Swimming Pool Cleaner Troubleshooting

By Author: Steve Merillat
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Air goes into my pool while the cleaner is running


There is a leak on the suction side of your filter system that only shows up when you stress the system. i.e. - install your manual vacuum cleaner or an automatic vacuum cleaner. Check for obvious leaks at the pump housing, check the lid and o-ring. If the air persists, contact 1800 Pools

Cleaner will not Climb the Wall of my Vinyl Pool


Depending on the angle of the pool floor to the pool walls, the cleaner may not be able to climb the slope. Picture the cleaner on the pool bottom at the intersection of where the pool wall meets the bottom at a sharp angle, like the walls in your house. The cleaner will not be able to make the transition, don't worry, it's not supposed to. After all, the dirt is on the bottom.

The Hoses are Twisting


Cleaner hoses cannot be coiled up for storage. If you have coiled them, take the sections apart, lay them straight, and leave them outside in the sun for a total of 24 hours. Once the curls are removed, the hose should be usable.

The Swimming ...
... Pool Cleaner Sticks at the Steps


The hose might be too short. Check to see that the hose extends two full sections past the furthest point in the pool.
Check to see that the return line(s) are not affecting the cleaner's movement. Use the vacuum gauge to measure the vacuum in the cleaner hose. You should have 1 inch of vacuum per section of hose.
Check the shoes, wings and flaps for wear.
Check the rear flap adjuster, and move it to the I position.

As a test, hold the cleaner by the hose. Keep the cleaner below water with the pump running. Hold the cleaner off the bottom of the pool and observe, the cleaner should:
rotate right - not rotate - rotate left - not rotate - rotate right - etc. All the time, the "pods" should be kicking. If the cleaner is not doing the "test" movements, call 1800 Pools
S.Merillat(r)

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Steve Merillat has been in the Pool industry for 35 years. He started early on working for various Swimming Pool supply companies before ventured out in his own business. He pioneered many processes with the installation of pools that are used as industry standards today. He regularly holds seminars and classes on how to properly maintain your Swimming Pool. Visit http://www.1800pools.com