ThePondguy ClearVac Parts list manual

ClearVac™
Dual-Chamber Pond Vacuum
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Use & Maintenance:
• ClearVac™
(Item#160192)
3YEAR WARRANTY
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ClearVac™
Dual-Chamber Pond Vacuum
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
SAFETY
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CLEARVAC™ FROM
YOUR POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING. SHOULD THE UNIT APPEAR TO
BE NOT WORKING, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH, REMOVE OR DISASSEMBLE
BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
1. ALWAYS use a properly grounded AC outlet. Do not immerse the ClearVac™ plug in
water or attempt to use a wet plug.
2) Do not pull or maneuver the ClearVac™ by the electrical cord.
3) Provide a “drip loop” for the power cord. This is a loop in the cord below the level of
the receptacle or plug that prevents water from traveling along the cord and into the
receptacle.
4) Be sure that a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is installed in the branch circuit
supplying the ClearVac™
5) Never remove the ground pin from the plug.
6) DO NOT operate the ClearVac™ in swimming ponds, pools or any instances where
humans make bodily contact with water.
7) DO NOT use the ClearVac™ to vacuum ammable, toxic or volatile substances.
IMPORTANT: The Pond Guy®, Inc. is not responsible for losses, injury
or death resulting from a failure to follow these safety precautions,
misuse or abuse of equipment.
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Diagram 1
COMPONENTS

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Number Name SKu
1 Collection Chamber 160277
2 Handle 160241
3 Intake Distributer 160242
4 Filter Foam 160243
5 Clamp Replacement Kit 160244
6 Suction Hose – 13’ x 1.5” 160246
7 Discharge Hose – 8’ 160247
8 Gravel Nozzle 160248
9 String Algae Nozzle 160249
10 Filter Retainer Plate 160266
11 Suction Extension Tube (Black) 160267
12 Suction Extension Tube (Clear) 160268
13 Narrow Nozzle 160269
15 Wide Nozzle 160271
16 Wheel 160272
17 Debris Bag 160273
18 Vacuum Seal Replacement Kit 160274
19 Vacuum Distributer Assembly 160275
Not Shown Discharge Hose Extension Kit
(Contains Debris Bag, 8’ Discharge
Hose & Coupler)
160276
SETUP
NOTE: Components referenced with a number in parenthesis can be found in Diagram 1
on page 7 of this manual.
1) Unlock the Motor Housing Clamps (5) and remove the Motor Housing. (Figure 1)
2) Remove any stored parts from the Collection Chamber (1).
3) Replace the Motor Housing and relock Motor Housing Clamps (5).
4) Attach the Wheels (16) at the rear base of the ClearVac™. (Figure 2)
5) Insert Suction Hose (6) into the Intake Distributer (3) on the front of the Collection Cham-
ber (1). Attach desired nozzle to opposite end of Suction Hose (6).
6) Insert the Discharge Hose (7) into the Drain Opening (Figure 1) on the rear of the Collec-
tion Chamber (1). Lay Discharge Hose (7) at to assist in draining. When desired, attach the
Debris Bag (17) to the end of the Discharge Hose (7) to catch large debris.
NOTE: The ClearVac™ must be connected directly to a GFCI outlet. If using an
extension cord use only a 10 or 12 gauge outdoor rated extension cord no longer
than 50’. The use of an improper extension cord will cause damage to the unit
and will void the warranty.
Figure 1 Figure 2
MotorHousing
DrainOpening
MotorHousing
Clamp(5)
AVAILABLE PARTS

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USAGE
NOTE: Always use the supplied Filter Foam (4) when collecting wet debris.
1) Plug the ClearVac™ into a GFCI and toggle the Switch to the ON position.
2) Submerge Suction Hose (6) with desired attachment and move in a slow, uniform
fashion to remove sludge. Using the vacuum level adjustment on the handle of the
Suction Hose (6), slowly increase the suction to lift unwanted debris.
3) When one reservoir in the Collection Chamber (1) becomes full, the ClearVac™
will automatically switch reservoirs and drain collected debris through the
Discharge Hose (7).
4) When nished, toggle the Switch to the OFF position and unplug the ClearVac™
from the GFCI.
MAINTENANCE
1) Make sure the ClearVac™ is switched to OFF and unplugged from any power sources.
2) Remove Suction (6) and Discharge (7) Hoses.
3) Unlock the Motor Housing Clamps (5) and remove the Motor Housing. (Figure 1)
4) Thoroughly rinse the Collection Chamber (1).
5) Remove and thoroughly rinse the Foam Filters (4). Inspect for signs of wear or damage
and replace as needed.
6) Make sure the ClearVac™ is empty and clean before storing. Store in a dry, temperature
controlled room.
WARRANTY
The Pond Guy® will repair or replace any ClearVac™ found to be defective within 3 years of
the original purchase date. Filter Foam is considered a wear part and is not covered under
warranty. This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original purchaser beginning
from the date of original receipt. Abuse or misuse of this product voids all warranty. In case
of warranty claims, the product must be returned to place of purchase accompanied with
the original receipt. The ClearVac™ must be connected directly to a GFCI outlet. If using
an extension cord use only a 10 or 12 gauge outdoor rated extension cord no longer than
50’. The use of an improper extension cord will cause damage to the unit and will void
the warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WarNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CLEARVAC™
FROM YOUR POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING. SHOULD THE UNIT
APPEAR TO BE NOT WORKING, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH, REMOVE OR
DISASSEMBLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
Problem PoSSIble SolUTIoNS
-Littleornosuctionisproduced
-MakesuretheClearVac™ispositionedatornearwaterlevel
-Remove&inspecttheIntakeDistributer(3),Suction(6)&Discharge
(7)Hosesforobstructions
-ReducenumberofSuctionExtensionTubes(11&12)used
-LaySuctionHose(6)asataspossible
-Unitdoesnotreachfullcapacity
-CollectionChamber(1)doesnot
drain
-CleanFoamFilters(4)
-Remove&inspecttheIntakeDistributer(3),Suction(6)&Discharge
(7)Hosesforobstructions
-LayDischargeHose(7)atorataslightdeclinetoaidindraining
-CheckDrainOpeningforblockages(Figure3)
-Unitdevelopsnoiseorheavy
vibration(Figure4)
-MakesureCollectionChamber(1)isnotfullandthatitisdraining
properly
-CleanFoamFilters(4)
-Remove&inspecttheIntakeDistributer(3),Suction(6)&Discharge(7)
Hosesforobstructions
Figure 3 Figure 4
DrainOpening
Clean
Clean