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For All Pool Sur faces
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export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4
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10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of
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- Page 1 New Age Technology For All Pool Sur faces TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE 0800 110 885 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. Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto- matic pool cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a 10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of...
- Page 2 • One BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 Head • Eight Baracuda Long Life Hose Sections (not In Head) • One Auto Weir Valve • One Hose Protection Mesh (not In Head) • One Warranty Card • One Instruction Manual • One Finned, Fluted Disc (in Head Only unit to be fitted by customer – see Section 1 on page 2, Step 2).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 HAPPY SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING 12-13 SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION ® Exploded Diagram – BARACUDA ® GENIUS 3000 SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SECTION 8 – AT YOUR SERVICE 16 – 17... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Installation
Disc 1. Viewed from underneath the unit, the fins on the Disc should point downwards and the words Baracuda and the Zodiac logo should not be visible. 2. Beginning at one corner of the flat front section of the FlexiFoot, stretch the Disc around to the other corner, until the disc is held in place by the FlexiFoot. -
Page 5: Assembling The Hoses
The ideal length of hose is from the weir to the furthest point of the pool plus one extra section of hose. If the weir is opposite the steps, use lowest step as furthest point (See Diagrams 4 and 5). To ensure the best performance from your BARACUDA ® GENIUS ®... -
Page 6: Section 2 - Correct Settings
AUTO WEIR VALVE The Baracuda ® Auto Weir Valve is preset at the factory to obtain maximum pool cleaning efficiency.Your Baracuda Genius is preset on ® setting 3. However, if you do experience difficulties, it can be manually adjusted to one of the three settings (high, medium or low).You will only need to adjust... -
Page 7: Correct Balancing
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS CORRECT BALANCING Proper balancing must be accomplished in the DEEPEST area of the pool. The buoyancy of the hose tends to LIFT the BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 especially in deeper water. The hose weight is utilized to help neutralise the buoyant effect of the hose. -
Page 8: Section 3 - Quick Release Cassette System
Hold the BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 with one hand and unscrew the cassette swivel nut ± 3 TURNS anticlockwise (Figure 1). FIGURE 1 Pull the cassette system from the BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 body (Figure 2). FIGURE 2... -
Page 9: Removal Of Diaphragm
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM STEP 2: Removal of Diaphragm Grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette ± 2 TURNS anti- clockwise (Figure 3). FIGURE 3 Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the cassette (Figure 4). -
Page 10: Examination
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM Remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe (Figure 5), leaving the retaining ring on the diaphragm. FIGURE 5 STEP 3: Examination Inspect the diaphragm for a blockage or any damage. Even small holes will compromise its operation. -
Page 11: Resetting The Diaphragm
(Figure 8).This may resolve performance-related problems such as: running and stopping, coverage problems and/or your BARACUDA ® GENIUS ®... -
Page 12: Cassette Reassembly
CASSETTE SYSTEM Hold the cassette and tighten the extension pipe by turning it clockwise (Figure 9). Do not overtighten. FIGURE 9 STEP 6: Cassette Reassembly Re-insert the assembled cassette unit into the BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 body (Figure 10) and tighten the cassette swivel nut ± 3 TURNS clockwise until handnut is flush with the bumper fin (Figure 11). -
Page 13: Section 4 - How To Keep Your Baracuda Genius 3000 Happy
Marbelite: 7,2 – 7,6 Total Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm NOTE: Due to the harsh environment in which your pool cleaner operates, your BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 may discolour during normal use over a period of time.This, however,... -
Page 14: Section 5 - Problem Solving
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEMS CHECKS SOLUTIONS The BARACUDA ® Is the filter clean? Backwash and rinse the filter GENIUS ® 3000 works thoroughly. slowly, runs then stops, or not at all. Are the baskets clean? Remove baskets, clean thoroughly (Baskets must be in good condition). - Page 15 Adjust the return outlet the return flow? towards the bottom of the pool to make sure that the jet of water does not influence the direction of the BARACUDA ® GENIUS ® 3000 hose. Are the hose lengths Make sure that the hose straight? lengths are in good condition.
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Page 16: Genius ® 3000
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION EXPLODED DIAGRAM – GENIUS 3000 DESCRIPTION Main Body with Apron Collar Bumper Fin Foot Flange Flexi Foot Float Weight Extension Pipe with Hand-nut Compression Ring 10. Cassette Diaphragm Chamber 11. Inner Extension Pipe 12. Retaining Ring 13. -
Page 17: Section 7 - Optional Accessories
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1.WEIR ADAPTOR Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60 mm. 2. WEIR COMBINATIONS Auto weir valve and weir elbows illustrating some of the different combinations that can be used. 3. AIM FLOW DIVERTER To allow pool cleaner to clean close to return flow. -
Page 18: Section 8 - At Your Service
SECTION 8 – AT YOUR SERVICE NOTES... - Page 19 Briefly describe the problem. (Send a photocopy and retain this page for future use.) Mail to: Baracuda South Africa, Private Bag X127, Halfway House 1685, or Fax to: (011) 314-5225 Your Name Tel.
- Page 20 New Age Technology For All Pool Sur faces TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE 0800 110 885 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. Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto- matic pool cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a 10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of...
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