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Figure 25.  Remove Filter Canister Assembly

7. 

Push the quick release button on the canister 

assembly (4) and pull open the filter assembly 

(5), as shown in Figure 26.

4

5

Figure 26.  Open Filter Canister Assembly

8. 

Separate the filter canister from the filter 

support (6), as shown in Figure 27.

6

Figure 27.  Remove Filter Canister

9. 

Empty all debris from the filter canister, 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

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6.2.  Cord Tangling 

IMPORTANT

Cleaner floating cable may become tangled if correct 

procedure is not followed after each cleaning cycle.

 

Tangling of the floating cable can occur more frequently 

when operating the cleaner on the automatic timer 

7-Day Programmed Cycle. Do not leave the cleaner 

unattended for prolonged periods and follow the 

procedure below to avoid excessive tangling.

  

 

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Summary of Contents for VX55 4WD

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...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 Troubleshooting 20 8 1 Viewing Cleaner Status Information for Troubleshooting 20 8 2 Control Box Error Codes 21 8 3 General Troubleshooting 22 Section 9 Conformity 23 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER BY ZOD...

Page 3: ...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 OUT...

Page 4: ... 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 product A double insulated electrical appliance is one which has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to ground The basic requirement for double insulation is that no single failure can result in dan...

Page 5: ...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 blocks into place Figure 5 6 Slide axle and hubcap piece through center of wheel and attach to base unit Snap locking clip into place to secure wheel Repeat to attach both wheels Figure 5 Figure 5 Snap in Suppo...

Page 6: ...y Handle 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 Locate pin on the remote control holder and align it with the receptacle on the handle of the caddy to attach the remote control box to caddy Figure 8 H0503800_REV A 6 ...

Page 7: ...will be an integral part The cleaner is to be supplied through a Residual Current Device Earth Leakage with a rated residual operating current of 30mA Do not use an extension cord to connect the control box Do not allow anyone to swim while the cleaner is in the pool 1 Unscrew the protective cap for the power cable from the side of the control box by turning counter clockwise Figure 12 Figure 12 R...

Page 8: ...en filled with water Always remove the cleaner from pool when super chlorinating or adding acid Do not handle cleaner while it is in operation IMPORTANT Always make sure the cleaner head is fully submerged before you begin operation Clean the filter canister after each cleaning cycle Do not leave your cleaner in the pool on a permanent basis At the end of each cycle remove the cleaner from the poo...

Page 9: ...he bottom of the pool and does not float Figure 16 2 Figure 16 Cleaner Sinking to the Bottom of the Pool 3 Spread out the floating cable over the pool ensuring there are no kinks or coils in the cable Figure 17 Figure 17 Spread Floating Cable Over the Pool 9 H0503800_REV A ...

Page 10: ... 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 standby power mode after 10 minutes of inactivity and the display screen turns off Press any key to exit standby mode Cleaner will continue to function in standby mode if in the middle of a cleaning cycle Display ...

Page 11: ... time press 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 18 Remove Cleaner From Pool with Handle 3 Figure 19 Keep Cleaner Vertical to Drain Water 4 5 Operating the Cleaner with the Remote Control The VX55 4WD robotic cleaner comes with a handheld remote control stored on the cl...

Page 12: ...display to indicate the cleaner is now synched with the remote and ready to begin operating in remote control mode 4 7 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 water Do not let your cleaner dry in direct sunlight near the pool NOTE It is recommended that ...

Page 13: ...set to display time in 24 hour clock format Time setting will cycle through 1 24 5 Press to select Current minutes setting flashes 6 Press or buttons to cycle through 1 59 minutes and display desired minutes setting 7 Press to select 8 Press to set time and exit the menu 9 Press to display current day and time setting and verify the time you set is correct 5 3 Changing Default Cleaning Times Use t...

Page 14: ...ion 5 2 Changing the Clock Day and Time 4 Press or buttons to cycle through 7 days of the week 5 Press to select Hour setting flashes twice 6 Press or buttons to cycle through 24 hours 7 Press to select Minutes setting flashes zero 8 Press or buttons to cycle through four 15 minute increments 00 15 30 or 45 10 Press to select The next day to program flashes 11 Press to program an additional cleani...

Page 15: ...he 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 disconnected from the electrical outlet or the floating cable has been disconnected from the control box 2 Remove the cleaner from the water and let the remaining water drain by maintaining the cleaner in...

Page 16: ...ter canister 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 become tangled if correct procedure is not followed after each cleaning cycle Tangling of the floating cable can occur more frequently when operating the cleaner on the automatic timer 7 Day...

Page 17: ...n 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 that you replace the brushes when the rubber is worn down to the top of the wear indicator or every two years whichever comes first Figure 29 Wear Indicators 1 Lift the cleaner to a vertical positio...

Page 18: ...Use 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 to remove the tyre lip from the wheel Figure 35 1 Figure 35 Pull the Old Tyre Over the Wheel 2 Remove the old tyre Figure 36 2 Figure 36 Remove the Old Tyre 3 To replace the tyre position the tyre o...

Page 19: ...rify 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 groove of the wheel Figure 40 If needed turn the wheel gently to help with installation 4 Figure 40 Push the Tyre into Place on the Wheel Section 7 Spare Parts The complete spare parts list and explod...

Page 20: ...ge control box returns to current day and time display To view cleaner status information 1 Remove cleaner from the pool and turn power off 2 Press and at the same time and hold for at least five 5 seconds The following cleaner operation messages are displayed consecutively for three 3 seconds Total hours cleaner has operated since new Last error code if cleaner has had at least one error Time in ...

Page 21: ...not catching then repeat turning wheel in the opposite direction until rotation is smooth 4 Pump motor overconsumption Check for small debris or hair in the fan Clean the filter canister 5 6 5 Right side drive motors overconsumption 6 Left side drive motors overconsumption Check for any small debris or hair and that the floating cable is not caught stopping brushes from turning freely Turn each wh...

Page 22: ...ecome 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 startup the cleaner does not move Not supplied with electricity The power point is not supplying electrical power Check the cleaner in a different power point No cleaning program selected at the control bo...

Page 23: ...ight 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 be compatible with all pools Some pool features may affect performance For further advice please contact your Zodiac dealer 23 H0503800_REV A ...

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