Getting your robotic pool cleaner out of the pool safely and correctly is a simple process once you know the proper steps. The key is to avoid putting stress on the cleaner's cord and components.
To remove your robotic pool cleaner from the pool, gently pull on the cord when the cleaner is near the wall in the shallow end, and then use the handle to lift it out.
Safe Removal Steps
Following the correct procedure ensures the longevity of your pool cleaner and prevents damage. Here's a breakdown of the recommended method:
- Wait for Positioning: Allow your robotic pool cleaner to finish its cleaning cycle or wait until it is located near the edge of the pool, ideally close to the shallow end wall. Being near a wall makes it easier to access.
- Gentle Cord Pull: Once the cleaner is accessible by the edge, pull GENTLY on the cord. This is not to lift the cleaner, but simply to guide it closer to where you can reach it easily.
- Important Safety Note: Never tug on the cord sharply or forcefully.
- Access the Handle: As you gently guide the cleaner with the cord towards the edge, wait until the cleaner's designated handle is accessible from outside the pool.
- Lift by the Handle: Once you can firmly grasp the handle on the top of the robotic cleaner, grab it to remove the unit from the water.
- Critical Warning: Never remove the robotic pool cleaner from water by the cord. The cord is not designed to support the weight of the unit, especially when it's full of water. Lifting by the cord can cause internal damage to the cleaner's power connection or motor.
Why Proper Removal Matters
Using the handle for removal is crucial because it is designed to bear the weight of the cleaner. Pulling by the cord can lead to:
- Damaged cord connections
- Internal wiring issues
- Stress on the motor
- Shortened lifespan of the unit
By following the gentle cord guidance and lifting solely by the handle, you protect your investment and ensure reliable operation for many cleaning cycles to come.
