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Problem

Cause

Solution

The Information LED 

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Start.

Floating cable may not be plugged 

into the Control box correctly.

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from the Control box and reconnect.

Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge,  

see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

Cleaner may need to be reset and 

begin a new cycle.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Press power button 

OFF, then begin a new cycle.

Propeller may be jammed and not 

turning correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Contact Zodiac After 

Sales Support at 1300 763 021.

Wheels may be jammed and not turn-

ing correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Contact Zodiac After 

Sales Support at 1300 763 021.

The Information LED 

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cleaning cycle.

Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will 

appear after 60 seconds air intake)

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

The cleaner does 

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pool bottom.

There is air in the appliance casing.

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

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see 

Cleaning the Filter Canister.

The cleaner does 

not or no longer 

climbs the pool 

walls.

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see 

Cleaning the Filter Canister.

Walls of pool are slippery or slimy. 

Although the water seems clear, 

microscopic algae, invisible to the 

human eye, are present in the pool. 

As a result the pool sides become 

slippery and prevent the cleaner from 

climbing. Check tires for wear and 

replace as necessary.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Do a shock chlorination 

treatment to eliminate algae. DO NOT leave the 

cleaner in the pool during this treatment.

On startup the 

cleaner does not 

move.

No power supply to the cleaner.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Check that the 

power outlet to which the Control box is connected is 

operating correctly by plugging another device into the 

power outlet..

Unit is turned OFF.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Turn the wheels 

then disconnect the Control box and wait at least 20 

seconds before reconnecting.  

If the problem persists, contact Zodiac After Sales 

Support at 1300 763 021.

Cable is tangling in 

the pool

Too little cable length in the water.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Do not unravel the 

entire cable. Use only maximum cable length to cover 

the pool area. Place the remaining unused cable on 

the side of the pool. Adjust the entry location in the pool 

to correct cord tangling.Follow the procedure in 

Cord 

Tangling 

to avoid and correct tangled cord.

The cleaner is not 

cleaning effectively.

The brushes have become smooth or 

the "wear" indicator shows.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Replace the brushes 

following the procedure in  

Replacing the Brushes

.

Filter canister is full or dirty.

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following the procedure in 

Cleaning the Filter Canister

.

Floating cable is excessively coiled or 

kinked.

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cable is spread out over the pool. Ensure the cable is 

not too tightly wrapped or coiled when storing. If the 

problem persists, lay the cable straight in the sun to 

relax it and remove kinks. Follow the procedure in 

Cord 

Tangling 

to avoid and correct tangled cord.

5.2  General Troubleshooting

The following table lists some of the common symptoms, causes, and solutions for correcting cleaner operation 

problems.

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Summary of Contents for Zodiac CX20

Page 1: ...the event no such state or local requirement exists the pool technician must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instruction...

Page 2: ...vice company please call our After Sales Support Team at 1300 763 021 Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Getting Started 4 HQHUDO 6SHFL FDWLRQV 4 2 2 Unpacking 4 2 3 Cleaner Control b...

Page 3: ...prevent it from being damaged by lawn mowers hedge trimmers and other equipment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use the robotic cleaner or control box if the cord is worn or damaged Cont...

Page 4: ...hat it might cause an electric shock and that this is achieved by having two 2 layers of insulating material surrounding live parts or by using reinforced insulation Therefore devices having double in...

Page 5: ...efer to the installation instructions relating to the swimming pool equipment for which the cleaner will be an integral part The cleaner is to be supplied through a Residual Current Device RCD with a...

Page 6: ...re that automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but not submerged in water For pools equipped with a beach area this safety feature is programmed to drive the cleaner in reverse and back i...

Page 7: ...VW WLPH RX XVH WKH FOHDQHU WKH FOHDQLQJ VXUIDFH setting is Floor and Wall IWHU WKH UVW WLPH WKH GHIDXOW LV WKH ODVW VHWWLQJ XVHG Select Cleaning Surface Use to change cleaning surface setting Begin Cl...

Page 8: ...rinse generously with clean water Do not use solvents such as acetone or its equivalent Do not let your cleaner dry in direct sunlight near the pool 3 6 Cleaning the Filter Canister WARNING To avoid e...

Page 9: ...0 Rinse the Filter Canister HW WKH OLG DQG OWHU FDQLVWHU GU 5HSODFH OLG RQ WKH FDQLVWHU DQG WKHQ UHSODFH canister back into the cleaner body 3OXJ WKH RDWLQJ FDEOH EDFN LQWR WKH RQWURO box and store th...

Page 10: ...WKH FOHDQHU KHDG LJXUH 3OXJ WKH RDWLQJ FDEOH EDFN LQWR RQWURO ER and store cleaner out of direct sunlight for next use Figure 13 Untangle the Floating Cable 4 2 Replacing the Brushes 7KH FOHDQHU LV WW...

Page 11: ...h matt 4 3 Replacing the Track 6WDQG WKH FOHDQHU RQ LWV VLGH LJXUH Figure 19 Stand Cleaner on its Side 2 Starting at one of the wheels pull on the inside of the track to separate the tire lip from the...

Page 12: ...rol box correctly 8QSOXJ WKH RDWLQJ FDEOH IURP WKH Control box and reconnect If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 2 Flashes DVKHV WZLFH Cleaner wheels may be jamm...

Page 13: ...ve cleaner from the pool Do a shock chlorination treatment to eliminate algae DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatment On startup the cleaner does not move No power supply to the cle...

Page 14: ...n tested in a large variety of swimming pools Zodiac cannot guarantee that this robotic pool cleaner will be compatible with all pools Some pool features may affect performance For further advice plea...

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