Basic Troubleshooting
Problem
Cleaner does not
turn on
Cleaner does not
charge
Cleaner does not
dive -or- does not
move in water
Cleaner does not
climb spa walls -or-
does not reach all
areas
Lid detaches
unexpectedly
Latch is difficult to
open -or- does not
stay closed
Debris escaping from
filter
Cleaner floats to the
surface
Cleaner does not
not
float to the surface at
end of cycle
Flashing red LED
NOTE: If a problem persists, please contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic
review, or call 1.800.822.7933 for technical support.
Spabot
Cordless, Battery-Powered Spa Cleaner
™
Solution
• Low battery. Charge until battery LED is solid green.
• Slide the On / O ff switch down towards the
cleaner.
• Overheated. Move cleaner to cooler area. Do not store above
104ºF (40ºC) or in direct sunlight.
• No power. Reset GFCI circuit breaker. Plug the charger into a
different outlet.
• Dirty connection. Clear debris from charging port on cleaner.
• Trapped air. Hold cleaner under water, tilt and shake to release
air bubbles.
• Filter full / d irty. Empty canister, wash with soapy water and a soft
brush.
• Make sure the pivoting float arm moves freely.
• Manually rotate wheels back and forth to release blockage.
• Filter full / d irty. Empty canister, wash with soapy water and a soft
brush.
• Turn off spa pump and jets while using cleaner.
• Water chemistry imbalance. Consult a spa service professional.
• Some spa designs may have areas inaccessible to the cleaner.
• Reattach lid securely (see step in "Empty the Filter Canister"
section).
• Latch stuck. See latch problem / s olutions below.
• Submerge cleaner in water, open and close latch a few times to
rinse out debris.
• Completely dry out cleaner, open and close latch a few times,
blow out debris.
• Remove canister, wash with soapy water and a soft brush.
• Make sure canister is seated and oriented properly.
• Normal operation. Cleaner stops and floats when the cleaning
cycle is done.
• Normal operation. Cleaner floats periodically during navigation.
• Canister full with heavy debris. Empty filter canister.
• Blockage detected. Turn off cleaner and remove lid. Clear debris
from exposed moving parts.
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