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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Notice:
Attention Installer: This guide 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 after installation of the pool cleaner.
Attention User: This manual contains important information
that will help you in operating and maintaining this pool cleaner.
Please retain it for future reference. Consult Pentair with any
questions regarding this equipment.
Before installing this product, read and fol-
low all warning notices and instructions
which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and in-
structions can result in severe injury, death, or property dam-
age.
Consumer Information and Safety:
The pool cleaners are designed and manufactured to provide
many years of safe and reliable service when installed, operated
and maintained according to the information in this manual.
Throughout the manual, safety warnings and cautions are
identified by the "
" symbol. Be sure to read and comply with
all of the warnings and cautions.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR
ELECTROCUTION. Connect only to a
grounding type receptacle protected by a
earth leakage circuit breaker 30mA.
Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot
verify that the receptacle is protected by a
earth leakage circuit breaker 30mA.
HAZARDOUS SUCTION. Do not
play with cleaner or apply to
body. Can trap and tear hair or body parts.
Do not operate the robotic pool cleaner
when there are people swimming in the
pool. Communication cable can trip or entangle swimmers
which could result in drowning.
When inspecting or servicing the robotic
pool cleaner, disconnect the main power
supply.
Keep the robotic pool cleaner out of reach
of persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
without proper supervision and understanding of the
instructions.
Use only a power cable produced by the
original cleaner manufacturer at all times.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not use an extension cord to connect unit
to electrical supply; provide a properly located outlet.
Only a trained operator should operate
the robotic pool cleaner.
To avoid hand injury, operator should keep
hands away from all moving parts and
suction inlets.
Position the caddy and power supply at
least 3.5 m (12 feet) from the edge of the
pool during operation.
Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize
abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers
and other equipment.
PROWLER
920 Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner Installation and User' s Guide
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When lifting the robotic pool cleaner, take
care to prevent back injury.
General Installation Information
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, guarantees that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance (Pentair)
could void the user' s authority to operate this equipment.
Pre-Installation Check List:
Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all
warnings and safety information in this guide. Failure to follow
these instructions or improper installation of the cleaner can
result in damage to the pool finish or the vinyl liner, Pentair
disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these
structures or components of the customer' s pool.
Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:
Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage from
age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc. If any damage is found,
have a qualified pool professional make all the necessary
repairs. Also, if there are stones, roots, etc., under the liner,
remove them before installing the cleaner.
Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool that is
partially or completely tiled:
Repair loose tiles and tighten any loose light rings.
Before installing the cleaner, clean your filter system:
Make sure you have cleaned the filter, including backwashing,
rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean system is necessary
for proper cleaner operation and coverage.
Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:
The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in approximately
4-6 hours. Less time could be needed, depending on the pool
size. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean
steps or swimouts or to work under a solar cover. It was also
not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool or when opening
your pool for the season.