DIRT DEVIL catalyst User Manual

BK 0000412

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ENGLISH

Thank you for choosing the Dirt Devil Catalyst robotic cleaner to
clean your pool. You have made a terrific decision and will enjoy its
use for years to come. Before you begin using your cleaner, please
take a few minutes to carefully read these operating instructions - it
will make life easy!
Again, thank you for choosing Dirt Devil.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION: Do not switch the pool cleaner “ON” if it is not fully
immersed in water. Operating the cleaner out of water will
cause severe damage immediately and will result in loss of
warranty.

Allow the cleaner to remain in the pool for 15 to 20 minutes
following the end of its cleaning cycle. This will allow the
motors to cool adequately. Do not leave the cleaner in the
pool all the time. Always remember to turn the power supply
“OFF” and unplug it from the power outlet before removing
the cleaner from the pool.

WARNING: Your Cleaner should not be used while people
are swimming in the pool.

Safety Note

- The unit must be supplied through a residual current device
(RCD) having a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30 mA

- The connection to the branch circuit should be consistent
with the local and national wiring rules (electrical code).

- Mishandling of the unit can result in leakage of lubricants.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer’s service agent or a qualified and trained
person in order to avoid hazards.

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Operating the Pool Cleaner

Your new automatic pool cleaner contains:

- The robotic pool cleaner with its floating cable.

- The Power Supply (transformer).

- Cart (optional)

Please read this manual completely before operating your pool
cleaner.

Place the power supply (transformer) at least three meters / ten feet
from the pool.(fig.1). The transformer will supply low voltage to the
cleaner.

Uncoil the cable.(fig.1a)

For proper operation, lock the moveable handle diagonally across the
top of the cleaner's body. Push down on the handle lock mechanism
and slide the handle all the way to the end (recommended one slot
before the end), then release the lock. The handle will remain fixed in
this position. Repeat this process on the other side of the cleaner.
Remember, the handle must be fixed diagonally (fig.2a, 2b)
Reverse the diagonal position of the handle each time you put the
cleaner in the water in order to avoid the twisting of the power cord

Place the unit in the water. Turn the unit side to side in the water to
allow air to escape from the body and then let the cleaner sink to the
bottom of the pool (fig.3). Then, spread the cable over the surface of
the pool as evenly as possible (fig.1).

Plug the cable into the power supply. Make sure the key on the plug
exactly corresponds with the key slot on the socket of the power
supply (fig.1b).
Plug the power supply into a grounded outlet. Ensure that the electric
outlet has been properly grounded (fig.1c). The light will glow indicating
that the system is “ ON “ and the pool cleaner will start the cleaning
cycle.

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1a

2b

3

2a

1b

WARNING: A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI-USA) or a Residual Current Device

(RCD-EUROPE) must be installed to protect your electric outlet and prevent any possible
electric shock.

2

1c

Power Supply - Operating Instructions

A

C

slot

D

slot

Push and rotate right to lock

B

key

Cable

plug

To plug the cable (Fig A) into the socket on the power supply (Fig B), please do the following:

key

Transformer

socket

Rotate left and pull to unlock

E

ON / OFF

socket

F

1. Prepare the plug as seen in (Fig. C) with the key and 3 outside slots exactly as shown.

2. Fit exactly the key and the slots from cable plug with the corresponding key and slots from the transformer socket. (Fig. D)

3. Push the plug into the socket of the transformer all the way in.

4. Once the plug is in, rotate the plug to the right to lock it into place (Fig. E).

5. To remove the plug, first rotate the plug to the left to unlock it, then pull it out (Fig. F).

6. Red push button turns the machine “ON / OFF”.

IMPORTANT- After every cycle the pool cleaner will turn off automatically . In case you want to turn the machine off during the working

cycle, push the red button once and the indicator light will turn off, indicating that the machine has stopped running.

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Maintenance and adjustment

CLEAN THE FILTER BAG AFTER EVERY CLEANING CYCLE
a. Unplug the power supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact with water)
b. If the unit is in the pool, gently pull the cleaner toward you using the cable until the handle is within

reach. Use the handle (not the cable) to pull the cleaner out of the pool after allowing most of the water
to drain from the unit.

c. Lay the unit on its back on a smooth surface (in order to prevent scratches on the machine body),
release the lock tabs and remove the bottom lid assembly. (fig.4a, 4b, 4c, 4d)

d. Remove the filter bag from the support bars, turn it inside out and wash off all the dirt with a garden
hose or in a sink. Squeeze the bag gently until the rinse water is clear. If necessary, machine wash the

bag using only cold water with NO DETERGENT! (fig.5)
e. Re-install the bag on the support bars with the label in the center of one of the long sides of the

bottom lid (5a)
f. Re-install the bottom lid assembly in the body. Push down on it until lock tabs will snap into place

properly.

lock tab

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IMPORTANT TIPS:

Shut off and unplug the power supply every
time you remove the cleaner from the water.
Clean the filter bag after every cycle.
Reverse the handle after every cleaning cycle to
avoid tangling the cable.
Periodically straighten out the floating cable.
Replace worn brushes to ensure maximum
cleaning performance
Make sure that your pool cleaner positions itself
properly on the wall. The machine handle must
rest parallel to the water line upon reaching the
surface of the water.
Save your cleaner's packaging for off-season
storage or for shipping the unit to your dealer if
service is required.
Leave your pool cleaner in the water for 15 to 20
minutes after every cleaning cycle.

Do not leave your cleaner in direct sunlight
when not in use.
Never leave the power supply in direct
sunlight and avoid leaving it in the rain.

Occasionally, you should rinse your cleaner in
clean, fresh water. This will lengthen the service
life of the drive belts, drive tracks and scrubbing
brushes.
Sometimes, if the unit was not used for a while,
the brushes may become rigid. Once immersed
in water the PVA regains the softness and
elasticity

Clean the propeller once a month

(see next page for details)

label

4

PVA brush

7a

Wheel tube

end hub

CHANGING BRUSHES

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Depending upon how frequently you use the
cleaner pool cleaner, it will be necessary to
replace the brushes when they are worn out.
Worn out brushes will impede cleaner’s
scrubbing, climbing the walls or general
performance.
a. Detach one of the side plates, unscrewing the
four screws (see fig.7a ).
b. With side plate detached, take out the wheel
tube from the machine.
c. Open the end hub and pull out the worn PVA
brush.(see fig.6)
d. Place the new PVA brush on to the hexagonal
tube and close it with the end hub.
e. Reinstall the wheel tube in place and place
back the side plate screwing back the four screws.

PVA BRUSHES CARE:

This special brush material is most efficient when wet. Any discoloration is normal in the
drying process when exposed to open air. Please allow brushes to absorb pool water for
about 20 minutes before initial use or at first use of every season. You will notice that as the
brushes absorb the water and start scrubbing your pool, the discoloration will disappear.

CHANGING THE DRIVE BELTS

Depending on usage, the drive belts (located behind the side plate) will stretch.
When this happens, in order to maintain the optimum performance of the unit, these drive
belts have to be changed.

a) Turn the robot upside down and remove the bottom lid assembly (fig. 4a,4b,4c,4d).
b)Inside, locate 4 screws on drive motor side, which hold the side plate in place (fig. 7a, 7b).
c)Take out these screws and remove the side plate
d)Remove the drive track. Before removing the drive track, notice carefully how the drive

belts are positioned for re-assembly (fig. 7c).
e)Take out the old drive belts and replace them with new ones.
To re-assemble, reverse steps d to a.

outlet top

propeller

7b

7c

Cleaning the pump propeller:

1) Take out the 2 (4) screws from the outlet top

2) Take out the outlet top and remove hair and
other debris around propeller

CAUTION:

To avoid scratches and other blemishes appearing on your robot, simply find a smooth
surface for it to rest on when cleaning the debris bag or performing minor adjustments.

These scratches could produce changes in the robots soft and smooth edges resulting in

potential damage to some flexible pool surfaces.

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