Intex ZX300 Manual

PARTS REFERENCE

Before assembling your product, please take a few minutes to check the contents and become familiar with all the parts.

NOTE: Drawings for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary. Not to scale.

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT PREPARATION INFORMATION
Please read, understand, and follow all instructions carefully before installing and using this product.

General

• The Auto Cleaner operates from the pressure side of the pool water return connector (water from the filter pump to the pool).
• If an Intex Saltwater System or Ozone Generator is attached to the pool, disconnect these sanitation devices from the circulation line first before operating the Auto Cleaner. Once the Auto Cleaner has finished cleaning the pool, disconnect, remove the Auto Cleaner from the pool and resume the sanitation device operation.
• The Auto Cleaner must be connected to an Intex filter pump with a system flow rate between 1600 - 3500 gallons/hour (6056 - 13248 liters/hour). Not suitable for non-Intex filter pumps.
• For Intex ® above ground frame pools (not suitable for Easy Set Pools or pools with inflatable top ring).
  • Up to 26 ft (7.92 m) round shape.
  • Up to 32 ft x 16 ft (9.75 m x 4.88 m) rectangular/oval shape.
• First assemble your pool and filter pump, and then set up the auto cleaner.
• If using a sand filter, ensure the sand media is clean by backwashing it first. Run the filter pump for 10-15 minutes before connecting the auto cleaner to the water return connector.
• The auto cleaner will not work if the filter pump is not operating.
• The auto cleaner is designed to clean the pool as follow:
  • The brushes from the auto cleaner remove the fine dirt from the wall and floor.
  • The fine sediments and debris on the floor are agitated by the auto cleaner movement. This allows the filtration system to filter out the fine sediments suspended in the water, while the auto cleaner pick up the heavy debris on the floor.
  • The movement of the auto cleaner around the pool prevents the water from stagnating. Thus helping circulate the pool water through the filtration system.

Before setup, make sure that:

• The filter pump is turned off, and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
• The pool is free from objects that will hinder the auto cleaner free movements by removing the ladder, surface skimmer, water sprayer (if applicable), floats or any other objects from the pool.
• The pool wall or floor are free from algae. Algae will cause the wheels to slip, block the flow of water into the cleaner and hinder the auto cleaner movement. Treat the pool water with algaecide and wait for the algae to shed before using the auto cleaner. See your local pool supply specialist for algae treatment solutions. Check and clean the debris net more frequently.

1. From inside of the pool, unscrew the nozzle from the water return connector. See Fig. 1.
   NOTE: The device operates from the pressure side of the pool water return connector (water flowing back from the filter pump to the pool).
   

2. Check your filtration system pump flow rate and adjust the pressure release valve (6) button as follow:

• For pump flow rate between 2100-2800 gph (7950-10600 L/h) or equivalent system flow rate between 1600-2150 gph (6056-8138 L/h): press button for "DOWN" position.
• For pump flow rate greater than 2800 gph (10600 L/h) or equivalent system flow rate 2150 gph (8138 L/h) but not exceeding 3500 gph (13248 L/h) or equivalent system flow rate 3000 gph (11355 L/h): button shall be in the "UP" position. If the button is already in the "DOWN" position, press button once to return it to the "UP" position. See Fig. 2.
  

3. Make sure the micro-screen (5) is inside the pressure release valve (6), then screw the pressure release valve set to the threaded strainer connector, from inside of the pool. See Fig. 3.
   NOTE: For Intex small pools with 1-1/4" (32mm) inlet strainer connector fitting, screw the inlet connector adaptor (13) to the inlet strainer connector first, then screw the pressure release valve set to the adaptor (13).
   

4. From inside of the pool, attach the two strainer grid extension fittings (12) over the two suction outlet strainer grids. See Fig. 4.
   NOTE: Remove the strainer grid extension fittings (12) from the suction outlet grids when the auto cleaner is not in use or disconnected from the pool.
   

5. Screw the hose (9) with the hose collar nut (8) to the pressure release valve set (6). See Fig. 5.
   

6. Extend the hose (9) to the furthest opposite side of the pool wall or to the furthest corner of the pool so that it overhangs the wall, and then cut the excess hose with a scissor. See Fig. 6.
   Note: Unscrew (clockwise direction) the hose collar nut (8) from the other end of the hose (9) before cutting the excess hose. Screw (counter-clockwise direction) the hose collar nut (8) back onto the main hose (9) after cutting.
   

7. Brush assembly. See Fig. 7.
   NOTE: Remove the brushes from underneath the device when vacuuming large debris or leaves on the pool floor.
   

8. From outside of the pool, connect the other end of hose with the hose collar nut (8) to the auto pool cleaner water inlet. Vertically insert the hose collar nut (8) into the water inlet, while pushing down the hose collar nut, turn the hose collar nut clockwise to tighten the hose. To remove the hose, while pushing down the hose collar nut, turn the collar nut counter-clockwise. See Fig. 8.
   

9. Hold the cleaner with the top facing up. Slowly lower the device into the water to evacuate the air inside the cleaner and the cleaner will gradually sink to the bottom of the pool floor. Stretch out the hose by slowly pulling the auto cleaner across the pool to the opposite side. Make sure the hose is stretched out in order to prevent any entanglement. See Fig. 9.
   

10. Turn on the filter pump and make sure water is flowing through the micro-screen (5) and the pressure release valve (6). The auto cleaner is now moving and vacuuming the pool floor and pool wall. See Fig. 10.
    Note: The cartridge filter pump or sand filter pump will clean the pool water. It's essential to clean or replace the filter cartridge or backwash sand media frequently to keep the water clean. If the Auto Cleaner is paired up with a sand filter pump, the system flow will diminish and the pressure will rise as indicated by the sand filter pump pressure gauge reading (from green to yellow zone), this is normal. Disconnect the Auto Cleaner from the pool and check if the sand filter pressure gauge reading will drop back to the green zone. Refer to the sand filter pump manual for more details.
    

IMPORTANT NOTE
If the auto cleaner starts to stir the debris, sediments on the pool floor, you will require to clean or replace the filter cartridge more frequently as the fine sediments are retained by the cartridge. Also clean the debris net (3) and micro-screen (5) frequently.

DEBRIS NET CLEANING

1. Make sure the filter pump is turned off, and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Lift the auto cleaner's hose slowly then grasps the auto cleaner handle. See Fig. 11-12.
   
   Do not pull the hose directly which could damage the auto cleaner hose connection fitting.
   
3. Slowly lift up the auto cleaner from the water. Once all the water has been released from the auto cleaner, remove the auto cleaner from the pool and place it on the ground. See Fig.13.
   

4. Push the left and right levers to the unlock position. See Fig. 14.
   

5. Remove the debris net (3) from the cleaner base (4). If debris is on the debris net and cleaner base, use garden hose to flush the debris off. See Fig. 15.
   

6. Reassemble auto cleaner debris net and base by reversing previous steps.

MICRO-SCREEN CLEANING

1. Make sure the filter pump is turned off, and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. To remove the hose, unscrew (counter-clockwise direction) the hose collar nut (8) from the pressure release valve (6). See Fig. 16.
   

3. Unscrew the pressure release valve (6) from the threaded strainer connector. Remove the micro-screen (5) from the pressure release valve. Use a garden hose to clean and flush out any debris from the micro-screen and pressure release valve. See Fig. 17.
   

4. Reassemble all the components back by reversing previous steps.

ROLLER BRUSH REPLACEMENT

1. Make sure the filter pump is turned off, and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the auto cleaner from the pool and place it on the ground. See Fig. 18.
   

3. Hold the left side of the roller brush with your fingers, pull it to the right, and then lift it up to take out the roller brush. See Fig. 19.
   

4. To install the new roller brush, align and insert one end of the roller brush protruding column into the auto cleaner right side hole. See Fig. 20. Hold the left side of the roller brush with your fingers and pull it to the right, and then insert the other end of the roller brush into the auto cleaner left side hole. See Fig. 21. Make sure the roller brush is securely attached by moving it side ways.
   

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

Read, Understand and Follow All Instructions Carefully Before Installing and Using this Product.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
• REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM THE POOL WHILE THE POOL IS OCCUPIED OR IN USE.
• TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE FILTER PUMP BEFORE ADJUSTING, CLEANING OR SERVICING.
• REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM THE POOL BEFORE PLACING A POOL COVER OVER THE POOL.
• STORE THE PRODUCT AND ACCESSORIES IN A DRY AND SAFE PLACE INDOORS.
• FOR POOL AND FILTER PUMP PROBLEMS REFER TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADVICE.
• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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