Aquabot Belts and Belt Kit
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| Inspection and Replacement Instructions |
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| Although your Aquabot can be a productive
and dependable friend during the pool season, it does need
some looking after just like any other mechanical device.
Inspecting your belts should be part of your pre-season check
and they should be examined a few times a season or if your
Aquabot starts to behave erratically. Keeping a spare set
of belts on hand can be a good way to ensure uninterrupted
cleaning during the pool season. |
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Symptoms that you may observe if the
belts need attention:
- A rapid clicking sound when the Aquabot
is at the waterline.
- It stops climbing (can also be a clogged
bag)
- It moves a bit, stops, and moves again.
- It stops moving altogether but pumps
water
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| The belts have a toothed side that they
use to grip the pulleys. Over time, the belts can stretch
and allow the teeth to jump over their mating grooves on the
pulleys. Once this begins, it is just a matter of time before
the teeth on the belt get worn off. Once a few of the belt
teeth are gone, this now "smooth" area of the belt
will eventually line up with the drive pulley/gear and the
Aquabot will stop moving. Since there is still a bit of drag,
the belts may slowly rotate to where good teeth are still
present and the Aquabot may again move for a while. |
| NOTE: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER
BEFORE SERVICING YOUR AQUABOT! |
Checking the Aquabot Belts
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The easiest way to to access the belts
for inspection is to turn the Pool Cleaner over (place on
a non-scratching surface) so the the filter base is up. Next,
twist the rubber drive tracks so that you can look beneath
them. You should see the two thin, brown drive belts. The
belts go from the main drive pulley out to the brush tubes.
Note: Belts may be present on just one side or both
sides depending on your model. |
| Using you finger, press on the belt to
see if it is loose. It should have a bit of tension or just
move a quarter inch or so. Visually inspect the belts for
any obvious damage. |
| Next, using your hands, rotate the brushes
slowly. There should be some resistance from the drive
motor but the belts should not slip or jump (click). |
| A Closer Look |
Remove the drive track by derailing it.
Press outward on the track while using the brush roller to
rotate the drive system. This will provide better access to
the belts.
Run your finger along the inside of the belt surface to check
for missing teeth. If any are missing, the belts will need
to be replaced. Also check for other signs of belt failure
like shedding threads. |
Purchasing
Belts
The belts and stepped rollers fit all Aquabot
models with the exception of Gemini, Magnum, and DuraMax commercial
cleaners.
You can find them in:
Our
Common Parts Section
or select your model from the
Aquabot
Parts Index
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Aquabot
Belt Replacement
Replacing your belts is easy.
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| NOTE: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER
BEFORE SERVICING YOUR AQUABOT! |
Helpful Tip:
If you have a digital camera, take photos after removing the
drive track as a reference during re-assembly.
Remove the drive track as detailed above
Remove the E-clips securing the bushings at the end of the
brush tubes (some units do not have these clips).
Remove the four screws that hold the side plate in place.
They are located inside of the filter bag compartment.
Notes : on some older Aquabots, two types or screws are used.
The screws closest to the bottom opening do not have a built
in washer. Be sure to install them back in the correct location.
If you remove the filter screen for better access, the screws
holding it should not be fully tightened. Leave about 1/8
of an inch of space between the screw head and the screen.
Also note that the screen screws are pointed and must not
be mixed with the side plate screws.
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| The side plate should now be free of the
Aquabot with the belts and rollers. If you have "G"
style tracks with the traction nubs on the sides, you may
also have a pair of thin, translucent white spacers that are
on the side plate support posts. Check these for cracks or
wear and replace if damaged. |
| Install the new set of belts as pictured
below. |
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Reassemble and recheck the Aquabot
belt tension before reinstalling the tracks.
Notes:
The sleeve rollers changed from
a straight to a stepped roller a few years ago. If you have
straight rollers or have not replace your stepped rollers,
we recommend a belt kit that includes the new rollers. The
current belts are a bit longer and will not work with the
old sleeve rollers.
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Aquabot Belts
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