PoolCleaner PRESSURE Cleaner User manual

The PoolCleaner
™
OWNERS MANUAL
PRESSURE Cleaner
C 2003
http://www.thepoolcleaner.com

About your new PoolCleaner
TM
Thank you for choosing the POOL-
CLEANER™. The rst thing you will notice when
you look at the POOLCLEANER™ is that it is
of highest quality. The POOLCLEANER™ is
robust and if maintained properly will result in
many years of pool cleaning. We use only the
highest quality materials to ensure the best pool
cleaning products. The POOLCLEANER™ is
proudly made in the USA. This family of cleaners
has been invented, designed and built with years
of experience in the pool industry. Every cleaner
is tested to insure the nest quality.
The new Pressure POOLCLEANER™ uses
your existing pump. There is no need for an
extra booster pump. This means energy savings.
Although it can ALSO be used on most existing
booster pump systems. The bottom has the widest
vacuum path (8”) of any pressure-side cleaners
thus far in the industry. This means more cleaning
ability with out clogging.
Some of the features that make THE
POOLCLEANER ™ unique:
SELF ADJUSTING TURBINE VANES
All the POOLCLEANER™ cleaners have the pat-
ented self-adjusting turbine, which maximizes the
power from the water ow. This turbine is similar to
a paddle wheel with blades that are adjustable.
This feature allows the POOLCLEANER™ to still
move at low suction and low pressure. In addition
the folding vanes of the turbine allow for the easy
passage of larger debris, by moving out of the
way.
STEERING SYSTEM
The Pressure POOLCLEANER ™ is the only pres-
sure side cleaner with an internal programmed
steering system, that causes the left wheels to
periodically turn backwards, allowing the POOL-
CLEANER ™ to turn and then move into another
direction. For the Pressure POOLCLEANER™
there are three different programmed turns ranging
from 90 to 540 degrees and this allows the pres-
sure POOLCLEANER™ to travel 12 to 14 ft. before
it turns. The POOLCLEANER™ cleans more in the
shallow end than any other cleaner. The POOL-
CLEANER™ has no problem with uneven sur-
faces or strange shapes. It won’t stick in a corner,
or get hung up by a main drain. There is no need
for ineffective backup valves.
ROBUST TIRE TREADS
One look and you will see that the patented tire
treads give the POOLCLEANER™ better climb-
ing ability and obstacle maneuverability. The tires
come with tread wear markers that show you
when to replace your tires. The front tires
of the POOLCLEANER™ have humps (raised
treads) that allow the POOLCLEANER™ to
overcome obstacles such as the main drain
and uneven surfaces. Making the POOL-
CLEANER™ ideal for all pool surfaces and shapes.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
The Pressure POOLCLEANER ™ is a patented 4
wheel drive. What this means to you is that n com-
bination with the patented tire treads the cleaner
has the power to overcome obstacles that nor-
mally stop other cleaners.
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EXTRA LARGE DIRT BAG
The Pressure POOLCLEANER ™ has the largest
dirt bag currently on the market. This bag cap-
tures the dirt, leaves and other debris. The bag is
easily removed and cleaned. The POOLCLEANER
™ dirt bag (patent pend.) has an internal sock
that acts as a trap door by stopping debris from
falling back once the Pressure POOLCLEANER™
is shut off.
FAST and EASY SNAP SWIVELS
These unique hose swivels (pat pend.) allow for
fast and easy assembly and installation of your
new Pressure POOLCLEANER™. The swivels
snap to connect the 6 ft. hose sections. They
prevent the hose from coiling, and leaking, allow-
ing for the best possible performance from your
POOLCLEANER™.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The Pressure POOLCLEANER ™ comes with an
important pressure relief valve that regulates the
pressure ow to the Pressure POOLCLEANER™.
This relief valve regulates the pressure so as to not
exceed the optimal pressure (12-15 PSI or 11-13
RPM). This will ensure the best possible perfor-
mance from your Pressure POOLCLEANER™. It
does so by opening to bypass water when nec-
essary. Not using the Pressure Relief Valve may
cause excessive wear and damage and hence will
void the warranty.
ADJUSTABLE JET
This jet on the back of your Pressure POOL-
CLEANER ™ allows you to tune the forward
motion. In most circumstances it will be pointed
upward at 11 o’clock to allow for maximum trac-
tion.
The POOLCLEANER ™ is available in three different models:
3.
4X PoolCleaner™2X PoolCleaner™Pressure PoolCleaner™

Included components.
PRESSURE POOLCLEANER ™
1 Pressure POOLCLEANER ™
1 Pressure Relief Valve
1 Wall Fitting Adaptor
6 Sections of special pressure hose
5 Easy Snap Swivels
6 Floats
1 Extra Large Pressure Dirt Bag
Included with your new PoolCleaner
TM
Important Facts
The POOLCLEANER ™ should NEVER be used to remove plaster debris in new pools.
ALWAYS remove the POOLCLEANER ™ before you chemically shock your pool.
ALWAYS remove the POOLCLEANER ™ when swimmers enter the pool.
When removed from the pool store the POOLCLEANER ™ in a shaded safe area.
When removed from pool DO NOT coil the hose. IT MUST BE STORED STRAIGHT.
The POOLCLEANER ™ is NOT a toy and not intended for children.
Keep the POOLCLEANER ™ and hoses away from chewing pets.
REMOVE the POOLCLEANER ™ when performing backwash.
REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST.
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FLOATS (6) PRESSURE HOSES (6)
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
WALL FITTING
ADAPTOR
PRESSURE Cleaner
EXTRA LARGE
DIRT BAG
EASY SNAP
SWIVELS (5)

Installing your new PoolCleaner
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Preparing your pool..
1. Manually clean/vacuum your pool.
2. Perform a backwash, clean your lter, skimmer baskets and pump
basket.
3. Make sure your chemical balance is correct. If not, now is the time
to correct it. If you chemically shock the pool, wait a day or two before
continuing.
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Get hoses ready...
1. Take the hoses and lay
them out straight for a day in the
sun to take out the coil.
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BAG SNAPPED ON
PROPERLY
1. With the Zipper facing the back
of the POOLCLEANER™ place the
bag so that it is slightly off to the
back of the hook on the cleaner
(see illustration).
2. Twist clockwise until it snaps.
Attaching the extra large dirt bag to the POOLCLEANER™...
Connecting the hoses...
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CLEANER
HEAD
REST OF
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HOSES
1. Take one length of hose
and attach one of the oats 24”
(60cm) from one end. The far
end will be where the cleaner is
attached, and the end closest to
the oat is where the rest of the
hoses will attach.

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Connecting the hoses (cont’d)...
1. Connect the remaining 5 hose sections by connecting the hose cou-
plings with the swivels. And attach one end to the hose on the cleaner. If
necessary you may have to purchase additional hose sections and swivels.
(Also see “Note” on previous step).
3. The connected hoses
should be half to one length
longer than the furthest point
from the return tting.
2. Attach a oat
directly adjacent to each
swivel.
"CLICK" "CLICK" CLIPPED
1. Take the hose section (with
the oat attached) and pass it
through the rope loop (on the
bag), and attach the end farthest
from the oat to the cleaner head.
Make sure the tabs and slots
are lined up and that both sides
“clip” into the slots properly!
NOTE: It may be necessary to
reload the clips on the hoses.
Pull out the tab on the hose cou-
pling slightly to reload the clip-
ping action.
Attaching to the cleaner head...
RETURN
FITTING

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Making the Connection...
1.MAKE SURE THE POWER SUPPLY TO YOUR PUMP IS
OFF. SUCTION and PRESSURE CAN BE VERY DANGER-
OUS!!!
2.Remove the return tting by unscrewing the retaining ring
and eyeball. Check to see if you have a 1 1/2” male or
female wall tting (see illustration). If it is male you will need
to purchase a 1 1/2” female threaded coupling as it is not
included.
3. Connect the Relief Valve to the hose making sure that it
snaps correctly.
4. Screw the Wall Fitting Adaptor into your wall tting (use a
1 1/2” female coupling if you have a male tting). And con-
nect the Relief Valve by pushing on the Valve and rotating
clockwise until it locks (Bayonet).
5. Switch the pump power back ON.
MALE WALL
FITTING
FEMALE
WALL
FITTING
FEMALE
THREADED COU-
PLING (not included)

ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER™ Pressure Relief Valve
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ADJUSTING WHEEL RPM (Optimal setting 11-14 RPM)
For the POOLCLEANER™ to run optimally the revolutions per minute should be between 11 and
14 (Note: It will still clean as low as 8 RPM but will NOT climb walls).
While the POOLCLEANER™ is running take it by the hose and hold the POOLCLEANER™
just below the water. (KEEP THE CLEANER BELOW THE WATER LEVEL or else it will spray
water). Now count the number of revolutions made by the RIGHT FRONT WHEEL per minute by
using the hump (raised treads) as your marker. If it is between 11 and 14 RPM you are done with
step 5 and your POOLCLEANER™ is running optimally.
If it is above or below the ideal range, skip to the next page to determine your plumbing style. Then
check here to see what to adjust.
Separate System:
Above 14 RPM: Use a control valve on the exit side of the pump to reduce the ow or use a pump
with a lower ow rate.
Below 11 RPM: Eliminate any restrictions, increase the size of pipe ttings and/or use a pump with
a higher ow rate.
Existing Booster Pump:
Above 14 RPM: Use a control valve on the exit side of the pump to reduce the ow or use a pump
with a lower ow rate.
Below 11 RPM: Eliminate any restrictions, increase the size of pipe ttings and/or use a pump with
a higher ow rate.
Pump attached to Filter with a 3-Way Valve:
Above 14 RPM: Adjust your three-way away from the POOLCLEANER™ until the RPM drops
below 14.
Below 11 RPM: Adjust your three-way toward (so more water ows to the cleaner) the POOL-
CLEANER™ until the RPM gets to 14.
Pump attached to Filter with NO 3-Way Valve:
Above 14 RPM: Install nozzles with larger orice sizes in the remaining return ttings thereby
reducing ow to the cleaner. Continue to increase nozzle sizes until you are below 15 RPM.
Below 11 RPM: Install nozzles with smaller orice sizes in the remaining return ttings thereby
increasing ow to the cleaner. Continue to decrease nozzle sizes until you are above 11 RPM.
COUNT RPM
HERE AT HUMP
ON RIGHT
FRONT WHEEL

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ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER™ Pressure Relief Valve CONT’D
1. The First Plumbing Style: Separate System
This is when you use a separate pump and plumbing that is separate
from your pools ltration system.
In general there are 4 plumbing styles that will determine whether or not
you need to make any adjustments.

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ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER™ Pressure Relief Valve CONT’D
2. The Second Plumbing Style: Existing Booster Pump
This is when you use a separate pump and which is attached from your
pools ltration system.
BOOSTER
PUMP