Things You'll Need:
- Flat-bladed screwdriver
- 4 new Aquabug replacement shoes
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Step 1
Turn off the pool pump and remove the Aquabug from the pool. Disconnect the hose assembly from the leader hose, and turn the Aquabug upside down on the pool deck or work bench.
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Step 2
Check the wear on each of the 4 shoes by pushing each shoe assembly down against the edge of the pod with your thumb. Run a finger along the place where the edge of the pod and the edge of the shoe meet. If the shoe edge is not higher than the pod edge, it is too worn to work properly, and it's time to replace it.
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Step 3
Work the blade of a screwdriver underneath the base of the shoe where it attaches to the pod assembly. Gently pry upward until the shoe pops out.
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Step 4
Examine the base of the new shoe and recognize that one nipple is slightly larger than the other. This makes it nearly impossible to install the new shoe incorrectly.
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Step 5
Wet the nipples slightly before installing the new shoe. This adds lubrication and makes it easier to seat the nipples in the holes designed to accept them.
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Step 6
Push one nipple into the appropriately sized hole first and then push the shoe down in a rolling motion so both nipples enter the holes and seat properly. Be sure the nipples go all the way down into the holes and the shoe attaches firmly to the base.
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Step 7
Replace each of the other shoes in the same way. If one shoe shows wear, it's likely you'll need to replace all the shoes.
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Step 8
Reassemble the hoses, put the Aquabug back in the water and turn on the pump to be sure it moves around the pool properly.
