| Pond Leaf Eater
Assembly Instructions
- Press white Body Collar into body until "snap" is heard. Use firm hand pressure only. Do not hammer.
- Attach Handle Adapter to body using supplied plastic pin.
- Wheel Mode: Push wheel casters (3 total) into holes on underside of Leaf Eater body.
- Brush Mode: To install brushes, place one end of brush into groove and then bend brush slightly while pushing downward into groove. Install short length of brush to the back of the Leaf Eater (on handle side). Longer brushes go to the sides. Adjust opening as desired by sliding brushes in brush groove. If larger openings are wanted, simply trim the length of the brushes.
- Install bag over the top of the white Body Collar, just past the rim. Tie cord under rim with slide bag closure.
- To replace Inlet Hose Fitting or its parts: Remove bag to prevent damage, then turn Leaf Eater over with wheels or brushes facing up. Pull Retainer Clip from Inlet Fitting groove. Remove Inlet Fitting from Leaf Eater body. Replace Hose Connector, Washer, and O-ring.
- Install Inlet Fitting in body. Push Retainer Clip firmly into groove.
Operating Instructions
Attaching Garden Hose
Use a hose with a minimum inside diameter of 1/2 inch. Maximum length of 50 feet. If larger diameter hose is used, a hose of greater length may be used. Attach end of hose to hose connector on your Leaf Eater by turning the Connector Ring until tight.
Attaching Pole
Slide pole end over Handle Adapter and squeeze Spring Locks together until pole slides over them. Allow the Spring Locks to snap into holes on pole.
General Tips on Use
Your Leaf eater can be used both as a top skimmer and a bottom cleaner. It will remove bugs, debris, and leaves. First skim the top surface of your pond with the Leaf Eater so additional debris does not fall to the bottom of the pond. Then clean the bottom of your pond.
Top Skimming
Place the Leaf Eater over the edge of the pond with the bag hanging in the water and wheels (or brushes) facing up. Turn on water supply to hose wide open. Grasp the pole and ease the Leaf Eater into the water so one edge of the lip is just under the water's surface. The water jet and bag provide flotation so the Leaf Eater may be moved about on the surface with ease. Move the Leaf Eater around over the surface, keeping one edge of the lip underwater toward leaves and debris on the surface. The jets of water cause action to pull surface debris into the bag.
Bottom Cleaning
Place the Leaf Eater into pond with wheel (or brushes) facing toward the pond floor and bag in an upright position. Start at one end and move Leaf Eater across bottom. The speed at which you are able to move the leaf Eater will depend on how much debris you have as well as the hose water pressure.
Emptying Bag
Turn off water and place the Leaf Eater over an open garbage can with wheels or brush facing toward the can. Grasp bag and push it through the hole in the center of the Leaf Eater. Shake out the debris and pull bag back into the normal positions.
Storing
When not in use, your Leaf Eater should be stored where it is protected from sunlight. Store brush with bristle facing up to keep them straight.
Troubleshooting
If your Leaf Eater is not removing debris properly:
- Be sure you have not overloaded the bag. Empty if necessary.
- Be sure you are using the proper diameter hose and recommended length.
- Most homes are equipped with Standard Port garden hose faucets. This type of faucet has a built-in restrictor, which reduces the potential volume of water available from the faucet by approximately 48%. Leaf Eater owners who desire the maximum volume of water from the faucet should replace their Standard Port faucet with a Full Port faucet available from most plumbing hardware suppliers.
Pond MiniVac
Directions for Use
Your Lifegard MiniVac can be used with garden hose water pressure to clean any type of pond. For vinyl or smooth surfaces, the brush nozzle is recommended. Wheel suction nozzle is for use on rougher finishes or uneven surfaces.
For use with garden hose, the MiniVac is equipped with a fine mesh screen bag, which can be easily cleaned after use. This bag will remove most visible debris,
Operation
Instructions for use with garden hose
- Attach net to Suction Chamber, snap pole onto Handle Bracket and connect garden hose to Control Valve, making sure it is in the OFF position.
- Turn on water at the faucet.
- Place MiniVac over edge of ponds. Make sure the bag is pointed away from you. Turn Control Valve to full ON position.
- Vacuum, placing brush or wheel nozzle against surface to be cleaned.
- When cleaning is completed, remove bag and empty.
Hints for use
- Be sure you have adequate water pressure to ensure proper cleaning.
- Be sure you have enough garden hose to reach the farthest corners. This makes it easier to maneuver the MiniVac.
- Debris that is too large to pass through the brush or wheel suction nozzle can usually be picked up if you remove the nozzle from the suction chamber.
- Wheel suction nozzle should not be used on vinyl liner surfaces.
- Bag can be cleaned easily by removing bag from top of suction chamber and rinsing it.
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