Rinse, Reset & Roll: Keep Your Sprinter Pool Cleaner Running Strong
Routine cleaning helps keep your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner performing at its best throughout the swimming season. In this tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to care for your Sprinter for optimal operation with every cleaning cycle.
Key Takeaways:
Sprinter maintenance includes caring for the filter bag, cleaner housing, and impeller.
When reassembling the Sprinter, the filter bag should sit completely inside the housing without being pinched between the lid and body.
When servicing the impeller, remove anything wrapped around the shaft and reinstall the nut lightly enough that the impeller retains a small amount of free movement.
Step By Step Process:
CLEAN THE FILTER BAG
Place the Sprinter upside down on a flat surface.
Turn the two red tabs at the front inward, following the arrows printed on the unit.
Press the two red clips at the rear of the cleaner and lift the lid to access the filter bag.
Pull the red ribbon marked “Pull” to remove the filter bag.
Empty any leaves, dirt, or other debris from the bag.
Use a garden hose to rinse the inside of the lid and the body of the robot.
Turn the filter bag inside out and rinse it thoroughly with the garden hose.
If a deeper cleaning is needed, the filter bag can also be hand washed or cleaned in a washing machine. Do not machine dry the filter bag.
REINSTALL THE FILTER BAG & LID
Turn the clean filter bag right side out and reinstall it onto the lid.
Position the lid back onto the robot, making sure the entire filter bag is inside the housing.
Check that the bag is not pinched between the lid and the cleaner body.
Press the lid down until the rear clips snap securely into place.
Turn the two red tabs to lock the lid.
INSPECT THE IMPELLER
Remove the screw at the top of the impeller cover and lift the cover away.
Use the supplied multipurpose tool to remove the nut in the center of the impeller.
Hold either the tool or the impeller steady while turning the other to loosen the nut.
Slide the impeller off the shaft.
Inspect the area for hair, string, or other debris wrapped around the impeller and remove any obstructions.
Reinstall the impeller and lightly tighten the nut.
Do not over tighten. When properly installed, the impeller should still have a small amount of free movement.
Resources & Explanations:
Filter Bag — Collects debris and can be rinsed, hand washed, or machine washed for a deeper clean.
Garden Hose — Rinses debris from the filter bag, lid, and cleaner body.
Multipurpose Tool — Used to remove the center nut when inspecting the impeller.
Impeller — Should be checked for hair, string, or other wrapped debris.
FAQs:
Q1: Can the Sprinter filter bag go in the washing machine?
A: Yes. If rinsing alone isn’t enough, the filter bag can be hand washed or cleaned in a washing machine for a deeper clean. The important exception is drying: do not machine dry the bag.
Q2: What should I look for before locking the lid back onto the cleaner?
A: Check that the filter bag is completely inside the housing. If part of the bag is caught between the lid and body, reposition it before snapping the rear clips and locking the front tabs.
Q3: What kinds of debris can interfere with the impeller?
A: Hair, string, and other debris may become wrapped around the impeller. Remove anything you find before reinstalling it.
Q4: Why shouldn’t I over tighten the impeller nut?
A: Over tightening may damage the impeller. After reinstallation, it should still have a small amount of free movement.
Q5: Is cleaning the filter bag enough for complete Sprinter maintenance?
A: The routine in this tutorial includes both filter-bag cleaning and impeller inspection. Cleaning removes the debris the robot has collected, while the impeller check gives you an opportunity to remove material that may have wrapped around the moving assembly.
A little maintenance between cleaning cycles can help keep your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner ready for the work you rely on it to do throughout the season. If you have questions about your Sprinter Automatic Pool Cleaner, contact your local Great Escape team. We’re always happy to help!
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