How do I replace the side paddlewheel on my Skimmi?
Step by step.
Disassembly:
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Flip the robot onto the solar panel
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Remove the filter
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Rotate the side paddlewheel to locate the screw (Paddlewheel Screw M2.5 × 8 mm – DIN913 A2)
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Use a star screwdriver (1.2 mm) to remove the screw
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Carefully remove the paddlewheel
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Repeat on the other side if needed
Assembly:
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When installing the new paddlewheel, make sure the holes line up
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Before inserting the screws, dip them in Loctite 574 and tighten them with the star screwdriver.
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Repeat on the other side if needed
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Reinstall the filter tray
Source: Maytronics support. Rewritten for clarity with the same steps; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
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