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® LX 2000G Important Information: The Legend® II automatic pool cleaner comes ready to connect into a female threaded 1-1/2" dedicated return line. Other connections are possible, but they require additional fittings. For more information, please contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-831-7133. Also, if you have a chlorinator, solar system or other air inducing equipment, please contact our Technical Support Department before you install the Legend® II.
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1 A. Thank You for Choosing the Legend® II ............................................................................ 1 B. What to Expect from the Legend® II ................................................................................. 1 II. Installation Instructions ...........................................................................
I. Introduction A. Thank You for Choosing the Legend® II Pool Cleaner Congratulations on the purchase of your new automatic pool cleaner. The Legend® II is designed to give you years of dependable and efficient service. With the Legend® II, you and your family will spend more time relaxing and enjoying your pool and less time cleaning it.
II. Installation Instructions A. Legend® II Components B. Pool Connections The Legend® II Box Contains: The Legend® II comes equipped to connect to a female threaded 1-1/2" dedicated return line. An adjustable gate valve with a pressure gauge should be installed to allow a regulated amount of water flow from your pool system to the Legend® II. For more information contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-831-7133. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cleaner Head Sand & Silt Bag Sweep Hose Complete Feed Hose a.
D. Pressure Testing Instructions 1. Make sure the pool filter is clean before conducting this pressure test. 2. Twist lock the Wall Fitting with Feeder Hose into the Wall Adapter. 3. Have someone hold the Pressure Tester end of the Feed Hose beneath the water while you turn on the pool pump. Continue holding the hose under the water and cover the large hole of the pressure tester. 4.
F. Hooking up the Legend® II 1. Remove the Pressure Tester from the free end of the Feeder Hose by unscrewing the Hose Nut. Left hand thread (reverse), (see illustration previous page). 2. Place mender nut on Legend® II Swivel Mast. Connect the open end of the Feed Hose to the top of the Legend® II Swivel Mast and secure with the mender nut. The arch of the Feed Hose should align in the same direction as the Swivel Mast, there should be no twist in the Feed Hose after connection. (See illustration below.
H. Fine Tuning the Legend® II 1. Thrust Jet Adjustment 3. Checking Wheel RPM There are two Thrust Jets located in the back of the Legend® II. These Thrust Jets alter the direction of the cleaner. The factory standard position for the jets is set slightly to the right. (See illustration below.) To determine whether the Legend® II is receiving the proper water pressure, turn off the pool pump, and carefully remove the Legend® II from the pool.
3. Checking RPM - (cont.) 1. Clean the Screen located inside the Wall Fitting. A small amount of debris will significantly affect the performance of the cleaner. 2. Clean the skimmer basket, pump basket and pool filter. 3. If an adjustable Gate (3-way) Valve has been installed, adjust the valve to increase water flow to the Legend® II. 4. If the RPM is more than 32, at the Wall Fitting, unscrew the Pressure Relief Valve slowly until the RPM falls between 25-32.
III. Operation/Periodic Maintenance A. Connecting/Disconnecting the Legend® II Turn off pool pump. Then take the Wall Fitting and twist lock the Wall Fitting clockwise into the Wall Adapter. To disconnect the Legend® II, unlock and twist counter clockwise. The Wall Adapter should remain in the pool wall. D. Periodic Maintenance The following parts are wear items that should be checked, maintained or replaced as needed.
III. Operation/Periodic Maintenance (cont.) 2. Tires & Bearings Optional Leaf Bag The tires are designed to protect the bottom of your pool and provide better traction. You need to rotate or replace the tires when edges become rounded. The leaf bag is a larger mesh bag made to pick up heavier debris such as leaves. twigs, acorns, etc. This bag can be helpful especially after a storm. The Wheel Bearings are warranted free of defects when shipped from Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
III. Operation/Periodic Maintenance (cont.) F. Storage and Winterizing Never leave or store the Legend® II in direct sunlight. When storing the Legend® II for the winter, be sure to drain all the water from it. This is important since freeze damage is not covered under the warranty. Also, remove the Wall Fitting. G. Accessories 1. Leaf Bag (See previous page) 2.
IV. TROUBLESHOOTING AND PERFORMANCE TIPS To insure the best performance from your cleaner, follow the troubleshooting guide listed below. A. PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Problem: Legend® II doesn't move or moves sluggishly or hangs up on steps. Solution: 1. Be sure filter and filter pump are on and working properly. (You may need to clean your pool filter system.) 2. Check to see if the skimmer and basket are clean. 3. Check the Wall Fitting screen for debris and rinse clean. 4. Check wheel RPM, (see pages 5-6). 5.
IV. TROUBLESHOOTING AND PERFORMANCE TIPS A. PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS - (cont.) Problem: Sweep Hose is sucked into the cleaner. Solution: 1. Adjust the Sweep Hose using the Adjustment Screw located on the bottom of the Swivel Mast. Turn Adjustment Screw clockwise until the Sweep Hose is in a gentle sweeping motion. Problem: Sweep Hose breaks surface and sprays nearby windows, patio decks and bystanders. Solution: 1. Adjust Sweep Hose to a gentle sweeping motion.
TIPS FOR CUTTING HOSE IN A SMALL POOL, AND FOR ADDING HOSES FOR LARGE POOLS 1. Tips on Hose Cutting for Larger Pools. 1. Tips on Hose Cutting for Smaller Pools. If the hose is short of the farthest end of the pool, add an additional section of hose (Part # LX17), one Swivel (Part # LX19), two Mender Nuts w/O-Rings (Part # LX20), and one Hose Float (Part # LXD10). See diagram below. Re-measure and follow guides on pages 3-4. If the hose hangs over the deck more than 9 ft. or the pool is less than 6 ft.
LEGEND® II PARTS LIST Diagram # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10A 10B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part # Description LXU5 LXU145N EU10N LXU6 EC86 EC83 EC80 EA40 LXC110 EX120 EC120 EC120 EB5L EB10 EB25 EB20 EA20 EH07 EU15 EU16 EU9 EU7 E18 EC130 EC135 EC65 EC70 EC45 EC6L EC60 EC55 LXC1 Top Cover Main Frame Bottom Cover Feed Mast w/O-Ring & Swivel Turbine Drive Shaft - Complete Turbine Spacers Turbine Bearings Turbine Shaft Shield Turbine Cover w/Elbows Turbine Cover Hose 9" Turbine
LEGEND® II PARTS LIST Diagram # Part # Description 32 33 34 35 36 37 EB15 EA40 EA40 EC64 EH09C EC131 38 39 40 41 42 43 EA30 EU76 EU147 EU79 LXU8 EU80 Hose Clamp Screw for Turbine Bearings, Thrust Jet Screw for Bottom Cover Wheel - Plastic Washer Sweep Hose Weight (optional) Thrust Jet Repair Kit, includes: E18, EC130, EC135 Screw for LXC110 Axle Bolt Snap Fit Vac Tube Posts Nut & Bolt - Feed Mast to Vac Tube Venturi Jet Screw - Cover to Frame Quantity 7 8 2 4 1 1 5 8 2 1-set 2 2 SEE PAGE 11 FOR DIA
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