Manually Remove Questionable Sticks
Use a leaf net for any stick that is oversized, sharp, forked, or too rigid to pass freely through the cleaner's intake. There is no reliable universal thickness rule because intake and brush designs differ. A roomy basket does not prevent a jam at the opening.
Once the larger debris is gone, a robot can address small twigs and the accompanying leaves. Supervise the first pass after a storm and stop the cycle if movement changes or the cleaner makes an unusual sound.
Use a Staged Storm Cleanup
- Net branches, stones, and compacted debris before placing the robot in the pool.
- Run a coarse-media cycle for small twigs and leaves that fit the cleaner.
- Disconnect power, empty the basket, and inspect user-accessible moving areas.
- If fine sediment remains, let it settle as pool-care guidance allows and use compatible fine media or the mud workflow.
Inspect Before the Next Cycle
Look for punctured filter media, lodged bark, and wrapped fibers without reaching into powered components. Follow the product manual and the maintenance guide; do not force a jam deeper into the intake.
