This is a very tricky process and must be carried out with care. Do not start the procedure and leave it unattended.

Procedure:

• Switch the motor off and disconnect the head of the automatic pool cleaner from the pipes.
• Place a hose in the weir to ensure that the level of the water never drops below the weir.
• Attach a brick or weight to the other end of the hose and position it at the bottom of the pool in the deep end. If you use a brick, place it in a plastic bag otherwise it may damage the pool floor.
• Turn the time switch to “Manual” or “Override” to ensure that it does not switch off during draining.
• Switch the valve to Waste. Switch the pump on to commence draining. Place your garden hose into the weir and turn the tap on. It is important to keep the weir full of water during the draining process to ensure that no air gets sucked into the pump. Running the pump continuously without water will lead to burn out and overheating will destroy the pump seal.
• If you lose vacuum at the pump i.e. no water is being pumped out, it means that the pump is drawing air from the weir. Switch off the motor - remake the joint on the hose connection into the weir, prime the pump with water and keep running until the pool is emptied to the desired level.

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