Assembling your Blue Wave DirtBlaster Automatic Cleaner:

STEP 1: ATTACH THE SEAL
To install the seal locate the word “UP”.  Face it up towards the body of the cleaner.  Gently stretch the seal over the foot pad of the cleaner until it sets itself into the groove as illustrated.  Once in place the seal should rotate and move freely.
NOTE: The seal is not reversible. It must be installed with the flat side facing down towards the pool liner and the pleated side facing upwards.

STEP 2: ATTACH THE DIVE FLOAT RESTRICTOR
The dive float restrictor is attached by sliding it over the cleaner’s body as shown. It is fastened by sliding it over the ‘U’ shaped locking clip on the body of the cleaner. Make sure the locking tabs on both sides snap securely into place.
NOTE: The dive float restrictor should be installed with the float facing up.

STEP 3: ATTACH THE ROLLER BUMPER STRAP
Insert the bottom end of the strap into the slots provided on the top and bottom of the main body. Make sure both ends snap in securely.

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE THE HOSE
Your cleaner hose comes in 3’ sections. The hoses are connected by inserting the male cuff of one hose into the female cuff of another. Twist the sections together until a snug fit is established. Assemble enough sections of hose to reach from where the cleaner connects to your skimmer to the opposite end of the pool, plus one section. For example, if you have a 21’ round Above Ground pool, you will need to connect 8 sections of hose for a total of 24’ of hose.
NOTE: One of the hose sections has 2 female ends. This section should be fitted last and will attach to the pool’s vacuum connection.

STEP 5: INSTALL AUTOMATIC REGULATOR VALVE (optional)
This valve is strongly recommended for optimal pool cleaner performance, however it is only necessary in instances where there is excessive pump flow. Excessive suction could make the cleaner move too fast and could damage the vacuum’s components and/or decrease DirtBlaster's ability to navigate the pool. In these instances, the regulator valve must be used. This will help restrict flow of water and make DirtBlaster operate more efficiently.
NOTE: Automatic Regulator Valve must be installed so the bypass port is facing down and is below the water level.

STEP 6: INSTALL EYEBALL DIVERTER
To install the eyeball diverter, remove the original eyeball from the return by unscrewing the lock ring. Replace the original eyeball with the pool cleaner eyeball diverter. Replace the lock ring and tighten. The best way to position the eyeball diverter is so the flow is directed downward. This will help prevent the return flow from interfering with the pool cleaner’s movement.

NOTE: In order for your DirtBlaster Pool Cleaner to work properly the hose needs to be completely primed. The easiest method of priming the hose is to simply put the end of the hose up to the pool’s return fitting (eyeball) with the pump running. This will force water through the hose and purge out the air. Keep the pump running until there are no air bubbles coming out of the end of the hose.