What do I do with the 2 45 degree elbows, 4.5 inch connector, & hose protector net? How do I use the flow gage? The "directions" are HORRIBLE.
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The manual has a great picture of the connections. The hose protector net should follow next from the elbow connections leading into the pool. Look at the pictures rather than follow the directions. Also after setting up the hoses use the pressure gauge to determine the best adjustment on your unit. Good luck.
1067910
You don`t need to use all elbows only if you are going out the skimmer. To set the flow pressure put it on the end of the first peace that comes out of the skimmer or vac. fitting. then see the gauge move you want the flow to be in the middle. To control the flow by moving the lever that lets the flow from the skimmer and main drain.
1067911
Our pool guy said not to use the elbows, just plug the hose directly into to vacuum connection in the wall of the pool. The flow gauge is used to adjust the flow rate for the vacuum. The easy was to do it is to just set the valve on your pump so that you get about 75% vacuum and 25% skimmer. The other connector is extra too. Hope this helps.
1067912
On my installation, I needed the two 45 deg elbows for the connection to the suction inlet where the hose is connected. My inlet (hole) is pointed down so I have to go 90 deg to get to the hose, thus two 45 deg elbows does this. Since on my pool there is a flap at the opening to where the water flows into the suction hole, the protector goes over the hose to help keep it from rubbing on the flap. The flow gauge is used to check the suction of your pump. If it is too high or too low the Baracuda won't work right. Since this is not my first Baracuda, I didn't need this check. I set the part that goes into the suction hole to the middle notch and it worked OK. If not I would have tried the other notches. On my installation, I needed the two 45 deg elbows for the connection to the suction inlet where the hose is connected. My inlet (hole) is pointed down so I have to go 90 deg to get to the hose, thus two 45 deg elbows does this. Since on my pool there is a flap at the opening to where the water flows into the suction hole, the protector goes over the hose to help keep it from rubbing on the flap. The flow gauge is used to check the suction of your pump. If it is too high or too low the Baracuda won't work right. Since this is not my first Baracuda, I didn't need this check. I set the part... » Read More On my installation, I needed the two 45 deg elbows for the connection to the suction inlet where the hose is connected. My inlet (hole) is pointed down so I have to go 90 deg to get to the hose, thus two 45 deg elbows does this. Since on my pool there is a flap at the opening to where the water flows into the suction hole, the protector goes over the hose to help keep it from rubbing on the flap. The flow gauge is used to check the suction of your pump. If it is too high or too low the Baracuda won't work right. Since this is not my first Baracuda, I didn't need this check. I set the part that goes into the suction hole to the middle notch and it worked OK. If not I would have tried the other notches. « Show Less
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I have not taken gauge out. We did remove the threaded outlet nipple to attach a hose and must say it was difficult. I hope this helps
2044599
I just looked at my manual and it says to use a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar. "In most cases, 2 cups of the solution will be sufficient." To summarize the rest it says to slowly pour the solution into the hose connector and the solution should become visible in the water reservoir's inlet hole. Continue to pour the solution into the Hose Connector until the water reservoir is about half-full, near the top of the hose. "Allow it to stand for 40 minutes." If you need the rest of the directions, just let me know.
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would not connect directly. You would have to fashion your own discharge pipe (ex. 1&1/2 PVC with an adapter cap that reduces from 1 1/2 to 3/4" with threads. Then buy a 3/4"-3/4" adapter (one end is threaded for the PVC reducer, one end is garden hose threads). You may/may not want to get a 45 or 90 degree elbow. PVC cement where needed, thread tape/compound where needed. I built a rescue pump from my old sump pump (new one is in the pit). Your local hardware store should have everything.
1023351
Take the AP-20 and a small piece of the hose you want to use. Take it to the local hardware store and let them figure it out for you.....
2112176
Much larger than 2.5" and a bad idea trying to restrict it down to that size. (Call Air-n-Water for more tech support. They're fantastic.) The hose is much like an exhaust pipe on a car. If you monkey with the size of the pipe, you lose compression, horsepower, etc. Not to mention the noise issues. Just a thought.
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Use teflon tape on the 3/4 " threaded connection pipe fittingI have one ( just like in the picture ) i bought but need a 1/2 " pipe so i bought the one I needed from marshalls Hardware. Ill sell you my 3/4" never used for $5.00 free shipping call 760 583-1545 San Diego larry O
698697
Yes, instructions are useless. Is there something specific you don't understand? You may need adapters to connect to your system since they vary a lot. If you have a 3 hole sink, you need to cover the other two with either a full plate (available on Amazon) or individual hole plugs available at the hardware store. I don't recall which connection is hot and cold, but I just opened the faucet full hot or cold and blew into one pipe to see which if it was open or closed. The flex hose from the sprayer connects to short center pipe, connect after you have it mounted. I believe it uses one small rubber washer, there were extra washers with mine. The big black weight is attached to the flex hose at the bottom of it's loop to help the sprayer retract. The button on the sprayer toggles between spray and stream each time you push it and stays in whatever mode it's in when you turn it off/on.
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Use a 1/2" npt union or better yet, get the valve kit so you can flush out the unit once in a while. Make sure you put a T&P; valve on the outlet side for safety. it will be part of the valve kit if you purchase it.
1688426
The hose adapters are not the same, the complete set of the right hoses was cheap enough. I bought a separate 45 degree adapter due to space restrictions.
35486
It's difficult. My contractor couldn't figure it out. I had to go to my local hardware store with it and similar piece of pipe that is sticking out of the wall. They found the parts that I needed to make the connections work. The issue is that the faucet itself is in metric while our pipes are in inches. The piece that goes between the faucet and that goes to the wall are metric on one side while inches on the other. Finally, I got plumbers tape. Not the regular white one, but a blue-green color, which is more heavy duty and prevents leaks. In addition, I was told to use some sort of goop that you put on both sides of the threads (the male and female parts of the pipes - in ALL the connections: from the faucet, the adaptor, and the wall). Let it dry overnight or two days, and I guarantee that it'll work. The only other thing I can recommend if you really want a claw-foot tub faucet that has less issues, you'll have to get one made for the US inches connectors, you'll have to guy one that is REALLY expensive; like $500-$900. I hope this helps.
632491
I used PVC pipe in holes for my pool. Not sure what you are doing with the net but I got it to use in my pool.
1913839
Directions for this are very poor,you will have to figure it out using trial and error. Look at page 6,owners manual vacuum description picture item #14 hose,also page 7 inset #3.2 ,disconnect end from vacuum at the base and connect to stair hose #19--other end connects to wand item #2 see also item #13 this is where the hose connects to and you then pull the wand out and connect the tools to the end of the handle. It seems to be a very poor design .
1605550
The short (black) supply hose that came with it connects from underneath to your water source. Then you attach your hose feeding it through the opening then tighten the hose. You can then turn the crank handle to "reel" in the hose. I have found that it winds in much easier if you turn the water off and drain the hose prior to spooling it.
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no, not metric. from my review."The unit comes with two elbow's that you can supposedly screw into standard 1/2" brass fittings. It just didn't work for me, I went out and got two new elbow's and everything fit much easier.".take the connecting piece they gave you to a tru-value. a plumbing store was lost on it.
772517
I am looking for same answer where do you connect hose? as I did not receive a "easy follow video" as stated?also I cannot push the arms forward to secure...are they just this snug?
1546213
I just used the end of the tube with the end filter. Didn't use the elbow...works straight tube and connecting tube with flixter at the end