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1. and automatic pool cleaners Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush Ink used for the printed patterns may also rub off during installation or when in contact with objects in the pool Zodiac will not be responsible for damages to printed patterns abrasion or markings on vinyl liners and the Limited Warranty will not cover these points Zodiac will not be held responsible for any damage to the swimming pool lining vinyl liner reinforced PVC etc occurring as the result of an excessive level of disinfectant chlorine bromine active oxygen etc or an incorrect pH value Any such damages will be not be covered by the warranty DO NOT RESTRICT THE SUCTION FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH Do NOT block the suction inlet or suction parts with any part of your body Do not expose your hair clothes jewellery etc to the suction inlet and suction components of the pool spa For further information please contact your retailer Register your product on our internet website Be the first to be informed of our latest product innovations and promotions Help us continuously improve the quality of our products www zodiac poolcare com Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Zodiac MX 8 automatic pool cleaner Manufactured using proven Zodiac technology the Zodiac MX 8 is de2. float positioning Observe cleaner for 5 plus minutes and ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing direction Confirm proper hose length Cleaner gets stuck at steps Observe cleaner for more than five minutes and ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing direction Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow Confirm correct hose length Shorten if necessary Cleaner won t climb walls e Using Flow Tester as guide increase flow to cleaner Verify correct hose float positioning Cleaner spends too much time the walls e Using Flow Tester as guide reduce flow to the second setting Verify correct hose float position Cleaner riding on its side Verify correct hose float position For further information please contact your retailer Zodiac MX 8 Parts Diagram Description No Description R KIT MX8 HOSE FLOAT 18 R KIT MX8 WHEEL PIN R KIT CLIP ON HOSE ADAPTOR 19 R KIT MX8 WHEEL R KIT MX8 TOP COVER W SWIVEL ASSEMBLY 20 MX8 REVERSING ASSEMBLY SIDE R KIT SCREW M4x12mm PHILLIPS 2 PAN HEAD 21 R KIT MX8 BODY PANEL LEFT A R KIT MX8 MIDDLE DRIVE MOTOR HOUSING 22 MX8 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY R KIT MX8 COVER LATCH 23 R KIT MX8 LOWER BODY HOUSING R KIT MX8 BODY PANEL RIGHT B 24 R KIT MX8 BODY PANEL FRONT R KIT MX8 DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 25 R KI
3. mouth Emptying the Pump Basket For the Zodiac MX 8 to operate at optimum efficiency empty the pump basket regularly The more debris in the pool the more often the pump basket should be cleared Zodiac offers an in line leaf basket which will stop solid debris before it enters the pump basket See your Zodiac dealer for details Backwashing the Pool Filter Always disconnect the Zodiac MX 8 from the pool wall before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes to flush out the suction lines before re connecting the cleaner Adding Chemicals to the Pool Remove the cleaner from the pool for at least 4 hours when adding chemicals Storage and Winterizing Never store the Zodiac MX 8 in direct sunlight When storing for the winter drain all the water from the cleaner freeze damage is not covered by the warranty Remove all connectors and adapters from the dedicated suction line vacuum point or skimmer When storing the cleaner even for short periods do not coil the hose as the hose may develop a memory which can affect cleaner performance Disassemble the hoses and lay them flat and straight Removing Debris from the Drive Motor A WARNING To avoid serious injury make sure that the cleaner is discon nected from the hose and that the suction pump used for the cleaner is tumed off prior to starting the following operation 1 Pu
4. 10 Guarantee TERMS AND CONDITIONS The greatest care and technical expertise has been taken in the manufacturing of our ZODIAC automatic pool cleaners Unless otherwise stipulated we contractually guarantee the correct operation of our new Products We guarantee that our Products conform to their technical specifications and that they are free of material and manufacturing default The present warranty is limited at our discretion either to the repair or exchange for a new or repacked product All Product returns must first be approved and decided by our services Returns sent by your Retailer without our prior approval will not be accepted In particular the spare parts warranty will only be honoured after analysis and inspection of the returned spare parts by our company who then will make a decision to replace said parts In all cases the seller s legal warranty will continue to apply We introduce improvements and or modifications to our products on a regular basis in keeping to keep abreast of technological progress It is not possible for us to add such improvements to our previous models as part of this warranty Any requests concerning the warranty must be made to your retailer THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CASES Accidents crushing deterioration and damage due to shock and or external causes or to causes unrelated to the damage observed e If the device has been tampered with by a person u
5. T MX8 SCRUBBER ASSEMBLY R KIT BEARING WHEEL amp ENGINE 26 MX8 INLET ASSEMBLY R KIT MX8 DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY 260 R KIT MX8 REGULAR OPENING R KIT MX8 LOWER DRIVE MOTOR HOUSING SIDE A amp SIDE B 27 TWIST LOCK HOSE 1 METER BLUE GRAY R KIT SCREW THREAD FORMING 28 AUTOMATIC FLOW ADJUSTMENT VALVE 6 18 7 8in TYPE A PHILLIPS 2 PAN HEAD 29 FLOW TESTER R KIT MX8 BODY PANEL REAR D 30 R KIT IN GROUND VALVE CUFF R KIT MX8 REVERSING ASSEMBLY SIDE B 31 R KIT TWIST LOCK 45 DEG ELBOW EXTENDED R KIT MX8 TRACK 32 R KIT 45 DEG ELBOW amp N ma aa amp i fak ai a Le ed fell od 17
6. arranty as stipulated above any part that has been acknowledged as being defective will be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer with a new or fully functional part This warranty applies to any conformity defects potentially present at the time of delivery of the product In the case of a return of the product shipping expenses to our workshop will be borne by the end user Shipping expenses for the new or repaired Product delivered to the retailer will be borne by us excluding any labour costs travel and or accommodation expenses incurred as the result of repairs made outside of continental France and excluding any payment of damages e Immobilisation and deprivation of use of an appliance due to repair will not give the right to compensation THIS WARRANTY IS CONSIDERED VALID SUBJECT TO THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGAL REQUIREMENTS NOT YET PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF THE DRAWING UP OF THE PRESENT CONDITIONS DAMAGES DURING TRANSPORTATION Our products are always shipped at the users risk Before accepting delivery of the products users should ensure that these are in perfect condition We will not be held responsible for any damages incurred during transportation CAUTION CONCERNING USE IN A VINYL LINER POOL Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects rubbing on the vinyl surface such as pool brushes pool toys floats fountains chlorine dispensers
7. commendations mentioned in the User Manual to a lack of maintenance and or a handling accident to incorrect storage and or to tests instructions and or specifications made by your Retailer Any modifications made by the Client by the End User or by any third party to our Products will automatically void the warranty in full The same will apply if original parts were to be replaced with spare parts not sold by us Your Retailer will be responsible for ensuring compatibility of our Products with any other pool equipment it may be installed with by checking with the different manufacturers concerned also for ensuring that all installation and operating instructions and rules are respected in order for the overall system to operate correctly PERIOD COVERED BY THE WARRANTY The warranty will cover a period of 2 years for the Zodiac MX 8 robot cleaner The effective warranty start date is the date mentioned on the sales invoice for the new Product as issued by the Retailer to the End User This document will be required as proof of purchase in order for the warranty to be effective Failing this the Retailer shall bear the full cost of any claims made by the end User under the contractual warranty and after its expiry date Under no circumstances shall any repairs or replacements carried out under the terms of this warranty cause its duration to be extended or renewed SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY During the period covered by the w
8. ead and attach the Flow Tester MMS Ri 6 Keep the Flow Tester under water and have someone turn Sf gt w N eal Verify that the red indicator in the Flow Tester viewed from the side is at the Number 3 setting All these operations must be carried out under water so that the pump does not take in air If necessary use the valves in the pool equipment area to adjust the flow e For skimmer connections on pools with one skimmer flow is automatically regulated by the Automatic Flow Adjustmentr Valve The red indicator should be at the proper setting For skimmer connections on pools with more than one skimmer leave the valve for the skimmer connected to the hose open and slowly close the other until the proper setting is reached e For dedicated suction line connections leave the vacuum line open to the cleaner and slowly close the skimmer line until the flow is at the proper setting If flow is in the low range 0 2 e Check and clean the pool filter and baskets if necessary e Verify that valves controlling the suction lines are the correct position If flow is in the high range 4 6 e Verify that valves controlling the suction lines are the correct position e Lower the flow setting on the Flow Adjustment Valve The automatic flow adjustment valve is pre se
9. eaner Installation Prepare the Pool 1 Manually vacuum the pool and make sure the pool filter and pump basket are clean 2 Close the pool main drain line 3 Aim the return line fittings downwards 11 Assemble the Hose The hose uses easy twist lock connectors Push and twist the connector on each hose section until they lock into position with a clicking sound The hose cuffs have 3 connection positions Any of the 3 positions are sufficient for an air tight seal 1 Connect enough hoses to reach the farthest point from the skimmer or vacuum point you are using and then add one more section of hose If your pool length is greater than 11 m you can purchase additional hoses Contact your retailer 2 Place the quick connector at the end of the first hose section which has the float on it Ensure that the float is positioned at a distance of 23 cm from the quick connector 3 Connect the first hose section with the float to the robot Skimmer or Dedicated Suction Cleaner Line 1 Hose Section N ee Connector Hose Float about 23 cm Sm robot from Cleaner Head 4 Skimmer OE Hose Float about 23 cm Quick Connector 1 Hose e icated Suction from Cleaner Head robot Section Cleaner Line free form rectangular Connect the Hose Turn on the filtration system and fill the hose with water by placing the end in front of a return inlet until it is full of water Turn off the pum
10. low inlet adapter in the vacuum inlet of the pool cleaner Push down on the yellow inlet adapter until both the front and rear edges click into place Cleaner with the inlet removed 15 16 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Zodiac MX 8 please follow the troubleshooting steps below to rectify any performance problems If further assistance is required contact your retailer Problem Solution Cleaner does not move or moves slowly Confirm that the main drain is closed Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow Backwash filter and empty pump basket Check for debris trapped in the drive motor See the section Remove the debris from the motor Remove the yello adaptor from the inlet mouth See section Cleaner vacuum modes Check for air in system If water level in pump basket drops or you see excessive air bubbles in the pump basket or coming from the return lines there is air in the system Check hose connections tighten all fittings at pump and check o ring at pump basket for wear Check that the cleaner is not clogged with debris Cleaner s pattern of movement does not cover entire pool Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow Ensure return line fittings are directed downwards Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses and that they are not coiled Lay in sun to straighten if necessary Is your hose long enough add hose sections if necessary Verify correct hose
11. nrelated to our workshop or a by a technician who is not approved by us or if modifications have been made without prior written consent from us If the device has been damaged as a result of mishandling by the user or due to usage that does not conform to the user s manual that is included with the product e If the device its components and or the hose sections are exposed for an extended period of time to direct sunlight e If the device its components and or the hose sections have been damaged due to chemical imbalance of the pool water In order to benefit from the warranty the End User agrees to respect the following parameters concerning the water balance of the swimming pool pH 6 8 lt pH lt 7 6 free chlorine lt 3 0 mg L total bromine lt 5 0 mg L stabilising agent if used lt 75 mg L total dissolved metals iron manganese copper zinc lt 0 1 mg L It is imperative that swimming pool cleaners be removed from the pool before using a shock treatment Note Using water drawn from a well is forbidden The present warranty does not apply to visible defects that the retailer failed to report upon accepting delivery of the Products Also excluded from the warranty are defects or deterioration due to the unsuitability of the Product with respect to the End User s needs due to normal wear to negligence to incorrect installation also to a use that does not conform to the re
12. p To connect to a dedicated suction line or vacuum point 1 Twist lock the male end of the hose into the large end of the 45 elbow 2 Connect the elbow to the valve cuff and to the dedicated suction inlet 3 Angle the elbow upward towards the water surface FlowKeeper i wg Adjustment To connect to a skimmer The Automatic Flow Adjustment valve must always be used in single skimmer installations The valve regulates flow to ensure the pool pump and cleaner run properly It is pre set at the factory to optimize the performance of the cleaner but offers three settings to adjust the flow The lower the setting number the lower the flow To adjust pull the handle move setting up or down The red tab can be used to open the valve and stop the cleaner If the pool has more than one skimmer connect the hose to the one closest to the pump The parts used to connect the hose and the sequence in which they are installed depends on the type of skimmer Choose the fitting combination that best suits the skimmer to complete the connection 1 Remove the skimmer basket 45 Elbow 2 Connect the Automatic Flow Adjustment Valve with the valve cuff and the 45 Elbow Then connect this complete assembly with the arrow pointing down towards the skimmer pipe Connect the assembly of hoses Valve Cuff FlowKeeper Valve Test and Adjust for Proper Flow Disconnect the cleaner h
13. sh the latch release button on the top of the cleaner 2 Rotate the top assembly back until it clicks into an upward position 3 Look in the drive motor and remove debris that is present 4 If needed slowly push drive motor paddles forward and or backwards to move debris that is stuck to an accessible position then remove it When moving the paddles make sure the cleaner tracks are allowed to move freely as they will turn as the drive motor paddles rotate 5 Close the top of the drive motor and ensure the latch clicks in place Cleaner Vacuum Modes The Zodiac MX 8 Pool Cleaner is designed with 2 vacuum options 1 Small debris cleaning mode For vacuuming smaller and heavy debris such as sand silt and small stones The pool cleaner is sent from the factory in this mode 2 Large debris cleaning mode For vacuuming large debris such as leaves AQ WARNING To avoid serious injury make sure that the cleaner is disconnected from the hose and the suction pump used for the cleaner is turned off prior to starting this operation To convert the pool cleaner to the large debris cleaning mode Rear edge Inlet Adapter 1 Grasp the yellow inlet adapter and insert a finger into the adapter hole as shown below 2 Lift up the rear edge of the inlet adapter and then pull it out of the vacuum inlet To convert the cleaner back to the small debris cleaning mode original from factory 1 Place the yel
14. signed and manufactured for easy installation and years of carefree operation Before installing the cleaner please take a few moments to become familiar with its components and to review the items listed under Important Information Like most mechanical devices the Zodiac MX 8 requires periodic adjustments routine maintenance and the replacement of certain hardworking parts Be sure to have the Zodiac MX 8 checked occasionally by your local Zodiac dealer Always insist on genuine Zodiac replacement parts Non Zodiac parts are not made to our specifications They may have an adverse effect on the operation of your Zodiac MX 8 or may even damage it Remark If your pool is fitted with a variable speed filtration pump it is essential that you set it to its maximum power when using your hydraulic suction cleaner in order to ensure an optimal operating flow If necessary use the flow tester supplied with the cleaner Zodiac MX 8 Complete Cleaner Cleaner Body Automatic Flow Adjustment Valve Valve Cuff Twist Lock 45 Degree Elbow Extended Flow Gauge Quick Connector Hose Float 45 Degree Elbow Twist Lock Hose Section 12 x 1 m OMONOARWN gt ccc x Read owner s manual completely before Do not operate operating the cleaner outside of the pool Remove cleaner before Do not let children play entering the pool with cl
15. t in the factory to number 3 the most suitable position for European pools For an optimal performance from your cleaner you could move the valve between first to third position 13 14 Connect the Cleaner AQ WARNING To avoid serious injury make sure to turn off the suction pump for the cleaner Do not expose your hair loose clothing jewelry etc to the open end of the hose Turn off the pump Keeping the hose underwater remove the Flow Tester 1 Submerge the cleaner and fill it with water 2 When bubbles stop coming from the cleaner connect the hose by pushing the Quick Connector into the cleaner 3 Allow the cleaner to sink to the bottom of the pool Turn on the pool pump and begin cleaning Operation and Routine Maintenance The Zodiac MX 8 switches on off with the pool filtration pump vacuuming and cleaning all surfaces randomly throughout the pool The climbing ability of the cleaner is dependent on the pool s shape and available water flow If Zodiac MX 8 is not climbing your walls ensure the flow is correct by using the Flow Tester Also ensure the pools surface is not covered with algae as this slippery surface will affect the cleaner s traction During each cleaning cycle the cleaner travels both forward and backwards and pivots to the right and left The power scrubbers underneath the cleaner create a downwards force for climbing and stability as well as directing debris into the cleaner
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