WATER TECH 11A0060LS Volt Leaf Vacuum Recharge Instruction Manual

WATER TECH 11A0060LS Volt Leaf Vacuum Recharge

Product Information

• Product Name: Volt Leaf Vac Recharge
• Product Type: Electric leaf vacuum cleaner

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before operating the Volt Leaf Vac Recharge, carefully read and understand all safety warnings provided in the user manual.
2. Ensure that the cleaner is completely submerged under water to power it ON. Remove the cleaner from water to power it OFF.
3. Avoid contact with moving parts of the cleaner to prevent any injuries.
4. Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
5. Read and understand all safety warnings before using this appliance.
6. Do not use the cleaner when bathers are present to avoid entrapment risks. Also, never allow children or non-swimmers to use the product to prevent drowning.
7. Ensure that water or other highly conductive fluids do not come into contact with the charger or charging jack before or during the charging process. Pool water is corrosive and can cause damage, short-circuits, smoke, fire, or personal injury. Make sure all surfaces of the charger and charging jack are dry before charging the appliance.
8. Recharge the appliance only with a charger manufactured by Water Tech and certified for use with this product. Using an incompatible charger may create a fire risk. Do not use an extension cord or power strip. The recommended charger is LC099-3S6SQ.
9. The appliance contains Li-ion batteries protected by a factory seal. Do not attempt to access the batteries during the active life of the appliance to avoid the risk of shock, fire, or short circuit.
10. The cleaner is not suitable for pool openings. It is designed for routine maintenance of swimming pools or spas.
11. Use the cleaner only underwater in swimming pools or spas. It is not intended for general vacuum cleaning purposes.
12. Avoid picking up sharp objects as they may damage the filter. Keep all openings on the cleaner free of debris to maintain proper water flow.
13. Avoid placing the cleaner or charger on or near hot surfaces.
14. If using the appliance outside the U.S.A., ensure to use an attachment plug adapter that matches the power outlet configuration.

Safety and Usage Symbols:

serious injury if not avoided.

The following symbols and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product:

The following symbols and meanings are intended help you operate the product better and safer. Please study them and learn their meanings.

End of Life Disposal / Recycling Directive
Please respect local regulations and help to protect the environment. Return non-working electrical equipment to a facility appointed by your municipality that properly recycles electrical and electronic equipment. Do not dispose them in unsorted waste bins. For items containing removable batteries, remove batteries before disposing of the product.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all safety warnings before operating. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS AND USAGE INFORMATION
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Submerge the cleaner completely under water to power ON. Remove the cleaner from water to power OFF.

2.  Do not contact moving parts.

3. Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.

4.  Read carefully and understand all safety warnings before using this appliance.

5.  Do not attempt to operate if the cleaner or charger appear to be damaged in any way.

6. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

7. Never allow children to operate this product. This is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this product.

8.  Keep the cleaner and its accessories out of reach of children.

9. This cleaner is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

10. Charge indoor only. Do not use or store the charger outdoors. Charge your cleaner in a clean, dry place and only with the charger provided. Do not use a charger supplied with any other appliance.

11. The warnings, cautions, and instruction discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood, the operator should always exercise intensive caution and common sense when utilizing the cleaner.

12.  Risk of electric shock. Do not expose to liquid, vapor or rain. Store cleaner in a clean dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight or expose to extreme temperatures.

13. Do not plug or unplug charger into a power source or the appliance with wet hands.

14. Do not operate this cleaner in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids.

15.  Never service the cleaner while the unit is on or connected to the charger.

16. Use only the charger supplied with the cleaner. Never carry the charger by its cord or disconnect it from an outlet by pulling on the cord.

17.  Keep proper footing and balance at all times when using the cleaner. Do not overreach.

18. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.

19. This cleaner contains rechargeable batteries. Do not incinerate the battery as it will explode at high temperatures. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with local law.

20. Leaks from a battery may occur under extreme conditions. If battery liquid gets on the skin, wash immediately with water. If it gets in your eyes, immediately flush your eyes with a mild solution of baking soda and water, and seek medical attention.

21. Keep hair, loose fitting clothing and all body parts away from openings and moving parts of this cleaner.
    USAGE INFORMATION

22. Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Use only Water Tech accessories and filters.

23. This product is not intended for commercial use.

24.  If the equipment is not in use for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.

25. Never leave your cleaner in water when it is “OFF” or when it has run out of power.

26. Do not use your cleaner for pool openings; the cleaner is designed for routine maintenance of your pool or spa.

27. The cleaner is designed for underwater use in swimming pools or spas only. It is not an all purpose vacuum cleaner.

28. Avoid picking up sharp objects as they may damage the filter. Keep all openings on the cleaner free of debris which may reduce water flow.

29. Do not place the cleaner or charger on or near hot surfaces.

30. For best results use the charger in locations where temperatures are between 50˚ F / 10˚C and 100˚ F / 37.7˚ C.

31. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. When using electrical products, read, understand and follow all the instructions stated in this manual.

WARNING
DROWNING HAZARD. This device produces suction. Risk of entrapment present. DO NOT use when bathers are present. Never permit children to use this product. Never permit persons who cannot swim to use this product to prevent the chance of drowning.

DANGER
DO NOT ALLOW WATER OR OTHER HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE FLUIDS TO CONTACT THE CHARGER OR CHARGING JACK PRIOR TO OR WHILE CHARGING THE APPLIANCE. Pool water is highly corrosive and will cause damage to the charger or charging jack and can cause short-circuit resulting in smoke, fire and/or serious personal injury. Make sure all surfaces of the charger and charging jack are dry and no water is present before charging the appliance.

WARNING
RECHARGE ONLY WITH A CHARGER MANUFACTURED BY WATER TECH CERTIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT. A charger suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. DO NOT use an extension cord or power strip. Use only charger certified by Water Tech: LC099-3S6SQ.

• This appliance contains Li-ion batteries protected from water ingress by factory seal. Do NOT attempt to access the batteries at any time during the active life of the appliance. Risk of shock, fire or short circuit can occur at any time if factory seal is broken.

Water Tech Corp. VOLT Vacuums Two Year Limited Pro-Rated Warranty

Two year limited warranty from original date of purchase with one year full.
After the first year, the claimant shall pay ½ of the MSRP or List Price of the warranted component.
Water Tech Corp (“WT”) warrants this product, including supplied accessories against defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser for the time periods as set forth above and below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty WT will, at its option

1. repair the product to the original specifications or
2. replace the product with a new or refurbished product. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished,” means a product or part that has been return to its original specifications.

The VOLT battery powered Pool & Spa vacuums, for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, WT will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product or parts, any product or parts determined to be defective. After the first year, the claimant shall pay ½ the MSRP or List Price of the warranted component.
Accessories. Included accessories, filters or poles are covered by this Limited Warranty for a period of (90) days from the original date of purchase of the product.
Instructions. Please retain the original box and internal packaging materials.

To obtain warranty service, you must comply with the following requisite instructions:

1.  Visit Water Tech Corp’s Customer Support Department via the web at www.wtrma.com. You will be guided through the correct process on how to obtain the required RMA# (Return Merchandise Authorization Number.) All customers must obtain an RMA number before any product will be accepted for warranty service. If you need additional assistance, please contact us by telephone: (1-732-967-9888) or email: customerservice@watertechcorp.com.
2. Package the unit and the WT battery charger only (if the unit requires a WT charger ) properly and securely in the original box.
3. Attach your RMA number and Bar-Code you received from the website to the outside of the package. If you could not print the RMA number and bar-code from the website you must write your RMA number in thick black indeligable marker on two sides of the box.
4.  Send the package by USPS or express courier of choice to: Water Tech Corp, 10 Alvin Court, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816; (WT suggests you insure the contents of your package.) WT is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property in transit to WT.

Repair/Replacement Warranty. This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. Any parts or products replaced shall become the property of WT. This Limited Warranty covers only product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reasons, including but not limited to product issues caused by commercial use, acts of God, misuse, abuse, limitations in technology, or modification of or to any part of the WT product. This Limited Warranty does not cover WT products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.
EXPRESS LIMITATION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES IF THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED WATER TECH DEALER. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE LIMITATION ON DAMAGES. WT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Industry Canada Regulatory Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-quency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Charging Your Cleaner

Closing Charging Port

Securing Pole Adapter

Attaching Filter Bag

Inserting Pool Pole (Not included)

Turning Unit ON/OFF
The cleaner is equipped with a water sensor that automatically powers the unit ON and OFF. Power ON, submerge in water. (2 second delay). Power OFF, remove from water.

Surface Cleaning

Adjusting Clearance Height

SKU: 11A0060LS

• Only use the battery charger supplied with the cleaner.

Specifications
Battery charger Input……………………………………………………………….100-240V-50-60Hz, 0.3A Maximum
Battery charger Output………………………………………………………………………………………….12.6V, 1.A
Water temperature range…………………………………………… Maximum 96°F, (35°C) Minimum 40°F, (5°C)
Operation Depth…………………………………………………. Maximum 12 ft. (3.5 m), Minimum 10 in. (0.25 m)
Battery Technical Data……………………………………………………….11.1V, 2200mAh, 24.42Wh, 3S1P Li- Ion
Charge temperature……………………………………………. Maximum 100°F, (37.7°C) Minimum 50°F, (10°C)

• P11AX022AP (1) Filter Bag
• P11A062VTR  (2) Pole Adapter
• P11A050LD (3) Wheel Assembly
• LC099-3S6SQ  (4) Charger and EU Adapter

SETTING UP THE UNIT

• Charging Your Cleaner

Initial Charge 4 Hours
Recharging (After Complete Discharge) 4 Hours Maximum charging time should not exceed 24 Hours

• Closing Charging Port
• Securing Pole Adapter
• Attaching Filter Bag
• Inserting Pool Pole (Not included)
• Turning Unit ON/OFF

The cleaner is equipped with a water sensor that automatically powers the unit ON and OFF. Power ON, submerge in water. (2 second delay). Power OFF, remove from water.
Note:
While cleaning, leaves may settle around the propeller reducing cleaning effectiveness. Should this occur, just shake the Leaf Vac back and forth to dislodge the settling leaves and continue cleaning.

SURFACE CLEANING AND ADJUSTING CLEARANCE HEIGHT

• Surface Cleaning

Push the pole adapter down until the adapter locks in place. Submerge the cleaner to turn it “ON”. The Leaf Vac may now be used in the “Wheels Up” position to skim leaves and other floating debris from the pool’s surface.

• Adjusting Clearance Height

The Leaf Vac is packaged with its clearance height in the “LOW” position. The height of the Leaf Vac can be raised up to 1/4 inch if needed by doing the following: H.1 – Use a small screwdriver or pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the “E”-clip from the top of the wheel pivot shaft. H.2 – Remove the wheel pivot shaft assembly. Don’t lose the “E” – clip and spacer.
H.3 – Place the spacer on the pivot shaft and guide the shaft back into the body from beneath. H.4 – Replace the “E”-clip on the top of the shaft.
Repeat these procedures on the remaining 2 wheel pivot assemblies.

MAINTENANCE AND LONG TERM STORAGE

Cleaning the Filter Bag

• You should remove and clean the Filter Bag following each use.
• Clean out the debris bag following each use and carefully remove any debris that might be stuck in the propeller area of the cleaner.
• Don’t scrub the bag against itself while rinsing it.

Long Term Storage

• Always clean the Unit and Filter Bag before storing.
• Always store and charge your cleaner in a cool, dry indoor shelter.
• Recharge the cleaner indoors for 4 hours after each month of inactivity.
• Never leave your charger connected to the cleaner for more than 24 hours.

END OF LIFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The maintenance free, Lithium Ion battery in your unit must be properly disposed of in accordance to State and local law. To confirm if recycling is required; contact your local authority for information.

WARNING

• Never attempt to disassemble a battery pack.

  1. Remove all personal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when unwiring a pack from the vacuum unit.

  2. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring (or like item) to metal causing a severe burn.

  3. Wear complete eye protection, gloves and protective clothing when removing the battery pack.

  4. Take care not to touch wires together or allow them to contact any metal items, which would cause sparking and/or short circuit the battery.

  5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or the cleaner. Batteries can generate gases which could possibly ignite.

  6. Do not expose to fire or intense heat as this may result in an explosion.
     CAUTION
     If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag.

  7. If acid comes in contact with skin and clothing, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

  8. If acid comes in contact with eyes, immediately flood eye with running cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Please refer to the following URL for safety data sheet for further guidance: https://watertechcorp.com/msds/

How to remove the battery

Recommended tools (not included): Philips screwdriver, wire-cutters, electrical tape.

1. Remove battery chamber cap. Using a torx head screwdriver, unfasten the 2 screws on the motor box cap.
2. Pull the battery out shown in image two.
3.  Using the wire-cutters, cut the wires as shown in image three. Do not cut both wires at the same time.
4. Wrap the wires with electrical tape. Dispose according to local law.

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East Brunswick, NJ 08816 – USA
Tel: 732-967-9888 US, Canada & International
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References

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