Ultenic Pooleco S1 Solar Pool Skimmer

01 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or material damage, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE:

• Do not use this product in the presence of people or animals in the pool.
• Children are prohibited from using the surface robot as a toy or climbing on it. The use and maintenance of the appliance must be carried out by adults.
• Do not put your hands near the propellers when the appliance is operating to avoid injury.
• Do not use sharp or hard objects to scratch or damage the housing and photovoltaic panels, as this could affect the appliance's performance.
• Ensure the appliance is turned off and the charging port is dry before charging via the adapter. Do not charge the appliance when the charging port is wet.
• Use only the authorized Ultenic power adapter.
• Store the appliance indoors or in a cool place when not in use.
• Do not operate the skimmer out of the water, as this could cause overheating.
• Watch your step and maintain your balance when working near the edge of the pool.
• When placing the appliance in the water, the front face should be oriented upwards and should never be placed upside down or thrown into the pool.
• Do not use your Ultenic skimmer simultaneously with another pool skimmer.
• Do not clean the solar panel with a high-pressure cleaner, as this could damage it.
• When the appliance is operating, do not put your hands inside the appliance, as this could cause injury.

EU Declaration of Conformity

As the manufacturer and responsible entity, we declare that this product complies with the directives and standards of the European Union.

WEEE Information

Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste in the EU. To prevent any potential damage to the environment or human health due to uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used appliance, use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased. They can take back this product for environmentally friendly recycling.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Any modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

02 KNOW YOUR POOLECO S1

Package Contents

• Pool Skimmer S1 ×1
• Guide Wheels ×2
• Filter Basket ×1
• Remote Control ×1
• Anti-stranding Bars ×4
• Propellers ×2
• Power Adapter ×1
• Anti-blocking Foam Sleeve ×1
• User Manual ×1
• Quick Start Guide ×1

Components

The Pooleco S1 consists of the following parts:

• Solar Panel
• Upper Cover
• Filter Basket
• Power/Off Button
• LED Indicator
• Chlorine Tablet Box
• Suction Port
• Left Guide Wheel
• Handle
• Anti-stranding Bars
• Right Guide Wheel
• Propeller
• Charging Port

Diagram showing the Pooleco S1 skimmer with labels pointing to each component: Solar Panel on top, Upper Cover, Filter Basket, Power/Off Button, LED Indicator, Chlorine Tablet Box, Suction Port, Left Guide Wheel, Handle, Anti-stranding Bars, Right Guide Wheel, Propeller on the sides, and Charging Port at the bottom.

03 USE YOUR POOLECO S1

1 ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the filter basket, guide wheels, and propellers from their packaging.
2. Diagram illustrating the removal of the filter basket, guide wheels, and propellers from the packaging.
3. Attach the guide wheels to the appliance. Ensure their orientation is correct.
4. Diagram showing the guide wheels being attached to the sides of the skimmer body with arrows indicating correct insertion points.
5. Slide the filter basket into its housing until you hear a "click".
6. Diagram showing the filter basket being slid into its compartment on the skimmer body, with an arrow and the word "clic" indicating secure placement.
7. Magnetically attach the left and right propellers to the appliance. After installation, press firmly to lock them.
8. Diagram showing the propellers being attached magnetically to the sides of the skimmer body, with arrows indicating attachment and pressing for locking.
9. Insert the four anti-stranding bars into the holes marked with the T■ symbol at the bottom of the appliance.
10. Diagram showing the skimmer body with four anti-stranding bars being inserted into marked slots (T■ symbol) at the bottom.
11. Before cleaning, place the included foam sleeve onto the pool skimmer inlet (if present).
12. Close-up diagram of the skimmer inlet showing the foam sleeve being placed over it.

2 CHARGING

For optimal battery performance, fully charge the appliance using the power adapter before the first use.

Charge by Adapter

Ensure the charging port is completely dry. Charge the appliance at least 3.5 meters (11.5 ft) away from the pool edge (first charge: minimum 6 hours).

Diagram showing the skimmer connected to a power adapter via its charging port, with a cable extending to a power source. A distance indicator shows "11.5ft (3.5m)" between the skimmer and the pool.

Solar Charging

The solar panel offers an ecological charging alternative. Charging occurs automatically in direct sunlight (operates in active and standby modes).

Diagram showing the skimmer with its solar panel exposed to sunlight, and a separate illustration of the skimmer floating in a pool under sunlight, indicating charging in both active and standby modes.

3 PRODUCT OPERATION

Power On/Off

To Turn On: Slide the button to "ON" to power on the appliance and start cleaning or solar charging.

To Turn Off: After use, slide the button to "OFF". The solar panel does not charge when the appliance is turned off.

Diagram showing a hand sliding the power button on the skimmer from "Power On" to "Power Off".

Adding Chlorine Tablets (Optional)

If you need to adjust water quality, you can purchase chlorine tablets and place them in the chlorine tablet box. The box can accommodate tablets with a maximum diameter of 7.8 cm (3 inches) and a height of 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Diagram showing three circular chlorine tablets, illustrating dimensions of 1 inch and 3 inches, followed by a diagram of the chlorine tablet box within the skimmer, indicating maximum tablet dimensions.

Entering Water

After turning on the appliance, place it on the water with the solar panel side facing upwards. The automatic cleaning mode will then start.

Diagram showing the skimmer being placed into water. An arrow points down with a checkmark (✔) indicating correct placement (solar panel up), and another diagram shows incorrect placement (upside down) with a cross (❌).

4 REMOTE CONTROL

Control your Pooleco S1 with the remote control:

• Re-pairing Button: Re-pair your appliance with the remote control (refer to the instructions below).
• Start/Pause Button: Start/pause automatic cleaning.
• Directional Buttons: Control the appliance to move forward, backward, turn left, and turn right.
• Return-to-Shore Button: Ends cleaning and brings the appliance to stop at the pool edge.

Diagram of the remote control with labels pointing to the Re-pairing button, Start/Pause button, Directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right), and Return-to-Shore button.

04 MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the Filter Basket and Roller Brush

Recommended to clean immediately after each use.

If the machine shows reduced speed, abnormal noises, or stops functioning, check for foreign objects wrapped around the roller brush and clean it immediately.

1. Place the machine on a flat surface. Press and hold the filter basket release button as illustrated to remove the filter basket.
2. Diagram showing the filter basket release button being pressed and the filter basket being removed from the skimmer body.
3. Empty the debris from the filter basket and rinse it thoroughly (using a high-pressure water jet is recommended).
4. Diagram showing the filter basket being emptied and rinsed.
5. Use a brush or tool to remove debris wrapped around the roller brush.
6. Diagram showing a brush being used to clean debris from the roller brush.
7. Replace the filter basket.
8. Diagram showing the filter basket being reinserted into the skimmer body.

2. Clean the Propellers

Recommended to clean every two weeks.

If the machine's operating speed decreases, its direction is abnormal, or the machine stops, check for foreign objects wrapped around the propellers and clean them promptly.

1. Pull the propellers outwards to remove any wrapped foreign objects.
2. Diagram showing propellers being pulled outwards from the skimmer body to remove debris.
3. Replace the propellers.
4. Diagram showing the propellers being reinserted into their positions on the skimmer body.

3. Clean the Solar Panel

Recommended every two weeks.

Due to chemicals or minerals in the pool, white residue may appear on the solar panel. Gently rinse the panel with water and dry it with a soft cloth.

Tip: Do not use a high-pressure water jet or abrasive tools, as this could damage the solar panel and cause appliance malfunctions.

Diagram showing the solar panel being gently rinsed with water, with a checkmark (✔) indicating correct gentle cleaning, and a cross (❌) indicating incorrect high-pressure cleaning.

4. Power Off and Store Properly

During the off-season or for prolonged non-use, follow these steps for proper storage:

1. Thoroughly clean the appliance, including the filter basket, propellers, left and right wheels, and solar panel. Then, wipe the appliance body with a dry cloth.
2. Fully charge the appliance, then turn it off.
3. Store the appliance in its original packaging or a dust bag in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
4. Charge the appliance at least once every six months to maintain battery health.

05 TROUBLESHOOTING

Remark: If you need further assistance, please contact Ultenic Customer Service at support@ultenic.com.