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Zodiac
®
Baracuda
®
1500 Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner
If you experience a problem with your 1500, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore
performance. Should you need further assistance, contact Zodiac Customer Service. Please have your
serial number and date of purchase available when you call.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Cleaner does not move or moves slowly.
Note: In water 60° F (16° C) or less, it may be necessary
to increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility
of the hose and diaphragm.
• Confirm that the main drain is closed, if there is one.
• Ensure FlowKeeper
TM
Valve is installed with arrow
pointing down towards skimmer pipe.
• Adjust FlowKeeper Valve to increase flow to cleaner.
• Clean baskets and filter.
• Check diaphragm for damage or wear.
• If the pool has multiple skimmers, verify that the
skimmer not connected to the cleaner is closed.
• Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket
drops or you see excessive air bubbles in the pump
basket or coming from the return lines, there is air in
the system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings
at pump and check gasket in pump basket for wear.
Cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool. • Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a
return diverter if necessary.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to
straighten if necessary.
• Confirm proper hose length.
• Adjust FlowKeeper Valve to increase flow to cleaner.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Lower the FlowKeeper Valve setting to reduce
flow to the cleaner.
• Install large (16 in.) wheel deflector, part #W83226.
Cleaner moves extremely fast or climbs walls. • Lower the FlowKeeper Valve setting to reduce
flow to the cleaner.
• Open a second skimmer if there is more than one.
