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Summary of Contents for Zodiac Vortex OV 3400

  • Page 1 Vortex™ range...
  • Page 2 Vortex™ range The platform Cyclonic suction Debris held in suspension Motor tilted - Limits filter clogging - More power, less loss of suction...
  • Page 3 Vortex™ range The platform 3 motors Traction motor 1 Traction motor 2 Suction pump motor - Propeller tilted to 30° Pump motor The cleaner is fitted with a tilt sensor (accelerometer)
  • Page 4 Vortex™ range The platform Suction inlet Extra wide suction inlet (27 cm) Easy suction for all types of debris...
  • Page 5 Vortex™ range The platform The driving wheels Front driving wheels Rear driving wheels (depending on the model) - Easier obstacle handling - Better adhesion to the sides - Optimised movement and coverage...
  • Page 6 Vortex™ range The platform The filter Easy access Filtration level marker Very large 5L capacity 3 filtration levels available: - Very fine: 60µ (optional) - Fine: 100µ (supplied) - Wide: 200µ (optional)
  • Page 7 Vortex™ range The platform The brushes Standard brushing (blue plate brushes) Reinforced brushing (Contact+ brushes) - Blue plate brushes (supplied - Contacts+ brushes (supplied or optional according to model)
  • Page 8 Vortex™ range The platform The tyres Standard tyres Sucker tyres 2 driving wheels 4 driving wheels (2WD) (4WD) For tiled pools, use "sucker" tyres which will have better grip - Standard tyres (supplied) - Sucker tyres (optional on the 2 driving wheel cleaners: 2WD)
  • Page 9 Vortex™ range The platform The trolley or base (according to model)  Comfortable to use  Easy to transport and store  Easy to assemble - Cleaner dries in vertical position to allow the water to run off - Handle to wind up the cable carefully and avoid it becoming tangled...
  • Page 10 Vortex™ range The platform Swivel (RV 5400 – RV 5500 – RV 5600) swivel Reduces the risk of tangling...
  • Page 11 Vortex™ range The platform The protective cover  Protects the appliances from rain or bad weather  Practical and quick storage solution for bathing season Available as an option...
  • Page 12 Vortex™ range The platform Automatic safety features  Out-of-water safety  Electronic motor  Timer system protection The cleaner detects On start-up the cleaner The motor consumption that it is out of the performs 3 tests to is controlled water and reverses to check whether it is in ...
  • Page 13 Vortex™ range Description Package contents (according to model)
  • Page 14 Vortex™ range Description Presentation of the symbols (according to model) Start / Pool shape Stop the cleaner Control indicator Setting the time "Clean filter" indicator Cleaning cycle programming Removal from pool Increase or reduce the mode cleaning time Surface to clean Switch on / off the remote control Cleaning intensity...
  • Page 15: Technical Characteristics

    Vortex™ range Description Technical characteristics OV 3400 – OV 3410 - OV 3450 - OV 3500 RV 4550 OV 3300 – OV 3510 - RV 4310 – RV 4400 – RV RV 4560 RV 4200 4430 - RV 4460 – RV 5400 - RV 5470 - 5600 RV 5500 JD clean 4x4...
  • Page 16 Vortex™ range Description Marking "Filter access" button Brushes Linings Handle Front driving wheels Rear driving wheels (according to model) Floating cable (equipped with a swivel depending on the model)
  • Page 17 Vortex™ range Installation Positioning 3.5 m minimum Minimum distance of 3.5 metres between the command unit and the edge of the pool...
  • Page 18 Vortex™ range Installation Carriage assembly (according to model) No tools or fixings required...
  • Page 19 Vortex™ range Installation Attachment to the base (according to model) - Protects the command unit if the ground is flooded. - Unit splash-proof but must not be immersed.
  • Page 20 Vortex™ range Pool configuration All bottom In ground All shapes types Above ground with stiff sides The Vortex™ range adapts to each pool...
  • Page 21 Vortex™ range Pool dimension (according to model) 10 X 5 m 15 m of cable 12 X 6 m 18 m of cable 15 X 7 m 21 m of cable 20 X 10 m 25 m of cable The floating cable must be long enough to cover the whole pool...
  • Page 22 Vortex™ range The cleaning functions (according to model) Bottom only Bottom + sides + water line Surface Water line only Flat bottomed rectangular Shape Other shapes, other bottoms Low intensity Intensity Intensive...
  • Page 23 Vortex™ range Prepare the pool for optimum cleaning Water between 15°C and 35°C pH between 6.8 and 7.6 Chlorine < 3mg/l At the start of the bathing season, remove the large debris using the net...
  • Page 24 Vortex™ range Immersing the cleaner To avoid the cable becoming entangled: - Unwind the length of cable necessary in the water - Spread the rest of the cable correctly over the edge of the pool...
  • Page 25 Vortex™ range Electrical connection To protect the electrical wires from splashing, make sure that the connector's ring is fully tightened...
  • Page 26 Vortex™ range Starting a cycle (according to model) 1. Cleaning cycle configured by default : • Bottom only + sides + waterline • Bottom only Low intensity Other shapes, other bottoms 2. Press: Change the cleaning cycle at any time:...
  • Page 27 Vortex™ range "Out of water" mode (according to model)  The cleaner is opposite the side required Short press on the button 1 minute 30 in water line Water expelled by a powerful rear jet 20% less efforts when the cleaner is taken out of the water: the water is drained off by a powerful rear spray.
  • Page 28 Vortex™ range "Out of water" mode (according to model)  The cleaner is not opposite the side required Hold down the button 1 minute 30 in water line Water expelled by a powerful rear jet 20% less efforts when the cleaner is taken out of the water: the water is drained off by a powerful rear spray.
  • Page 29 Vortex™ range Remote control (according to model) Removal from pool mode (depending on the model) Control the robot Switch the remote control on/off Kinetic*, floating * Remote control equipped with movement sensors, making it very simple to control the robot...
  • Page 30 Vortex™ range Programme cycles (according to model) The time must be set before programming. Select: DAYS / HOURS / MINUTES Press: Confirm Long: Configure Short: View 7 cleaning cycles may be programmed...
  • Page 31 Vortex™ range Adjust the cleaning time (according to model) Increase / Reduce the time Confirm Cleaning time display Adjust the cleaning time (± 0.5h) at any time...
  • Page 32 Vortex™ range Maintenance Filter cleaning / or replacement - Replace the filter every 2 years - The user is alerted by the indicator (according to model)
  • Page 33 Vortex™ range Maintenance Cleaning the propeller Check that no debris is blocking the propeller...
  • Page 34 Vortex™ range Maintenance Replacing the brushes - The brushes have wear indicators - Replace the brushes every 2 years...
  • Page 35 Vortex™ range Maintenance Tyre replacement For tiled pools, use "sucker" tyres which will have better grip...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Assistance

    Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance Check alerts (user level) 1. Check List to be carried out according to the LED flashing or the error code which is displayed (according to model) 2. Problem solved by the user (often related to a cleaner maintenance requirement) 3.
  • Page 37 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance  DIAG 003 – SAV FULL menu (reserved for PRO)  DIAG 008 – "Control indicator" LED flashing meaning Available on MEDIA Center...
  • Page 38 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance User pre-diagnostic menu (according to model) Menu access : • Press simultaneously (for 5 seconds) • Press (for 5 seconds) Total cleaner operating time (in hours) The last cleaner error code (if the cleaner has had at least one error) The cleaner operating time at the error (if the cleaner has had at least one error) The user may provide you with information about the cleaner's...
  • Page 39 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance "Full" after sales menu reserved for PRO (according to model) Menu access : Press at the same time • Total cleaner operating time (in hours) Fault codes 1 to 5 - History of the last 5 error codes Error code recorded in the fault code selected above...
  • Page 40 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance 1 Diag Box = 2 types of diagnostic test QUICK TEST - Automatic test launch - Test step displays - Error message displays FULL TEST (software) - Detailed information about the cleaner (operating times, error code history, etc.)
  • Page 41 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance The cleaner does not or no longer climbs the pool sides Clean the filter Check whether the brushes turn at the bottom of the sides Check the water quality, the sides are perhaps slippy Check for brush wear Start the cleaner...
  • Page 42 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance Ineffective filtration – poor adhesion Filtration seems weak and debris comes out of the propeller Check: The condition of the filter The propeller and flow guide Change the filter's filtration level: very fine Start the cleaner...
  • Page 43 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance The robot does not stay firmly on the pool bottom Check that there is no air left in the device casing. Repeat the immersion operations Check that the filter is not full or clogged, clean it if necessary The propeller is damaged...
  • Page 44 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance The robot has difficulty climbing the pool sides to leave the water Check that the filter is not full or clogged, clean it if necessary For optimum operation, we recommend cleaning the filter at the end of each cycle...
  • Page 45 Vortex™ range Troubleshooting assistance Poor remote control range The frequency of the flashing of the LED on the remote control indicates the reception quality. Rapid flashing = Slow flashing frequency OK or no flashing Position the command unit on the trolley. Turn the command unit towards the pool Ensure there are no large obstacles between the command unit and the pool.
  • Page 46 Vortex™ range Product repair/configuration  REP 054 – Dismantling the cleaner fully  REP 043 – Dismantling the motor unit  VID 020 – Dismantling the cleaner  VID 021 – Reassembling the cleaner  REP 083 – Motor unit part replacement (> 2014) ...