Zodiac Baracuda G3 Owner's Manual
Automatic inground pool cleaner
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Summary of Contents for Zodiac Baracuda G3
- Page 1 Owner's Manual and Quick Installation Instructions A U T O M A T I C I N G R O U N D P O O L C L E A N E R...
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Page 2: Warranty Information
YOU. In no event shall Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. be liable in contract or in tort, or under any other legal theory, for lost profits or revenues, loss of use or similar economic loss, or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential or similar damages, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such claim. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. -
Page 3: How It Works
The Baracuda G3 connects to the skimmer or vacuum line with the hose sections provided. Water flows through the diaphragm of the Baracuda G3 at a rate of 14 to 19 GPM. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Baracuda G3 before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs. The Baracuda G3 is not warranted for use in pools sanitized or treated by biguanide products such as Baquacil*, Revacil** or Softswim***. -
Page 5: Pool Preparation
Clean the pool filter and empty the skimmer and pump strainer baskets - (filter pressure rises as debris is cleaned from the water thus reducing flow) Divert the pool return inlets downward - (IMPORTANT!) Your Baracuda G3 must move randomly throughout the pool. Water circulating at the surface will influence the hose limiting coverage. BEFORE ADJUSTMENT... -
Page 6: Assembly
The slide plate can be raised (to increase flow to the Baracuda G3) or lowered (to reduce flow to the Baracuda G3), by either pulling up on the plate or... -
Page 7: Pool Pulse
POOL PULSE ™ The Pool Pulse ™ is a flow meter that measures the volume of water flowing through your Baracuda ® ™ cleaner. It must be used to properly set the flow on wall vacuum and dual skimmer installations and can be used as a diagnostic tool when the cleaner isn't running properly. -
Page 8: Hose Assembly & Balance
HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR CORNER OR END INSTALLATIONS If your skimmer or wall vacuum fitting is located at the corner or end of your pool, use enough hose sections to reach the farthest point in the pool, plus one (1) section. SKIMMER / WALL SKIMMER / WALL VACUUM FITTING... -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION FOR POOLS WITH ONE SKIMMER Turn the filtration system off. Using the parts shown below, choose a fitting combination best suited for your skimmer. You may have parts left over. Do not install in the skimmer at this time. (1) Universal (2) 45°... - Page 10 INSTALLATION FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS Turn on the filtration system. Fill the hose with water by placing the end over a return inlet. Submerge the Baracuda ® ™ pool cleaner head. When bubbles stop coming from the extension pipe, attach the cleaner head to the female end of the hose.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION FOR POOLS WITH ONE SKIMMER FLOWKEEPER™ HOSE PROTECTOR VALVE " CONNECTOR UNIVERSAL VALVE CUFF Remove the skimmer basket, attach the regulator valve combination to the hose and install into the skimmer. Turn on the filtration system. Your installation is now complete. FOR POOLS WITH WALL VACUUM FITTINGS FOR POOLS WITH TWO SKIMMERS Remove the skimmer basket from the deep end...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION FOR POOLS WITH TWO SKIMMERS AND FOR POOLS WITH WALL VACUUM FITTINGS Remove the cleaner head. Attach the Pool Pulse ™ to the end of the hose. Keep the Pool Pulse ™ under water. Turn on the filtration system. For pools with two skimmers, leave the selected skim- mer open and slowly close the other skimmer until the blue indicator of the Pool Pulse...
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Page 13: Adjustments
If the Baracuda G3 is not balanced correctly in the deep end of the pool, (as shown below) turn off the pump, add a second hose weight (approximately 4 to 7 feet) away from the first weight. Place the Baracuda G3 in the deep end, turn on the pump and determine whether the correct balance has been achieved. -
Page 14: Care And Maintenance
To remove the foot flange (PN 69527) unthread and remove the cassette (Fig. 1 & 2). Holding the Baracuda G3 as shown (Fig. 3), press down on the yellow clip while pulling the foot flange toward you. Pull off the old footpad and stretch on the new one. Insert the locking clip of the foot flange into the large opening (Fig. - Page 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Quick Access Cassette System Foreign objects, such as children’s toys, tree branches and rocks, should be removed manually from your pool prior to operating your Baracuda ® ™ . If a blockage should occur, the Quick Access Cassette System will allow you to check the diaphragm for damage and remove the blockage in minutes at poolside.
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Page 16: Accessories
(for 2" return inlet) 4. 26705 with 4 " Hose Connector Use when heavy debris or leaf situations exist. 5. 46155 Large Wheel Deflector 6. 43260 Additional 37g Hose Weight May be required to properly balance the Baracuda G3 cleaner head. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Solar blanket installation Coverage will be limited due to blanket. Note: In cold water of 60˚ or less, water flow through the Baracuda G3 must be increased to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the hose and diaphragm. IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, CALL 1-888-786-7797... -
Page 18: Parts Diagram
4 1/2" Connector - Aqua 44805 Pool Pulse ™ 22425 45º Elbow 53900 Inground Valve Cuff 33800 Hose Protector Net 43260 Hose Weight - Aqua 37G. 20460 Hose Kit - 12x1 Meter - Aqua 72043 Baracuda G3 Cassette Assembly Complete 1... -
Page 19: Let Us Help
MAIL TO: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. 2028 N.W. 25th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 or fax to: (954) 977-5065 CUSTOMER NAME: ____________________________________________ TELEPHONE NO.: ( _______ ) ___________________... - Page 20 ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. 2028 N.W. 25th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33069 1-888-786-7797 http://www.baracuda.com 91020...
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