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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience a problem with your Zodiac 1500

, please review the installation section and ensure all steps

have been followed correctly.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

1. Machine does not move, or moves sluggishly. 

• Confirm that the main drain is closed, if you have one.

• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.

• Check diaphragm for damage or wear  

(see Quick Access Cassette System).

• Check for air in system. If water level in pump 

basket drops or you notice excessive air bubbles in 
pump basket or coming from jets, you have air in the 
system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at 
pump, check gasket in pump basket for wear.

• Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper valve to higher 

setting.

Note: In water 60

0

F or less, it may be necessary to 

increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility 
of the hose and diaphragm. To increase flow, adjust 
FlowKeeper Valve to higher setting.

2. Machine does not cover entire pool.

• Point return jets as far down as possible.

• Make sure hose does not have memory from 

being coiled (see Care and Maintenance).

• Confirm proper hose length.

• Increase setting on FlowKeeper Valve if necessary.

3. Machine sticks on ladder.

• Decrease setting on FlowKeeper Valve to lower flow 

and to bring the cleaner off the wall.

• Remove ladder if possible.

• Install large wheel deflector. (see Zodiac Accessories)

4. Machine sticks in steps.

• Ensure correct amount of hose is being used 

(see Assembly). Shorten if necessary.

• Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve.

• Install large wheel deflector.

5. Machine stays on walls or edge of pool.

• Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve.

6. Machine won’t climb walls.

• Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper Valve to 

higher setting.

If this unit is not working properly, do not return it to your dealer. 

Please call 1-888-647-4004.

IMPORTANT: 

If your Zodiac 1500 gets stuck in your pool, please remove the unit

and immediately contact ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD. at 1-888-647-4004.

Summary of Contents for ZODIAC 1500

Page 1: ...W83338 Owner s Manual and Quick Installation Instructions Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner ZODIAC 1500...

Page 2: ...If unit is used in any other application the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims This misuse will void all warranty on the unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS...

Page 3: ...e call 1 888 647 4004 3 1 Hose Protector 1 Cleaner Head 1 Wheel Deflector 11 Hose Lengths Important Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age the effect of chemicals corrosion or...

Page 4: ...m the skimmer through a strainer basket then pushes the water through the filter system and back into the pool through the return inlet The Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner connects to the skimmer or ded...

Page 5: ...lowKeeper Valve MUST BE used Skimming action is maintained through a bypass throat in the valve As the filter collects debris the valve automatically maintains the correct flow to the cleaner The Flow...

Page 6: ...ve MUST be used on all installations Ensure the arrow on the valve is pointing downward toward the skimmer suction port METHOD B Vacuum Line Installation SKIMMER FLOWKEEPER VALVE ABOVE GROUND SKIMMER...

Page 7: ...Zodiac 1500 head before connecting them to your system Hold one end of the hose over the return inlet until a full stream of water flows from the other end Step 3 Keep both hose ends underwater and c...

Page 8: ...and turn it counter clockwise Figure 1 Pull the complete cassette out of the frame Figure 2 Holding the cassette at each end unscrew the cassette pipe from the diaphragm chamber two full turns Figure...

Page 9: ...ol before super chlorinating or other chemical balancing and re install a minimum of four hours later 2 Always store the hoses straight in the original box if possible To prevent memory never coil the...

Page 10: ...wKeeper Valve to higher setting 2 Machine does not cover entire pool Point return jets as far down as possible Make sure hose does not have memory from being coiled see Care and Maintenance Confirm pr...

Page 11: ...Ring 1 4 W69510 Diaphragm Chamber 1 5 W40935 Frame Assembly w Bumper Fin 1 6 W72865 Footpad 1 7 W49935 Disc 1 8 W56525 Threaded Inner Extension Pipe 1 9 W81600 Diaphragm Retaining Ring 1 10 W81710 Di...

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