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Section 1. 

Important Safety Instructions

 

Congratulations on purchasing the Zodiac robotic cleaner. Please read through the entire manual before installing the 

cleaner. Your cleaner must be installed and operated as specified.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

CAUTION

USE OF THE ZODIAC 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, Inc., is not responsible for, 

and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

WARNING

Failure to comply with the following warnings can increase risk of fire or electrocution which can result in 

property damage and serious injury, including loss of life.

PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK

To reduce risk of electrical shock:

•  The cleaner is to be installed in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Australian wiring rules AS/NZS 3000. Also refer 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 rated residual operating current of 30mA.

•  Do not enter pool while the robotic cleaner is in water.

•  Do not bury cord. Locate cord so as to prevent 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 Zodiac Customer 

Care Service 1300 763 021 immediately for proper servicing and replacement of the damaged cord.

•  Double insulation—For continued protection against possible electric shock, use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Do not 

attempt repair of the robotic cleaner, control box, power cord, or floating cable.

•  Use only the power supply provided with the product.

•  NEVER OPEN Control box.

•  DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD TO CONNECT THE UNIT TO ELECTRIC SUPPLY; PROVIDE A PROPERLY LOCATED RCD 

PROTECTED POWER OUTLET. THE CONTROL BOX SHOULD BE PLACED NEAR THE RCD PROTECTED POWER OUTLET 

POINT.

PREVENT CHILD INJURY AND DROWNING

•  To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of 

experience and knowledge to operate this product.

•  Do not let anyone, especially small children, sit, step, lean, or climb on any equipment installed as part of your pool’s operational system.

 

 

 

CAUTION

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

•  The robotic cleaner must be installed and operated as specified.

•  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.

•  Clean the filter canister after each use.

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

  

 

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Summary of Contents for VORTEX-PRO EC15 Series

Page 1: ...sed and qualified 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 p...

Page 2: ...enance 16 6 1 Cleaning the Filter Canister 16 6 2 Cord Tangling 17 6 3 Replacing the Brushes 18 6 4 Replacing the Tyres 19 Section 7 Troubleshooting 21 7 1 Using the Information LED for Troubleshootin...

Page 3: ...ord so as to prevent 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...

Page 4: ...Filtration All purpose filter canister Cycle lengths Variable programming for cleaning floor walls and waterline From 1 5 3 0 hours Filter Canister 200 microns The cleaner is a double insulated produ...

Page 5: ...erside of the base Figure 3 Connect Metal Frame to Base Unit 4 Slide the handnut over the tube and twist to tighten onto base unit Figure 4 Figure 4 Twist Handnut to Secure Frame 5 Snap two 2 support...

Page 6: ...8 Align cleaner hook pins with the top holes in the handle tube and snap into place Figure 7 Figure 7 Snap Cleaner Hook into Place 9 VX55 4WD only Locate pin on the remote control holder and align it...

Page 7: ...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 waterproof In order to prevent electrocution never submerg...

Page 8: ...WD models where caddy is not included in the pack store the cleaner out of direct sunlight or inclement weather Store the control box on the base as shown in Figure 12 Never lift the cleaner out of th...

Page 9: ...g the unit vertical Figure 15 1 Figure 15 Submerge the Cleaner Vertically 2 Ensure the unit sinks to the bottom of the pool and does not float Figure 16 2 Figure 16 Cleaner Sinking to the Bottom of th...

Page 10: ...gram Cleaning Cycles Set Time Navigate Day Hour Remove Cleaner from Pool Start Stop Cleaner Operation Cancel Programming Validate Time Setting Selection Select Cleaning Surface Floor Floor and Walls D...

Page 11: ...The screen displays the time remaining for the selected cycle For example 0 44 on the display indicates that cleaning will be completed in 44 minutes NOTE The control box automatically switches to sta...

Page 12: ...ess 2 When the cleaner is within arm s reach use the handle to remove from the water Figures 21 22 Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable 1 2 Figure 21 Remove Cleaner From Pool w...

Page 13: ...l mode 4 9 Storing the Cleaner The cleaner must be cleaned regularly using slightly soapy clean water Do not use solvents such as acetone or its equivalent Rinse the cleaner generously using clean wat...

Page 14: ...days and display desired day 3 Press to select Current hour setting flashes 4 Press or buttons to cycle through 24 hours and display desired hour setting NOTE Control box is set to display time in 24...

Page 15: ...shes all zeros the time has not been set new cleaner Day and time must be set before you can program cleaning times see section 5 2 Changing the Clock Day and Time 4 Press or buttons to cycle through...

Page 16: ...the power source before performing any cleaning and maintenance 6 1 Cleaning the Filter Canister The filter canister should be cleaned at the end of each cycle 1 Make sure the control box cable is di...

Page 17: ...hose as shown in Figure 31 Figure 31 Wash Filter Canister 7 6 2 Cord Tangling Tangling can occur more frequently when operating the cleaner on the automatic timer 7 Day Programmed Cycle VX45 4WD VX50...

Page 18: ...the brushes Figure 32 To maintain cleaner performance at its best you need to replace the brushes as soon as one of the wear indicators is reached even if the blade wear is not even It is recommended...

Page 19: ...se scissors to cut the tabs at the guides as shown in Figure 37 Figure 37 Cut Tabs 6 Repeat this procedure to replace the second brush matt 6 4 Replacing the Tyres 1 Pull on the inside of the old tyre...

Page 20: ...on One Side of the Tyre 5 Work the tyre onto the wheel and verify the rib of the tyre is positioned properly within the groove of the wheel Figure 42 3 Figure 42 Work the Tyre On Around the Wheel 6 Pu...

Page 21: ...Clean the filter Start a new cleaning cycle If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 7 2 Viewing Cleaner Status Information for Troubleshooting VX45 4WD VX50 4WD and...

Page 22: ...des become slippery and prevent the cleaner from climbing Check tyres for wear and replace as necessary Do a shock chlorination treatment DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatment On...

Page 23: ...turning wheel in the opposite direction until rotation is smooth If problem is not resolved through troubleshooting contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 4 Pump motor overconsumption Che...

Page 24: ...238 Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Australia 1300 763 021 www zodiac com au Section 9 Conformity The manufacturer reserves the right to modify these specifications without notice Although the robotic pool cl...

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