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SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING

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PROBLEMS

CHECKS

SOLUTIONS

The BARACUDA

® 

Is the hose long enough?

Add more sections of hose.

GENIUS

®

3000 does not 

reach the shallow end 
of the pool or moves
in a fixed pattern.

Is the hose affected by 

Adjust the return outlet 

the return flow?

towards the bottom of the
pool to make sure that
the jet of water does not
influence the direction  
of the BARACUDA

®

GENIUS

®

3000 hose.

Are the hose lengths 

Make sure that the hose 

straight?

lengths are in good condition.
Never roll up /coil hoses.

The BARACUDA

® 

Is there too much  

Check that the Auto Weir

GENIUS

®

3000 climbs 

suction?

Valve is not blocked by

above the water level.

leaves and preventing the 
water from flowing through
the Auto Weir Valve.

Adjust Auto Weir Valve
setting (Refer to correct 
settings page 4)

The BARACUDA

® 

Is there sufficient suction?

Make sure the filter is clean.

GENIUS

®

3000 does not  

climb the walls easily.

Adjust Auto Weir Valve
setting (Refer to correct 
settings page 4)

The BARACUDA

® 

Is the float damaged?

Return to your nearest

GENIUS

®

3000 falls  

BARACUDA

® 

GENIUS

®

3000

on its one side.

to your Dealer for checking.

Is the cassette unit

Remove cassette unit 

swivelling freely?

from main body and rinse 
both to flush out debris.

Is the hose weight

Remove the hose weight.

attached?

Summary of Contents for BARACUDA Genius 3000

Page 1: ...f the Import and Export Control Act of 1989 Act 45 of 1983 it is illegal to export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto matic...

Page 2: ...a normal filtration cycle excluding steps and martini seats In the event of requiring under warranty repairs please take your BARACUDA GENIUS 3000 to your closest Pool Shop or alternatively please pho...

Page 3: ...3 QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM Cassette Mechanism Explanation 6 Step One Procedure to Remove Diaphragm 6 Step Two Removal of Diaphragm 7 Step Three Examination 8 Step Four Diaphragm Assembly 8 Step F...

Page 4: ...you DO NOT see a circular water flow or waves on the surface of your pool STEP 2 Assembling the disc to your Genius 3000 A A B B A B C Diagram 1 1 Viewed from underneath the unit the fins on the Disc...

Page 5: ...rmance from your BARACUDA GENIUS 3000 please ensure only genuine BARACUDA long life hoses are used Diagram 4 Ideal Hose length Weir 2 Attach your BARACUDA GENIUS 3000 to the male end smaller side of t...

Page 6: ...0 pool cleaner is performing too fast and or climbing above the level of the water Reduce Auto Weir Valve to medium or low setting The Baracuda Genius 3000 pool cleaner is performing slowly and or is...

Page 7: ...a hose weight at no charge POOL COVERAGE Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural movement of your BARACUDA hose However the return line pressure can be used to...

Page 8: ...ck Release Cassette System allows you the opportunity to remove the blockage or check the diaphragm for damage in seconds at the poolside The Quick Release Cassette System also allows you to reset the...

Page 9: ...EM STEP 2 Removal of Diaphragm Grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette 2 TURNS anti clockwise Figure 3 Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the c...

Page 10: ...ace it If there is a blockage carefully remove it If this can t be done a garden hose may be used to flush the obstacle through Do not use any sharp objects to probe or push an obstruction as this may...

Page 11: ...ody STEP 5 Resetting the Diaphragm If the gap of the throat diaphragm is excessive more than 5mm yet the diaphragm is not torn or damaged it can be reset by leaving one ridge on the diaphragm exposed...

Page 12: ...ning it clockwise Figure 9 Do not overtighten STEP 6 Cassette Reassembly Re insert the assembled cassette unit into the BARACUDA GENIUS 3000 body Figure 10 and tighten the cassette swivel nut 3 TURNS...

Page 13: ...and easily by following the simple instructions laid out for diaphragm maintenance under Section 3 Quick Release Cassette System 5 To maintain optimum performance from your BARACUDA GENIUS 3000 we re...

Page 14: ...hose secure connections are sealed Is the Diaphragm Refer Section 3 operational or does it Quick Release Cassette need adjusting System page 6 10 The BARACUDA Is there a leak in the Possible problem a...

Page 15: ...l up coil hoses The BARACUDA Is there too much Check that the Auto Weir GENIUS 3000 climbs suction Valve is not blocked by above the water level leaves and preventing the water from flowing through th...

Page 16: ...Float 7 Weight 8 Extension Pipe with Hand nut 9 Compression Ring 10 Cassette Diaphragm Chamber 11 Inner Extension Pipe 12 Retaining Ring 13 Long Life Cassette Diaphragm 14 Finned Fluted Disc SECTION 6...

Page 17: ...h collects all leaves seeds twigs and grit before they reach the weir Connects in line with the hoses 4 WHEEL DEFLECTOR KIT If unit sticks in difficult corners eg steps 1 WEIR ADAPTOR Fits suction inl...

Page 18: ...16 NOTES SECTION 8 ATYOUR SERVICE...

Page 19: ...tairs ladders spas waterfalls etc or other significant features Briefly describe the problem Send a photocopy and retain this page for future use Mail to Baracuda South Africa Private Bag X127 Halfway...

Page 20: ...f the Import and Export Control Act of 1989 Act 45 of 1983 it is illegal to export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto matic...

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