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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,  

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 

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 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.

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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Summary of Contents for CyclonX CX20

Page 1: ...ction 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 with suffici...

Page 2: ...e company please call our After Sales Support Team at 1300 763 021 Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Getting Started 4 2 1 General Specifications 4 2 2 Unpacking 4 2 3 Cleaner Contro...

Page 3: ...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 Zodiac...

Page 4: ...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 insul...

Page 5: ...fer 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 r...

Page 6: ...tomatically 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 into the po...

Page 7: ...rst time you use the cleaner the cleaning surface setting is Floor and Wall After the first time the default is the last setting used Select Cleaning Surface Use to change cleaning surface setting Beg...

Page 8: ...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 electri...

Page 9: ...Rinse the Filter Canister 6 Let the lid and filter canister dry 7 Replace lid on the canister and then replace canister back into the cleaner body 8 Plug the floating cable back into the Control box...

Page 10: ...aner head Figure 13 3 Plug the floating cable back into Control box and store cleaner out of direct sunlight for next use Figure 13 Untangle the Floating Cable 4 2 Replacing the Brushes The cleaner is...

Page 11: ...matt 4 3 Replacing the Track 1 Stand the cleaner on its side Figure 19 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...

Page 12: ...box correctly Unplug the floating cable from the Control box and reconnect If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 2 Flashes LED flashes twice Cleaner wheels may be...

Page 13: ...ary 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...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...NOTES 15 H0446500_REV A...

Page 16: ...S A S U used under license All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners 2015 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc H0446500 Rev A Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 7238 Wetheril...

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