Pentair Automatic Pool Cleaner Wire Diverter K121620

January 24, 2013 in Mixed Parts by PoolSpaRemote


Pentair Automatic Pool Cleaner Wire Diverter K121620

Wire Diverter Automatic Pool Cleaner made by Pentair K121620

The wire diverter kit is used on the following automatic swimming pool cleaners:

  • E-Z Vac
  • Kreepy Kadet
  • Kreepy Krauly
  • etc.

The Diverter wire is pre-bent for installation into 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch return line openings.
Note the 45 degree bend in figures 1 and 2.

Pentair Wire Diverter Automatic Pool Cleaner K121620 Installation 1

To customize the wire diverter to fit swimming pool returns smaller than 1 1/4 inches:

  • l. With a pair if pliers, bend the wire as shown in figure 3.
  • 2. Bend the wire tip ( 1/2 inch from its end) upward 45 degrees as shown in figure 4.

Pentair Wire Diverter Automatic Pool Cleaner K121620 Installation 2

To install Diverter

NOTE: IF NO EYEBALL FITTING IS PRESENT SKIP TO STEP NUMBER 3 (FLUSH CUT PIPE INSTALLATION).

  • 1. Remove the threaded ring and eyeball. Leave the threaded bushing in place in the return line as shown in figure 5.
  • 2. Insert the diverter wire fully into the return line, making sure to lift the diverter cap to rest onto the top of the threaded busing as shown in figure 6. With the pliers, tap the end of the diverter cap to seat the wire until the diverter feels secure. You may also twist the cap side to side as you tap its end to get a more secure fit.

FLUSH CUT PIPE INSTALLATION

  • 3. Insert the diverter wire fully into the return line, with the pliers, tap the end of the diverter cap to seat S the wire until the diverter feels secure.

Pentair Wire Diverter Automatic Pool Cleaner K121620 Installation 3