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Zodiac Vortex 3 Owner's Manual

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OWNER's MANuAl
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ENGlIsh
FRANÇAIs
WARNING
FOR YOuR sAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this
manual, this product must be serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment
by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist. In
the event no such state or local requirement exists, the maintainer must be a professional with sufficient
experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual
can be followed exactly. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

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  • Page 1 OWNER's MANuAl ENGlIsh FRANÇAIs WARNING FOR YOuR sAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this manual, this product must be serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist. In the event no such state or local requirement exists, the maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS VORTEX™ ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER BY ZODIAC ® YOUR VORTEX CLEANER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION. PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW CLEANER, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: Complete and return the warranty card.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Control Unit to the Caddy ..8 Electrical Connection .......... 8 section 4. Operation ......... 9 Submerging the Cleaner ........9 Operating the Vortex 3 ........10 Operating the Vortex 4 ........11 Remote Control Operation (Vortex 4 Only) ..........12 Enabling the Automatic Start Mode (Vortex 4 Only) ..........

  • Page 4: Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety Instructions section 1. Congratulations on purchasing a Zodiac Vortex Robotic Pool Cleaner. Please take a moment to read through the entire manual before installing your new robotic pool cleaner. Your cleaner must be installed and operated as specified.
  • Page 5 Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool. Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc. is not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners.

  • Page 6: Section 2. Cleaner Specifications

    22.8 x 22.8 x 23.2 Check that the unit has not been damaged during (WxDxh) transport. If you detect damage, contact Zodiac Pool 58 x 58 x 59 cm 58 x 58 x 59 cm Systems Canada, Inc. at 1-888-647-4004 before using Weight of 21 lbs.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Page 7 Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Position the bottom power cable hook as shown Position the power cable hook and control unit in Figure 3. Place the cable hook plate opposite hook on the upper tubes as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Control Unit To The Caddy

    Page 8 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Place two (2) caps on the wheels as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. Attaching Wheel Caps Attach the support blocks to the caddy using four (4) screws as shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 9: Electrical Connection

    ENGLISH Page 9 Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® section 4. Operation Electrical Connection WARNING submerging the Cleaner Failure to comply with the following warnings can Submerge the cleaner in the pool and remove result in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning.

  • Page 10: Operating The Vortex 3

    Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Operating the vortex 3 CAuTION To prevent damage to the cleaner, be sure to adhere to the following guidelines: • Do NOT remove the cleaner from the pool for 15 minutes after the cleaning cycle ends.

  • Page 11: Operating The Vortex 4

    ENGLISH Page 11 Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Operating the vortex 4 Remove the cleaner from the pool using the handle (refer to Figures 20 and 21). Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Operation (Vortex 4 Only)

    Page 12 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® 60 minutes or decrease the cleaning time by 30 Remote Control Operation minutes. When the cleaner is powered on, the (vortex 4 Only) Cycle and time will correspond to the cycle and...

  • Page 13: Enabling The Automatic Start Mode (Vortex 4 Only)

    ENGLISH Page 13 Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Remote control of the Vortex 4 is available using the To automatically start the "Cycle II”, press the hand held remote control unit. The remote control unit...

  • Page 14: Cleaning And Storing The Cleaner

    Page 14 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® until it is secured in the vertical position. Refer to Figure 23. Figure 26. Remove Filter Canister Figure 23. lift Cleaner Cover Empty all debris from the filter canister, then...

  • Page 15: Replacing The Brushes

    (even if the blade wear is not even). Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc. recommends that you replace the brushes every two (2) years.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Tires On The Cleaner

    Page 16 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Towards Body Figure 34. Cut Tabs Figure 37. Tire Replacement Orientation Repeat this procedure to install the second Push one side of the tire on to the wheel and fit brush.

  • Page 17: Section 6. Replacement Parts

    Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® Figure 40. Push the Tire into Place on the Wheel section 6. Replacement Parts The complete replacement parts list and exploded view is available on the Zodiac website at www.zodiacpoolsystems.ca...

  • Page 18: Section 7. Troubleshooting

    Page 18 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® section 7. Troubleshooting The following table lists some of the more common symptoms, causes and solutions encountered when using the cleaner. The unit employs flashing lights during Cycle I and II to indicate different issues on the control unit and on the cleaner.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Page 19 Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® The cleaner seems to be The brushes have become smooth or Replace the brushes following the procedure in performing less efficiently. the "wear" indicator shows. Section 5.3, "Replacing the Brushes".
  • Page 20 Page 20 ENGLISH Zodiac Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual ® NOTEs...

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