In a number circumstances, it is necessary to employ the manual method of vacuuming to remove heavy sediment or mud from pool water - this is when the automatic pool cleaner is incapable of handling the load. To vacuum by this method the following equipment is required:

• Long pool pole
• Long corrugated plastic hose
• 8 Wheel manual sweeper

Corrective Action:

• Remove the automatic pool cleaner from the pool.
• Attach the vacuum sweeper to one end of the pool pole.
• Attach the plastic hose to the vacuum sweeper.
• Without agitating mud or sediment at the bottom of the pool, slowly place the pool pole, attached sweeper and plastic hose in the deep end of the pool.
• Carry the other end of the vacuum hose over into the weir flap and attach loosely into weir inlet.
• Lift the end of the vacuum hose slightly above the weir inlet for about 30 seconds, pressure will be regained. When the air has been removed, reattach the vacuum hose to weir inlet. Repeat if necessary.
• While vacuuming, the multiport valve should be operated in the Waste position.
• Top up pool to correct water level after vacuuming.

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