Pentair Kreepy Krauly Prowler 930 Installation And User Manual

KREEPY KRAULY® PROWLER® 930

ROBOTIC INGROUND 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 use
the following contact information:

Customer Service (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern
and Pacific Times)

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web site

Visit www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com
to find information about Pentair products.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Warning and Safety Instructions .......

Preparation of the Pool and Cleaner ...................

Overview

Cleaner Components

Cleaner Features
Initial Setup
Caddy Assembly

Operation ...............................................................

Control Panel Overview
Weekly Timer Feature

Setting the Weekly Timer
Cleaning Speed (Quick Clean Feature)
Delayed Start
Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Technical Support

Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET)

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PT)
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 5591)
Fax: [phone]

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Maintenance ........................................................

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LED Indicator Lights
Removing the Cleaner from the Pool
Cleaning the Filter Baskets
Periodic Filter Screen Cleaning
Cleaning the Impeller
Storing the Cleaner

Troubleshooting ..................................................

Replacement Parts ..............................................

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 [phone] for additional free
copies of these instructions.

Consumer Information and Safety

The 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.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
ELECTROCUTION.

Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected
by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact
a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the
receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

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.

Do not operate the robotic pool cleaner when there

are people swimming in the pool. Hose can trip or

entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.

When examining the robotic pool cleaner, disconnect

the main power supply.

Keep the robotic pool cleaner out of reach of

children.

Keep the robotic pool cleaner out of reach of

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, without proper
supervision and understanding of the instructions.

Only an original power cable must be used, at all
times. Replaced by a robotic pool cleaner certified

technician, in case of need to avoid hazard.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
extension cord to connect unit to electrical supply;

provide a properly located outlet.

This product contains a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Only a trained operator should operate the robotic

pool cleaner.

To avoid hand injury, operator should keep hands

away from driving belt mechanism.

Position the caddy and power supply at least 10 feet
(3 m) from the edge of the pool during operation.

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Do not bury cord - locate cord to minimize abuse
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other
equipment.

When lifting the robotic pool cleaner, take care to
prevent back injury.

General Installation Information

FCC Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, guarantees that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
interference by one or more following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance (Pentair) could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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 Aquatic Systems 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 Aquatic Systems is not responsible for any pattern
removal, abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disclaimer of Liability
About your Pool and PROWLER 930

There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool.
The Prowler 930 robotic pool cleaner are very passive products 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. Robotic pool cleaners, such as the Prowler 930, 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 Prowler 930. 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.

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3m/10ft

PREPARATION OF THE POOL AND CLEANER

Overview

Prowler® 930 Robotic Pool Cleaners are designed to scrub, vacuum, and filter (including the waterline) your inground
pool. Before operating this product, be sure to read and follow all warning and safety instructions on pages ii-iii.

Cleaner Components:

• Cleaner with 60 ft. Communication Cable

• Power Supply

• Cleaner Caddy

Cleaner with 60’

Communication Cable

Cleaner Features:

• Weekly Timer

• Wall and Waterline Scrubbing

• Top Loading Basket Filtration

• Delayed Start

• Quick Clean

• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Connectivity

• “Prowler 930” Mobile App for Smartphones

Power Supply

Initial Setup

Before using the cleaner for the first time, perform the following procedures:

STEP 1:

Power Supply and Caddy Placement

The cleaner comes with a cleaner caddy that will need to
be assembled before continuing further into this section.
See page 3 for Caddy Assembly instructions.

Position the caddy and power supply at least 10 feet (3 m)
from the edge of the pool. See Figure 1.

STEP 2:

Unroll Communication Cable

Unroll the communication cable and stretch it out
completely so that is has no kinks. See Figure 2.

Cleaner Caddy

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Figure 1

Figure 2

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STEP 3:

Connect Power Supply to Cleaner

Connect the communication cable to the power supply.

Ensure the connector notch is lined up with the
corresponding groove in the socket on the power supply.
Turn the cable connector clockwise to lock the cable into
the power supply connection. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

STEP 5:

Placing the Cleaner in the Pool

Do not switch the pool cleaner to “ON” if it is not

fully immersed in water. Operating the cleaner out
of water will immediately cause severe damage and will result in loss
of warranty. 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.

1. Be sure the power supply is positioned at least 10 feet
(3 m) from the pool.

2. Lower the cleaner into the pool by the handle (see
Figure 5).

Note: Never lower the cleaner into the pool by the

communication cable. This puts an unnecessary
strain on the cable and could result in damage to the
cleaner.

3. Gently tilt the cleaner from side to side or turn upside
down to release trapped air. See Figure 6.

STEP 4:

Connect Power Supply to Power Source

Connect the power supply to the electrical source/outlet.
See Figure 4.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
ELECTROCUTION: Connect only to a grounding

type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
(GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the
receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
extension cord to connect unit to electrical supply;

provide a properly located outlet.

Figure 4

Figure 5 Figure 6

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