PoolRite Stingray Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Your Poolrite Stingray cleaner is manufactured to
the highest possible standards and most up-to-date
technology. Accordingly the equipment carries the
following warranty, should a fault occur due to faulty
manufacture or materials.

IMPORTANT

In the event of a fault covered by warranty occurs, the
Purchaser must in the fi rst instance contact POOLRITE
EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD. or the closest authorised
Poolrite Distributor.

POOLRITE warrants that the Stingray Automatic Pool
Cleaner will operate effectively for the specifi ed periods
subject to the following conditions:-

1. The warranty covers the Stingray Automatic Pool
Cleaner unit, and the original Stingray Hoses
when they are included in the initial purchase
as a complete unit.

2. The warranty extends to the workmanship and
materials used in the manufacture of the unit only.
POOLRITE specifi cally disclaims any liability for any
consequential loss or damage which may result from
the use of the Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaner, such
as (without limitation) vinyl liners.

3. The Poolrite Automatic Pool Cleaner is warranted
against manufacturing defects only for a period of
2 years (24 months) from date of purchase, in which
event POOLRITE shall, at its sole option, either repair or
replace such damaged units delivered to POOLRITE or
its authorised distributor.

4. The original Stingray Hoses are warranted against
manufacturing defects only for a period of 1 year
(12 months) from the date of purchase, in which event
POOLRITE shall, at its sole option, either repair or
replace such damaged hoses delivered to
POOLRITE or its authorised distributor.

1

CONTENTS

Components 1

Pre-installation Check List 2

Stingray Weir Valve 4

Trouble Shooting 5

2 3

Accessories

• 45 Degree Elbows

Use to de-stress the hose at Weir

• The Stingray Weir / Skimmer valve

To ensure your Stingray’s optimum performance we
have included a Stingray Weir Valve. This valve will
immediately give you the state of your fi lter system.
Should your fi lter require backwashing this will be clearly
visible by observing the position of the fl ow indicator.

NB: If you pool’s skimmer plate has an inbuilt fl ow
regulator device, then installation of the Stingray Weir
valve is not necessary.

Please note: No guarantee is given on vinyl liners when
used with a Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaner

COMPONENTS

Swivel Nut

Hose Swivel
Swivel Insert

Main Body

Bump Strip

Float

Assembly

Flapper

Flapper Cover

Foot Pad

Disc

ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION

Once unpacked:

Step 1

1. Attach the disc by placing the disc over the body
(fi gure 1) and positioning it below the wings (fi gure 2).

2. The disc must be attached with the fi ns on top and the
fl at surface facing down. Disc is marked “Top”.

3. The disc should rotate freely.

Step 2

1. Slide the fl oat assembly over the main body and clip into
place – refer to components shown on page 2. (Fig. 3)

Step 3

1. Insert the bump strip into the slots provided. Insert bottom
end fi rst and adjust top end according to the obstacles in
your pool (fi gure 4).

4 5

(Fig. 1)

(Fig. 2)

(Fig. 3)

(Fig. 4)

Step 4

1. Assemble suffi cient lengths of hoses to cover the distance
from weir to furthest point away from the weir/skimmer
box plus one extra length of hose (fi gure 5).

2. Remove the air from the hoses by pushing the hoses
vertically into the pool.

3. Install the Weir Adaptor in the weir skimmer box inlet;
connect the 2 x 45˚ Elbows; connect the Weir Valve and
Blue Adapter (optional) and attach the pool hoses (Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT The Weir Valve must be fully below the water
surface to operate. Refer to page 7 for more information
on installing and using the Weir Valve.

4. Attach the assembled Stingray cleaner to the other end of
the hose and switch on your fi ltration unit. (Fig. 7)

6 7

THE STINGRAY WEIR VALVE

Installing / adjusting the Valve

The valve should be fi tted to the inlet/suction in you pool
weir/skimmer box.

1. Turn off the pump

2. Disconnect the pool hose from the weir box

3. Ensure the baskets contain no debris

4. Backwash the fi lter, with the hose removed,
before installing the weir valve

5. Install the valve in the weir

6. Turn on the fi ltration system

7. Attach the Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaner to the
correct length of hoses (refer to page 2) taking care to
purge the air out of the hoses by holding the end of the
fi rst hose over the water return outlet/aim fl ow

8. Connect hose to weir valve

9. Close the fl ow equalizer

10. If the suction is too high open the fl ow equalizer until
the fl ap operates between “low” and “high”

Tip: Always follow instruction

1 & 2 when backwashing
in the future.

(Fig. 5)

(Fig. 8)

HoseWeir Valve

45˚ Elbow

Water level

45˚ Elbow

Weir Adaptor

Skimmer Plate

Blue Adaptor

Weir/Skimmer Box

Hose Adaptor

Stingray

Correct Operational Assembly

(Fig. 6)

(Fig. 7)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

8

Problem Probable Cause Suggested Solution

1. Stingray does not
move with the
pump running

i) Hose is

disconnected

SWITCH OFF PUMP

i) Reconnect hose
ii) Leaf basket is full ii) Empty leaf basket and
iii) Filter is not

backwashed

iii) Backwash fi lter

iv) Obstacle in the

Flapper chamber

iv) Pull any visible obstacles out. If it

does not solve the problem remove
Flapper cover, remove fl apper, inspect
chamber and remove any obstacles,
rinse. Refi t fl apper then fl apper cover
by placing the left location pins into
the left holes push the right side of the
fl apper cover clicking the pins into
their corresponding holes. Inspect the
outside of the body to see if all four

pins have located
v) Hose has a hole v) Replace section of damaged hose
vi) Disc does not

rotate freely

vi) Ensure disc is installed as outlined on

page 4

2. Obstacle in Hose i) Remove obstacles

3. Stingray is stuck in
a specifi c place

i) Stuck in a corner

or on a light fi tting

i) Remove from the obstacle
ii) Adjust defl ector assembly lower or

higher

iii) Decrease suction slowly by slightly

opening the fl ow equalizer

AUSTRALIA

HEAD OFFICE – QLD: 415 Creek Road MT GRAVATT 4122
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Nth QLD: 36 Hugh Ryan Drive GARBUTT 4814
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

NSW: 6 Forsyth Close WETHERILL PARK 2164
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Manufacturer reserves the right to alter specifi cations without notice.

Poolrite Equipment Pty Ltd ABN 11 001 674 004 Website: www.poolrite.com.au Email: [email protected]

VIC: 1 Endeavour Way BRAESIDE 3195

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

WA: 16 Ledgar Road BALCATTA 6021
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

22/761 Great South Road, Penrose AUCKLAND
Telephone [phone], Fax: [phone]

Get it right!

WARRANTY CARD

WARRANTY CARD

Name of Purchaser

Address

Purchased From

Date

Equipment and Model

IMPORTANT:
This card must be fi lled in and returned to
Poolrite Equipment Pty. Limited within 14 days
of purchase to render the Warranty effective.

AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND HEAD OFFICE
SALES & EXPORT BRISBANE

415 Creek Road, MT GRAVATT QLD 4122
PO Box 520, MT GRAVATT QLD 4122
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

POOLRITE EQUIPMENT PTY LTD

22/761 Great South Road,
Penrose AUCKLAND New Zealand
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: 0800 766 574

WARRANTY CARD

POOLRITE STINGRAY

AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER

Your Poolrite Stingray cleaner is manufactured to
the highest possible standards and most up-to-date
technology. Accordingly the equipment carries the
following warranty, should a fault occur due to faulty
manufacture or materials.

IMPORTANT

In the event of a fault covered by warranty occurs, the
Purchaser must in the fi rst instance contact POOLRITE
EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD. or the closest authorised
Poolrite Distributor.

POOLRITE warrants that the Stingray Automatic Pool
Cleaner will operate effectively for the specifi ed periods
subject to the following conditions:-

1. The warranty covers the Stingray Automatic Pool
Cleaner unit, and the original Stingray Hoses
when they are included in the initial purchase
as a complete unit.

2. The warranty extends to the workmanship and
materials used in the manufacture of the unit only.
POOLRITE specifi cally disclaims any liability for any
consequential loss or damage which may result from
the use of the Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaner, such
as (without limitation) vinyl liners.

3. The Poolrite Automatic Pool Cleaner is warranted
against manufacturing defects only for a period of
2 years (24 months) from date of purchase, in which
event POOLRITE shall, at its sole option, either repair or
replace such damaged units delivered to POOLRITE or
its authorised distributor.

4. The original Stingray Hoses are warranted against
manufacturing defects only for a period of 1 year
(12 months) from the date of purchase, in which event
POOLRITE shall, at its sole option, either repair or
replace such damaged hoses delivered to
POOLRITE or its authorised distributor.

5. This warranty extends only to:

(i) the original purchaser.

(ii) within the borders of Australia and New Zealand.

(iii) Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaners that are installed

and maintained strictly in accordance with
POOLRITE’S instructions, and/or installed by agents
duly authorised by POOLRITE without alterations or
modifi cations of any nature whatsoever.

(iv) The Stingray Automatic Pool Cleaner returned to to

the distributor from which it was purchased or to
POOLRITE at the purchaser’s expense.

6. This warranty excludes:

(i) Malfunction in the unit if genuine Stingray Hoses are

not used.

(ii) Damage arising from abnormal use, lack of care,

extreme exposure to the elements or chemicals or
factors beyond the control of POOLRITE.

(iii) The POOLRITE warranty supercedes all other

warranties whether expressed or implied.

POOLRITE accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or
injury to person or property arising from warranty failure
of equipment, or installation of that equipment.

Unless with the express authority of POOLRITE any repair
or replacement shall be provided only by POOLRITE or its
authorised Distributors and this warranty shall not extend
to any expenditure otherwise incurred.

AUSTRALIA

HEAD OFFICE – QLD: 415 Creek Road MT GRAVATT 4122
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Nth QLD: 36 Hugh Ryan Drive GARBUTT 4814
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

NSW: 6 Forsyth Close WETHERILL PARK 2164
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Manufacturer reserves the right to alter specifi cations without notice.

Poolrite Equipment Pty Ltd ABN 11 001 674 004 Website: www.poolrite.com.au Email: [email protected]

VIC: 1 Endeavour Way BRAESIDE 3195

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

WA: 16 Ledgar Road BALCATTA 6021
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

22/761 Great South Road, Penrose AUCKLAND
Telephone [phone], Fax: [phone]

PLR/196 (08/05)

Get it right!