Waterco Admiral Ultra Installation Operation User Manual

ROBOTIC POOL SCRUBBER CLEANER

Installation - Operation - Warranty Manual

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

WARNING

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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Table of Contents

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

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

CONGRATULATIONS

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

We are sure you will find your new Admiral Ultra 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 Ultra, please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the cleaner but contact the store that you purchased
the cleaner.

WARNING

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

VOID THE WARRANTY

 2. THE ADMIRAL ULTRA 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 ADMIRAL ULTRA – AS THIS MAY AFFECT THE CLEANER’S PERFORMANCE AND

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Waterco’s Admiral Ultra Robotic Pool Cleaner is designed to work with water at a temperature > than 13ºC and < than 45ºC.
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 Ultra 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.

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

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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 Ultra. 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 Ultra or blue power cable as potential entrapment of hair or body parts may result. The blue power cord can
trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.

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

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

transformer has adequate ventilation.

n Do not connect unit to AC power to the Admiral Ultra’s transformer until installation has been completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

n Before installing the Admiral Ultra, 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 Ultra filter bag and check the impeller to make sure it is free and clear of debris

after every use.

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

n DO NOT switch the Admiral Ultra 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 transformer 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.

n Do not plug the power supply lead into an extension cord.

n Plug the floating blue power cord into the power transformer 25V connection socket.

n Plug in the connector of the blue power cord from the cleaner into the power supply

(transformer). The connector is keyed so that it will only plug into the power supply
(transformer) one way. Make sure that the plug is pushed all the way onto the power supply (transformer).
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 ULTRA SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A TIMING DEVICE
AND LEFT CONTINUOUSLY WITHIN A POOL OR SPA.

n Place the Admiral Ultra into the pool and if needed 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 blue power cord into the water that will enable the Admiral Ultra to easily reach all areas of the pool.

(Do not place ALL of the blue power cord into the pool).

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

supply (transformer) to the on position, and the Admiral Ultra will begin its cleaning program.

n The Admiral Ultra will automatically shut itself down after three hours.

n If a second cleaning is required or the Admiral Ultra 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 Admiral Ultra may appear to shut off for a few seconds. This is a
normal part of the pool cleaning program. The cleaner has multiple ways of cleaning the pool
walls. It may climb to the top of the pool wall, scrub, then make a turn and drive back down the
pool wall to the bottom of the pool. It may also climb to the top of the pool wall, shut down for a few seconds, remove itself from the pool wall,
turn its pump motor on again, pushing itself down to the bottom of the pool away from the wall.

The Admiral Ultra may also climb the pool wall, scrub to the waterline, turn the pump motor off, and float away from the pool wall down to the
bottom of the pool. All of these variations have been programmed into the cleaner and are designed to quickly and efficiently clean your
entire pool.

The Admiral Ultra has also been designed to clean all areas of your pool. It will climb the pool walls, and occasionally break the pool water
surface. In the process of climbing the pool walls it may stay on the pool water surface and continue to operate from several seconds to a
few minutes. This is a normal operation procedure and the cleaner will eventually make its way to the bottom of the pool to continue its
cleaning program. Generally, most of the dirt is concentrated on the floor of a pool the cleaner will spend the majority of cleaning program on
the pool floor.

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REMOVING THE CLEANER FROM THE POOL

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

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

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

Note: The unit 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 CLEANER’S FILTER BAG

Note: It Is Strongly Recommended That The Admiral Ultra’s Filter Bag Should Be Cleaned After Every Use.

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

n Press the two red tabs inward towards the centre of the Admiral Ultra as shown in Figure 3. Lift the cleaner’s bottom lid with the filter bag

up and out of the cleaner.

n Grip the bottom lid of the Admiral Ultra firmly, with one hand and use your other hand to grab the filter bag material and pull it away from

and up from the bottom lid of the cleaner. Remove all large debris from the filter bag. Refer Figure 4.

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 Ultra’s 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 5

Figure 3

Figure 6