Pool pro Acrobat gt User manual

PART G:

WARRANTY

1. Proof of purchase is required prior to making any warranty claim

2. Your ACROBAT GT pool cleaner was carefully checked before shipment. After unpacking your ACROBAT GT, if any part

is missing please notify your dealer immediately. Please consult your owner’s installation guide for operational and

installation queries.

3. The manufacturer warrants the ACROBAT GT main body to be free of any defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of 3 years from purchase date of pool cleaner.

4. If theACROBAT GT has a defective part, please take your pool cleaner and original dated invoice to your local dealer to

have it assessed, repaired or exchanged.

5. Hoses are warranted for 12months against material defect, excluding abrasion, wear and tear and direct sun damage or

chemical damage.

NOTE: CORROSIVE WATER VOIDS WARRANTY

Poor chemical balance can aect the life of the ACROBAT GT, Ensure the pH is maintained at 7.2 to 7.8, Water temp should

be between 14 to 38 degrees C. Total alkalinity between should be 120 and 180, Calcium Hardness 200-300ppm in non-

breglass pools and 180-250ppm in breglass pools. Free Chlorine should be between 2 and 3 ppm. Salt should not exceed

a maximum of 6000ppm.

Please email sales@poolpro.com.au or fax to 1800 77 88 20 to register within 7 days of purchase.

This way if you lose your receipt, we have a copy. Make sure you also send your name, address, mobile and home contact

numbers and date of purchase.This information is kept only by us and is not sold, leased or otherwise shared with any

other party.

WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Discolouration of ACROBAT GT due to water chemistry or general wear and tear.

2. Damage to ACROBAT GT due to excess chlorine or improper water chemistry balance.

3. Poor chemical balance as well as age can cause pool liners to become abrasive and brittle. These poor surfaces can also be

caused by poor supporting structures therefore the owner uses the pool cleaner at their own risk and releases any and all

claims for damage where these conditions exist.

4. Abrasion to the hose or damage from improper use, leaving the hoses out of the pool will cause damage and invalidate

the warranty. When the hose and ACROBAT GT are out of the pool,store out of direct sunlight.

5. All wearing parts like the disc, foot pad and bumper wheel and swivel oat arm must be regularly checked and replaced

when worn. They are not covered by the 3 year warranty. However if these item are found to be faulty upon receiving

your ACROBAT GT or are damaged in transit please contact the store where you purchased this item.

6. Never lift the ACROBAT GT out of the pool by the deector ring or oat arm. When the ACROBAT GT is full of

water the strain of the water volume in the machine will damage these parts. Always remove the ACROBAT

GT from the pool holding the main outer tube slightly below where the rst

hose connects to the main outer tube.

Note:

Most problems are caused by incorrect installation, poor water

chemistry or general wear & tear.

Please regularly check the condition of exi foot pad &

36 nned disc. These are like the tyres on a car & need

replacement from time to time.

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ACROBAT GT

Pool Cleaner

• 36 n disc and exible foot constructed of quality polyurethane

• Proven technology: Diaphragm driven strength & quietness

• Unique hose design for extra spring

• Three year warranty on main body

• Adjustable ow valve to control the ACROBAT GT travelling speed

• Easy installation – no tools required

• Suitable for all in-ground pool surfaces in good condition

We hope you enjoy your ACROBAT GT automatic pool cleaner!

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OPERATING AND

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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ACROBAT GT

CONTENTS:

PART A: ASSEMBLING THE ACROBAT GT POOL CLEANER

PART B: INSTALLING THE ACROBAT GT POOL CLEANER

PART C: INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM

PART D: MAINTENANCE

PART E: TROUBLESHOOTING

PART F: LIST OF INSTALLATION COMPONENTS

PART G: WARRANTY

PART A:

ASSEMBLING THE ACROBAT GT POOL CLEANER

1. Place the inner lip of the disc onto the exi foot pad ange and peel over until disc is secure

between the ange and lip of the exi foot pad.

2. The ns of the disc and the word “TOP” should face the oat arm.

3. Unscrew the threaded hand-nut and slide the bumper ring over the back of the ACROBAT GT’s

main body.

4. Screw the hand-nut back into place and this will secure the bumper ring in place.

5. Attach the hoses to thick tube of main body at the opposite end to the hand nut, push hose

on rmly.

PART B:

INSTALLING THE ACROBAT GT POOL CLEANER

Connect ACROBAT GT machine to your hoses, sucient hose should be installed for the hose to

reach the furthest place from the skimmer box plus one length of hose.

2. Gently place machine in water. This will let the unit gradually release air and sink to pool oor.

3. Prime your hose by placing the last section of hose over your return inlet eyeball while your

pump is running. This lls the hoses and ACROBAT GT unit with water and allows it to sink.

4. Attach the adjustable control valve to the end hose, with arrow in direction of water ow. Use

weir adapter in skimmer plate and attach elbow supplied between adapter and control valve.

5. Attach the free end of the pool hose to the free end of the adjustable valve.

Switch on the pump and the ACROBAT GT will start to operate.

6. If required, adjust the control valve by opening or closing the ow - the tighter the spring, the

more pressure, the looser the spring, the less pressure.

WARNING! DO NOT DETACH POOL CLEANER WHILE PUMP IS RUNNING

TIP: Backwash and rinse lter and clear skimmer box and pump basket before operating your new

ACROBAT GT pool cleaner.

TIP: Backwashing and cleaning the skimmer basket or sock and pump basket should be done weekly.

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PART F:

LIST OF COMPONENTS:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PURPOSE

WZ5 Skimmer 45 degree elbow To assist with tting of control valve or hose into

the weir adaptor.

WZ6 Finned weir adaptor To assist with tting of hose into a vacuum plate

in the skimmer box.

WZ8 T-shaped regulator /

control valve

Adjusts ow to cleaner, Suitable for most types

of cleaner.

WZ9 Skimmer 90 degree elbow To assist with tting of control valve into weir

adaptor.

WZ28 / AMPB1 1m hose x 12pces Suitable for most types of cleaner.

WZ29 Hose weight Prevent coiling hose. Keep hose balanced.

WZ30 Acrobat Flow Valve Adjusts ow to cleaner, Suitable for most types

of cleaner.

K167-08 Eyeball diverter ball

(not shown here)

To deect the ow of water returning to the

pool so the current does not control the cleaner.

Acrobat Float Arm Assembly

WZ26

Acrobat Main Body Weight

WZ25

Acrobat Main Body Section

WZ24

Acrobat Lower Diaphragm

Fitting Seal WZ27

Acrobat Round or

Cassette Diaphragm

WZ4

Acrobat Outer Tube

WZ22

Acrobat Deflector

Ring WZ23

Acrobat Inner Tube

WZ21

Acrobat Flexi Foot

WZ2

Acrobat Deep Vee 36

Finned Disk

WZ1

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ACROBAT GT RUNS THEN STOPS

Refer to points under“Does not move or moves slowly”

2. Outer extension tube may be worn out.

3. Filter sand may need to be changed or cleaned. To check this put the lter on “Recirculate”if it

works now there is a lter problem.

4. Pump suction may be too strong and cause unit to stick to the oor. To rectify this adjust the

ow through the ACROBAT GT by adjusting the control valve so the gate opens more easily to

bypass water. Normal setting between 2 and 4.

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT SINK

Ensure there is no trapped air in the hoses or unit.

2. The oat is lled with water.

3. The ACROBAT GT has no weight in unit.

ACROBAT GT FALLS ON ITS SIDE

The oat is lled with water.

2. The outer extension tube is jammed and won’t swivel.

ACROBAT GT GETS STUCK IN A CERTAIN SPOT

Adjust the hose length by adding or removing a hose.

2. Ensure that the eyeball return is not interfering with the ow of the ACROBAT GT.

If so adjust eyeball return nozzle to direct the ow away from the ACROBAT GT.

3. If the problem persists, try moving the weight along the hose or add another hose weight along

the sections of hose and place an eyeball diverter ball in the eyeball nozzle. Note not all pool

returns are the same and you may need to use a dierent eyeball diverter from the one included

with the ACROBAT GT.

4. Add‘hose motors’to aid in the manoeuvrability.

5. A larger deector ring may be required.

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT CLIMB THE WALL

Ensure the skimmer basket is free of any debris.

2. Adjust the control valve to a higher setting.

3. Check the pressure gauge on the lter system – the lter may need to be cleaned/backwashed.

ACROBAT GT CLIMBS OUT OF THE POOL

Ensure the control valve is free of debris and not jammed shut.

2. Set control valve to a lower setting to divert more water.

ACROBAT GT IS MOVING IN A SET PATTERN

Ensure hoses are in a good exible condition and not coiled.

2. Ensure water owing through return eyeballs is not being channelled so as to create a current in

the pool water that in turn forces the machine into a set operating pattern.

PART C:

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM

No specialised tools are required to install the ACROBAT GT diaphragm.

However should you experience diculty, please consult your local ACROBAT GT dealer.

You can visit www.poolpro.com.au to watch a video of this installation.

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Step 1:

Place the yellow seal over the end of the diaphragm

that has 3 circular ridges on it, and push the yellow

ring up against the rim of the diaphragm.

Step 3:

Holding the diaphragm by the end with the yellow

ring axed, fold the other end of the diaphragm so

it ts about 2cm inside the inner extension tube.

Step 2:

Hold the inner extension tube by the

threaded end and push the other end through

the cleaner body from top to bottom.

Step 4:

Push the diaphragm and inner extension tube

back through the body of the cleaner, until

the end holding the yellow ring ts snugly

into the bottom of the cleaner body.

PART C:

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM (CONTINUED)

Finish by placing bumper ring onto body of cleaner, then t the large outer extension tube over

the inner tube and screw until rmly closed.

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Step 5:

Gently pull out the inner extension tube

from the top of the cleaner body.

Step 7:

Gently insert the threaded end of the inner

extension tube into the exposed top of the

diaphragm and twist clockwise until it ts snugly.

Step 6:

The diaphragm should be through the hole in

the top of the cleaner body. Use your nger to

“pop open” the folded top of the diaphragm.

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PART D:

MAINTENANCE

To ensure optimum performance of your ACROBAT GT pool cleaner, keep your skimmer and

pump baskets clean.

2. Unclean lters can aect the cleaners operation. Make sure you keep your sand or cartridge

lter clean by backwashing regularly.

4. Your pool cleaner will fade in colour over time.This is increased by excessive chemical usage

and incorrect Alkalinity and pH levels. When you chorine shock your pool please remove your

ACROBAT GT pool cleaner for at least 4 hours. When adding large amounts of salt to your pool,

remove the cleaner and allow the salt to fully dissolve before putting the cleaner back in

the pool.

6. Setting the control valve to fast (ie. too much suction) can split the diaphragm.

If there is excessive suction, the ACROBAT GT hoses will create a great deal of turbulence.

WEAR AND TEAR - IMPORTANT

1. Ensure that the ACROBAT GT disc, foot pad, bumper ring and diaphragm are in good condition.

If these items get smooth, shiny or tear, the pool cleaner will not work properly. Never remove

the ACROBAT GT from the pool by lifting it by the oat arm. This can break and is not covered

by warranty. Only remove ACROBAT GT by holding onto main upper tube.

2. The bumper ring and possibly the weight chamber will wear as these parts are in contact with

the pool walls, step and corners.

3. The diaphragm should be checked regularly to ensure no foreign matter is trapped inside

impeding the water ow.

4. The hoses will also rub against the wall, in the normal course of use.

5. Your hoses should be straight and exible, if they become rigid and bent over time, consider

replacement or place them in a straight position in the sun for a few hours.

PART E:

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have problems operating your ACROBAT GT please refer to the following options:

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT MOVE OR MOVES SLOWLY

Ensure that there is no debris stuck in the diaphragm, or lodged in the hoses between the

ACROBAT GT and skimmer plate.

2. Ensure that your pool has been backwashed and rinsed recently.

3. Ensure that your skimmer basket and pump baskets are not full of debris. Ensure skimmer plate

has only one hole, for the adapter plug. Ensure skimmer plate seals well and is not cracked.

4. Ensure there are no leaks in the hoses, pump lids or o-rings on pump lids.

5. Ensure that there are no suction leaks between your pump and skimmer box. Suction leaks are

characterised by poor suction, bubbles returning via the eyeball return in the wall. If you have

any of these symptoms contact a pool maintenance professional.

PART C:

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM (CONTINUED)

Finish by placing bumper ring onto body of cleaner, then t the large outer extension tube over

the inner tube and screw until rmly closed.

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Step 5:

Gently pull out the inner extension tube

from the top of the cleaner body.

Step 7:

Gently insert the threaded end of the inner

extension tube into the exposed top of the

diaphragm and twist clockwise until it ts snugly.

Step 6:

The diaphragm should be through the hole in

the top of the cleaner body. Use your nger to

“pop open” the folded top of the diaphragm.

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Pool Cleaner

PART D:

MAINTENANCE

To ensure optimum performance of your ACROBAT GT pool cleaner, keep your skimmer and

pump baskets clean.

2. Unclean lters can aect the cleaners operation. Make sure you keep your sand or cartridge

lter clean by backwashing regularly.

4. Your pool cleaner will fade in colour over time.This is increased by excessive chemical usage

and incorrect Alkalinity and pH levels. When you chorine shock your pool please remove your

ACROBAT GT pool cleaner for at least 4 hours. When adding large amounts of salt to your pool,

remove the cleaner and allow the salt to fully dissolve before putting the cleaner back in

the pool.

6. Setting the control valve to fast (ie. too much suction) can split the diaphragm.

If there is excessive suction, the ACROBAT GT hoses will create a great deal of turbulence.

WEAR AND TEAR - IMPORTANT

1. Ensure that the ACROBAT GT disc, foot pad, bumper ring and diaphragm are in good condition.

If these items get smooth, shiny or tear, the pool cleaner will not work properly. Never remove

the ACROBAT GT from the pool by lifting it by the oat arm. This can break and is not covered

by warranty. Only remove ACROBAT GT by holding onto main upper tube.

2. The bumper ring and possibly the weight chamber will wear as these parts are in contact with

the pool walls, step and corners.

3. The diaphragm should be checked regularly to ensure no foreign matter is trapped inside

impeding the water ow.

4. The hoses will also rub against the wall, in the normal course of use.

5. Your hoses should be straight and exible, if they become rigid and bent over time, consider

replacement or place them in a straight position in the sun for a few hours.

PART E:

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have problems operating your ACROBAT GT please refer to the following options:

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT MOVE OR MOVES SLOWLY

Ensure that there is no debris stuck in the diaphragm, or lodged in the hoses between the

ACROBAT GT and skimmer plate.

2. Ensure that your pool has been backwashed and rinsed recently.

3. Ensure that your skimmer basket and pump baskets are not full of debris. Ensure skimmer plate

has only one hole, for the adapter plug. Ensure skimmer plate seals well and is not cracked.

4. Ensure there are no leaks in the hoses, pump lids or o-rings on pump lids.

5. Ensure that there are no suction leaks between your pump and skimmer box. Suction leaks are

characterised by poor suction, bubbles returning via the eyeball return in the wall. If you have

any of these symptoms contact a pool maintenance professional.

ACROBAT GT

Pool Cleaner

ACROBAT GT RUNS THEN STOPS

Refer to points under“Does not move or moves slowly”

2. Outer extension tube may be worn out.

3. Filter sand may need to be changed or cleaned. To check this put the lter on “Recirculate”if it

works now there is a lter problem.

4. Pump suction may be too strong and cause unit to stick to the oor. To rectify this adjust the

ow through the ACROBAT GT by adjusting the control valve so the gate opens more easily to

bypass water. Normal setting between 2 and 4.

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT SINK

Ensure there is no trapped air in the hoses or unit.

2. The oat is lled with water.

3. The ACROBAT GT has no weight in unit.

ACROBAT GT FALLS ON ITS SIDE

The oat is lled with water.

2. The outer extension tube is jammed and won’t swivel.

ACROBAT GT GETS STUCK IN A CERTAIN SPOT

Adjust the hose length by adding or removing a hose.

2. Ensure that the eyeball return is not interfering with the ow of the ACROBAT GT.

If so adjust eyeball return nozzle to direct the ow away from the ACROBAT GT.

3. If the problem persists, try moving the weight along the hose or add another hose weight along

the sections of hose and place an eyeball diverter ball in the eyeball nozzle. Note not all pool

returns are the same and you may need to use a dierent eyeball diverter from the one included

with the ACROBAT GT.

4. Add‘hose motors’to aid in the manoeuvrability.

5. A larger deector ring may be required.

ACROBAT GT DOES NOT CLIMB THE WALL

Ensure the skimmer basket is free of any debris.

2. Adjust the control valve to a higher setting.

3. Check the pressure gauge on the lter system – the lter may need to be cleaned/backwashed.

ACROBAT GT CLIMBS OUT OF THE POOL

Ensure the control valve is free of debris and not jammed shut.

2. Set control valve to a lower setting to divert more water.

ACROBAT GT IS MOVING IN A SET PATTERN

Ensure hoses are in a good exible condition and not coiled.

2. Ensure water owing through return eyeballs is not being channelled so as to create a current in

the pool water that in turn forces the machine into a set operating pattern.

PART C:

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM

No specialised tools are required to install the ACROBAT GT diaphragm.

However should you experience diculty, please consult your local ACROBAT GT dealer.

You can visit www.poolpro.com.au to watch a video of this installation.

ACROBAT GT

Pool Cleaner

Step 1:

Place the yellow seal over the end of the diaphragm

that has 3 circular ridges on it, and push the yellow

ring up against the rim of the diaphragm.

Step 3:

Holding the diaphragm by the end with the yellow

ring axed, fold the other end of the diaphragm so

it ts about 2cm inside the inner extension tube.

Step 2:

Hold the inner extension tube by the

threaded end and push the other end through

the cleaner body from top to bottom.

Step 4:

Push the diaphragm and inner extension tube

back through the body of the cleaner, until

the end holding the yellow ring ts snugly

into the bottom of the cleaner body.