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sAvE ThEsE INsTRuCTIONs

Failure to comply with the following warnings could cause damage to pool equipment or 

personal injury.

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This product is intended for use with permanently-installed pools.  Do not use with storable pools.  A permanently-

installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled 

for storage.  A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and 

reassembled to its original integrity.

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The cleaner must be installed and operated as specified.

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Turn the cleaner off before removing it from water, and do not operate the cleaner out of water.

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Do not remove the cleaner from the pool for 15 minutes after the cleaning cycle has completed.

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The cleaner's filter canister must be emptied after each use.

•  Do not use the product in your pool if the water temperature is above 95˚ F (35˚ C) or below 55˚ F (13˚ C).

USE OF THE ZODIAC VORTEX ROBOTIC CLEANER IN A VINYL LINER POOL

Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear of pattern removal caused by objects 

coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool toys, floats, fountains, chlorine dispensers, 

and automatic pool cleaners. Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing 

the surface with a pool brush. Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes 

into contact with objects in the pool. 

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc. is not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern 

removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners. 

 

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an electrical source on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Modifications made to this equipment, which are not authorized by the manufacturer, may void the user’s 

authority to operate this equipment.

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 Vortex

 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner    

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   Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for Vortex 3

Page 1: ...fied in pool equipment by 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 maintainer mus...

Page 2: ...your invoice or a copy to this page Taking these steps will help ensure prompt warranty service should it be required If service is required please contact your original dealer If the original dealer...

Page 3: ...perating the Vortex 4 11 4 4 Remote Control Operation Vortex 4 Only 12 4 5 Enabling the Automatic Start Mode Vortex 4 Only 13 4 6 Starting the Cycle with a Programming Clock timer 13 4 7 Cancelling an...

Page 4: ...ea Per the United States National Electric Code NEC keep the power unit at least five 5 ft 1 5 m from the edge of the pool spa water and do not remove it from its caddy In Canada the Canadian Electric...

Page 5: ...ot responsible for and the Limited Warranty does not cover pattern removal abrasion or markings on vinyl liners CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION VORTEX 4 ONLY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules...

Page 6: ...g material surrounding live parts or by using reinforced insulation Therefore devices having double insulated construction such as this cleaner do not utilize a grounded three prong cord plug Section...

Page 7: ...sing two 2 bolts and two 2 nuts and tighten with Torx wrench Refer to Figure 8 9 Figure 8 Secure the Hooks 2 Position the bottom power cable hook as shown in Figure 3 Place the cable hook plate opposi...

Page 8: ...caddy using four 4 screws as shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 Attaching the Support Blocks x4 9 The transport caddy is now ready to use as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Transport and Storage Caddy Assembl...

Page 9: ...t overtighten Refer to Figure 14 The control unit is equipped with an automatic shut off feature to prevent overheating if operated in direct sunlight for an extended period of time WARNING The contro...

Page 10: ...Figure 18 Cycle I Program Cycle II Program Completed in 1 5hours Completed in 2 5 hours Maximum coverage in minimal time Intensive and complete cleaning Thorough pool floor cleaning Thorough pool floo...

Page 11: ...will prevent damage to the cleaner Remove the cleaner from the pool after the cleaning cycle is completed and store on the caddy Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable Always us...

Page 12: ...e the cleaning time by 30 minutes When the cleaner is powered on the Cycle and time will correspond to the cycle and the time that were active at the time it was last switched off 4 If you wish to sto...

Page 13: ...rough 26 5 Push the cover lock 1 and lift the cover 2 Remote control of the Vortex 4 is available using the hand held remote control unit The remote control unit has four 4 buttons Figure 22 Figure 22...

Page 14: ...filter canister then rinse the canister the filter support and the cleaner under water or using a hose Refer to Figure 27 Figure 27 Wash Filter Canister 7 5 2 Cleaning and Storing the Cleaner The cle...

Page 15: ...addy Refer to Figure 29 Figure 29 Roll Cleaner onto Place on the Caddy 2 5 3 Replacing the Brushes The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes There are wear indicators on the brushes To maintain cleaner p...

Page 16: ...7 Figure 37 Tire Replacement Orientation 1 I N S I D E Towards Body I N S I D E I N S I D E 4 Push one side of the tire on to the wheel and fit the rib of the tire in the groove of the wheel as shown...

Page 17: ...on the Wheel Section 6 Replacement Parts The complete replacement parts list and exploded view is available on the Zodiac website at www zodiacpoolsystems ca Page 17 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex 3 Vortex 4...

Page 18: ...nd prevent the cleaner from climbing Check tires for wear and replace as necessary Do a shock chlorination treatment and slightly reduce the pH DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatme...

Page 19: ...tion The remote control does not work The batteries are dead and need to be replaced Replace the batteries in the remote control The remote control is not synchronized to the control unit Synchronizin...

Page 20: ...NOTES Page 20 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex 3 Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner s Manual...

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