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VORTEX-PRO
™
Robotic Pool Cleaner
Owner's Manual
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.
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- Page 1 VORTEX-PRO ™ Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....20 and Removing from the Pool ......11 8.3 General Troubleshooting ........21 4.7 Operating the Cleaner with the Remote Control 8.4 Control Box Error Codes (VX55 4WD only) ..........11 (VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD) ......22 4.8 Synchronizing the Remote Control ....12 ........24 Section 9. Conformity 4.9 Storing the Cleaner ......... 12 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER BY ZODIAC ® YOUR CLEANER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION. A WARRANTY CARD IS SUPPLIED IN THE BOX. PLEASE GO TO ZODIAC.COM.AU TO REGISTER FOR WARRANTY. Taking these steps will help ensure prompt warranty service, should it be required. If service is required, please contact your original dealer. If the original dealer does not perform warranty service, please visit www.zodiac.com.au to locate an independent service company near you. If you are unable to locate a service company, please call our After Sales Support Team at 1300 763 021. H0516700_REV A... -
Page 3: Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Section 1. 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 WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings can result in permanent injury, electrocution or death. -
Page 4: Section 2. Cleaner Specifications
Therefore, devices having double-insulated • If there are any missing parts or damage, contact construction, such as this cleaner, do not utilize a Zodiac at 1300 763 021. ® grounded (three-prong) cord/plug. Section 3. Assembly... -
Page 5: Assembling The Transport Caddy (Vx50 4Wd And Vx55 4Wd)
Assembling the Transport Caddy (VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD) Unscrew the handnut from the base unit (Figure 2). Figure 4. Twist Handnut to Secure Frame Snap two (2) support blocks into place (Figure 5). Slide axle and hubcap piece through center of wheel and attach to base unit. - Page 6 Figure 6. Attach Caddy Handle Align cleaner hook pins with the top holes in the handle tube and snap into place (Figure 7). Figure 8. Snap Remote Control Holder into Place Figure 7. Snap Cleaner Hook into Place Locate pin on the remote (VX55 4WD only) control holder and align it with the recepticle Figure 9.
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Page 7: Connecting The Control Box To Caddy (Vx50 4Wd / Vx55 4Wd) Or Base (Vx40)
Connecting the Control box to Caddy (VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD) or Base (VX40) VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD: Align the bottom of the control box with the notch at bottom of the control box hook on the caddy (Figure 10). Figure 12. -
Page 8: Section 4. Operation
NOTE: To avoid exposing the power cable connector pins to water, be sure the connector is screwed in all the way and there is no gap. (see below). Section 4. Operation Figure 13. Remove Protective Cap CAUTION To prevent damage to the cleaner, be sure to adhere to the following guidelines: • Remove the cleaner from the pool after the cleaning cycle is completed 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 additional care when lifting the cleaner out of the pool. It becomes heavier when filled with water. • Always remove the cleaner from pool when super Figure 14. Connect Power Cable chlorinating or adding acid. Grip the notched end of the floating power • Do not handle cleaner while it is in operation. cable, insert into the control box, and turn clockwise to tighten. -
Page 9: Submerging The Cleaner
When the control box is powered on with the floating cable attached, the operating time for the current selected cycle is displayed. The robotic cleaner includes a safety feature that automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but not submerged in water. For pools equipped with a beach area, this safety feature is programmed to drive the cleaner in reverse and back into the pool when the impeller is out of the water. -
Page 10: The Vx40 Cleaner Control Box
The VX40 Cleaner Control box Dirty Filter Indicator Remove Cleaner from Pool Cleaner Error Indicator Start/Stop Cleaner Operation Select Cleaning Surface • Floor • Floor and Walls Figure 18. VX40 Control Box The VX50 4WD Cleaner Control box Navigate Day/Hour Display Current Time/ Set Time Validate Time Setting... -
Page 11: The Vx55 4Wd Cleaner Control Box
The VX55 4WD Cleaner Control box Navigate Day/Hour Display Current Time/ Set Time Validate Time Setting Selection Program Cleaning Cycles / Set Time Cancel Programming Dirty Filter Indicator Remove Cleaner from Pool Start/Stop Cleaner Operation Select Cleaning Level • Intensive •... -
Page 12: Stopping The Cleaner And Removing From The Pool
Stopping the Cleaner Operating the Cleaner with the and Removing from the Pool Remote Control (VX55 4WD only) The automated Lift System makes removing the cleaner The VX55 4WD robotic cleaner comes with a handheld from the pool simple. The Lift System will move the cleaner toward the edge of the pool then drive it to the remote control stored on the cleaner caddy next to the surface for removal. -
Page 13: Synchronizing The Remote Control
• To remove the cleaner from the pool using the remote control, press (see Figure 20). The cleaner rotates left until you release the Lift System button. Synchronizing the Remote Control Even though the remote control is factory-synchronized to your cleaner's control box, it may be necessary to synchronize again if you need to replace either the control box or the remote control. -
Page 14: Section 5. Programming The Cleaner
Section 5. Programming the Cleaner Press buttons to cycle through 24 hours and display desired hour setting. (VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD) NOTE: Control box is set to display time in 24-hour The control box allows you to program the cleaner to run clock format. Time setting will cycle through 1-24. each day for up to 7 days, perfect for when you go away on holidays. -
Page 15: Programming Cleaning Cycles
Programming Cleaning Cycles You can program up to seven cleaning cycles. Press to select. Program cleaning for either seven consecutive cycles or the same cycle repeated over several weeks (e.g., every Wednesday and Saturday for three weeks). Choose pool cleaning settings to program. Minutes setting flashes zero. -
Page 16: Section 6. Cleaning And Maintenance
Section 6. Cleaning and Press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds to Maintenance delete programming for the selected day. Press to exit. WARNING To avoid electric shock and other hazards which To Cancel All Programs: could result in permanent injury or death, disconnect (unplug) the control box from the power source before performing any cleaning and maintenance. Press to make sure you have exited the Programming Menu. Cleaning the Filter Canister The filter canister should be cleaned at the end of each Press and hold... -
Page 17: Cord Tangling
Figure 28. Wash Filter Canister Figure 25. Remove Filter Canister Assembly Push the quick release button on the canister assembly (4) and pull open the filter assembly 6.2. Cord Tangling (5), as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Open Filter Canister Assembly IMPORTANT Separate the filter canister from the filter Cleaner floating cable may become tangled if correct support (6), as shown in Figure 27. procedure is not followed after each cleaning cycle. -
Page 18: Replacing The Brushes
After every cleaning cycle: Replacing the Brushes The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes. There are ''wear'' indicators on 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). -
Page 19: Replacing The Tyres
Replacing the Tyres To install a new brush matt, position the new brush matt on the roller with the bristles Pull on the inside of the old tyre to remove the facing downwards (Figure 32). tyre lip from the wheel (Figure 35). Figure 32. -
Page 20: Section 7. Spare Parts
(Figure 38). Section 7. Spare Parts The complete spare parts list and exploded view is available on the Zodiac website at www.zodiac.com.au Figure 38. Start on One Side of the Tyre Work the tyre onto the wheel and verify the rib of the tyre is positioned properly within the groove of the wheel (Figure 39). -
Page 21: Section 8. Troubleshooting
Using the Information LED for Troubleshooting (VX40 Cleaner) The Information LED on the control box flashes in a specific sequence to indicate one of three possible cleaner malfunctions. Information LED Flashing Solution LED flashes once with one second Unplug the floating cable from the control box and reconnect. interval. If the problem is not resolved through troubleshooting, contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021. LED flashes twice with one second Turn cleaner wheels to ensure they are not jammed. interval Check brushes for debris. Start a new cleaning cycle. If the problem persists, contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021. -
Page 22: General Troubleshooting
(VX40) or error code (VX50 into the control box correctly. reconnect. 4WD and VX55 4WD) Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see appear just after start. Submerging the Cleaner. NOTE: If flashing lights are Cleaner may need to be reset and Turn control box power OFF, then back ON, then accompanied by an error begin a new cycle. restart the cleaner. code on the display, refer to Propeller may be jammed and not Contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021. Control box Error Codes. turning correctly. Wheels may be jammed and not turn- Contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021. ing correctly. The flashing lights appear Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see during the cleaning cycle. appear after 60 seconds air intake) Submerging the Cleaner. The cleaner does not stay There is air in the appliance casing. Submerge the cleaner following the procedure in firmly on the pool bottom. Submerging the Cleaner. -
Page 23: Control Box Error Codes (Vx50 4Wd And Vx55 4Wd)
• Solution (1) Pump short-circuit. • Check for any small debris or floating cable stopping brushes from turning freely. (2) Right side traction motor • Check the connector pins in the floating cable short-circuit for corrosion or a bent pin. • Turn each wheel one quarter turn in one (3) Left side traction motor direction repeatedly until rotation is smooth and short-circuit not catching, then repeat turning 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. Pump motor overconsumption • Check for small debris or hair in the fan. • Clean the filter canister. (5) Right side drive motors • Check for any small debris or hair and that the overconsumption floating cable is not caught, stopping brushes (6) Left side drive motors from turning freely. overconsumption • Turn each wheel one quarter turn in one direction repeatedly until rotation is smooth and not catching, then repeat turning wheel in the opposite direction until rotation is smooth. -
Page 24: Section 9. Conformity
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