Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and User’s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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i Contents Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................. ii Section 1: Overview ............................................................................................ 1 Preparation of your pool ............................................................................... 2 Cleaner assembly ............................................................................ 2 Hose Assembly .......................................................
ii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Notice: Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. WARNING — Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
iii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) General Installation Information (continued) Before installing the cleaner, fill the hose with water: Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to the filtration system (whether through a skimmer or dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage the pump through dry running and overheating.
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1 Section 1 Overview Great White Automatic Inground Pool Cleaner Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s best pool cleaner! Nothing quite compares to the Great White’s ability to make dirt disappear. With its 15” cleaning path and unique bristle drive, your Great White automatic, inground pool cleaner will deliver fast, complete coverage of your pool.
2 Preparation of your pool Before you assemble and install your Great White automatic pool cleaner, you should make sure that your pool is clean and free of algae. If necessary, make the following preparations before proceeding. • Chemically balance the pool water • Brush the pool and let the debris settle • Hand vacuum the pool thoroughly • Clean the filter and pump strainer basket (Figure 1) Cleaner assembly 1.
