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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 result in permanent injury, electrocution or death.
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 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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