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Montage- und Gebrauchsanleitung Deutsch Installatie en gebruikshanleiding Nederlands Manual de instalación y de uso Espanõl Manual de instalação e utilização Português Manuale di installazione e di uso Italiano More languages on: www.zodiac-poolcare.com H 03839 -0 0 .B - W2365B - 2013/09...
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WARNING ON THE USE OF THIS CLEANER IN A POOL WITH A VINYL SURFACE The surface of certain vinyl patterned surfaces can wear rapidly and the patterns disappear on contact from objects such as cleaning brushes, toys, inflatable buoys, chlorine distributors and automatic pool cleaners. The decoration on some vinyl surfaces can be scratched or worn by basic friction such as through the use of a pool brush. The colours of certain patterns can also be erased during use or when in contact with objects in the pool. The erased patterns, wear or scratching of vinyl surfaces are not the liability of Zodiac® and are not covered by the limited warranty. As part of the continuous improvement process our products may be modified without prior notice. ...
Contents 1. Information before use .................... 2 2. Description of the control box .................. 4 3. Use .......................... 5 4. Program cleaning cycles for when you are away ............ 7 (Vortex™ 3 4WD, Vortex™ 4 4WD) ................ 7 5. Remote control (Vortex™ 4 4WD) ................ 9 6. Maintenance ...................... 10 7. Troubleshooting ..................... 11 8. Product compliance .................... 13 1. Information before use 1.1 Important ...
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The behaviour of the robot is strongly impacted by the tangling of the cable. Please untangle the cable and lay it out in the sun so that it returns to its original shape, You can operate the filtering pump during a cleaning cycle, the particles placed in suspension by the cleaner will thus be filtered out. However, if the behaviour of the cleaner is influenced by the jet as the discharge nozzle level when the filtering pump is operational, we advise you to start your robot when the filtering pump is not operating. Do not use your cleaner during shock chlorination! 1.4 Package content and assembly of the transport caddy The package contains: the cleaner, caddy (kit), control box, floating cable, remote control unit (Vortex™ 4 4WD only), user manual, warranty leaflet. 3 ...
1.5 Immersing the cleaner Do not allow bathing when the cleaner is in the pool. Place the cleaner vertically into the water (1) and move it slightly in all directions so that the air contained in the cleaner escapes (2). It is essential that the cleaner sinks on its own and settles on the pool bottom. Spread out the required length of cable by the pool. For optimum operation we recommend that you place the caddy with the control box at the centre of the pool length (3). 1.6 Electrical connection Place the control box on the caddy at a distance of at least 3.5 metres from the edge of the pool ...
2.2 Vortex 3 4WD ™ Navigation DAYS/HOURS/MINUTES selection Confirm the selection Display of the time DAYS / HOURS / MINUTES and setting the time Programming cleaning cycles Cancels programming and setting the time Removal from pool mode Surface area to be cleaned* Start / Stop the cleaner Bottom only Bottom + sides + water line *The selected cleaning cycle can be identified via the icons that are displayed 2.3 Vortex 4 4WD ...
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3.2 Choice of a cleaning cycle On first use a default cleaning cycle is programmed. The indicators below are on: Vortex™ 3.2, Vortex™ 3 4WD: Bottom Vortex™ 4 4WD: Low intensity Other shapes, other Bottom In order to customise the cleaning cycle, use the following buttons (see § 2): Vortex™ 3.2, Vortex™ 3 4WD: Vortex™ 4 4WD: The cleaning cycle can be customised at any time, before the cleaner starts or while it is operating. If you customise the cycle during operation, the new cycle will be launched instantly and the remaining time ...
3.4 Stopping the cleaner Press the "START / STOP" button on the control box. If you want to stop the cleaner when the lift system is active: , press the button quickly to stop the cleaner and the control box. Vortex™ 3 4WD, Vortex™ 4 4WD : The control box switches to standby after 10 minutes, the screen is switched off. Just press any key to exit standby mode. Standby mode does not stop the cleaner if it is in a cleaning cycle. 4. Program cleaning cycles for when you are away (Vortex™ 3 4WD, Vortex™ 4 4WD) It is not recommended to unplug the power cord once the programmed cleaning cycles have completed as this will delete the time settings. The time setting will be saved for approximately 2 minutes if the power cord is disconnected. ...
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4.3 Programming cleaning cycles ‐ You can create up to 7 cleaning cycles, either as 7 cycles in a row, or as the same cycle repeated over several weeks (example: every Wednesday and Saturday for 3 weeks) ‐ After completion of the 7th cycle the LED will turn off. Before programming the cleaning cycles, select the type of cycle you need : Vortex™ 3 4WD : Vortex™ 4 4WD : To programme a cycle, press the button for a longer time (3 seconds). The led stops flashing The days of the week flash twice. The LED and the current date and time flash. This is a reminder of the current date and time you entered to start programming. in order to help you to programme. Press If the LEDs flash it means that the time setting is not complete. To continue with the cleaning cycle programming, it is essential to set the time first. To do this follow the instructions in § 4.1. Select the day to programme using the and ...
4.4 Displaying the programmed cycles To display the days on which the cleaning cycles have already been programmed, press the button quickly. Every day's programme will be displayed for 3 seconds: 5. Remote control (Vortex™ 4 4WD) 5.1 Using the remote control By default, the remote control is already synchronised with the control box. To power on the remote control press the button for a long time (3 seconds). The screen displays the remote mode: 2 possible functions : ‐ Pilot the cleaner: Hold the remote control unit and move it in the desired direction using the movements illustrated below: ...
5.2 Synchronise the remote control with the control box (in the event of a change of remote / control box, or both If equipment is replaced, it is essential to synchronise the remote with the control box. Place the remote control about 50 cm away from the control box. Connect the control box, check that the display shows the operating time, and that no cleaning cycle is running. Switch on the remote by pressing . Before the remote control puts on hold (around 45 seconds) press the and buttons simultaneously during 6 seconds. Check the synchronisation is correctly completed by looking at the display and the remote control Led : Remote Control Control box display Result LED Synchronisation completed correctly. Led is blinking ...
6.2 Replacing the brushes The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes. They have wear indicators (1). To remove worn brushes, remove the tabs from the holes in which they are fixed. To fit new brushes start by fitting the side without tabs under the brush holder (2). Roll the brush around its support and slide the tabs into the fixing holes (3). Pull on the end of each tab (4) until its edge passes through the slit. Cut the tabs using scissors so that they are at the same level as the other blades (5). We recommend that you replace the brushes every two seasons. 6.3 Changing the bands ...
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PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS Vortex™ 3 4WD Vortex™ 3.2 Vortex™ 4 4WD Control indicator Led BLINKS Error codes Check that the cleaner is correctly connected to the control box. If necessary, unplug it and 10 reconnect it following the appropriate procedure. Check that nothing is stopping the brushes from turning correctly (sand, cable, etc.). To 2, 3,5 and 6 do this turn the wheel to the left and then right one 1/4 turn in both directions. Robot operating outside the pool. 7 and 8 Make sure you start the cleaner when it is in the water (see § 1.5). Check for the presence of pebbles or hair in 1 and 4 the fan, clean the filter. If the problem continues contact your reseller. 7.2 Other possible situations PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS ...
The total cleaner operating time (in hours), example display: The last cleaner error code (if the cleaner has had at least one error), example display: The cleaner operating time at the error (if the cleaner has had at least one error), example display: Once this information has been displayed, the control box returns to the menu, with the screen on: 8. Product compliance This appliance has been designed and built according to the following standards: Low voltage directive: 2006/95/EC Electromagnetic compatibility directive: 2004/108/EC EN 55014‐1: 2000 +A1:2001 +A2:2002 ; EN 55014‐2: 1997 +A1:2002 EN 60335‐1: 2002 + A1:2004 + A2:2006 +A11:2004 + A12:2006 ; EN 60335‐2‐41: 2003 + A1:2004 Relative to which it is compliant. The product has been tested under the normal conditions of use. Zodiac Pool Care Europe hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other pertinent dispositions of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC directive SAFETY STANDARDS: The cleaners are classified by the ETL as being compliant with the appropriate requirements of IEC 60335‐2‐41. 13 H03839‐00.B2 EN – 2013‐09...
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Votre revendeur / your retailer Pour plus de renseignements, merci de contacter votre revendeur. For further information, please contact your retailer. ZODIAC® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U., used under license.
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