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Zodiac
®
Baracuda
®
1500 Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner
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Owner’s Manual
Cycling on and off with the pool filtration system, the 1500 moves randomly around the pool,
vacuuming and cleaning the pool floor as it goes. The cleaner is not designed to climb the pool walls.
As water flows through the cleaner, dirt and debris are pulled directly into the filtration system.
To maintain cleaner performance:
•
Thoroughly clean the skimmer basket, pump basket and filter regularly.
Always disconnect the
cleaner before backwashing
. Run the filtration system for at least five (5) minutes before re-connecting.
• Remove the cleaner from the pool before super chlorinating or adding pool chemicals. Wait at least
four (4) hours before re-connecting the cleaner.
• Never coil the hose. Straighten a coiled hose with warm water or by laying it in the sun for a day.
A kinked or coiled hose will adversely effect the 1500’s coverage of the pool.
• When not in the pool, keep the disc flat to avoid warping.
• Periodically inspect cleaner parts for wear.
Clearing the Diaphragm
A quick access system allows easy access
to inspect and clear the diaphragm.
To remove:
1. Turn handnut counter-clockwise to
release the cassette. Pull cassette
out of the cleaner.
2. Unscrew the diaphragm chamber from
the cassette pipe. Pull out the inner
pipe and diaphragm.
3. Pull off the diaphragm. Inspect it for debris or
wear, and rinse it thoroughly with water. Replace
if necessary.
To install:
1. Verify that the retaining ring is on the diaphragm.
2. Push diaphragm onto inner pipe.
3. Pull inner pipe and diaphragm through
chamber until diaphragm seats against the lip.
4. Tighten cassette and reinstall on cleaner.
Storage and Winterizing
Never coil the hose. Always store the cleaner out of direct sunlight. When storing for the winter, drain all
water from the cleaner. Remove all connectors and adapters from the skimmer. Store disc flat, and hose
sections disconnected, drained and straight.
Operation and Maintenance
Diaphragm
Inner Pipe
Retaining
Ring
Diaphragm
Chamber
Cassette
Pipe
Chamber
