Section 3. Operation; Submerging The Cleaner; Running The Cleaner - baracuda gotcha EP34 Series Owner's Manual

Section 3. Operation

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.
• 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
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 pool. Start at the cleaner head and untangle
any coils in the cable before storing the cleaner.
• Baracuda recommends only three cleaning cycles
per week.
The Baracuda 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.
3.1

Submerging the Cleaner

1. Submerge cleaner vertically (1) and hold it
under the surface, moving gently from side to
side (2) until the bubbles stop to remove any
air trapped inside (Figure 3).
2. When the bubbles stop, allow the cleaner to
sink to the bottom of the pool.
3. Verify the cleaner is sitting on the bottom
of the pool. Remove additional air if the
cleaner is still floating.
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Figure 3. Submerge and Remove Trapped Air
4. Spread the floating cable over the pool,
making sure there are no kinks or coils in the
cable
(Figure 4). Spread all of the floating cable
carefully in the pool, ensuring there are no
kinks or coils.
Figure 4. Spread Floating Cable Over the Pool
3.2

Running the Cleaner

Begin Cleaning:
• Press Start/Stop button on control unit to
begin operation.
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