Zodiac CareTaker™ In-Floor Cleaning
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1. a line and what other AA yd O auxiliary pool eguipment is installed In general the normal operating gt 0 pe ff pressure is between 14 20 PSI 10 soz 60 5 Port Valve To maximize performance of the valve e Verify that all auxiliary valves are closed e Keep screens in the skimmers and pump and the valve dome strainer clean e Backwash the filter recharge if a DE filter as needed 8 port Valve The 8 port valve has advanced timer control capabilities The valve is operated by an electronic controller with six different timing positions Timing Modes This allows adjusting the run time from one zone or port to another Position one 15 seconds Position two 30 seconds Position three 45 seconds Position four 60 seconds Position five Pause mode Position six Programmable mode Using longer dwell times increases the time the valve operates in one zone increasing the cleaning distance in that area Selecting shorter dwell times allows faster operation of the valve and speeds up rotations in operation Pause mode stops the valve on one port for swimming or servicing of a desired zone If set in Programmable mode the valve can be manually adjusted to even shorter 3 to 15 seconds run times Zodiac CareTaker Owner s Manual y ENGLISH g Page 5 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Filtration System The Caretaker System is a fully automatic circulation and cleaning system however it does not eliminate the need for normal2. ZODIAC OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH Zodiac CareTaker In Floor Cleaning Page 2 p ENGLISH N Zodiac CareTaker Owner s Manual For customer service or support e To contact Zodiac US and Canada Customer Service 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 8438 1 800 822 7933 Zodiac CareTaker Owner s Manual y ENGLISH g Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of a new pool or spa equipped with a Caretaker in floor system The in floor system provides the most advanced technology available in the swimming pool industry today It is engineered to reduce the daily cost of operating a pool through controlled energy and chemical use The system is a custom designed water management and cleaning system that uses the pressure of clean water to systematically circulate chemicals and heat to create a cost effective balanced and healthier pool environment Floors steps swimouts benches and difficult to reach areas are cleaned by the inconspicuous rotating pop up heads that either move debris into the main drain or into suspension where it is removed by the skimmer Operation and Daily Use Depending on which system you purchased your pool is now equipped with either a hydro powered 5 port water valve or an electronic programmable 8 port water valve that channels the water through the system One bank or group of heads comes up at a time rotates to a new position and disperses a high pressure stream of filtered
3. for leaking or worn o rings Replace Action Cleaning head advances but is if P not cleaning i Solution 1 Check for debris lodged Action The 5 port valve does in the nozzle not cycle 2 Remove the head from Solution 1 Clean the filter pump basket the collar Run the pump skimmer and valve dome for two full cycles Recheck strainer Backwash filter for particles in the cleaning 2 Make sure all auxiliary valves head nozzle and re insert the surface returns waterfall spa cleaning head overflow etc are closed Action Cleaning head will not pop up 3 Turn pump on and off several times to clear the system Solution 1 Remove the head Inspect the y cleaning head and collar for 4 Remove valve turn it upside plaster remnants or debris down and spray pressurized water up into the valve Zodiac CareTaker Owner s Manual y ENGLISH g Page 7 Action The 8 port valve does not cycle Solution 1 Make sure all auxiliary valves Troubleshooting Worksheet surface returns waterfall spa overflow etc are closed If these solutions do not result in improved performance contact the builder who 2 Verify that the valve is not in sold you the in floor system or call pause mode Zodiac s Technical Support Department at 3 Make sure the GFI is not tripped TAOS aer 9a and check the main power For faster and more convenient service source connections please have the following information as ava
4. ilable at the time of your call 4 Check for secure wiring connections at the controller pressure switch 1 Serial g and valve 2 8 port 5 port water valve 5 If the red LED is on but the valve is not rotating check under the top 3 Bo all the cleaning heads pop up plate for restrictions like debris or Yes No a damaged o ring Do all the cleaning heads go down Action The 8 port valve does not Yes No pause at an outlet port i 2 1 Verify that valve cover is properly ero nae aan ina in place Yes No 2 Sensor could be defective or Does the valve skip a group damaged replace Order rof heads part 3 7 6 Ves No Action The 8 port valve is leaking is each nozzle dispersing water 1 Check for debris underneath the top Yes No plate or around the face seal o ring and clean if necessary Have you backwashed the filter and Z checked the pump baskets and 2 Verify that top plate is tight gcreens g Retighten or replace o ring if necessary Yes No 3 Shaft seal is leaking replace How often do you clean the filter rscreen inside ther5 port valve Never Once a Week Twice a Week Once a Month Zodiac Pool Systems Inc 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 1 800 822 7933 www ZodiacPoolSystems com 2014 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc ZODIAC is a registered trademark of Zodiac International S A S U used under license Care TakerTM is a trademark of Zodiac Poo
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6. nt Special winterization precautions are required so please contact your pool professional Page 6 p ENGLISH N Zodiac CareTaker Owners Manual Troubleshooting If the Caretaker cleaning system displays Action Cleaning head does not play the following actions adjustments may be go down necessary to restore performance Refer to f exploded parts diagram for part references le mh a ysem trimning ang p P 9 p i cleaning head in the upright Action Dirty spots appear position lightly depress head using telescoping Solution 1 Clean the pool filter pool pole pump basket skimmer baskets and dome strainer 2 If necessary remove cleaning 5 port valve only head head must be in the 7 down position to remove Ensure all auxiliary from collar and inspect for any valves surface returns binding particles waterfall spa overflow etc are closed Action Pressure is lower than normal Action Dirt is left between heads Solution 1 Clean the pool filter pump Solution 1 Verify that the heads on each Rea ie Rant side of dirt are pointed in the e same direction Advancsa valve only Backwash filter head if necessary using i necpasaly the head removal tool to 2 Ensure all auxiliary ratchet the head up and valves surface returns down until nozzle points in waterfall spa overflow etc the correct direction are closed i AR We aj 3 Confirm that the pool pump increase RE to 60 GP AUR HOFFAI seconds 4 Check
7. pool maintenance Strainer baskets and the filter must be kept clean in order to allow maximum water flow to the in floor system In addition the 5 port valve has a dome strainer that must be cleaned periodically The 8 port valve has no strainer 1 Unscrew union nut from valve O Ring 2 Remove and clean dome strainer Union Nut 3 Reinstall the dome strainer in the CONE UP position align the o ring and hand tighten the union nut Dome Strainer Changing Cleaning Heads If you contact Zodiac s Customer Service Department after your CareTaker In floor system has been installed by a qualified contractor you will receive a FREE cleaning head and head removal tool In the unlikely event that one of the cleaning heads malfunctions and troubleshooting does not restore it simply remove the head and reinstall a new replacement head 1 Attach head removal tool to pool pole 2 Snap tool into cleaning head Head Removal Tool 3 While in DOWN position rotate the cleaning head counter clockwise to remove it from the collar 4 Tilt tool back to remove head easily Cleaning Head 5 Replace head on tool and turn clockwise to reinstall into collar and lock it into position 6 Lift straight up to release head Winterizing As with most pool equipment if the swimming pool is located in a climate where freezing weather is possible winterization of the Caretaker system is necessary in order to protect the equipme
8. water for a short period of time The valve then automatically cycles to another bank of heads and continues to cycle as long as the pump is on and the system is activated Between cycles the heads that are not in use will return flush with the pool floor When the system completes a full cycle all the heads return flush with the pool floor The actual run time required to keep your pool or spa clean varies according to your environmental conditions i e wind rain dust or landscaping etc To determine the proper time start by running the pool 24 hours per day Reduce the run time by two hours every two days until the pool ceases to be as clean as preferred Six hours per day is our recommended minimum run time Page 4 p ENGLISH N Zodiac CareTaker Owner s Manual The cleaning heads are designed to operate at a pre determined gallonage and desired operating pressure It is important that all water is directed through the cleaning heads Items such as aerators fountains therapies elevated spillways waterfalls or auxiliary lines must be closed during system operation to achieve maximum efficiency Checking the Equipment The 5 port water valve is equipped with a service indicator gauge on the top of the housing The gauge for the 8 port valve is on the plumbing line feeding the valve Service Indicator Gauge The operating pressure will vary depending on various factors such as the pump size number of cleaning heads on
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