Troubleshooting - Zodiac MX8 User Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your Zodiac
any performance problems. If further assistance is required, contact your retailer.
Problem
Cleaner does not move or moves slowly.
Cleaner's pattern of movement
does not cover entire pool.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
Cleaner won't climb walls.
Cleaner spends too much time on the walls.
Cleaner riding on its side.
For further information please contact your retailer.
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MX™ 8, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to rectify
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Solution
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.
• Check for debris trapped in the drive motor. See the
section "Remove the debris from the motor".
• Remove the yello adaptor from the inlet mouth. See
section "Cleaner vacuum modes".
• Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket
drops or you see excessive air bubbles in the pump
basket or coming from the return lines, there is air in the
system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at
pump and check o-ring at pump basket for wear.
• Check that the cleaner is not clogged with debris.
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
• Ensure return line fittings are directed downwards.
• Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses and that they
are not coiled. Lay in sun to straighten if necessary. Is
your hose long enough: add hose sections if necessary.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
• Observe cleaner for 5 plus minutes and ensure that each
drive track is periodically reversing direction.
• Confirm proper hose length.
• Observe cleaner for more than five minutes and ensure
that each drive track is periodically reversing direction.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
• Confirm correct hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Using Flow Tester as guide, increase flow to cleaner.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
• Using Flow Tester as guide, reduce flow to the second
setting.
• Verify correct hose float position.
• Verify correct hose float position.