Pentair GW9500 Installation And User Manual

Automatic Pool Cleaner

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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User’ s Guide

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Contents

Important Safety Precautions ..............................................................................ii

Section 1: Overview ............................................................................................1

Preparation of your pool ............................................................................... 2

Cleaner assembly ............................................................................ 2

Hose Assembly ................................................................................ 3

Section 2: Installation ..........................................................................................5

Standard Installation ..................................................................................... 5

Optional Installation...................................................................................... 8

Section 3: Operation............................................................................................ 11

Cleaner Operation and Movement ............................................................... 11

Clicking sound ................................................................................ 11

Movement around the pool ...............................................................11

Picks up “big stuff” ....................................................................................... 11

Fine-tuning valves and connections ............................................................ 12

Valves (pump, skimmer, and main drain) and vacuum adjustments 12

Too much vacuum? ......................................................................... 12

Not enough vacuum? .......................................................................12

In-Line leaf canisters ........................................................................ 13

Skimmer connection ........................................................................ 13

Skimmer vac plates .........................................................................13

Skimmer vac plate vacuum control adjusters .................................. 13

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Section 4: User Maintenance .............................................................................15

Hose Storage ............................................................................................... 15

Disassembly................................................................................................ 16

Reassembly ................................................................................................ 17

Illustrated Parts List ..................................................................................... 18

Section 5: Troubleshooting ................................................................................19

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important Notice:

Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use

of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

WARNING — Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which

are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury,
death, or property damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of these
instructions.

WARNING — Hazardous suction. 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.

CAUTION — Oscillator may injure hands or fingers. Stop pump before attempting to clean out

pool cleaner head.

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WARNING — Hose can trip or entangle swimmers. Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner

is operating.

General Installation Information

Pre-installation check list

Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:

Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage from age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc. If any
damage is found, have a qualified pool professional make all necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones, roots,
etc., under the liner, remove them before installing the 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 backwashing, rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean
system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and coverage.

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General Installation Information (continued)

Before installing the cleaner, fill the hose with water:

Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to
the filtration system (whether through a skimmer or dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage the
pump through dry running and overheating.

Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:

The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in approximately 4-6 hours. Less time could be needed,
depending on the pool size.

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.

WARNING — Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning 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.

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