Pentair kreepy krauly kruiser Installation And User Manual
KREEPY KRAULY® KRUISER
INGROUND SUCTION POOL CLEANER
™
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION AND
USER’S GUIDE
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CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool products, please contact:
Customer Service and Technical Support, USA
(8 A.M. to 5 P.M. — Eastern/Pacific Times)
Phone: (800) 831-7133
Fax: (800) 284-4151
Web site
Visit www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Warning and
Safety Instructions .................................................
Pool Preparation .....................................................
Overview
Before Installation
Assembly ................................................................
Parts Overview
Vacuum Seal Installation
Hose Assembly
Attaching Hose Weights
Installation ..............................................................
Connection to Pool with One Skimmer
Connection to Pool with Two Skimmers
Optional Vacuum Line Installation
Adjustments ...........................................................
Adjusting the Flow
Return Line Adjustments
Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. ET)
Phone: (919) 566-8000
Fax: (919) 566-8920
Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PT)
Phone: (805) 553-5000 (Ext. 5591)
Fax: (805) 553-5515
Maintenance ..........................................................
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Cleaning the Flapper
Removing Damaged or Worn Flapper
Check the Vacuum Seal
Other Maintenance
Winterizing
In-Line Leaf Canisters
Troubleshooting ....................................................
Replacement Parts ................................................
Parts List
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P/N K60460 Rev. C 11/30/15
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Installation Information
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Important Notice:
Attention Installer: This guide 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 after installation
of the pool cleaner.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help
you in operating and maintaining this pool cleaner. Please retain it for future
reference. Consult Pentair with any questions regarding this equipment.
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 (800) 831-7133 for additional free
copies of these instructions.
Consumer Information and Safety
This pool cleaner is designed and manufactured to provide many years
of safe and reliable service when installed, operated and maintained
according to the information in this manual. Throughout the manual, safety
warnings and cautions are identified by the “ ” symbol. Be sure to read
and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
HAZARDOUS SUCTION.
Do not play with cleaner or hose or apply to body.
Can trap and tear hair or body parts. Hose can trip or
entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
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 (a “vac port
fitting”) is included with your cleaner. Install it on the
suction port to prevent entrapment and injury. If the
cover provided does not fit, purchase one that does from your local pool
store and install it instead. The cover should conform to IAPMO SPS4-99A.
Pre-Installation Check List
Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and
safety information in this guide. Failure to follow these instructions or
improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool finish
or the vinyl liner, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any liability
for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of
the customer’s pool.
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 the 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.
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.
AFTER installing the cleaner, make sure the cleaner is operating
correctly:
The cleaner may need some minor adjustments to make sure it is
operating properly so there is no damage to the pool finish. Certain
vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to surface wear, pattern
removal, ink rubbing off of, or serious scratches to the pattern caused by
objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including automatic
pool cleaners. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. is not responsible for
any pattern removal, abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.
Stop pump before attempting to clean unit. Do
not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner is
operating.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use
or play with pool cleaner.
Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner
is operating. Hose can trip or entangle swimmers
which could result in drowning.
Moving parts may injure hands or fingers. Stop pump
before attempting to clean out pool cleaner head.
Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Water Pool and Spa,
Inc. pumps and other related products are available at:
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ or call
(800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.
Please refer to http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/
safetywarnings/ for warning and safety instructions related to
this product.
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Disclaimer of Liability
About your Pool and Cleaner
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool. The
pool cleaner is a very passive product that will have no impact on pool life.
Please be aware that over time, deterioration, discoloration and brittleness
of any pool finish can be caused separately by, or in combination with,
age, an imbalance in pool water chemistry, improper installation and
other factors. Suction side pool cleaners, such as the pool cleaner, will
not remove or cause wear on “good” pool plaster. In fact, the opposite is
true–pool plaster will eventually cause wear on the cleaner.
The same situation holds true for vinyl-lined in-ground swimming pools,
because vinyl liners are also affected by the environment and factors such
as pool water chemistry, sunlight and the pool’s surroundings. Therefore
over time, vinyl can become brittle and weak. In addition, vinyl-lined pools
are affected by the workmanship, composition and installation of the
liner and the workmanship and quality of construction of the supporting
walls and pool base. These are all factors which can contribute to liner
failure. The existence of any of these type of conditions in your pool is
not caused by the use or operation of the pool cleaner. The manufacturer
disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures
or components of the customer’s pool.
The pool owner must assume all responsibility for the condition and
maintenance of the pool’s surface, water and deck.
Before the cleaner is installed, please take a moment to record the
serial number. This number is located under the rear handle of your
cleaner. You will be asked for this number when you contact our
Technical Support Department.
SERIAL #__________________________________
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POOL PREPARATION
Overview
The Kruiser™ Inground Suction Pool Cleaner connects easily to your skimmer or
vacuum line fitting without tools. The cleaner
pump to move across the bottom of your pool, capturing large and small debris.
• Built-in bumper assures free movement around steps and ladders for total cleaning
coverage and uninterrupted, hands-free operation.
• No bags or compartments to empty or replace, the dirt and debris go right into the
filtration system.
uses the suction power from your filter
Flapper—the only moving
part in the cleaner for a
simple and dependable
propulsion system.
Before Installation
Before assembling and installing the pool cleaner, be sure your pool is clean and
algae-free in order for the cleaner to have maximum traction. If necessary, make
the following preparations before proceeding.
Note: Before setting up this product, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions, starting on page ii.
1. Hand vacuum your pool to remove debris.
2. Chemically balance and stabilize the pool water.
3. Clean the filter system.
4. Empty the Skimmer Basket.
5. Empty the Pump Strainer Basket.
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ASSEMBLY
Parts Overview
Your Kruiser™ Inground Suction Pool Cleaner includes the following components:
1. Cleaner body – (1)
2. Vacuum Seal – (1)
3. Regulator Valve – Adjustable (1)
4. Regulator Cap – (1)
5. Flow Gauge – (1)
6. Threaded Compression Adapter – (1)
7. Hose Sections – 1m (12)
8. Hose Weights – (2)
9. Eyeball Diverters – (2)
10. 45 Degree Elbow – (1)
11. Hose Protector Sleeve – (1)
12. Safety Vac-Lock Fitting – (1
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2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
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10. 11. 12.
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