Text Box: FLOW METER 
READING  POOR
( ‘ c ‘  or ‘ d ‘ )
Text Box: Ensure that all leaf baskets are clean and that backwash procedure has been carried out
Text Box: Ensure that weir valve has been replaced with hose adaptor supplied with your Gator
Text Box: Pump and/or filter system require repairs, i.e. 
Filter sand requires manual backwash or replacement.
Pump ‘O’ rings require replacement
Text Box: Contact your local pool service agent for  further advice on pump and filter repairs.
Text Box: FLOW METER 
READING GOOD
( ‘a ‘ or ‘ b ‘ )
Text Box: APC too slow or comes to a complete halt.
Text Box: Divert more water flow to the APC by adjusting tension plate below Gator to a Text Box: Gator draws in too little or no water over the weirs
Text Box: Gator is unstable in the water
Text Box: Gator does not reach the further ends of the pool
Text Box: Gator rises up out of the pool and draws in air
Text Box: Check APC for blockage and also for worn or defective components, i.e. Diaphragm
Text Box: Check that Gator has been installed with correct water flow direction
Text Box: Check that Gator has been installed with correct water flow direction
Text Box: Divert more water flow through Gator by adjusting tension plate below Gator to a Text Box: Check for debris trapped in the flap valve area
Text Box: Check for free movement of flap valve and outer cylinder
Text Box: Move the Gator one or two hose segments further from Text Box: Add a hose weight to the raised side hose adaptor
Text Box: Add one or two extra hose sections to the pump side of the Gator
Text Box: Adjust tension plate below Gator to a higher setting in order to increase  APC Text Box: Consult your APC instruction manual for further trouble-shooting information
Text Box: Divert more water flow through APC by adjusting tension plate below Gator to a higher setting
Text Box: Check for free movement of flap valve and outer cylinder
Text Box: Check that both ballast weights are installed

Add a Gator Hose Swivel (accessory) to the Gator on the suction side

TROUBLESHOOTING