AquaStar Starztruck Automatic Suction Pool Cleaner User Manual

InstallatIon manual

AUTOMATIC SUCTION POOL CLEANER

877.768.2717 fax: 877.276.POOL (7665)

Outside the U.S.: +1.805.620.5060 fax: [phone]

www.aquastarpoolproducts.com [e-mail]

THE STARZTRUCK AUTOMATIC SUCTION SIDE POOL CLEANER FEATURES:

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Programmed movement for better cleaning

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Efficient, quiet operation

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Highly engineered for durability

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Simple installation, no additional tools required

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Vinyl/fiberglass or concrete

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Easy grip roll bar handle

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Private label grill insert available

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Patent-pending design

KIt Includes cleaner, nIne connector hoses, one leader hose,

flow gauge, regulator valve, sKImmer cone, safety vacuum locK

wall fIttIng and owner’s manual.

AVAILABLE COLOR COMBINATIONS

TOP/BOTTOM/HANDLE&GRILL/HOSE PART# TYPE PART# TYPE

White/White/White/White SZ T0101-H Concrete SZ TV0101-H Vinyl/

Fiberglass

Black/Black/Black/Black SZT0202-H Concrete SZTV0202-H Vinyl/

Fiberglass

Grey/Black/Black/Grey SZT0302-H Concrete SZTV0302-H Vinyl/

Fiberglass

Deep Blue/White/White/White SZT1001-H Concrete SZ TV10 01-H Vinyl/

Fiberglass

Aqua Blue/White/White/White SZ T1601-H Concrete SZTV1601-H Vinyl/

Fiberglass

See pages 14-16 for a complete list of replacement parts and kits available from

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ProStar

Replacement Parts, a division of AquaStar Pool Products.

THE STARZTRUCK AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER

Thank you for purchasing the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner. AquaStar proudly manufactures and
assembles all of their products in the U.S.

The StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner works from the suction side of your pool filter system –
subject to the GPM (gallons per minute) of the suction line. Designed to operate and install simply
with most swimming pools, occasionally additional hoses and/or parts are needed to complete
your special situation. For technical assistance and parts availability, call AquaStar Pool Products
at 877.768.2717.

Keep this installation manual on file – with your receipt, purchase date and serial number. The installation
instructions are also available online at www.aquastarpoolproducts.com.

Always remove the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner and hoses before swimmers
enter the pool. It is not a toy and is not intended for children to play with.

When removed from the pool, keep the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner
disconnected and stored in a shaded safe place – away from all chewing
animals! The hoses must be stored straight. DO NOT COIL!

Carry the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner by the handle only.

With sidewall suction connections, always install a USPC-approved safety
vacuum lock (AquaStar p/n VLK15Txx). When the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner is removed,
make sure the safety vacuum lock wall fitting cap is securely covering the sidewall suction port and
snapped shut.

SAFETY FIRST!

REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT FACTS!

Before installing the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner:

• Manually clean/vacuum the pool and clean all skimmer, pump and debris baskets.

• Clean or backwash the filter.

• Check that the water is at its proper level.

• Check water chemistry – make sure the pool is free from excess algae to ensure proper operation of
StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner.

Never use the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner to remove plaster/pebble debris in new or remodeled pools.

Always remove the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner before backwashing or chemically shocking the pool.

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STEP 1: CONNECTING AND SUBMERGING THE HOSES AND CLEANER

Fig. 1

Flow Gauge

Flow indicator

Fig. 3

There are nine connector hoses and one leader hose with a grey hose cuff. The hose cuff connects to the top
of the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner (see Fig. 1).

Connect the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner hose sections together by pushing and twisting the tapered
male connector end of each hose firmly into the open female end of the adjacent hose section (see Fig. 2).
Depending on the size and shape of your pool, all hose sections might not be used. The hose should reach
from the skimmer or safety vacuum lock wall fitting (AquaStar p/n VLK15Txx) to the furthest point in the
pool plus one extra hose section. If the hose is not long enough, it will be necessary to purchase additional hose
sections from your pool dealer. After the correct hose length has been assembled, fill the hose completely with
water by lowering the attached StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner and then vertically pushing the hose down,
allowing all the air to escape. When the hose is full, remove the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner from the
hose and insert the flow gauge into the leader hose. Make sure the flow gauge is under water (see Fig. 3).

If optional leaf canister (AquaStar p/n HWN152) is purchased, install between first and second hose sections
(see Fig. 4).

Fig. 2

To StarzTruck

(showing leaf canister)

Leader hose

Second hose section

(desired position)

HWN163

First hose section

To skimmer or vac-lock

Pool deck / coping

First hose section

Skimmer

Fig. 4

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STEP 2: CONNECTING TO SUCTION

Connect the skimmer cone adapter (p/n HWN152) to the regulator valve (p/n HWN161) and then insert the
skimmer cone into:

A. The suction port of the skimmer (see Fig. 5) or

B. The wall port safety vacuum lock without a three-way or ball valve (see Fig. 6) or

C. Without the skimmer cone and regulator valve – insert the male end of the hose directly into the safety vacuum

lock wall fitting port – with a three-way or ball valve (see Fig. 7)

Hose

To pump

To StarzTruck

Skimmer

HWN161 regulator valve

HWN152 cone adapter

To main drain (if applicable)

Fig. 5

VLK15Txxx safety
vacuum lock wall fitting

Fig. 6

VLK15Txxx safety
vacuum lock wall fitting

Fig. 7

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STEP 3: ADJUSTING YOUR STARZTRUCK AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER

Check the water flow reading on the Flow Gauge (refer to step 1, Fig. 3). The black disk should be in the box
between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings. If the setting is higher than required with the black disk outside
of the box on the “MAX” side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, it will be necessary to
reduce the vacuum/water flow by using a valve or valves in the filter system, or the AquaStar hwn161
Regulator Valve or an optional AquaStar Automatic Skimmer Vacuum Plate designed to adjust vacuum/
water flow. To install the hwn161 Regulator Valve, turn the filter system off. Remove the hose from the
hwn152 Skimmer Cone, and after closing the Regulator Valve (rotate the blue collar clockwise/toward +
until closed/tight), insert the Regulator Valve into the Skimmer Cone, and insert the hose end into the
Regulator Valve (see Fig. 5 on previous page).

Turn the filter system on and allow it to run long enough to eliminate any air in the system. Turn the blue
collar counter clockwise until the proper reading appears on the gauge.

If you have connected your hose to the AquaStar Vacuum Lock, it will be necessary to adjust the vacuum/
water flow using the three-way valve at the filter system. The handle on the valve should be turned so that
the Flow Gauge which is installed in the StarzTruck hose reads properly (refer to Fig. 3 on page 2). After the
three-way valve has been properly adjusted, the vacuum gauge at the three-way valve should be marked
so that the water flow can be adjusted by referring to the gauge at the valve rather than reinstalling the
Flow Gauge in the hose each time an adjustment is necessary. Once the Flow Gauge has a proper reading,
remove it from the leader hose and reattach the StarzTruck automatic pool cleaner. Submerge the StarzTruck
back into the pool until it reaches the bottom for operation.

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STEP 3: ADJUSTING YOUR STARZTRUCK AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER continued

Some skimmers have a vari-flow or diverter valve in the bottom of the skimmer. This valve can be turned
to regulate skimming and main drain suction. Turn the valve to full skim and then adjust the Flow Gauge
vacuum gauge by turning the valve toward main drain suction. Usually this valve is the same size as the
hose end, and it will therefore be necessary to purchase an hwn158 Hose Connector (see Fig. 8). After the
proper gauge reading has been established, the diverter valve will have to be locked in place with a wedge
of some kind so that it won’t change position with operation of the StarzTruck.

Periodically check the water flow/vacuum to be sure that the StarzTruck is operating as efficiently as
possible. Remember, too much vacuum is just as bad as too little.

Periodically check to make sure that the StarzTruck hose is securely attached to its suction source
(i.e. Skimmer, Skimmer Vacuum Plate, Safety Vacuum Lock, etc.).

Disconnect the StarzTruck hose from the skimmer/regulator valve, or, if using a dedicated line, turn cleaner
valve off before backwashing, so that you’re not restricting water flow.

Never coil the StarzTruck hose. Damage caused by coiling the hose is not covered under the warranty.

When the StarzTruck is out of the pool, always disconnect the leader hose from the StarzTruck head.

Always carry the StarzTruck by the molded-in handle. Do not carry it by the hose.

When swimming in the pool, remove the StarzTruck from the water.

If you are going to super-chlorinate, shock or add gas chlorine to your pool, make sure the cleaner and hose
are removed before doing so.

To StarzTruck

Hose

Optional hose adapter

Skimmer diverter valve

To pump

To main drain

Fig. 8

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