Zodiac Wahoo User Manual
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1. Owner s Manual BARACUDA The World s Simplest Automatic Pool Cleaners Wahoo Limited Warranty This Wahoo was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse Upon unpacking if any part proves defective or missing please notify ZodiacPool Systems Inc or Zodiac Pool Systems Canada nc Zodiac immediately Please refer to the information in this manual for complete instruc tions on the installation and operation of your Wahoo ZODIAC WARRANTS THIS WAHOO POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR ONE 1 YEAR ALL WARRANTIES ARE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE Should this product prove defective in workmanship materials or wear during the applicable warranty period the consumer s sole and exclusive reme dy shall be such repair or replacement of the product as provided below THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE WAHOO POOL CLEANER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 1 Discoloration of the Wahoo pool cleaner This is caused by reaction to ultraviolet rays and the chemicals used in the pool water D2. or climbs walls e Lower the FlowKeeper Valve setting to reduce flow to the cleaner e Open a second skimmer if there is more than one Wahoo Parts Diagram Wy Mh Z Q No Part Description y W70483 Wheel Deflector 12 W70489 Outer Extension Pipe w Handnut W70486 Wahoo Weighted Spur W74000 Compression Ring W70488 Wahoo Body W56525 Threaded Inner Extension Pipe W81600 Diaphragm Retaining Ring W81700 Aboveground Diaphragm AIB W70487 Footpad W70485 _ Slotted Disc W60050 _Flowkeeper Valve W70264 Valve Cuff W33205 _ 4 1 2 Connector W70244 45 Elbow W88205 Hose 1 Meter White OO NO Nn A N ic fa cea is i ms fms ce is ce cs e oO Zodiac Pool Care Inc 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 USA Tel 1 800 822 7933 Zodiac Pool Care Canada Lid 2115 South Service Road West Unit 3 Oakville ON Canada L6L 5W2 Tel 1 888 647 4004 2008 Zodiac Pool Care Inc All rights reserved TL 2200 10 08
3. a Wahoo cleaner used in a pool having an aged or deteriorated liner WARRANTY PROCEDURES No claim under this Limited Warranty will be recognized unless the registration card included in your box is completed and returned within thirty 30 days of the purchase date Only the original purchaser may submit a claim under this Limited Warranty Purchaser s claims against Zodiac shall be limited to those claims which may be asserted under the Limited Warranty relating to any defect malfunction or wear of the Wahoo To obtain warranty replacements or repair contact Zodiac for authorization When submitting a claim always supply serial number evidence of purchase date retailer and a brief description of the problems defects encountered Zodiac reserves the right to repair or replace all defective or worn parts covered by this Limited Warranty and return same to purchaser freight collect Zodiac assumes no responsibility for any warranties or representations made by other individuals or businesses beyond the express terms contained in this Limited Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction For sale and use in the United States Canada and Mexico only This cleaner is not warranted or guaranteed outside of the United States Canada or Mexico To ensure prompt warranty service should it be required please e Complete and return the Warranty Card e Record
4. e will adversely effect the cleaner s coverage of the pool e When not in the pool keep the disc flat to avoid warping e Periodically inspect cleaner parts for wear Diaphragm Clearing the Diaphragm A quick access system allows easy access to inspect and clear the diaphragm To remove 1 Turn handnut counter clockwise to loosen the outer extension pipe Remove the pipe 2 Turn the cleaner over Grasping the diaphragm flange pull out the diaphragm and inner pipe Retaining 3 Pull off the diaphragm Ring Diaphragm Inspect it for debris or wear and rinse it A thoroughly with water Replace if necessary To install 1 Verify that the retaining ring is on the diaphragm 2 Push diaphragm onto inner pipe Flange 3 Aligning the flange of the diaphragm with the slot in the cleaner body push the diaphragm assembly into the cleaner until it is flush against the inlet plate 4 Reinstall outer extension pipe and secure handnut Do not over tighten Storage and Winterizing Never coil the hose Always store the cleaner out of direct sunlight When storing for the winter drain all water from the cleaner Remove all connectors and adapters from the skimmer Store disc flat and hose sections disconnected drained and straight Troubleshooting re FFFFFT CSsSCis If you experience a problem with your Wahoo please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore performance If
5. further assistance is required contact Zodiac Customer Service Please have your serial number and date of purchase available when you call Problem Solution Cleaner does not move or moves slowly Note In water 60 F 16 C or less it may be necessary to increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the hose and diaphragm e Ensure FlowKeeper Valve is installed with arrow pointing down towards skimmer pipe Adjust FlowKeeper Valve to increase flow to cleaner Clean baskets and filter Check diaphragm for damage or wear If the pool has multiple skimmers verify that the skimmer not connected to the cleaner is closed e 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 gasket in pump basket for wear Cleaner patterns does not cover entire pool e Adjust FlowKeeper Valve to increase flow to cleaner Ensure return fittings are directed down Add a return diverter if necessary e Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled Lay in sun to straighten if necessary Confirm proper hose length Cleaner gets stuck at steps Confirm proper hose length Shorten if necessary Lower the FlowKeeper Valve setting to reduce flow to the cleaner Order larger 16 wheel deflector part 46155 Cleaner moves extremely fast
6. he above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface including pool brushes pool toys floats fountains chlorine dispensers and automatic pool cleaners Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool Zodiac is not responsible for and the Limited Warranty does not cover pattern removal abrasion or marking on vinyl liners Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age the effect of chemicals corrosion or failure of the supporting walls as well as improper installation maintenance or cleaning of the supporting walls or base Before installing the Wahoo examine the interior of your pool carefully If your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones wrinkles roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner or has damage to the base material or supporting walls do not install the Wahoo before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs Zodiac will not be responsible for liner damage caused by 1 a Wahoo cleaner which is in disrepair 2 pattern removal from a vinyl liner or 3
7. he setting number the lower the flow To adjust pull the handle and move setting up or down The red tab can be used to open the valve and stop the cleaner Install the FlowKeeper Valve with the arrow Skimmer Installation facing down towards the skimmer pipe BONT 4 1 2 Using the parts as indicated connect the hose a to the skimmer Be sure to keep the hose and cleaner completely submerged to keep air out of the system _ _ 45 Elbow Boy Fe FlowKeeper Once the hose is connected turn on the Fr vare pool pump and begin cleaning Installation is complete Cuff Operation and Maintenance PT EET Cycling on and off with the pool filtration system the Wahoo moves randomly around the pool vacuuming and cleaning the pool floor as it goes The cleaner is not designed to climb the pool walls As water flows through the cleaner dirt and debris are pulled directly into the filtration system To maintain cleaner performance e Thoroughly clean the skimmer basket pump basket and filter regularly Always disconnect the cleaner before backwashing Run the filtration system for at least five minutes before re connecting e Always remove the cleaner from the pool before super chlorinating or adding pool chemicals Wait at least four hours before re connecting the cleaner e Never coil the hose Straighten a coiled hose with warm water or by laying it in the sun for a day A kinked or coiled hos
8. iscoloration does not affect the operating ability of the Wahoo Therefore this Limited Warranty does not cover the replacement of discolored parts 2 Damage to or malfunction of the unit resulting from excess chlorination or improper water chemistry balance 3 Replacement of parts which fail or become defective as a result of improper installation negligence misuse abuse or tampering by unauthorized repair personnel 4 Age pool water imbalance and improper installation can cause vinyl pool liners to become brittle or unduly wrinkled Corrosion of the supporting walls and or irregularities in the pool base may also cause liner failure The use of this product in such an environment is at the pool owner s risk Therefore the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims for damage where these conditions exist 5 The Wahoo is designed for use in aboveground pools only If unit is used in any other application the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims This misuse will void all warranty on the unit 6 Inno event shall Zodiac 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 jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so t
9. lacement Zodiac will not be responsi ble for liner damage caused by a cleaner which is in disrepair pattern removal from a vinyl liner or a cleaner used in a pool having an aged or deteriorated liner Please see Limited Warranty e Clean the skimmer basket pump basket and pool filter before installing the Zodiac cleaner and on a regular basis thereafter e Always disconnect the Wahoo before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before re connecting the cleaner e Always remove the Wahoo from the pool before chemical or shock treatments Wait a minimum of four hours after super chlorination before re installing the cleaner For customer service or support Zodiac Pool Care Inc 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 8438 1 800 822 7933 www zodiacpoolcare com Installation Prepare the Pool Inspect the interior of your pool If the liner is brittle has wrinkles root or metal corrosion from the under side or damage to the supporting base or walls do not install the cleaner until a qualified professional makes any necessary repairs 1 Manually vacuum the pool if excessive debris is present and make sure the pool filter and pump basket are clean 2 Adjust the return lines to blow downward to break up surface circulation and ensure complete cleaning coverage e Loosen the fitting lock ring e Redirect the eyeball downward e Retighten the lock If the
10. return fitting cannot be adjusted the fitting must be replaced with Zodiac return line diverter part W90153 for 1 1 2 W90155 for 2 or W24100 for pools without return fittings Assemble the Cleaner Stretch the disc over the foot pad with the word TOP facing up The disc should fit securely in the groove and rotate freely on the pad Slide the wheel deflector onto the extension pipe until it is secure between the two lowest pipe ridges The deflector should rotate freely Assemble the Hose For corner or end installations connect enough For center installations connect enough hose to hose to reach the farthest point of the pool and reach the farthest point of the pool and then add then add one more section two more sections Skimmer Skimmer my nom _ lt lt 1 Hose Section Sections Connect the Cleaner 1 Submerge the cleaner and flood it with water 2 When bubbles stop coming from the extension pipe connect the hose to the cleaner 3 Turn on the filtration system and fill the hose with water by placing the end in front of a return inlet until it is flooded Turn off the pump Connect the Hose The FlowKeeper Valve must be used on all 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 t
11. your purchase information e Attach a copy of your purchase receipt to this document Date of Purchase Purchased From Serial Number Located on underside of cleaner If service is required simply present your manual with the attached receipt at any Zodiac authorized warranty center This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian and U S patents and Canadian registered design U S patents 5315728 and 5418995 Canadian patent nos 2134220 and 2181896 Other patents pending Introduction O Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wahoo automatic pool cleaner Built with proven Baracuda technology the Wahoo is designed and manufactured for easy installation and years of carefree opera tion Before installing the cleaner please take a few moments to become familiar with its components and to review the items listed under Important Information below Hose Section FlowKeeper Valve 4 1 2 Connector Valve Cuff 45 Elbow Cleaner TT Body Deflector Disc Important Information Notice for Vinyl Liner Pools Before installing your new Wahoo examine the interior of your pool carefully If the vinyl liner is brittle or has stones wrinkles roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner or has damage to the base material or supporting walls do not install the cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs or liner rep
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