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 ❷ Installati on

  

 2.1 I  Setup

Hose length necessary

: Cleaner
: Twist Lock Hose 

secti ons

: Pool valves
: Sucti on line
: Skimmer 
: Filtering pump 
: Filter

 Sucti on line connecti on example

  

 2.2 I  Twist Lock Hose secti on assembly

2.2.1 Determine the number of secti ons you need

•  Measure the length between the sucti on line or the skimmer and the furthest away point of the pool.

•  Add an extra 1 metre to the length measured.

•  If total length is over 10 metres (MX

TM

6-MX

TM

630) or 12 metres (MX

TM

8-MX

TM

8 PRO), contact your reseller to purchase 

any additi onal Twist Lock hose secti ons required for your pool. 

: Connecti on to the sucti on line or 

the skimmer

: Hose length necessary
: 1 metre secti on of Twist Lock 

hose with fl oat

: Connecti on to the cleaner

Tip: insert the "right" quanti ty of Twist lock hose secti ons 

Inserti ng  more  Twist  Lock  hose  secti ons  than  the  length  necessary  to  cover  the  whole  pool  is  not 

recommended. Hoses that are too long may limit the cleaner's performance.

2.2.2 Twist Lock Hose secti on assembly

•  To assemble two Twist Lock hose secti ons, insert them then turn them unti l the connectors are at the maximum stop 

point, in one of the 3 notches that provide the seal (see image  )

.

•  The secti on of Twist Lock hose with the hose fl oat att ached will be connected to the cleaner (see image  ). The Twist 

Lock hose fl oat must be located 

20-23 cm away from the cleaner.

 (see image  ).

20-23 cm

Float

Summary of Contents for ZODIAC MX 6

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Page 2: ...nflammable or non inflammable in the direction of the appliance as this may damage the body and cause a fire Zodiac Heat pump filtration pump and filter appliances are compatible with most commonly used pool water treatment systems For heat pump appliances or dehumidifiers do not touch the fan or insert a rod or your fingers through the grating when the appliance is in operation The fan rotates at high s...

Page 3: ... you do anything with the device it is vital that you read this installation and user manual as well as the warnings and warranty booklet delivered with the device Failure to do so may result in material damage or serious or fatal injury and will invalidate the warranty Save these instructions for future reference for service and maintenance It is prohibited to distribute or modify this document i...

Page 4: ...ion x1 E 1 metre Twist Lock hose section x9 x11 x11 x11 F Flow regulator valve G In ground valve cuff H 45 flexible elbow I Flowkeeper valve J 45 Twist Lock elbow extended K CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher L Rotating 45 extended elbow M Set of 6 1 metre Twist Lock hose sections N Wintering bag for hoses Supplied Available as an option ...

Page 5: ...ze L x W x h 102 x 23 x 37 cm Cleaner weight 2 5 kg 3 2 kg 3 4kg Packaged weight 8 2 kg 9 5 kg 10 5 kg 9 5 kg Theoretical cleaning width 25 cm 36 cm Filtration capacity Pool filtering circuit Minimum powered required for the filtering pump 3 4 HP Movement speed 8 m min 1 2 2 Marking Flow regulator valve Twist Lock Hose section Cover opening button Tracks Wheels Turbines Brushes EN ...

Page 6: ...Connection to the suction line or the skimmer Hose length necessary 1 metre section of Twist Lock hose with float Connection to the cleaner Tip insert the right quantity of Twist lock hose sections Inserting more Twist Lock hose sections than the length necessary to cover the whole pool is not recommended Hoses that are too long may limit the cleaner s performance 2 2 2 Twist Lock Hose section asse...

Page 7: ...ccording to model 2 3 2 Connection to the skimmer If the pool has more than one skimmer connect the pipe to the one which is the closest to the filtration pump In ground valve cuff Flowkeeper valve 45 flexible elbow Twist Lock Hose section Skimmer Tip Protect the filtration system by connecting the flowkeeper valve This valve is used to adjust the flow to optimise the cleaner s performance it is also ve...

Page 8: ...cTM Leaf Catcher vertically to the water surface see image Connection to the suction line Connection to the skimmer Connection direction Vertical position Tip Protect the filtration system by connecting the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher The CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher is used to retain the debris before it is sucked into the filtration system as this may cause long term damage to the equipment It also enables...

Page 9: ...he water Make sure that the filtration and the skimmer baskets are clean Aim the pool return lines downward if adjustable Close the pool s main drain line Turn off the filtration pump off 3 3 I Operating Do not expose your hair lose clothing jewellery etc to the open end of the hose To avoid serious injury make sure the filtration pump is turned off 3 3 1 Connecting the flow regulator valve and immersing...

Page 10: ...ch ready Raise the cleaner to below the surface of the water keeping it submerged Note the yellow indicator on the rear right wheel voir image Raise the cleaner to below the surface of the water keeping it submerged For MX8 MX8 PRO Wait until the wheels change direction and log the time until the wheels have performed 10 turns see image For MX8 MX8 PRO Wait until the wheels change direction and lo...

Page 11: ...be dealt with small debris mode small or heavy debris such as sand silt and stones large debris mode leaves To switch to large debris mode remove the adaptor by inserting a finger into it and raising the rear edge To return to small debris mode press the front and rear edges of the adaptor to clip it into its housing Suction adaptor Small debris mode default Large debris mode Tip It is best to use ...

Page 12: ...ebris as needed Use of the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher accessory included or optional depending on the model is recommended to collect large debris before it reaches the skimmer and the pump basket 4 2 I Cleaning the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher Turn off the filtration pump Keep the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher under the water and take hold of it by the handle Using the handle turn the transparent canister until ...

Page 13: ...freely and that they are correctly synchronised with the movement of the blades under the cleaner Also remove any debris which may be caught in the suction inlet Close the lid and make sure it locks 4 4 I Replacing the tracks Lay the cleaner on one side Starting with one of the wheels pull the inside of the track to separate it from the wheel see image Then remove the track from the cleaner To ins...

Page 14: ... device in a dry place which is protected from freezing conditions Store the cleaner on its side or back to avoid damage to turbine voir image Remove all the connectors and adaptors from the suction line or the skimmer Tip Preserve the condition of the hoses during storage When the cleaner is stored away even for short periods avoid rolling the hoses they may take on a shape which may harm the cle...

Page 15: ...line fittings in the pool downward if adjustable Check the Twist Lock hose sections for coils If a memory has formed turn off the cleaner and remove the affected twist lock hose sections Place the coiled twist lock hose sections on a flat surface in the sun until the sections lay flat Re install the twist lock hose sections on the cleaner Check the Twist Lock hose assembly is long enough see 2 2 I Twis...

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