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ADJUSTMENTS
BALANCE - POOLS THAT ARE 8 1/2 FEET OR DEEPER
FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CLEANER MODEL.
MODEL# W83251 -
Snap (1) hose weight onto the first hose section, one meter from the cleaner head.
MODEL# W03000, W83215, and W83216 -
An additional hose weight (#W83247) may be necessary to balance the Zodiac Pool
Cleaner head. If the cleaner is not balanced correctly in the deep end of the pool (as shown on page 4), turn off the pump and add an
additional hose weight approximately 5 to 8 feet away from the cleaner head. Place the pool cleaner in the deep end, turn on the
pump and determine whether the correct balance has been achieved. If not, re-position the additional hose weight accordingly.
Additional hose weights may be purchased from your Zodiac dealer if required.
IMPROVING COVERAGE
Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural movement of the pool cleaner hose. However, the
following illustration shows how return line pressure can be used to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away from step
areas with “V” shaped corners.
A return line located anywhere
along the shaded area can be
utilized to gently push the hose
allowing the pool cleaner to free
itself from in-pool obstacles.
Technique
Position the return line
directional so that you can
only detect water movement
on the surface 8 feet out from
the wall, and aim it at the
center of the opposite wall.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Cleaner stops & starts
Check diaphragm for blockage or damage. Use Pool Pulse
®
to determine proper flow.
Cleaner is patterning
Add return diverters or divert return inlets downward. Lay hose in a straight line in the sun to relax
memory. Confirm proper hose length - add 1 to 2 hose sections.
Cleaner isn't covering
Add return diverters or divert return inlets downward. Use flow to move cleaner to opposite end.
opposite end of pool
Move hose weight away from cleaner head slightly. In deep pools add additional weight.
Cleaner stuck at steps
Utilize return flow (see adjustments). Confirm proper hose length. Adjust flow to cleaner. Adjust hose
weight. Install wheel deflector.
Cleaner stuck under ladder
Install ladder guard (#W24000).
Cleaner flips over
Contact tech services for local warranty station.
Cleaner won't climb walls
Cleaner may not climb walls of some vinyl pools. Use Pool Pulse and raise flow. Confirm proper hose
length. Adjust hose weight.
Cleaner doesn't move
Use Pool Pulse to insure proper flow. Clean baskets & filter. Check diaphragm for damage. Check hose
sections for leaks by lifting each section above water.
Cleaner won't leave edge
Use Pool Pulse to lower flow. Utilize return flow to move cleaner. Adjust hose weight.
or rim of pool
Solar blanket installation
Coverage will be limited due to blanket.
NOTE: In cold water of 60˚ or less, water flow through the cleaner must be increased to compensate for the reduced
flexibility of the hose and diaphragm.
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