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VORTEX-PRO

 

Robotic Pool Cleaner

Owner's Manual

H0516700 

Rev A

 

 WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this 

manual, this product must be serviced by a pool technician who is licensed 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 pool technician must be a professional with 

sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this 

manual can be followed exactly. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

Summary of Contents for VORTEX-PRO VX40

Page 1: ...nd 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 pool t...

Page 2: ...g Cycles 14 Section 6 Cleaning and Maintenance 15 6 1 Cleaning the Filter Canister 15 6 2 Cord Tangling 16 6 3 Replacing the Brushes 17 6 4 Replacing the Tyres 18 Section 7 Spare Parts 19 Section 8 Tr...

Page 3: ...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 C...

Page 4: ...ight 19 kg Filtration All purpose filter canister Cycle lengths Variable programming for cleaning floor walls and waterline From 1 5 3 0 hours The cleaner is a double insulated product A double insula...

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: ...nect 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 submerge the control box or...

Page 8: ...mpleted and store on the caddy out of direct sunlight or inclement weather Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable Always use the lift feature to remove cleaner from the pool Take...

Page 9: ...in reverse and back into the pool when the impeller is out of the water 4 1 Submerging the Cleaner 1 Submerge the cleaner in the pool and remove any air trapped inside by keeping the unit vertical Fig...

Page 10: ...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 Dirty Filter I...

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 18 19 Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable 1 2 Figure 21 Remove Cleaner From Pool w...

Page 13: ...te the cleaner is now synched with the remote and ready to begin operating in remote control mode 4 9 Storing the Cleaner The cleaner must be cleaned regularly using slightly soapy clean water Do not...

Page 14: ...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 hour...

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: ...then rinse the canister the filter support and the cleaner under water or using a hose as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 Wash Filter Canister 7 6 2 Cord Tangling IMPORTANT Cleaner floating cable may be...

Page 18: ...the brushes Figure 29 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 34 Figure 34 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: ...fy the rib of the tyre is positioned properly within the groove of the wheel Figure 39 3 Figure 39 Work the Tyre On Around the Wheel 6 Push and position the rib of the inner side of the tyre in the gr...

Page 21: ...lashes three times with one second interval Check propeller for debris Clean the filter Start a new cleaning cycle If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 8 2 Viewin...

Page 22: ...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 star...

Page 23: ...ing 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 Check fo...

Page 24: ...63 021 www zodiac com au Section 9 Conformity IEC 60335 2 41 Australian Cert No SAA100894EA SAA100540 3145455L100001 01A 87002641965 The manufacturer reserves the right to modify these specifications...

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