Red Leopard Orbit Operating Manual

body parts when the cleaner is connected to suction. CHILD DROWNING RISK - Adult use only. Never allow children to use the pool cleaner. Do not allow swimmers in the pool during cleaner operation. Store out of the reach of children. Orbit SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:- Read Prior to Use WARNING ！ PREPARING YOUR POOL Before you assemble and install your pool cleaner, we strongly recommend you carry out the following steps to ensure your pool is ready for cleaner to operate. 1. Make sure the chemical balance of your pool water is correct. 2. Brush your pool and let any debris settle. 3. Vacuum your pool, using a manual vacuum cleaner. 4. Clean your pool filter, skimmer basket and pump strainer basket. 5. Close the pool main drain. ( If your pool has one.) 6. Adjust the pool return lines so the water flow is directed downward to ensure complete cleaning of your pool. The flow of water from the return line(s) can affect the performance of , as it can push the cleaner away from certain areas, or cause it to stay in one section of the pool. To turn the flow downward simply: Loosen the lock ring. Turn the eyeball, so the flow is directed downward. Retighten the lock ring. 7. If necessary, replace the eyeball fitting with the Return Line Diverter supplied with your pool cleaner. To do so, simply: Make sure the pool pump is switched off. Unscrew the lock ring. Replace the original eyeball with the Return Line Diverter. Make sure the Return Line Diverter is positioned so as to direct the flow downwards. Orbit Orbit Orbit ● your ● ● ● ● ● ● PAGE 2

STEP 1: CHECK CONTENTS Remove the cleaner body and all parts from the box and check the following components are included. Refer to Figure 1 . Figure 1 STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE ORBIT POOL CLEANER To assemble simply fit your Orbit pool cleaner disc to the body. Simply stretch the disc (with the fins pointing up, towards the cleaner) over the Footpad, as shown in Fig 2. Make sure the inside rim of the Disc is located in the track that runs around the Footpad. When the Disc is correctly positioned, it should easily rotate around the Footpad. Figure 2 PAGE 3 DISC FOOTPAD NO: Description Quantity of components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cleaner complete with Footpad Disc Hose lengths* Deflector Wheel Hose Weight Return Line Diverter Control Valve Adaptor Flow Control Valve 1 1 12 1 3 1 1 1 1 Hose adaptor * F20001 Orbit compete only; not included with F20002 Orbit Head only (no hose)

tight corners and/or a ladder. The Deflector Wheel helps guide your pool cleaner around these obstacles. To fit the Deflector Wheel, simply push it over the Handnut until it has engaged correctly and rotates freely See Fig Orbit , . 3. Figure 3 STEP 4: CONNECT HOSE & POSITION THE HOSE WEIGHT Connect sufficient lengths of hose to cover the distance from the pool skimmer or vacuum point, to the farthest point of your pool, plus one length. See Fig 4. The Female (large) hose cuff is fitted to the pool vacuum point.The Male (small) hose cuff connects to the skimmer/vacuum point. Orbit Figure 4 If you have a deep pool, you may need to fit the hose weight. This is to counteract excessive buoyancy created by the hose. The hose weight simply slides over the Male hose cuff and can then be positioned wherever required on the hose. Adjusting the position of the hose weight could provide better performance. See Figs 5. PAGE 4 Figure 5 STEP 3 USE OF THE DEFLECTOR WHEEL ：

Expel all the air from the hose. Attach Flow Control Valve to the male hose (smaller end) . See Fig 6. Insert the Flow Control Valve into the Weir/Skimmer. If necessary, use the Control Valve Adaptor to ensure a good connection. See Fig 7. Turn the pool pump ON. Your pool cleaner will now begin automatically vacuuming your pool. • • • • • Orbit PAGE 5 The Flow Control Valve ensures your pool cleaner receives the flow required to ensure optimum performance. Orbit STEP 5: CONNECTING & USING THE FLOW CONTROL VALVE The Flow Control Valve is preset position This provides the ideal operating flow in most pools But if necessary the flow can be adjusted by using any setting from Position through minimum flow, to slow your cleaner down maximum flow, your cleaner will run faster See Fig 8. 3-4. . , 1 6 (1= , 6 = ). between Figure 8 Control Valve Adaptor Flow Control Valve Attach Male Hose Adaptor (smaller end) Press into bottom of skimmer Figure 6 Figure 7 Top of Skimmer Attach Hose This End Hose through Skimmer Opening Control Valve Adaptor Flow Control Valve

required to get the best possible performance from your pool cleaner. The following tips will help you to optimize the performance of your cleaner. Orbit To maintain the performance of your pool cleaner: •When removed from the pool, make sure the hose is stoved straight. as this may cause distortion which may adversely effect the . •Remove the (including hose) before chemical treatment. Wait a minimum of 4 hours after super chlorination (shock treatment) of your pool before re-installing the . •Clean the filter, skimmer basket and pump basket regularly. •When not in use, keep the disc flat, to avoid risk of warping. •Periodically inspect your for signs of wear. If necessary, replace any worn parts. NOTE: Due to the harsh conditions in which your cleaner operates, it’s colour may fade and discolor over time Orbit Orbit Orbit Orbit Orbit Orbit Never coil the hose PAGE 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Problem So lution Orbit does not move, or moves slowly. ·Make sure the main drain is closed. ·Check the Flow Control Valve and m ake sure the flow to O rbit is sufficient. ·Check diaphragm for wear or damage. ·Backwash filter and em pty pum p strainer basket. Orbit gets stuck at steps or in a corner. ·F it Deflector W heel. ·Make sure total hose length is correct. ·Adjust return line eyeball fittings to use the water flow to help guide Orbit away from the steps or corner. Orbit does not clim b walls. ·Adjust Flow Control Valve to increase flow to Orbit. ·Check balance of cleaner to make sure hose weights are in the correct position. NO TE: O rbit's wall clim bing ability may be lim ited in some pools. Orbit moves in a repetitive, non-random pattern. ·Make sure return line fittings are directed downwards. ·Check that hose weight position is correct. ·Make sure total hose length is correct. Orbit stays in only one end of the pool. ·Check the return line flow and redirect if necessary. ·Check the total hose length and add m ore hose if necessary. ·Check that hose weight position is correct. Air bubbles can be seen in the flow from the return line. ·Check the hose to ensure there are no leaks. ·Check the connection of the flow Control Valve, to make sure it is underwater at all times. ·Check the pump basket lid is fitted correctly, is not loose or cracked and that no o-rings are worn or missing. If necessary, contact your pool professional for assistance. Orbit falls on its side. ·Make sure the Outer Extension Pipe swivels freely. Hose won't fit Flow Control Valve ·F it Hose Adaptor to Flow Control valve

The diaphragm of your Orbit pool cleaner operates at the rate of approximately 360 beats per minute. If your Orbit operates daily for 8 hours, the diaphragm will open and close over 60 million times in a year! The design has been perfected over many years and, properly cared for, the diaphragm will last for several seasons. In the event that it does become worn or damaged and needs to be replaced, simply follow these easy steps: 1. Unscrew the HANDNUT and remove it, together with the OUTER EXTENSION PIPE and the THRUST WASHER. Place these items to one side. 2. Hold the INNER EXTENSION PIPE (IEP) and gently pull it towards you. This pulls the tabs out of their recess. 3. Turn the INNER EXTENSION PIPE so the tabs line up with the holes in the IEP LOCATOR. Do not remove the INNER EXTENSION PIPE from the BODY PAGE 7

the holes in the IEP LOCATOR. 5. Grasp the other end of the DIAPHRAGM (the end furthest away from the INNER EXTENSION PIPE) and pull it away from the Orbit BODY. The DIAPHRAGM will fall clear of the BODY. 6. Twist the DIAPHRAGM, removing it from the INNER EXTENSION PIPE. 7. Remove the RETAINING RING from the DIAPHRAGM. Discard the used diaphragm. PAGE 8

(a) Fit the RETAINING RING onto the new DIAPHRAGM. (b) Push the DIAPHRAGM onto the INNER EXTENSION PIPE. Make sure it is correctly located and fully engaged. (c) Pull the INNER EXTENSION PIPE up through the BODY, positioning the tabs so they can be pulled through the holes in the IEP LOCATOR. (d) Gentle turn the INNER EXTENSION PIPE so the tabs are aligned with the recesses in the IEP LOCATOR. Release the INNER EXTENSION PIPE. (e) Check that the DIAPHRAGM is correctly located. If it has become twisted during installation, simply untwist by slightly turning the open end of the DIAPHRAGM. (f) Slide the THRUST WASHER over the INNER EXTENSION PIPE. The flat side (widest diameter) of the THRUST WASHER should face down. (g) Place the OUTER EXTENSION PIPE over the INNER EXTENSION PIPE. (h) Screw the HANDNUT into place, to lock the assembly. (i) Check that the OUTER EXTENSION PIPE swivels freely. Be careful not to over-tighten the Handnut. PAGE 9

Handnut Inner Extension Pipe Thrust Washer Deflector Wheel Footpad Disc IEP Locator Retaining Ring Diaphragm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PAGE 10 Red Leopard LLC 2459 N. Horseback Ave. Pine Ridge Florida 34665 USA Email: [email protected] www.red-leopard.net

part proves to be missing or defective, please notify us immediately. Red Leopard LLC ( Red Leopard warrants this Orbit pool cleaner against manufacturing defects for a period of one year. This limited warranty is effective from the date of purchase. “ ”) This limited warranty is for the replacement of defective parts only. Any labor charges including, but not limited to, charges incurred for the installation or fitting of the replacement parts by the dealer. The following are excluded from this limited warranty: 1. Damage to, or malfunction of, the Orbit pool cleaner as a result of improper water chemistry, including but not limited to, excess chlorination. 2. Discoloration of the Orbit pool cleaner. Exposure to ultraviolet light rays and pool chemicals can cause discoloration of the Orbit pool cleaner. 3. Pattern removal, abrasion or marking on vinyl liners. 4. Damage to vinyl liners where the age, care, maintenance and improper installation of the vinyl liner may have caused it to become wrinkled or brittle. Use of the Orbit pool cleaner in such circumstances is at the pool owner s risk. ’ This limited warranty shall be void if the customer modifies the Orbit pool cleaner in anyway, or uses parts other than genuine Red Leopard parts. Only the original purchaser is entitled to make a warranty claim. This limited warranty gives the customer specific legal rights and accordingly, some of the listed conditions may not apply to customers in certain states. These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness and merchantability. Any such implied warranty imposed by state consumer law is limited to one year from date of purchase. Red Leopard assumes no responsibility for any warranties or representations made by other individuals or businesses, beyond the express terms contained in this limited warranty. This Orbit pool cleaner is not warranted or guaranteed outside of the United States and Canada. To register your Orbit pool cleaner, please go to www.red-leopard.net