Zodiac MX.6 Owner's Manual
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Page 2: Important Information
Should you require assistance on your Zodiac product, need to locate a dealer near you or just wish to find out more information, call our Customer Care Helpline on 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) or go to www.zodiac.co.za. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Preparing your Pool Assembling the Hoses Assembling the Weir fittings Check Cleaner Flow SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS Auto Weir Valve SECTION 3 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Removing Debris from the Engine SECTION 4 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION SECTION 5 –... - Page 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE CLEANER. Do not block the suction fittings in the pool, the suction opening on the cleaner, or the cleaner hoses with any part of your body.
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Page 5: Introduction
• One Warranty Card • One Quick Start Guide This Pool Cleaner has several patents pending. 6 is a Trade Mark of ZODIAC Pool Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd. ™ Specifications and equipment are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 6: Preparing Your Pool
While the MX 6 is designed for easy installation, ™ some preliminary steps will assist the installation process. Where possible, assembly should take place as close to the weir as possible. PREPARING YOUR POOL AND FILTRATION SYSTEM 1) Empty the weir basket. 2) Clean the pump basket. -
Page 7: Assembling The Hoses
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING THE HOSES With your swimming pool preparation complete, you are ready to begin installation. WARNING: To avoid severe injury, make sure to turn off the pool pump prior to completing these steps. 1. The hose float is already fitted on one of the hoses, connect this length of hose to the Flow Regulator Valve and twist until it locks into place. -
Page 8: Assembling The Weir Fittings
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING THE WEIR FITTINGS With your hose lengths and cleaner connected, add the hose protector to the last hose which will be connected to the weir. 1. Place the hose into one half of the Hose Protector. 2 . -
Page 9: Check Cleaner Flow
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION CHECK CLEANER FLOW When holding the MX 6 head under water, watch the yellow wheel ™ marker, use a stopwatch to time 10 wheel rotations. Wait for wheels to change direction, then begin counting. If wheel reverses during timing, start over. -
Page 10: Auto Weir Valve
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS AUTO WEIR VALVE The Zodiac Auto Weir Valve is preset at the factory to obtain maximum pool cleaning efficiency. Your MX 6 is preset on setting 2. However, if ™ you do experience difficulties, it can be manually adjusted to one of the three settings –... - Page 11 5. Large foreign objects, such as toys and branches should be removed manually from the pool cleaner. Zodiac recommends the following water chemistry readings for optimal ® performance of any pool equipment: Free Chlorine...
- Page 12 SECTION 3 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING DEBRIS FROM ENGINE WARNING: To avoid serious injury, make sure that the cleaner is disconnected from the hose and the suction pump is turned off prior to starting this operation. 1. Push the yellow release button on the top of the cleaner.
- Page 13 SECTION 4 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION No Description No Description Hose Float Direction Control Device, Side A Flow Regulator Valve Body Panel, Left ( C ) Top Cover W/Swivel Assembly Track Screw, M4x12mm, Phillips #2 Pan Head Wheel Pin Middle Engine HousingW/Ramp & 2 Seals Wheel Cover Latch Chassis Assembly...
- Page 14 SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTIONS Your MX 6 does not move Check Cleaner flow to verify proper flow (pg 9). ™ or moves slowly. Check for debris jammed in engine (pg 12). Backwash filter and empty pump basket. Check for air in system. If the 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.
- Page 15 Increase flow to Setting 3 on the Auto Weir Valve. (pg 10) ™ Your MX 6 climbs too much Reduce the flow on the Auto Weir Valve to setting 1. (pg 10) ™ For additional assistance, contact our Customer Care Helpline on 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422)
- Page 16 SECTION 6 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. WEIR ADAPTOR Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60mm 2. WEIR COMBINATIONS Auto Weir Valve and Weir Elbows illustrating some of the different combinations that can be used. 3. AIM FLOW DIVERTOR To allow pool cleaner to clean close to return flow.
- Page 17 SECTION 7 – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR MX™8 A Salt Chlorinator from Zodiac ® Installing a Zodiac Salt Chlorinator is the effortless way to having a crystal clear pool, all the time. Zodiac Salt Chlorinators offer both convenience and peace of mind.
- Page 18 If so, which ones? ......................Which of our products would you like to own? ............ Describe how you feel about owning a pool (love it / hate it)? ......Why did you choose to purchase a Zodiac product? ......... ®...
- Page 19 Pool Size (Litres)..........Pump Size ....... Type of Filter (Tick one): Sand D.E. Cartridge Filter Size (or Model No.)..................My pool looks like this: Briefly describe the problem ....................................................................................................... Customer Care Helpline: 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) www.zodiac.co.za...
- Page 20 ZODIAC POOL CARE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD Private Bag X127 Halfway House 1685 Customer Care Helpline 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) www.zodiac.co.za WARNING: In terms of Section 2 of the Import and Export Control Act of 1989 (Act 45 of 1983), it is illegal to export Automatic Pool Cleaners and parts thereof.