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TYPE EC15--
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 TYPE EC15-- 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
4.5 Starting the Cleaner ..........11 7.4 Control Box Error Codes (VX45 4WD, VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD) ......23 4.6 Stopping the Cleaner and Removing from the Pool ......12 4.7 Operating the Cleaner with the Remote Control (VX55 4WD only) ..... 12 4.8 Synchronizing the Remote Control ....13 4.9 Storing the Cleaner ......... 13 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. In the case your product may require a service or warranty repair, please retain the original carton to transport your cleaner in. H0516700_REV C... -
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 increase risk of fire or electrocution which can result in property damage and serious injury, including loss of life. -
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 /Vx45 4Wd)
Connecting the Control box to Caddy (VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD) or Base (VX40 /VX45 4WD) 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). -
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. • For VX40 and VX45 4WD models where caddy is not included in the pack, store the cleaner out of direct sunlight or inclement weather. Store the control box on the base as shown in Figure 12. • Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable. Always use the lift feature to remove cleaner from the pool. Figure 14. Connect Power Cable Grip the notched end of the floating power • Take additional care when lifting the cleaner out of cable, insert into the control box, and turn the pool. It becomes heavier when filled with water. -
Page 9: Submerging The Cleaner
When the control box is powered on with the fl oating Spread out the fl oating cable over the pool, cable attached, the operating time for the current ensuring there are no kinks or coils in the cable. selected cycle is displayed. NOTE: For optimal patterning and reduced The robotic cleaner includes a safety feature that tangling, the fl oating cable should enter the water near the middle of the pool length. Only automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but place enough cable in the water to reach the... -
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 VX45 4WD and VX50 4WD Cleaner Control box Navigate Day/Hour Display Current Time/ Set Time... -
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 23). 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 Figure 25. -
Page 14: Section 5. Programming The Cleaner
Section 5. Programming the Cleaner Press buttons to cycle through 24 hours and display desired hour setting. (VX45 4WD/ 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 31. Wash Filter Canister Figure 28. Remove Filter Canister Assembly Push the quick release button on the canister assembly (4) and pull open the fi lter assembly 6.2. Cord Tangling (5), as shown in Figure 29. Tangling can occur more frequently when operating the cleaner on the automatic timer 7-Day Programmed Cycle (VX45 4WD/ VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD). -
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 32). 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 35). tyre lip from the wheel (Figure 38). Figure 35. - Page 20 Towards Body Figure 40. Tyre Replacement Orientation Figure 43. Push the Tyre into Place on the Wheel Push one side of the tyre on to the wheel and fi t the rib of the tyre in the groove of the wheel (Figure 41). Figure 41. 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 42).
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Page 21: Section 7. Troubleshooting
The following cleaner operation messages are displayed consecutively for three (3) seconds: Total hours cleaner has run since new. Zodiac recommends no more than 3 x cleaning cycles per week in summer to maintain a clean pool and keep the filter less clogged. Last error code (if cleaner has had at least one error). -
Page 22: General Troubleshooting
(VX40) or error code (VX45 into the control box correctly. reconnect. 4WD, VX50 4WD and VX55 Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 4WD) 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 (Vx45 4Wd, 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 Wetherill Park NSW 2164, Australia 1300 763 021 | www.zodiac.com.au ZODIAC ® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U, used under license. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. ©2017 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. H0516700 Rev C...