STA-RITE GW9500 User manual

Great mite
AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATION, TROUBLESHOOTING
& PARTS
ABOUT SAFETY
Before installing the cleaner, review and understand all
warnings and safety information on inside cover of manual.
ABOUT INSTALLATION
Please use the convenient, water resistant "EASY STEPSN card.
INDEX
About Safety ............................................................. 2 About Troubleshooting
............................................. 7
About Your Pool and Filter System ........................... 2 About Disassembly
................................................... 8
About Installation ................................................... 3
About Assembly ........................................................ 9
About the Cleaner Operation .................................. 4
Repair Parts ............................................................. 10
................................................
About "Fine Tuning" Vacuum Adjustments ............ 4,5 About Maintenance 11
........................... .................................................................
About the Cleaner and Accessories 6 Warranty 12
Sta-Rite PoolISpa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan,WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551. FAX: [phone]
www.starite.com
Union City. TN Delavan. WI . Mississauga. Onl.. Murrieta, CA
63 2003, Sta-Rite Industries,Inc. Printedin
U.S.A.
S364 (Rev. 12/3/03)

Please read the following before installing
your new automatic pool cleaner!
ABOUTSAFETY:
A This is the safety alert symbol. When you see
this symbol on your system or in this manual,
look for one of the following signal words and be
alert to the potential for personal injury.
warns about hazards that
will cause
death, serious personal injury, or major property
damage if ignored.
A WARNING
(a1 warns about hazards that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
I AWARNING I warns about hazards that can cause
death, serious personal injury, or major property
Hazardoussuction.
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
attempting to clean unit.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on equipment. Keep safety labels in
good condition; replace if missing or damaged.
--
1 A CAUTION 1 oscillator may
injure hands or fingers.
Stop pump
before attempt-
ing to clean out pool cleaner
head.
Hose can trip
or entangle swimmers.
Do not allow swimmers in
pool while pool cleaner is
operating.
damage if ignored.
ABOUT YOUR POOLAND FILTER SYSTEM:
A Before installing your cleaner, review and
Before installing the cleaner, fill the hose with water:
understand all warnings and safety informa-
Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and
tion on the inside front cover of this manual.
the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to
the filtration system (whether through a skimmer or
Pre-installationcheck list
dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage
Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:
the pump through dry running and overheating.
Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage
Beforeinstalling the understand cleanercov-
from age, chemicals, pool wall damage, et~.If any dam-
erage:
"
age is Found, have a qualified pool make The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in
all necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones, roots,
etc., under the liner, remove them before installing the approximately
4-6 hours. Less time could be needed,
depending on the pool size.
cleaner.
Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool
that is partially or completely tiled:
Repair loose tiles and tighten any loose light rings.
Before installing the cleaner, clean your filter system:
Make sure you have cleaned the filter, including back-
washing, rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean
system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and
coverage.
The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean
steps or swimouts or to work under a solar cover. It
was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new
pool or when opening your pool for the season.
-1 Suction entrapment, ipjury, and drown-
ing hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction
port ("vac port") for vacuuming or for an automatic
pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use.
A spring loaded safety cover is included with your
cleaner. Install it on the suction port to prevent
entrapment and injury.

ABOUT INSTALLATION
Please use the convenient,water resistant, "EASY-STEPS" card.
Figure I
Vacuum
Regulator
wI2 Caps
w
Swivel Vac Port
. .
Hose
ASS'y
Figure 2
Step 1: Straighten hose (Figure 1)
Remove and uncoil the hose fromthe carton. Lay it out
in the sunlight, flat and straight.
Step
2: Check parts (Figure 2)
Cleaner, black plastic swivel assembly, white rubber
reducer cone, one
20', one 8', and one 4' hose, white
plastic vacuum regulator, extra black regulator cap
marked
"50, vac port fitting.
Step
3: Clean filter system (Figure 3)
Backwash and clean filter; rinse; clean all baskets, etc.
Start pump.
Step
4: Adjust valves for vacuuming (Figure 4)
Decide on the vacuum connection you are going to use
(either a skimmer or a dedicated wall fitting) and adjust
the pump valves (if your system has valves) to direct all
vacuum there.
Close the main drain (also see "About Fine Tuning the
Vacuum", Page
4)
Step 5: Assemble cleaner (Figure 5)
Insert swivel assembly into cleaner; twist 1/ 4 turn.
Step
6: Measure hose length needed (Figure 6)
Before connecting the hose, lay it out from the vacuum
connection you are using (whether skimmer or dedicat-
ed wall fitting) to the furthest point of the pool. The
hose shouldbe at least
4' longer than this. More than 4'
longer is OK. Do not cut the Izose.
Step 7: Connect hose to cleaner (Figure 7)
Connect the 24' hose end marked "conned to cleaner"
to the black swivel assembly. Connect the white plastic
vacuum regulator to the opposite end of the hose. Insert
the regulator into the white rubber reducer cone.
Step
8: Connect hose to filter system (Figure 8)
Figure 3
p,,
Figure 4
Fill the cleaner and hose with water and connect to the
suction source. The cleaner will begin to operate.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Hose Cuff
I!
Vacu~~m Regulator
Figure 7
Figure 8

ABOUT THE CLEANER OPERATION:
Clicking sound
This sound is the oscillator moving back and forth in
the oscillator chamber. The best speed for it is about
500 oscillations per minute. 'The vibration created by
the oscillator moves the bristles and the cleaner. If the
oscillator is running too fast, the cleaner will have a
tendency to climb upthe pool wall past the waterline,
or "walk out of the pool".
Movementaround the pool
Random motion - The cleaner will visit most spotsin
the pool in a
6 hour period. It is not specifically pro-
grammed and cannot see the dirt you are seeing. It is a
random motion cleaner.
The cleaner was designed to spend most of its time in
the deep end, where most of the floor and wall area
exists. During a
6 hour period the cleaner will visit the
shallow end a few times.
Rotating motion -The cleaner will rise upon one side
and pivot a few times per minute. This is normal and
provides the following:
1. Allows leavesthat are being pushed or dragged along
to be sucked up into the vacuum chamber.
2. Allows the cleaner to:
Change direction
Get out of corners
Get away from ladders
Submergebelow pool water level
Get off of domed main drain covers
Picks up big "stuff"
The cleaner will pick up some debris so large that it
may jam. Simply stop the pump and remove the debris
from the oscillator or the swivel assembly.
ABOUT "FINE-TUNING" VACUUM ADJUSTMENTSAND CONNECTIONS:
I AwARNING I Pool pump suction is hazardous and
can cause entrapment with severe personal injury
or drowning. Use vacuum regulator (see instructions
below)
in pool cleaner system at all times.
Note: Each pool's hydraulicsystem and vacuum con-
nections are different. Be sure you have installed the
white plastic vacuum regulator before you "fine-tune"
the system. This not only regulates vacuum, but also
acts as a safety device.
1 AWARNING I Suction entrapment, injury, and drown-
ing hazard.
If your pool has a dedicated suction
port ("vac port")
for vacuuming or for an automatic
pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use.
A
spring loaded safety cover (the "Vac Port Fitting") is
included with this pool cleaner. Install it on the suction
port to prevent entrapment and injury. For details
please refer to the Vac Port instruction sheet included
with your Vac Port.
For the
"NOVICEPOOL OWNER" where vacuuming
is a new experience, please read all of the following
points, installation instructions, and trouble shooting
guide carefully.
Please note the following:
"Vact~tlm" and "st~ctioiz" are two words meaning the
same thing.
"Dedicated st~ctionline", "vncport", and
"vacfittiizg" are different terms for a
hole in the side wall of pool; this hole
is connected to the pump suction and
is dedicated to vacuuming.
Q , ,
Somepools do not have a vac port. If
your pool does have one, please read
the "Suction Entrapment" warning atleft.
For the
"SEASONEDPOOL OWNER": The automatic
pool cleaner connection and vacuum adjustments can
be similar to using your manual pool vacuum. Please
read on.
Valves (pump, skimmer, and main drain)
and vacuum adjustments
You may need to spend some time adjusting the skim-
mer and main drain valves in order to obtain the best
vacuum setting for good cleaner operation. Once you
have found the correct valve settings for best operation,
we suggest you mark the valves to ensure repeated
success.
At first, set valves to give maximum vacuum to the
skimmer or vac fitting you have elected to use.

ABOUT "FINE-TUNING" VACUUM ADjUSTMENTSAND CONNECTIONS:
Too much vacuum ?
You have too much vacuum if the cleaner climbs up the
pool wall past the water line to the point that the clean-
er sucks air and the pump loses prime. Frequent loss of
prime will damage the pump. To correct this, change
the black vacuum regulator cap marked
"60 to the one
provided in your accessory bag marked
"50". If the
cleaner still climbs out and sucks air, open the main
drain valve slightly.
Notenough vacuum ?
You don't have enough vacuum if the cleaner moves
sluggishly or not at all. Be sure the filter system is clean
and all valves are adjusted to give you maximum vacu-
um. If the cleaner is still not moving, your pump may
not be strong enough to operate the cleaner.Also,
please refer to the Troubleshooting guide on Page
7.
In-Line leafcanisters
If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves, we
suggest purchasing and installing an in-line leaf canis-
ter. A leaf canister will provide more debris-loading
capacity and also provides a water by-pass when the
canister is full. It is very important that the pump not
starve for water!
Dedicatedsuction linelvac portlvacfitting
Somepools have a dedicated wall fitting just for vacu-
uming. If the wall fitting connection is used, you may
notice that the clear pump lid shows signs of bubbles or
what appears to be the presence of air. To eliminate
ths, slightly open the main drain valve to supplement
the water intake. The cleaner may slow down a bit
when you change the suction.
Skimmer connection
Somepool owners remove the skimmer basket and
connect the hose directly into the bottom of the skim-
mer. This method is OK for pools with minimal debris
and also for screened in pools.
For pools that have large quantities of "big stuff" to
pick up, we suggest using the bottom of the skimmer
connection in conjunction with an in-line leaf canister
(purchasethe cannister locally). A leaf canister will pro-
vide more debris-loading capacity and also provides a
water by-pass when the canister is full.
It is very impor-
tant that the plirnp not starvefor zoater!
Skimmer vac plates
Somepool owners connect the hose to a skimmer vac
plate, which allows the skimmer basket to remain in
the skimmer.If this method is used, empty the basket
frequently. Also make sure that the vacuum regulator
provided is completely submerged so that it will not
suck air and damage the pump.
Skimmer vac plate vacuum
control adjusters
Somepool owners use one of a variety of manufacturer's
skimmer vac plates. Somehave a vacuum control ad-
juster, and some donot. The adjuster could be a screw-
type, a springloaded apparatus, or a dial design. For
those vac plates with adjusters, it is important to adjust
them when fine tuning the vacuum for the cleaner.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-752-0 183
5

ABOUT THE CLEANER AND ACCESSORIES:
Swivel assembly (Figure 9)
Reducer cone (Figure I I)
Installing the swivel assembly is a snap.
Justinsert it into the cleaner body and
give it a quarter turn.
If you attach a unidapt handle to the
swivel for manual vacuuming, be sure it
w
is the special, floating unidait handle
Figure 9
~rovidedwith the cleaner (Replacement
Part No. GW9019). Use of a different
unidapt handle will hinder the cleaner's performance.
Hoses (20'' 8' and 4' lengths - Figure 10)
The unit includes a 20' hose, an 8'
hose, and a 4' hose. Do not cut any of
these hoses.
The best hose length is at least
4'
longer than the distance from your
suction source (whether skimmer or
dedicated suction line) to the furthest
point in the pool. If the hose seems to
be too long, remove the
8' section pro-
vided. Do not cut the 20' hose.
Be sureto connect the tapered end of
the 20' hose (marked "connect to
cleaner") to the cleaner head.
Figure 10
If additional hose is needed, use only
the specially designed
8' extension hose from your Sta-
Rite dealer (order replacement part No. GW9511).Use
of another manufacturer's hose will hinder cleaner cov-
erage (thisalso holds true for the 20' hose). If you need
to replace the 20' hose, buy only the original equipment
hose (order replacement part No. GW9521).
Hose ( 6 connector ) female x female (purchase acces-
sory No. GW9021) If required, this will accommodate a
male
x male connection at the skimmer.
The reducer cone is required to make
most hose connections. When used, it
will keep the hose in place if the filter
system is stopped.
Figure I I
Automatic vacuum regulator (Figure I2A)
Hazardous suction. Can cause entrap-
ment with severe personal injury or drowning.
Vacuum regulator should be installed in
all situations. If the cleaner moves very
slowly or not at all (indicating low vacu-
um in the system), see Troubleshooting
Chart, Page
7.
The regulator includes two black rubber
~i~~~~ I 2~
regulator caps. One is installed on the
regulator at the factory, and one is in the
accessory bag. The cap marked "50" in the accessory
bag is for systems with extremely high vacuum. Use of
this cap will help prevent the cleaner from "walking"
out of the pool.
Make sure the vacuum regulator, especially the black
rubber cap, is submerged at all times. If not, the pump
will suck air through the regulator and lose prime.
This
coz~lddamage the pump.
Vac port fitting (Figure I2B)
IBWARN'NG Suction entrapment, injury, and drown-
ing hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction
port ("vac port")for vacuuming or for an automatic
pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use.
A spring loaded safety cover (the
"Vac Port Fitting") is included
with this pool cleaner. Install it
on the suction port to prevent
entrapment and injury. For
details please refer to the Vac
Figure I2B
\\U Port instruction sheet included
with your Vac Port.
ABOUT BUMPER INSERTS
Bumper Inserts (see Key 2A, Page 10)help to make the cleaner and hose. If no air is found, remove one
cleaner more buoyant to allow better access to the bumper insert block and watch and see if the cleaner
shallow end of the pool. Do not install inserts from the remains submerged and on the pool floor while work-
top; they will become jammed and not work properly. ing.If not, remove individual insert blocks as needed
Only install inserts from the bottom. until the cleaner rests on the pool floor and operates
If the bumper on the cleaner appears to lift the cleaner properly.
to the surface of the pool, check for trapped air in the

ABOUT TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTIONS:
Cleaner doesnot move.
Oscillatoris very slow.
I. Backwash and/or clean filter.Empty allbaskets. This should help your cleaner attain the
desiredoscillationrate of 400-600 times per minute.
2. Clear all debrisfrom oscillator chamber,hose, or vac plateby-pass(if you have one).
3. Repair all sourcesof vacuum leaks (crackedvac plate, vac plate or reducer cone not seated
properly, cracked hose, vac plateby-pass adjusted too loosely).
4. Adjust valves to give maximum vacuum to the vacuum port or skimmer to which you are
attaclung the cleaner hose. Reduce or shut off other skimmersand main (floor)drain.
Note: Each pool's hydraulicsystem is different.It may require some adjustmentsto skimmer
and main valvesbefore you achieve the vacuum settingrequired for the best cleaner to opera-
tion. Once determined, mark the valves at that position to ensure repeated success.
5. Filtration system (pump)doesnot develop enoughvacuum. Consult your pool service
professional.
6.
In hot water, the hose may kink. The hose, when old, may have developedleaks
(cracksor holes) or may getbrittle.Purchase anew hose.
NOTE: It must be a Sta-Ritehose for proper operation.
Cleanercoverage not as
expected.
Cleaner climbs past water
line of pool causingpump
to lose prime (suck air).
1. A clean filter systemwill help the cleaner to move much faster.Also, be sure to clean all baskets.
2. Vinyl liner poolswith a deep end hopper will require 6-8 hours to clean. In this time the
cleaner should inake at least 4 trips to the shallow end. If not, call Customer Service at
1-800-752-0183.
3. Examine the turningbrush mechanismas the cleaner is operating.To do this, you will have to
turn the cleaner over while it is running and submerged.If the turning brush does not move to
the "down" position within2minutes, call Customer Service at 1-800-752-0183.
4. The cleaner was not designed to work under solar covers. If you have a solarcover, only mini-
mal coveragecan be expected.
5.At times strongwinds may hinder cleaner coverage!
6. Any cleaner might miss a spot.Your cleaner has been designed to accommodate the attach-
ment of a vac-pole (telepole)by use of the handle in the accessorybag.Attach pole for spot
cleanups, steps, and swimouts.
1. Oscillatoris running too fast. Make sure vacuumregulator is installed.
2.
If regulatoris installedand cleaner still climbsout of the pool (suckingair),remove the black
rubber regulator cap and replace it with the cap marked #50 from the accessory bag.
3. If steps 1 and 2do not solvethe problem, slightly open the main drain valve until the cleaner
no longer climbs out of the pool.
Cleaner hovers in one
area with hose fully
extended.
Cleaner"stuck"
in one
spot (morethan
15
minutes).
Steps and "swim-outs" are
not clean.
Cleanerflips on its back
when pump stops.
Hose comes loosewhen
pump stops.
Hose keeps coilingup.
1. Examine the turning brush n~echanismas the cleaner is operating.To do this, you will have to
turn the cleaner over while it is running and submerged.If the turning brush does not move to
the "down" position within 2minutes or less, call Customer Service at 1-800-752-0183.
1. This cleaner was not designed to clean these areas.Use the handy telepole attachment, connect
the pole, and clean missed areas.
1. This is normal with some filter systemsthat develop a surge of back pressure when the system
shutsoff.The cleaner will right itself when the system is restarted.
1. Use reducer cone when connectingto the skimmer or vac port.
1.Hose might be too short.Desired length can be measured from the point where the hose is con-
nected, to the furthestpoint of the pool, plus a minimum of an additional
4'. If needed, pur-
chaseanextensionhose from your local dealer: Do not cut extension hose
- use it full length
even if it is a little long.
1. For best results, when hose is not in use, storeit uncoiled, flat, and straight.If coiling is
necessary, coil loosely.
2. Lay hose out flat and straightin the sunlightfor a few hours prior to use.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-752-0 183
7

ABOUT DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove swivel assembly (Figure13)from the top of
the cleaner by turning it 114-turncounterclockwise
Swivel
and pulling straight up on it.
2. Turn cleaner upside down.Remove 4 screws and
remove lower body assembly from shroud.
3 . Turn lower body assembly right side up. Unsnap the
2 clips on the oscillator chamber cap (Figure 14A);lift
it off.
4. Pull the long gear shaft straight up (Figure 14A)by
the blocks onthe ends of the shaft. Hold the seals in
the oscillator and the blocks on the shaft.The cam
may interfere with the shaft mounting post; if so, turn
it slightly on the shaft until it clears the post. The shaft
assembly can now be disassembled (Figure 14B).
5. Slide the long gear shaft out of the oscillator (with
gears, complete); make sure that you don't lose the
seals out of the oscillator which may fall out at this
point (Figure 14B).
5A. Oscillator seals are replaceable.
5B. Ratchet gear set and long shaft are replaceable asa
unit.
Locked Twist CCW PullStraight
114 Turn UP
Figure 13
6. Remove the set screw, short gear shaft, and gears
Figure 14A
(Figure 15);do not lose the gears off of the shaft.
Figure 14B
// //
7. With a small screwdriver (suchas a jeweler's screw-
driver), a pencil, or
a pen point, depress and remove
the coil spring from the movable brush mounting
post (Figure 16).Replace the brush and the spring if
necessary.
8. The metal ratchet tab slides out of its slot sideways;
replace it by removing the center brushes and sliding
in a new ratchet tab until it is flush with the edge of
plastic holder (Figures 17and
18). Replacethe center
brushes.
9. The brush ring pops out of the cleaner body for easy
Figure
replacement.
Figure 16
10. If you need to replace the bumper, turn the shroud
Slide metal ratchet tab
2. Slide metal ratchettab
and bumber assembly upside down and remove the
toward end of cleaner body
down through 'leaner body
two screws holding the bumper to the shroud.
-.
- - -----.---- --'
Figure 17 Figure 18
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-752-0 183

ABOUT ASSEMBLY
Figure 19
Figure 20
Make sure Oscillator
is partially inserted in
Figure 22 U
-Rubber
vacuum skirt
1.Put both white seals in the oscillator;hold them in
place.
2. Install the oscillator on the long gear shaft. Install the
ratchet gear onthe shaft so that the teeth engage the
ratchet onthe oscillator.Install the spring, ratchet
drum, pinion gear (large gear first), and cam (gear end
first) on the shaft(See Figure 19).Ilold the gears on the
shaft while installing them, and compress the clutch
springto allow assembly to slip into place between the
posts (See Figure 19).
3. Install the long gear shaft and end blocks in the clean-
ing head with the large arm of the cam down (see
Figure 20).
4. Reinstall the short gear shaft, set screw and two gears
(See Figure 21); the small pinion gears and the shaft set
screw go on the side toward the
end of the cleaner -
away from the oscillatorbox. Make sure that the gears
engage the gears on the long gear shaft.
5. Install the oscillator chamber cap and clip it in place.
6. Install the rubber vacuum skirton the cleaner with the
word 'OUTSIDE' showing.Start at the large pin on the
back of the cleaner head (see Figure 22) and work
around the cleaner. Make sure the skirt is flush against
the stop strips on the cleaner head (see Figure 23).
7. Turn the cleaner over. If you removed the bumper and
brush ring, replace them now.
8. Install the lower body assembly in the shroud. Fasten
the cleaning head in place with
4 screws (2 long, 2 short
- see Figure 24).
NOTE: Make sure that you donot dislodge the rubber
vac skirt while inserting the lower body assembly past
the brush ring.
#lo-16x1 -314" Screws
Center
Brush
Location
#lo-16x1" Screws
Figure 24
Bottom View of Cleaner
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-752-0 1 83

Repair Parts
I
OptionalAccessories
/ Vacpole Unidaptfl
%b Handleu
/
No. GW9019
Not illustrated.
*
Includes Key Nos. 6,11A, 13, 15,16, two idler gears
and 2-arm
cam.
** Accessory - purchase separately.
## Not available separately.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-752-0183
10
Part
No.
GW9012
GW9502
GW9520
GW9504
GW9501
GW9505
GW9506
GW9507
GW9509
GW9512
GW9513
GW9536
GW9535
GW9517
GW9508
GW9522
GW9523
GW9004
GW9503
GW9013
GW9519
GW9521
GW9511
GW9516
GW9016
GW9018
GW9015
GW9019
CW9021
GW9530
Key
No.
1
2
2A
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11A
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Part
Description
Swivel Assembly
Bumper
Bumper Insert Kit (Setof 4)
Screw Kit (4short, 2 long)
Shroud
Brush Ring
Oscillator Chamber Cap
Cam Kit (2
& 3 Leg Cams)
Idler Gear Kit (Incl. 3 Gears)
Block Kit (Incl.2 Blocks)
Long Gear Shaft (Stainless Steel)
Set Screw #4Self Tapping#
#
Shaft Kit, Stainless Steel (includes Set Screw)
Lower Body*
Lift Bnish
Vacuum Skirt
Lift Brush Spring
Ratchet Tab (Stainless Steel)
Oscillator Seal Kit (Incl.2 Seals)
Oscillator Assembly Kit (Incl.Key #17)
(Ratchet Assembly not sold separately)
Center Brush Kit (Setof 2)
4' Vacuum Hose Extension (11pkg.)
20' Vacuum Hose (1 / pkg.)
8' Vacuum Hose Extension (llpkg.)
Replacement Hose Kit
(1each 20',
8' and 4' Hose)
Vacuum liegulatorAssembly
Vacuum Regulator Cap Kit
(Includes 850, 860, #70 Caps)
Reducer Cone
Unidapt Handle
6" Female to Female Adapter Hose**
Vac Port Fitting

ABOUTMAINTENANCEAND CARE
I AWARNINGI Hazardous suction. Stop pump before
attempting to clean pool cleaner.
Keep skimmerbasket and pump strainer basket clean
and free of debris.
If cleanerjams with large debris (leaves,sticks, etc.),
try cleaning debris first from bottom of unit. If this
doesn't clear unit, remove top swivel assembly (turn
114 turn) and clear the debris from the top.
Remove the pool cleaner from the pool before super
chlorinating (shocking)or chemical balancing. Wait at
least four hours after the chemicalprocedure before
reinstalling the cleaner.
Make sure that the cleaner's brush bristles don't
become deformed during storage. Storethe unit so
that it doesn't sit onthe bristles and sothat nothing
compressesthem.
If possible, do not coil the hose. Remove the hose from
the cleaner when removing the cleaner from the pool.
Storethe hose flat and straight.
Periodicallvexaminebristles and vacuum skirt for
wear or distortion. Replace if necessary. See
"Assembly",Page
9.
If necessary to remove oscillator,see "Disassembly",
Page
8.
Don't store the cleaner with the hose connected to the
cleanerbody or with the hose coiled.To do so will
cause the hose to take a set or kink over a period of
time. When reinstalled in the pool, the hose will tend
to stay coiled and will cause the cleaner to malfunc-
tion.
If the hose has taken a set, uncoil it as far as possible
without damaging it and lay it out in the sun for sev-
eral hours to straighten itself. Once it has relaxed and
straightened out, store it laid out flat and straight (no
coiling)if possible. If no storage area is available that
will allow this, coil the hose as loosely as possible and
expectto have to let it straighten for a while before
using the cleaner again.
Make surethe lift brush is retracted during storage or
else that the cleaner is supported such that the lift
brush is not taking any of the cleaner's weight. If the
lift brush is down during storage and the cleaner rests
on it, the brush bristles will collapseover time and the
cleaner will no longer turn during operation as it was
designed to do.
HOSESTORAGE
Best: Hose stored correctly - laid
OK, Not Recommended: Hose is Wrong: Storing cleaner with hose
out straight, not connected to disconnected from cleaner and connected will damage hose and
cleaner. looselv coiled (no sharv bends). void the hose warrantv.

STA-RITE LIMITED WARRANTY
Pumps,filters, skimmers, underwater lights (except bulbs), * Full warranty coverage is in effect for one year after instal-
accessories and fittings manufactured by Sta-Rite are war- lation. The pro-rated warranty covers the
tank only during
ranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship the 2nd through 10th year after installation. The amount
for one (1) year from date of installation. covered decreases by 10%each year. (ie., 2nd year 90%
cov-
year from date
ered, 3rd year 80%covered, et~.).
Product specific warranties:
Of
The foregoing warranties relate to the original consumer
HRPB, DEPB, System 3, System 2 and Posi-Clear
purchaser ("Purchaser") only. Sta-Rite shall have the option
to repair or replace the defective product, at its sole discre-
Tanks ................................ loyears
Internal filter components and valves ........ 1Year tion. Purchasers must pay all labor and shipping charges
............
Max-E-Therm - PooVSpa Heaters 2 years necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty.
Heater Enclosure only (Upper
RH & LH; Requests for warranty service must be made through the
lower enclosure; and control board enclosure). . .loyears warranty any prod-
uct that has been subject to negligence, misapplication,
Automatic Pool Cleaners including Hose ...... 2 years improper installation or maintenance, or other circum-
Cristal-Flofilters - Tanks .10 years pro-rated* stances which are not in Sta-Rite'sdirect control. .........
Valve and internal Components. ............. 1year This warranty sets forth Sta-Rite's sole obligation and
Posi-FloI1 - Tanks .10 years Purchaser's exclusive remedy for defective products.
.......................
Elements .............................. 1year STA-RITESHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENW,
PRC Cartridge -
INCIDENTAL OR CONTINGENTDAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
Filter Tanks
....... .5 years pro-rated (1st 2 years full) THE FOREGOINGw~NTIESAREEXCLUSNEAND IN
Elements .............................. 1year LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED
System 2 Above Ground Systems - Tanks ..... .10 years INCLUDING
BUT THE
Pumps / Platform and Internals 1year IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT- .............
NESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND
Pumps .................................. 1year BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS
When equipped with A.O. Smith WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN.
2-compartmentmotors (Does not include
pumps sold as part of a systems package) 2 years Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
.....
dental or consequential damages or limitations on how long
Traps / In-Line Strainers ................... 1year an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclu-
sion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
Vertical CoYnrnercial Filter - Tanks ......... .loyears legal rights 2nd you may also have other rights vary
Internals ............................... 1year from state to state.
Horizontal Commercial Filter
Supersedes all previous publications.
Tanks
................................ .5 years
(Years 6-9,Prorated declining 20%/year,Yr. 10
- 10%)
Sta-RiteIndustries, Inc.,
Internals ............................... 1year 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
A Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records.
DETACH HERE: Fill out bottomportion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/installation to:
v
Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
STA-RITE
Warranty Registration Card
Name Years pool has been in service less than 1 1-3 3-5 5-10
Purchasedfrom:
Address Company name
City State Zip Address
PurchaseDate Citv State Zi
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Product Purchased
Please send memore information onthese
New installation Replacement
other products from Sta-Rite.
Type of Pool lnground Vinyl Fiberglass Gunite Pumps Filters Automatic Pool Cleaners
Maintenance Equipment Test Strips
Size of Pool Heaters
S4877PS (Rev. 2/4/03)