Pentair 'LIL REBEL Guide D'installation page 7

Adjusting Flow to the Cleaner With the Flow Gauge
1. Turn the pool pump off.
2. Disconnect the 'LIL REBEL® Aboveground Suction Side Cleaner from the leader
hose and connect the flow gauge.
Note: Make sure the hose remains submerged to prevent suction of air.
3. Turn the pump on.
4. Turn the regulator valve adjustment knob clockwise to increase flow or
counterclockwise to decrease flow, until the disc indicator in the flow gauge settles
between "Maximum" and "Minimum" flow. See Figure 8.
5. Turn the pool pump off and remove the flow gauge and reconnect the cleaner.
6. Lower the cleaner in to the pool and allow it to drop to the pool floor.
7. Turn the pool pump on.
Calculating Cleaner Speed (RPM) Without the Flow Gauge
If you do not have the flow gauge originally included with your cleaner, following the steps below will allow you to
calculate the cleaner speed and adjust RPM as needed.
1. While the cleaner is running, bring the cleaner up to just beneath the pool's water surface.
Note: Be sure to keep the cleaner submerged while the pump is operating. This prevents the cleaner from pulling air
into the pool system.
2. Count the number of full rotations made by the wheel over a period of one minute. The number of rotations will give
you the revolutions per minute; or RPM's. An easy way to be sure you are counting full rotations is by counting the
number of times the wheel hump passes by the swivel assembly.
3. For proper performance, the 'LIL REBEL cleaner operates between 18-26 RPM.
If the RPM is below 18 adjust the regulator valve (rotate adjustment knob clockwise) and repeat steps 1-2 until the
RPM falls back into the optimal range.
If the RPM is higher than 26 adjust the regulator valve (rotate adjustment knob counterclockwise) and repeat steps
1-2 until the RPM falls back into the optimal range.
CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION
To prolong the life of the 'Lil Rebel® Aboveground Suction-Side Pool Cleaner, the cleaner should be removed
from the pool before any pool chemical treatment. Failure to do so can result in discoloration of the cleaner and
deterioration of cleaner components.
After installation, turn the pool pump on. The 'LIL REBEL™ Aboveground Suction Side Pool Cleaner should be moving about
the pool at a rate of 6,5 to 9 meter per minute. Be sure to check each of the following initial adjustments.
Hose Length
Note: The pump must be on when you check the
hose length. The hose contracts when the pump is
operating and will be longer when the pump is off.
While the cleaner is operating:
1. Position cleaner at the furthest point of the pool
from where it's attached. Use a pool pole and
brush to easily position the cleaner in the pool.
2. The hose should be long enough to reach the end
of the pool, plus one hose section and the leader
hose. See Figure 9.
3. Remove any excess hose lengths from the middle
of the hose assembly. This will ensure you do not
alter the position of the hose float.
4. Save extra hose sections for use as needed for
replacement.
Note: Turn pool pump off when adding or
removing hose sections.
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Figure 9