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Problem

Cause

Solution

The Information LED 

flashes just after 

Start.

Floating cable may not be plugged 

into the Control box correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Unplug floating cable 

from the Control box and reconnect.

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

Customer Service at 1300 763 021.

Wheels may be jammed and not turn-

ing correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Contact Zodiac 

Customer Service at 1300 763 021.

The Information LED 

flashes during the 

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 

not stay firmly on the 

pool bottom.

There is air in the appliance casing.

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

The filter canister is full or dirty.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the filter canister, 

see 

Cleaning the Filter Canister.

The cleaner does 

not or no longer 

climbs the pool 

walls.

The filter canister is full or dirty.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the filter canister, 

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 Customer 

Service at 1300 763 021.

Cable is tangling in 

the pool

Too much 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.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the filter canister 

following the procedure in 

Cleaning the Filter Canister

.

Floating cable is excessively coiled or 

kinked.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Make sure the floating 

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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H0574000_REVA

Summary of Contents for CX35

Page 1: ...y the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist In the event no such state or local requirement exists the pool technician must be a professional...

Page 2: ...rtant Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Getting Started 4 2 1 General Specifications 4 2 2 Recommendations for Use 4 2 3 Unpacking 4 2 4 Assembling the Transport Caddy 5 2 5 Connecting the Control Unit...

Page 3: ...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 Contact Zodi...

Page 4: ...re beginning the cleaning cycle Start by launching several Floor only mode cleaning cycles Never cover the control box while the cleaner is in operation You can operate the filter pump during a cleani...

Page 5: ...the metal tubing until it snaps into place See Figure 6 2 4 Assembling the Transport Caddy 1 Unscrew the handnut from the base unit Figure 2 Figure 2 Remove Handnut from Base Unit 2 Insert the metal h...

Page 6: ...Caddy 1 Align the bottom of the control unit with the notch at bottom of the control unit hook on the caddy Figure 8 Figure 8 Align Control Unit on Caddy Hook 2 Press control unit onto the caddy hook...

Page 7: ...residual operating current of 30mA Do not use an extension cord to connect the Control box Do not allow anyone to swim while the cleaner is in the pool The Control box is water resistant not waterpro...

Page 8: ...r starts or while it is operating The Zodiac robotic cleaner includes a safety feature that automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but not submerged in water For pools equipped with a bea...

Page 9: ...unit cleaner cleaner Recommended entry point Not Recommended Figure 13 Spread Floating Cable Across Farthest Distance of the Pool 3 3 Starting the Cleaner The first time you use the cleaner the clean...

Page 10: ...se if cleaner is climbing the wall slowly and stays below the waterline Decrease if cleaner is climbing the wall too quickly and sucking air at the waterline Adjust SCS Wall Climbing Setting You can c...

Page 11: ...shock and other hazards which could result in permanent injury or death disconnect unplug the control box from the power source before performing any cleaning and maintenance Empty the filter canister...

Page 12: ...r must be stored on its caddy so that it dries quickly 1 Starting at the cleaner head Remove all coils and tangles from the cable see Figure 20 Figure 20 Untangle the Floating cable 2 Place the cleane...

Page 13: ...pool but do not let excessive cable in the pool Excessive cable length may cause tangling or affect the cleaning pattern see Figure 22 Figure 22 Spread Floating Cable Across Farthest Distance of the...

Page 14: ...pool and follow the procedure to avoid excessive tangling 4 2 Check for Brush Wear The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes in front and rear There are raised grooves that are wear indicators on the bru...

Page 15: ...on its end in a vertical position Figure 27 Figure 27 Stand Cleaner Upright 2 Separate the edges of the brush undo the tabs and remove the worn matt 3 Position the new brush matt underneath the roller...

Page 16: ...rib of the track into the groove in the first wheel See Figure 33 Figure 33 Position Track into Wheel Grooves 1 4 Stretch the track around the second wheel then pull over the last wheel see Figure 34...

Page 17: ...Zodiac Customer Service at 1300 763 021 2 Flashes LED flashes twice Cleaner wheels may be jammed or brushes may be blocked with debris Turn cleaner wheels to ensure they are not jammed Check brushes...

Page 18: ...eaner 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...

Page 19: ...ght to modify these specifications without notice Although the robotic pool cleaners have been tested in a large variety of swimming pools Zodiac cannot guarantee that this robotic pool cleaner will b...

Page 20: ...S A S U used under license All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners 2016 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc H0574000 RevA Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 7238 Wetherill...

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