Water Co Admiral Installation & Operation Manual

This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician. Improper installation may result in

property damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

Notice to Installer

This manual contains important information about the installation, operation & safe use of this product.

Once the product has been sold or installed this manual must be given to the owner/operator of this equipmen

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ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER

Installation - Operation - Warranty Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Information 2-3
General Instructions 3
Installation 4
RCD Operation 4
Removing Cleaner from Pool 5
Cleaning Filter Bags 5-6
Power Cord Maintenance 6-7

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our Admiral Pool Cleaner the most technologically advanced automatic
Robotic Pool Cleaner available.

We are sure you will find your new Admiral a pleasure to use. Before you use the cleaner, we recommend that you read through the relevant
sections of this manual, which provides a description of your cleaner and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use a Robotic Pool Cleaner, it is important that the cleaner is installed correctly and that
you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.

We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.

After unpacking the Admiral, please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the cleaner but contact the store where you purchased
the cleaner.

WARNING

 1. DO NOT RUN THE ADMIRAL OUT OF THE WATER. OPERATING THE CLEANER OUT OF THE WATER WILL DAMAGE THE MOTORS AND

VOID THE WARRANTY

 2. THE ADMIRAL SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A TIMING DEVICE AND LEFT CONTINUOUSLY WITHIN A POOL OR SPA.

 3. DON’T USE EXTENSION CORDS OR ADAPTER PLUGS WITH THE ADMIRAL – AS THIS MAY AFFECT THE CLEANER’S PERFORMANCE AND

EXPOSURE TO ELECTROCUTION (EXPOSURE TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH).

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Waterco’s Admiral Robotic Pool Cleaner is designed to work with water at a temperature greater than 13ºC (55ºF) and less than 45ºC (113ºF)
The cleaner should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur.

2. The installation should be carried out in accordance to local safety standards and bylaws.

3. Any modification of the Admiral requires the prior consent from Waterco. Original replacement parts and accessories
authorised by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. Waterco assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by
unauthorised replacement parts and accessories.

4. The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorised persons and that these persons have first carefully
read the following instructions.

Storing The Power Cord 7
General Maintenance 8
Winter Storage 8
Warranty 8-11
Trouble Shooting 12-13
Notes 14-15

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5. The operating safety of the Admiral is only guaranteed if the installation and operation instructions are correctly followed.

6. In the event of defective operation or fault, contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service agent.

7. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.

8. Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.

9. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken the Admiral. Corrosion can cause the cleaner and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe
injury or property damage. Do not store pool chemicals near your equipment.

10. Do not play with the Admiral or power cable as potential entrapment of hair or body parts may result. The power cord can trip or entangle
swimmers which could result in drowning.

11. Your

Admiral should not be used while people are swimming in the pool.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

n Maximum Recommended Pool Size: 6m x 12m x 2.4m depth.

Minimum Recommended Pool Size: 3m x 3m.

n If ambient air temperature exceeds 46ºC (115ºF), protect the Admiral’s power supply from direct sunlight. However, ensure power

supply has adequate ventilation.

n Do not connect the Admiral’s power supply (transformer) to AC power until installation has been completed.

n Do not use if unit is damaged in any way.

n Make sure the Admiral is unplugged from its power supply before opening the unit or performing any other maintenance.

n To avoid damage to the power supply & power cord, never carry the power supply by the power cord or pull on the

power cord to disconnect from an outlet. Disconnect by pulling the plug, itself, from the outlet.

n Do not pull power cord around sharp corners or edges.

n Do not operate with a damaged power cord or power supply.

n Before installing the Admiral, understand the cleaner’s coverage. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or to work

under solar covers. It was also not designed to do an initial clean up for a new pool installation.

n The power supply must be at least 4m (12ft) from the pool’s edge at all times!

n It is recommended that you clean your Admiral filter bag and check the impeller to make sure it is free and clear of debris

after every use.

n Disconnect the power supply from the outlet when not in use.

n DO NOT switch the Admiral to “ON” if it is not immersed in water. Operating the cleaner out of water may cause severe damage & will

result in loss of warranty. Always remember to turn the power supply “OFF” and unplug it from the power outlet before removing the
cleaner from the pool.

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INSTALLATION

n Ensure power supply (transformer) is in the off position.

n Plug the power supply lead into its own dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.

It is essential the power point is properly connected to an earth leakage circuit breaker and
properly earthed to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The cleaners power supply is also equipped with a Residual-Current Device (RCD).
This device disconnects the power circuit whenever it detects that there is not a balance between
the power and the return neutral conductor. Such an imbalance is sometimes caused by current
leakage through the body of a person who is grounded and accidentally touching the powered part of the circuit and will prevent injury caused
by such shocks. They are not intended to provide protection against overload or short circuit conditions, the earth leakage circuit breaker below
will handle this situation.

WARNING:

It is strongly recommended that you test the RCD prior to using the cleaner power supply.

RCD OPERATION:

1. Plug power supply lead into dedicated electrical outlet.

2. Press RESET button and the indicator light should be on “Lite”.

3. Press TEST button and the indicator light should be on “Off”.

4. Press RESET button for use of the cleaner, do not use if TEST fails and indicator is on “Lite”.

n This RCD is not an overload protection device.
n This RCD device complies SAA AS/NZS3190, Approval No A/10643EA.
n Do not plug the power supply lead into an extension cord.
n Plug in the connector of the power cord from the cleaner into the power supply. The connector is keyed so that it will

only plug into the power supply one way. Make sure that the plug is pushed all the way onto the power supply.
Slide the connector lock (strain relief) onto the connector and turn the connector lock clockwise until it is tight (Do not over tighten).

WARNING:

1. DO NOT RUN THE CLEANER OUT OF THE WATER. OPERATING THE CLEANER OUT OF THE WATER WILL DAMAGE THE MOTORS AND VOID THE WARRANTY

2. THE ADMIRAL SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A TIMING DEVICE AND LEFT CONTINUOUSLY WITHIN A POOL OR SPA.

n Place the Admiral into the pool and rock the cleaner side to side to

release any trapped air. The cleaner will sink to the bottom of the pool.

n Place a sufficient length of the power cord into the water that will enable the

Admiral to easily reach all areas of the pool.
(Do not place ALL of the power cord into the pool unless required).

n Turn on power supply at dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet and switch power

supply to the on position, and the Admiral will begin its cleaning program.

n The Admiral will automatically shut itself down after two hours.

n If a second cleaning is required or the Admiral is accidentally shut off, you should wait one

minute before switching the cleaner on again. The cleaner has an automatic lock out
period to protect the electronic intelligent navigation devices.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

During normal operation, the cleaner will appear to shut off for a few seconds, raise the front
wheels off the pool bottom and move either left or right or turn for an undetermined amount of
time. This is normal and has been pre-programmed into the unit to assure the quickest and most
efficient cleaning of your pool.

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REMOVING THE CLEANER FROM THE POOL

n Slowly pull the Admiral’s power cord to retrieve the cleaner to the water surface and pool edge.

(DO NOT PULL THE CLEANER OUT OF THE POOL BY THE POWER CORD).

n Reach down and grasp the handle of the Admiral and remove it from the pool as shown in Fig 1 and Fig 2.

Note: The Admiral should be stored in an area that will afford some protection from the elements to insure that it retains its finish.

CLEANING THE ROBOTIC POOL CLEANERS FILTER BAG

Note: It is strongly recommended that the Admiral’s filter bag should be cleaned after every use.

n Turn the Admiral upside down and place on the ground or stable surface so the bottom lid is exposed.

n Turn the two front red locking pegs (a) inwards as indicated by the two arrows moulded into top lid to the unlocked position

as shown in Figure 3.

n Next press the two red locking clips inwards (b) located at the rear of the cleaner lid and lift the bottom lid out of cleaner housing.

n Hold the bottom lid as shown in Figure 4 and pull the tab marked “PULL TO REMOVE BAG”

n Turn filter bag inside out and hose out all remaining debris as shown in Figure 5. If filter bag is very dirty it may be washed in

a washing machine.

Note: When using a washing machine it is recommended to turn the filter bag inside out and wash using cold water (only) and a mild detergent
without any other item within the wash.

Note: Do NOT use a clothes dryer.

n Hose all debris out of the Admiral bottom lid being sure to remove all dirt from the fine filters situated on the intake doors as shown

in Figure 6.

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Figure 3

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Figure 5

Figure 6

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