OWNERS MANUAL - Lincoln Pool Equipment
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1. RPM but will NOT climb walls While the POOLCLEANER is running take it by the hose and hold the POOLCLEANER just below the water KEEP THE CLEANER BELOW THE WATER LEVEL or else it will spray water Now count the number of revolutions made by the RIGHT FRONT WHEEL per minute by using the hump raised treads as your marker If it is between 11 and 14 RPM you are done with step 5 and your POOLCLEANER is running optimally COUNT RPM HERE AT HUMP ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL If it is above or below the ideal range skip to the next page to determine your plumbing style Then check here to see what to adjust Separate System Above 14 RPM Use a control valve on the exit side of the pump to reduce the flow or use a pump with a lower flow rate Below 11 RPM Eliminate any restrictions increase the size of pipe fittings and or use a pump with a higher flow rate Existing Booster Pump Above 14 RPM Use a control valve on the exit side of the pump to reduce the flow or use a pump with a lower flow rate Below 11 RPM Eliminate any restrictions increase the size of pipe fittings and or use a pump with a higher flow rate Pump attached to Filter with a 3 Way Valve Above 14 RPM Adjust your three way away from the POOLCLEANER until the RPM drops below 14 z Below 11 RPM Adjust your three way toward so more water flows to the cleaner the POOL CLEANER until the RPM gets to 14 Pump attached to Filter with NO 3 Way Valve Ab2. from the hose O BACK TYRES remove the Wheel Hubs with a 5 32 or 4mm allen wrench turning the wrench counterclockwise Once off fold the tyre off the Wheel Hub step 3 above To replace stretch the tyre over the Wheel Hub starting from one side and folding it back on Make sure the tyre is on correctly If need be do this closer to your body for better leverage DANGEROUS The tyres must be 2 replaced when the tyres are worn down to the tread wear indicators Orr the cleaner on a work surface TO REMOVE THE POOLCLEANER FRONT TYRES use only your hands other objects may damage the POOLCLEANER simply fold the tyre off from top to bottom N fe 2p The front tyres ALWAYS have HUMPS raised treads The back tyres DO NOT have humps O Place the bolt through the Wheel Hub line it up with the threaded hole making sure the gear protruding from the POOLCLEANER engages with the gears on the Wheel Hub Tighten bolt with Allen wrench clockwise Ce Rotate the right front tyre forward to ensure that it moves smoothly If not you fastened the wheel hub incorrectly 9 Troubleshooting your DoolChanun 2 The pump may not be primed Make sure pump is primed and check for leaks in the system 3 There could be a problem Clean the filter backwash clean the or obstruction somewhere in the pump basket make sure the vacuum ho
3. much climbing P N 896584000 280 PRESSURE FLOAT P N 896584000 075 EXTRA LARGE DIRT BAG P N 896584000 136 ST EERING SLIDE SOLID TYRES SPARE PARTS FOR THE POOLCLEANER P N 896584000 266 fi 896584000 341 P N 896584000 051 PRESSURE a RELIEF VALVE WALL FITTING WHEEL HUB P N 896584000 082 P N 896584000 273 P N 896584000 358 MAIN DRIVE PRESSURE SCREWS GEAR DRIVE GEAR P N 896584000 167 P N 896584000 198 TURBINE VANES WHEEL BOLTS P N 896584000 327 PRESSURE HOSE 17 WARRANTY Hartford Pines Pty Ltd ACN 080 687 734 trading as Lincoln www linc com au warrants to the purchaser of this product that if any part thereof proves to be defective in workmanship or material in normal domestic use within two years from the date of original purchase such defective part will be replaced free of charge This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse contrary to the operating instructions neglect shipping accident or normal wear and tear Warranty for the product in commercial use is limited to 6 months A charge will be made for service outside the warranty period The warranty does not cover the cost of transport to and from the retailer or the nearest Lincoln Service Centre The rights and remedies conferred by this warranty are in addition to those conferred under the Trade Practices Act and other State and Territory Laws HOW TO CLAIM Complete the form below and return it along with the proof of purch
4. section longer than the farthest point from attach ment See pg 6 2 Pool Return fittings may be push Make sure the other return fittings are ing the PoolCleaner hoses away pointed DOWN 3 The Float may be in the wrong The Float should be 24 60cm from the position cleaner See pg 5 THE PoolCleaner WON T CLIMB THE WALL 1 See moves too slow See pg 14 For the most part make sure the Float is and doesn t clean entire pool See 24 60cm away from the cleaner See pg pg 15 5 But it may be necessary to adjust it by twisting the Float away from the cleaner 2 The Float needs to be adjusted to improve climbing Other factors may be at work like water too shallow return Note It is NOT imperative for a fittings not pointed down hoses too short cleaner to clean the wall algae etc THE PoolCleaner FALLS ON ITS SIDE AND TAKES TOO LONG TO RECOVER 1 The hoses may be too short or Adjust hose to be 24 60cm from the Float may be in wrong position cleaner Other factors may be at work like water too shallow return fittings not pointed down hoses too short algae etc THE PoolCleaner CLIMBS THE WALL TOO MUCH or IT CLIMBS OUT 1 The tyre treads may be worn hence increasing suction under the Replace the tyres machine Note The Pressure Relief Valve when used correctly should regulate the flow to the cleaner eliminating too much pressure and hence high RPM and too
5. ase and the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased or the nearest Lincoln Service Centre Contact sales linc com au for the nearest location Se WIPES Ie ae See ee VOSNE SOONI S OE eo EESE SN A EIE SS EI PES K PEENE EENE Sr aN a ee E a Re ee er eee REGISTRATION CARD LINCOLN WARRANTY CLAIM Owners Name PALACES S sits sss cscs iin aia eile bedi KENTE E AOIN sitesi AAEE EE AEEA eel caspian ilar dtd EEE adn E Model Number Neeesesessssssassssasasaaaasassasaassss DOTE OF PUPCHASE ss Description of Fault Attach Proof of purchase
6. ed upward at 11 o clock to allow for maximum trac tion The POOLCLEANER is available in three different models 4X PoolCleaner 2X PoolCleaner Pressure PoolCleaner Included with your new DoolCheann Included components PRESSURE POOLCLEANER Pressure POOLCLEANER Pressure Relief Valve Wall Fitting Adaptor Sections of special pressure hose N Easy Snap Swivels Floats PRESSURE Cleaner OO l EXTRA LARGE PRESSURE WALL FITTING EASY SNAP DIRT BAG ADAPTOR SWIVELS 5 FLOATS 6 PRESSURE HOSES 6 Important Facts The POOLCLEANER should NEVER be used to remove plaster debris in new pools ALWAYS remove the POOLCLEANER before you chemically shock your pool ALWAYS remove the POOLCLEANER when swimmers enter the pool When removed from the pool store the POOLCLEANER in a shaded safe area When removed from pool DO NOT coil the hose IT MUST BE STORED STRAIGHT The POOLCLEANER is NOT a toy and not intended for children Keep the POOLCLEANER and hoses away from chewing pets REMOVE the POOLCLEANER when performing backwash REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST 4 Installing your new DoolCleanen Preparing your pool 1 Manually clean vacuum your pool 2 Perform a backwash clean your filter skimmer baskets and pump basket 3 Make sure your chemical balance is correct If not no
7. lke DoolChanenr OWNERS MANUAL PRESSURE Cleaner http www thepoolcleaner com 2003 AUSTRALIAN amp NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR Lincoln www linc com au nd About your new DoolCleann Thank 4 for choosing the POOL CLEANER The first thing you will notice when you look at the POOLCLEANER is that it is of highest quality The POOLCLEANER is robust and if maintained properly will result in many years of pool cleaning We use only the highest quality materials to ensure the best pool cleaning products The POOLCLEANER is proudly made in the USA This family of cleaners has been invented designed and built with years of experience in the pool industry Every cleaner is tested to insure the finest quality The new Pressure POOLCLEANER uses your existing pump There is no need for an extra booster pump This means energy savings Although it can ALSO be used on most existing booster pump systems The bottom has the widest vacuum path 8 of any pressure side cleaners thus far in the industry This means more cleaning ability with out clogging Some of the features that make THE POOLCLEANER unique SELF ADJUSTING TURBINE VANES All the POOLCLEANER cleaners have the pat ented self adjusting turbine which maximizes the power from the water flow This turbine is similar to a paddle wheel with blades that are adjustable This feature allows the POOLCLEANER to still move at low suction and low pres
8. ose on the cleaner If necessary you may have to purchase additional hose sections and swivels Also see Note on previous step j 3 uck CLICK CLIPPED i a PERR Nel 1 lt 2 Attach a float directly adjacent to each cai swivel Ia 3 The connected hoses should be half to one length longer than the furthest point from the return fitting Making the Connection 1 MAKE SURE THE POWER SUPPLY TO YOUR PUMP IS OFF SUCTION and PRESSURE CAN BE VERY DANGER OUS 2 Remove the return fitting by unscrewing the retaining ring and eyeball Check to see if you have a 1 1 2 male or female wall fitting see illustration If it is male you will need to purchase a 1 1 2 female threaded coupling as it is not included A FEMALE WALL S I ji FITTING FEMALE THREADED COU PLING not included MALE WALL FITTING 3 Connect the Relief Valve to the hose making sure that it snaps correctly 4 Screw the Wall Fitting Adaptor into your wall fitting use a 1 1 2 female coupling if you have a male fitting And con nect the Relief Valve by pushing on the Valve and rotating clockwise until it locks Bayonet 5 Switch the pump power back ON ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER Pressure Relief Valve ADJUSTING WHEEL RPM Optimal setting 11 14 RPM For the POOLCLEANER to run optimally the revolutions per minute should be between 11 and 14 Note It will still clean as low as 8
9. ove 14 RPM Install nozzles with larger orifice sizes in the remaining return fittings thereby reducing flow to the cleaner Continue to increase nozzle sizes until you are below 15 RPM Below 11 RPM Install nozzles with smaller orifice sizes in the remaining return fittings thereby increasing flow to the cleaner Continue to decrease nozzle sizes until you are above 11 RPM ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER Pressure Relief Valve CONT D In general there are 4 plumbing styles that will determine whether or not you need to make any adjustments 1 The First Plumbing Style Separate System This is when you use a separate pump and plumbing that is separate from your pools filtration system ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER Pressure Relief Valve CONT D 2 The Second Plumbing Style Existing Booster Pump his is when you use a separate pump and which is attached from your pools filtration system ADJUSTING your POOLCLEANER Pressure Relief Valve CONT D 3 The Third Plumbing Style Pump attached to Filter with a 3 Way Valve 4 The Fourth Plumbing Style Pump attached to Filter with NO 3 Way Valve SERVICING YOUR POOLCLEANER REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTION OR TURBINE VANE REPLACEMENT BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING TURN THE PUMP OFF 1 Remove the POOL CLEANER from the pool Place the hoses straight Separate the POOL CLEANER from the hose If need be remove the vanes by sliding them out horizon tally Should the
10. re be any obstruction remove it When you reinsert the vanes make sure that they fold forward toward the front of the cleaner the grill Also make sure that you don t insert the worn side of the vanes into the turbine hub as this would cause them to fall out First we will check to 2 see if anything is clogged inside the POOL CLEANER Rotate the RIGHT FRONT wheel for ward the grill is the front If it wont move there is an obstruction If it moves smoothly there probably is no obstruction lt Or the cleaner ona work surface You will need a Phillips screwdriver Remove the four screws that hold the Shroud Top Cover Remove the Shroud Set the screws and Top aside Visually inspect the rest of the cleaner removing any debris that may be in the gears drive shafts etc BEFORE PLACING THE SHROUD BACK ON REPEAT STEP 2 turn the right wheel to make sure the POOLCLEANER runs smoothly If it doesn t turn you may have replaced the vanes incorrectly Make sure the nozzle and partition are in correctly Place the Shroud back onto the POOL CLEANER making sure its on correctly Drop the four screws into the screw holes and secure SERVICING YOUR POOLCLEANER CHANGING TYRES ON YOUR POOLCLEANER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING TURN THE PUMP OFF sucTION CAN BE Remove the POOL CLEANER from the pool Place the hoses straight Separate the POOLCLEANER
11. reads the cleaner has the power to overcome obstacles that nor mally stop other cleaners EXTRA LARGE DIRT BAG The Pressure POOLCLEANER has the largest dirt bag currently on the market This bag cap tures the dirt leaves and other debris The bag is easily removed and cleaned The POOLCLEANER dirt bag patent pend has an internal sock that acts as a trap door by stopping debris from falling back once the Pressure POOLCLEANER is shut off FAST and EASY SNAP SWIVELS These unique hose swivels pat pend allow for fast and easy assembly and installation of your new Pressure POOLCLEANER The swivels snap to connect the 6 ft hose sections They prevent the hose from coiling and leaking allow ing for the best possible performance from your POOLCLEANER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The Pressure POOLCLEANER comes with an important pressure relief valve that regulates the pressure flow to the Pressure POOLCLEANER This relief valve regulates the pressure so as to not exceed the optimal pressure 12 15 PSI or 11 13 RPM This will ensure the best possible perfor mance from your Pressure POOLCLEANER It does so by opening to bypass water when nec essary Not using the Pressure Relief Valve may cause excessive wear and damage and hence will void the warranty ADJUSTABLE JET This jet on the back of your Pressure POOL CLEANER allows you to tune the forward motion In most circumstances it will be point
12. se system is free from debris check if pump impel ler is blocked See your pump manual 4 Obstruction in the PoolCleaner See page 11 for detailed instructions itself 1 There could be a problem Clean the filter backwash clean the or obstruction somewhere in the pump basket make sure the vacuum system hose is free from debris check if pump impeller is blocked see pump manual Check if vacuum hoses are leaking and if the system fittings are leaking Make sure nothing is sucking air 2 Low wheel RPM insufficient See page 8 10 to adjust RPM After flow adjusting if it is still below 8 RPM your pump is not strong enough the Pool Cleaner will still move and clean but won t go up the wall At such low flow most other cleaners won t work at all 3 Obstruction in the PoolCleaner See page 11 for detailed instructions on itself removal of debris THE RIGHT WHEEL WILL NOT TURN WHEN ROTATED BY HAND 1 There could be an obstruction in Remove any obstruction See pg 11 the PoolCleaner Either in the Turbine Vanes or in the Gearing 3 THE LOOPS IN THE HOSES WON T COM OUT Hoses won t straighten 1 The hoses must have been stored Lay them STRAIGHT in the sunlight in a coiled position Next time store them straight If that doesn t work replace that section of hose THE PoolCleaner DOESN T CLEAN THE ENTIRE POOL 1 The hose is too short The hoses must be half to one
13. sure In addition the folding vanes of the turbine allow for the easy passage of larger debris by moving out of the way STEERING SYSTEM The Pressure POOLCLEANER is the only pres sure side cleaner with an internal programmed steering system that causes the left wheels to periodically turn backwards allowing the POOL CLEANER to turn and then move into another direction For the Pressure POOLCLEANER there are three different programmed turns ranging from 90 to 540 degrees and this allows the pres sure POOLCLEANER to travel 12 to 14 ft before it turns The POOLCLEANER cleans more in the shallow end than any other cleaner The POOL CLEANER has no problem with uneven sur faces or strange shapes It won t stick in a corner or get hung up by a main drain There is no need for ineffective backup valves ROBUST TIRE TREADS One look and you will see that the patented tyre treads give the POOLCLEANER better climb ing ability and obstacle maneuverability The tyres come with tread wear markers that show you when to replace your tyres The front tyres of the POOLCLEANER have humps raised treads that allow the POOLCLEANER to overcome obstacles such as the main drain and uneven surfaces Making the POOL CLEANER ideal for all pool surfaces and shapes FOUR WHEEL DRIVE The Pressure POOLCLEANER is a patented 4 wheel drive What this means to you is that in com bination with the patented tyre t
14. w is the time to correct it If you chemically shock the pool wait a day or two before continuing Get hoses ready 1 Take the hoses and lay them out straight for a day in the sun to take out the coil am Attaching the extra large dirt bag to the POOLCLEANER 1 With the Zipper facing the back V i of the POOLCLEANER place the gt A SE F o af bag so that it is slightly off to the INi Se back of the hook on the cleaner ANG 7 see illustration K oe BAG SNAPPED ON PROPERLY 2 Twist clockwise until it snaps Connecting the hoses go x REST OF EX THE 1 Take one length of hose HOSES and attach one of the floats 24 60cm from one end The far end will be where the cleaner is attached and the end closest to the float is where the rest of the hoses will attach CLEANER HEAD Attaching to the cleaner head NOTE It may be necessary to 4 Take the hose section with reload the clips on the hoses the float attached and pass it Pull out the tab on the hose cou through the rope loop on the pling slightly to reload the clip bag and attach the end farthest ping action from the float to the cleaner head Make sure the tabs and slots are lined up and that both sides clip into the slots properly Connecting the hoses cont d 1 Connect the remaining 5 hose sections by connecting the hose cou plings with the swivels And attach one end to the h
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