Maytronics MTC8-UNI User manual

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Robot Pool Cleaner by Maytronics

DEU

User Instructions

This model includes a Remote Control Unit.

You will ﬁnd the User Instructions in a separate document.

Guide d’utilisation

Ce modèle comprend une télécommande.

Sa notice d’emploi fait l’objet d’un document séparé.

Istruzioni per l’uso

Questo modello è dotato di telecomando.

Le istruzioni per l’uso si trovano in un documento separato.

Instrucciones para el Usuario

Este modelo incluye una Unidad de Control Remoto.

Las Instrucciones para el Usuario están en un documento separado.

Bedienungsanweisungen

Diesses Modell besitzt eine Fernbedienungseinheit.

Die Bedienungsanweisungen für die Fernbedienung können Sie in

einem anderen Dokument ﬁnden.

MTC8-UNI

8151248, 2/2011

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What You’ll Find Inside the Box

Part X Comment

Base frame for ﬁlter elements 2

Ultra-ﬁne ﬁlter 4 Filter

Bag for ﬁlters storage 1

Spring ﬁlter 4 Filters

“S” clip 4

Power supply unit 1

Robot pool cleaner 1

Remote control unit (RCU) 1

Caddy kit 1

Optional components available on request from your

robot pool cleaner distributor

Section 1 - Description of Main Components

1. Filters

Dual-level ﬁltration system.

Spring ﬁlter + base frame

For dirty pools with large debris such as

leaves etc. – Useful for beginning of season.

Ultra-ﬁne ﬁlter cartridge + base frame

For day-to-day use.

Factory default.

2. Brushes

There are three types of optional brushes, each designed to provide optimal traction on different pool surfaces. Only one type set is

provided with your robot pool cleaner.

PVC Brush

For concrete, PVC, ﬁberglass and liner.

Combined Brush

For rough ceramic surface and mosaic tiles.

Wonder Brush

For smooth ceramics.

Power Supply Unit

Robot Pool Cleaner

Filter and cartridges

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3. Power supply unit

Digital, “Switch-Mode” power supply:

• Input - 100-250 AC Volts

• 50-60 Hertz

• 180 Watt

• Output - 30 VDC

• IP 54

Section 2 – Robot Pool Cleaner Operation

Part 1 – Preparing the Robot Pool Cleaner for Use

A. Assemble the Caddy kit – you will ﬁnd the instructions in a separate document

B. Adjusting the handle ﬂoat angle

The handle angel must be adjusted to determine the speed that the robot pool cleaner advances along the water-line

1. Lay the handle down at an angle of 180º

to the ground.

2. Push the base of the arm into the body

of the robot pool cleaner and slide it towards

the rear of the robot pool cleaner until it clicks

into the required position.

Normal advance

More efﬁcient cleaning action on water-line.

Fast advance

Fast speed – For faster but less efﬁcient cleaning

action on water-line.

On/Off

switch

Push in here Slide here

Full Filter

Bag Indicator Delay

Indicator

Reset button

Push in hereSlide here

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C. Laying out the cable

Unwind minimal required cable to cover the entire pool size, straight the cable along the pool side.

Make sure there are no twists or kinks.

Part 2 - Into the water

Place the robot pool cleaner

into the pool and release the handle.

Note: When using the combined brushes or Wonder brushes, gently squeeze the Wonder brush material until it is totally wet.

Only use the original supplied Power supply Unit.

The Power supply Unit is Splash proof – Do not immerse it in water.

Unplug the Power Supply Unit before any servicing activity.

Do not plug the Power Supply Unit in before placing the pool cleaner in the water.

Ensure the mains outlet is protected by a ground fault interrupter (GFI) or an earth leakage interrupter (ELI).

Important: DO NOT enter the swimming pool while the pool cleaner is working.

3 Meters

10 feet Swivel

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Turning the Robot Pool Cleaner ON

Part 3 – Taking the Robot Pool Cleaner out of the water

Unplug power supply before any servicing activity.

1. If the robot pool cleaner has not ﬁnished its cycle,

turn off the power supply unit and unplug the mains.

2. Pull the ﬂoating cable gently until the robot pool cleaner

has risen to the surface, then lift by the handle.

1. Plug the ﬂoating cable from the robot pool

cleaner into the power supply unit.

2. Plug the electrical cable from the power

supply unit into the mains.

3. Press the ON/OFF switch on the power

supply unit.

4. The robot pool cleaner will

now start to work.

Important: Do NOT lift the robot pool cleaner from the water by its cable.

Floating cable

On/Off

switch

Important: DO NOT enter the swimming pool while the pool cleaner is working.

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Section 3 - Routine Maintenance

Part 1 - Extracting and cleaning the ﬁlter elements

Unplug power supply before any servicing activity.

Reassembling the ﬁlter elements

Insert the locating tabs at the bottom of the

ﬁlter element into their groves on the base frame, then close the “S” clip.

Locating tab

Locating tab groove

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Reinstall the ﬁlters according to the diagram

DO NOT FORCE THE FILTERS INTO PLACE.

Part 2 - Dismantling and cleaning the impeller

Unplug power supply before any servicing activity.

Dismantle the impeller cover and

clean around the impeller housing,

then reassemble.

Grooved end ﬁtting Octagonal end ﬁtting

Important: Where applicable, you must reset the full ﬁlter bag indicator on the power supply unit.

Recommendation: Rinse all brushes with clean water after each cleaning cycle.

Coil the cable and store in dry cool area – Preferably on the Caddy if available.

Do NOT store the robot pool cleaner exposed to direct sunlight.

Do NOT store the robot pool cleaner exposed to excessive heat.

Do NOT store the robot pool cleaner exposed to frost.

Section 4 – Storage Advice

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Troubleshooting Guide

Before contacting your Robot Pool Cleaner distributor please read through this guide.

The pool water condition must be within the following parameters:

PH: 7.0 – 7.8 NaCl: Max 5,000 ppm

Temperature: 6˚C(43˚F) to 34˚C(93˚F) Chlorine: Max 4 ppm

Symptom Solution

Cable twisting or cable coils up Check for any obstruction in the pool

Remove excess cable from the pool

Make sure ﬁlter cartridge is clean

Straighten cable and lay it in the sun periodically

Robot pool cleaner is moving in circles or does not reach all pool

areas

Check for foreign objects in moving parts

Make sure ﬁlter elements are clean and that the ﬁlter

doors are closed

Make sure that there is enough cable laid out to cover the

whole pool

Before using the robot pool cleaner at the beginning

of the season you should brush any algae from the ﬂoor

and walls of the pool

Robot pool cleaner is not traveling sideways on walls Adjust the diagonal angle of the handle

Robot pool cleaner does not climb walls Make sure the ﬁlter cartridge is clean

If using the robot pool cleaner at the beginning of the season,

use the Spring cartridge

If using the robot pool cleaner at the beginning

of the season you should ﬁrst brush any algae from the ﬂoor

and walls of the pool

Check if brushes are suitable for pool coating and replace

them if necessary

Check if brushes are worn and replace them if necessary

Make sure the Impeller area is clean

Check that the RCU is set for climbing

Robot pool cleaner not sinking Make sure the Wonder brushes or the combined

brushes are soaked in water

Robot pool cleaner disengaging from wall at water line If robot pool cleaner climbs too high consult your

robot pool cleaner distributor

RCU is not working Check if the batteries need replacing

Motor is not working

Check if the impeller is blocked

Check if the drive system is blocked

Electrical problem (power supply), check power source.

If power source is in order, please contact your

robot pool cleaner distributor

Additional troubleshooting is available at our Website:

www.maytronics.com

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