Pentair Kreepy Krauly Platinum Installation Manual

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KREEPY KRAULY® PLATINUM™ INSTALLATION MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 Water Pool and Spa with any questions regarding
this equipment

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

Consumer Information and Safety

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ pool cleaners are 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.

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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 cause injury and/or drowning.

• Do not play with cleaner or hose or apply to body.

• 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.

• Always disconnect the power to the pump before servicing or attempting to clean the unit.
Failure to do so could result in injury and/or drowning.

WARNING —Suction Entrapment can cause injury and/or drowning.

• If your pool has a dedicated suction port, (vacuum port), for vacuuming or for an automatic
pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use. If your dedicated suction port does not
have a Twist Lock Pressure Relief Valve (Wall Fitting), purchase one from your local
pool store and install it before attaching pool cleaner to dedicated suction port.

WARNING —Stop pump before attempting to clean unit. Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner

is operating.

CAUTION — The cleaner was not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool installation.

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Important Notice About Your Pool and Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ Cleaner:

There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool. The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ automatic
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. An automatic pool cleaner, such as the Kreepy Krauly
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 inground 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 Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ cleaner.

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.

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Platinum™, will not remove or cause wear

Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:

Before installing the pool cleaner, examine the interior of your pool carefully. 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 your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner,
or has damage to the base or supporting walls, do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the
necessary repairs.

Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool that is partially or completely tiled:

Before installing the pool cleaner in a gunite pool or pool that is partially or completely tiled; check closely for loose tiles and loose
light fittings. Do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs.

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, 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.

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.

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LL105PM / LL105PMG

LL105PMTGG / LL105PMTWW

LL105PMTRW / LL105PMTYW

Important Information:

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ automatic pool cleaner comes ready to connect into a female threaded 1­1/2" line, dedicated to our Universal Booster Pump. Also, if you have a chlorinator, solar system or other
air inducing equipment, contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-831-7133 before you install

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the Kreepy Krauly

Platinum™ cleaner. (See diagram on page 2).

The following are important facts to remember before installing and operating the Kreepy Krauly
Platinum™.

1. Always disconnect the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ from the pool wall when cleaning or back washing the
pool filter.

2. After cleaning or back washing, let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before reconnecting
the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™.

3. New plumbing lines should be flushed out before installing the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™.

4. The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools.

5. Always remove the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ before swimmers enter the pool.

6. Always handle the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ with care. Do not let children or pets play with the unit: it is
not a toy.

7. Always pick up the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ by the Vacuum Tube especially when lifting the unit out of
the water.

8. Unless checking the wheel RPM, do not handle the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ while it is operating.

9. Always remove the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ from the pool before chemical shock treatments. As a
rule, any pool water that is unsafe for swimming is unsafe for the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™.

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10. Carefully cut the feed hose following the instructions on Page 3.

By following these simple guidelines, you can help protect against injury and prolong the life of
your Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™.

Before the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ is installed, please take a moment to record the serial number. This
number is located on your warranty card and on the back of the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ near the rear
jets. You will be asked for this number when you contact our Technical Support Department.

SERIAL #__________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................1

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A. Thank You for Choosing the Kreepy Krauly
B. What to Expect from the Kreepy Krauly

II. Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................. 2

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A. Kreepy Krauly

Platinum™ Components ............................................................................ 2

B. Pool Connections ............................................................................................................. 2

C. Booster Pump Installation ................................................................................................ 2

D. Installing the Twist Lock Pressure Relief Valve (Wall Fitting)............................................ 3

E. Cutting the Feed Hose ................................................................................................... 3-6

F. Checking Operation ......................................................................................................... 7

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G. Fine Tuning the Kreepy Krauly

Platinum™. ....................................................................... 7

1. Thrust Jet Adjustment ................................................................................................. 7

2. Sweep Hose Adjustment ............................................................................................. 7

3. Checking Wheel RPM ................................................................................................. 8

Platinum™. .................................................... 1

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Platinum™. ........................................................ 1

III. Operation & Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................. 8

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A. Connecting/Disconnecting the Kreepy Krauly

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B. Turning the Kreepy Krauly

Platinum™ On/Off ................................................................... 8

Platinum™. ................................................ 8

C. Cleaning the Sand & Silt Bag ........................................................................................... 9

D. Periodic Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 9

1. Wall Fitting Screen ...................................................................................................... 9

2. Tires & Bearings ....................................................................................................... 10

3. Roller Rings .............................................................................................................. 10

4. Debris Bags .............................................................................................................. 10

5. Sweep Hose .............................................................................................................. 10

6. Debris Valve .............................................................................................................. 10

E. Back Washing the Pool Filter.......................................................................................... 10

F. Storage and Winterizing ................................................................................................. 10

G. Accessories ...................................................................................................................10

1. Sweep Hose Weight .................................................................................................. 10

2. Leaf Bag ................................................................................................................... 10

IV. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 11-12

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Platinum™ Parts List .............................................................................. 13-14

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Platinum™ Exploded View ........................................................................... 15

I. Introduction

A. Thank You for Choosing the Kreepy

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Krauly

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
automatic pool cleaner. The Kreepy Krauly
is designed to give you years of dependable and
efficient service. With the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™,
you and your family will spend more time relaxing
and enjoying your pool and less time cleaning it.

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ has been designed
and built with time proven features and patented
innovations to create an automatic pool cleaner that
will give you years of dependable service. The
Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ is built by people who care
about the product using state of the art materials and
backed by a limited warranty that protects against
defects in parts and construction.

Like any mechanical device, the Kreepy Krauly
Platinum™ requires some preventative maintenance
and the replacement of certain working parts. We
recommend that you have your Kreepy Krauly
Platinum™ checked annually. For best results have
your Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ installed by a
qualified swimming pool professional.

For pool owners with plumbing and mechanical
experience, installation instructions are included in
this manual.

Platinum™ Pool Cleaner

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Platinum

B. What to Expect from the Kreepy

Krauly® Platinum

When operating correctly, the Kreepy Krauly

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Platinum™ will travel randomly throughout the pool,
vacuuming and sweeping the bottom. The climbing
ability of the Kreepy Krauly
on the pool’s shape. It will climb better in pools without
sharp angles or curves in the transition from the pool
floor to the pool wall.

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ comes equipped with
a Wall Fitting (Part # EW22-White, Part #

LLW22PM-Grey) that features a Twist Lock
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve. If the Kreepy

Krauly® Platinum™ is receiving too much water
pressure to the unit, the relief valve will automatically
reduce water pressure.

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Approximately every three minutes and 30 seconds,
the Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ will go into a back up
mode. At this time, the Back Up Valve will pull the

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Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ away from problem areas.

The Sweep Hose operates in a gentle sweeping
motion to prevent debris from becoming trapped in
hard to reach corners of the pool.

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Platinum™ is dependent

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Please put safety first! Be sure to take your Kreepy
Krauly® Platinum™ out of your pool and store it
carefully in a shaded area before anyone enters the
pool.

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II. Installation Instructions

A. Kreepy Krauly® Platinum

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Components

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum™ Box Contains:

1. Cleaner Head

2. Sand & Silt Bag

3. Sweep Hose

4. Complete Feed Hose
a. 1 - 8½ in. hose
b. 2 - 10 ft. long hoses
c. 1 - 30 in. soft hose/1 - 7½ ft. soft hose
d. 10 - Floats
e. 3 - Swivels
f. 1- Back-Up Valve
g. 10 - Mender Nuts
h. 1 - Wall Fitting complete

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B. Pool Connections

The Kreepy Krauly® Platinum comes equipped to
connect to a female threaded 1-1/2 in. line, dedicated
to our Universal Booster Pump.

Also, if the pool doesn't have a dedicated cleaner
line please contact our Technical Support
Department at 1-800-831-7133.

C. Booster Pump Installation

If you already have a 3/4 horsepower booster pump
installed at your equipment pad and it is operational,
skip this section and proceed to Installing the Twist
Lock Pressure Relief Valve (Wall Fitting).

Detailed booster pump installation instructions are
packaged separately in our booster pump box.

Please follow these instructions carefully.

The booster pump is not self-priming and needs to
be fed with water taken from the pool filter before
any type of in-line chlorinator. See figure below.

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