscrewand nutthatholds the stainlesssteel wheel(part # JV15)in placeand reinstall
in the lower mounting position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the Phillips screw that attaches the roller arm (part # JV12) to the JET-VAC
body. Place the JET-VAC on a flat surface and adjust the roller arm angle so that the bottom of the
stainless steel wheel (JV15) is 1/2" from the flat surface and tighten the Phillips screw securely.
4. Test the JET-VAC in the pool to verify adjustments.
*Note: In some cases it may be necessary to increase pressure to 27-29 PSI for added thrust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaner floats above pool floor?
a. Check for excess water pressure and adjust to 25-28 PSI.
b. Stainless steel nose may need adjustment to 1/2" off the floor.
Cleaner isn't moving?
a. Be sure filter system and booster pump are on and working properly.
b. Check and clean wall fitting filter screen.
c. Check for damaged and/or leaking feed hose(s) and replace as necessary.
d. Grit may accumulate in the wheel bearings. Use a strong stream of water to spray the wheel bearings
while forcefully rotating the wheels back and forth in both directions until they spin freely.
Cleaner moving very slowly?
a. Check and clean filters.
b. Check and clean wall fitting filter screen.
c. Grit may accumulate in the wheel bearings. Use a strong stream of water to spray the wheel bearings
while forcefully rotating the wheels back and forth in both directions until they spin freely.
d. Check hoses for leaks and replace worn parts as necessary.
e. Check condition of tires and replace worn parts as necessary. Tires have a notch as a wear indicator.
Replace tires when notch is gone.
Cleaner falling over or lying on its side?
a. This usually indicates the bag needs to be emptied.
Cleaner doesn't pick up sand or silt?
a. Use the Sand & Silt fine mesh bag (JV32).
Hose tangles?
a. Feedhose maybetoo long. ReviewFEEDER HOSEASSEMBLYon Page 7toverifythatthe instructions
were carefully followed.
b. Check hose swivels to make sure they turn freely, and replace any that will not.
Cleaner stays in deep end or does not climb?
a. Lower stainless steel wheel from current setting down one notch (use Phillips screwdriver).
b. Set unit on deck. Stainless steel wheel should be 1/2 inch from deck.
c. Place Jet-Vac into pool.
Your problem or question isn't mentioned here?
a. See your local pool dealer, or
b. Contact PentairWater Pool and Spa, Inc., weekdays at 1-800-831-7133.

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Deflector Assembly
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Adjustment Bushing for Shell Float Cover
Gear Plate
Gear Plate with Gears
Gear
Propeller
Spacer for Propeller
O-Ring for JV2
Roller Arm
Nose Wheel
Nose Wheel Hub
Stainless. Steel Wheel
Hub for Stainless. Steel Wheel
Pusher Jet Nozzle
O-Ring for Pusher Jet
Pusher Jet Nozzle Holder
Bearing
Tire
Hub for Tire
Funnel Adapter Gasket
Funnel Adapter
Fine Silt Bag with Locking Ring
Screw for Stainless Steel Wheel
Screw for Gear Plate Center
Screw for Roller Arm
Nut for Roller Arm
Screw for Front Tire Hub & Nose Wheel Hub
Screw for Pusher Jet Holder
Nut for JV43 and JV40
Screw for JV5C and JV2B
Screw for Back Tires
Hose Mender for Sweep Hose
Quick Disconnect Swivel
Hose Sleeve
Roller Ring
Hose Jet Collar
Hose Jet
Lock Washer for Roller Arm
Side Wheel Assembly
Hose Mender - Plastic
2" Feed Hose - First Section - White
14" Feed Hose - Second Section - Dark Blue (Hard)
16" Feed Hose - Third Section - Light Blue (Soft)
Sweep Hose - Complete
Coarse Mesh Leaf Bag w/Locking Ring
Feed Hose Float
Swivel
Wall Fitting - Complete
Screen For Wall Fitting
Quick Disconnect Adapter
O-Ring For Wall Fitting
Sidewheels
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HOSE KIT - # JV209
JV504C
INCLUDESTHE
FOLLOWINGPARTS:
1 - JV501
1 - JV502
1 - JV503
1 - JV50
4 - ED10P
6 - ED15
2 - ED05

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