Baracoda ZODIAC 1500 User's Manual
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1. AND FILTRATION SYSTEM Manually vacuum your pool if excessive debris is present This eliminates unnecessary adjustment later Backwash or clean the filter according to the manufacturer s instructions Clean the skimmer basket and the pump strainer basket Divert the pool return inlet downward to the bottom of the pool oooo Note If your pool is equipped with a main drain turn it off GENERAL POOL SCHEMATIC IMPORTANT Return flow must be directed toward pool bottom as shown Diverting the pool return inlets downward allows the Zodiac 1500 to move randomly throughout the pool Loosen the lock ring on the return inlet aim the eyeball straight downward and tighten the lock ring BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 7 F ee d N SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW AFTER ADJUSTMENT q sr SIDE VIEW WY TOP VIEW Note If the return inlets cannot be pointed downward then you MUST install Zodiac return line diverters Please call Zodiac for a dealer near you FOR POOLS WITH RETURN INLET IF UNABLE TO ADJUST RETURN INLETS DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS OR FOR POOLS WITHOUT RETURN INLET DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS Use Zodiac universal return line diverter Part W24100 Pinch wires together and insert fully into return inlet Replace the directional eyeball with Zodiac retrofit eyeball return line diverter and reinstall eyeball retaining ring Part W90153 for 12 return lines a Part W90155 fo2. Adapter Elbows Connector Skimmer Cuff Stop If any of the above listed parts are missing do not return it to your dealer Please call 1 888 647 4004 Important 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 Zodiac 1500 examine the interior of your pool carefully If your vinyl liner is brittle or has wrinkles stones 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 Zodiac 1500 before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs HOW YOUR ZODIAC 1500 WORKS Your pool pump pulls water from the skimmer through a strainer basket then pushes the water through the filter system and back into the pool through the return inlet The Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner connects to the skimmer or dedicated vacuum line with the attachments provided Water flows through the diaphragm of the cleaner at a rate of 14 to 19 gallons per minute Diverting or re directing the return inlets downward breaks up the circulation pattern of water within the pool This allows random cleaning around the pool Most common problems can be eliminated by reading through the entire manual before installing your new Zodiac 1500 PREPARE THE POOL
3. G ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO EACH COMPONENT OF THE ZODIAC 1500 ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH COMPONENT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Tao event shall ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD be liable in contract or in tort or under any other legal theory for lost profits or revenues loss of use ar 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 states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you No claim under this Limited Warranty will be recognized unless the registration card included in your box is completed and returned within fifteen 15 days of the purchase date Only the original purchaser may submit a claim under this Limited Warranty Purchaser s claims against ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD shall be limited to those claims which may be asserted under the Limited Warranty relating to any defect malfunction or wear of the Zodiac 1500 To obtain warranty replacements or repair call for authorization at 888 647 4004 When submitting a claim always supply serial number evidence of purchase date retailer and a brief description af the prob
4. ZODIAC LANEY ZODIAC 1500 k H 3 Ss 5 H a 3 H 5 H H a 2 5 H 8 5 k THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE ZODIAC 1500 YOUR ZODIAC 1500 HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASI INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW ZODIAC 1500 PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING 1 Complete and return the warranty card 2 Record your purchase information on the spaces provided below 3 Attach your invoice or a copy to this page These actions will insure prompt warranty service should it be required RECORD YOUR ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER DATA HERE Date of Purchase Purchased From City Province Postal Code Serial No ZODIAC 1500 LIMITED WARRANTY This Zodiac 1500 was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse Upon unpacking if any part proves defective or missing please notify Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd immediately Please consult owner s manual for complete instructions on the installation and operation of your Zodiac 1500 ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD WARRANTS THE ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR TWO 2 YEARS 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 remedy shall be such repair or replacement of the prod
5. blem MAIL TO ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD 2115 South Service Road West Unit 3 Oakville Ontario Canada L6L SW2 Or FAX to 905 825 5780 CUSTOMER NAME TELEPHONE NO _ ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE SERIAL NO PURCHASED FROM POOL SIZE PUMP SIZE H P FILTER circle one SAND D E CARTRIDGE Indicate problem FILTER SIZE or Model No ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD 2115 South Service Road West Unit 3 Oakville Ontario L6L 5W2 1 888 647 4004 WWW ZDC CA
6. chemical balancing and re install a minimum of four hours later 2 Always store the hoses straight in the original box if possible To prevent memory never coil the hose Coiled hose may be straightened with hot water or by laying the hose in the sun on a warm deck for several hours ow CORRECT INCORRECT 3 If you should develop an algae or chemical imbalance problem remove the Zodiac 1500 follow the advice of a qualified pool professional and reinstall the Zodiac 1500 when the imbalance is corrected Chemical damage is not covered under the warranty 4 Thoroughly clean the skimmer basket pump basket and pool filter on a regular basis ALWAYS disconnect the hose from the skimmer or vacuum line BEFORE backwashing your filter ZODIAC ACCESSORIES PART ILLUSTRATION PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W24100 Return Line Diverter Use when no other return inlet directional fittings exist 2A W90153 Retrofit Eyeball Return for 11 2 return inlet Line Diverter 2B W90155 Use to replace standard for 2 return inlet directional inlet eyeballs 3 W26705 The Leaf Catcher with 41 2 Hose Connector Use when heavy debris or leaf situations exist 4 W46155 Large Wheel Deflector Use when extra clearance needed at steps or other obstacles ww TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience a problem with your Zodiac 1500 please review the installation section and ensure all steps have been f
7. ctor 5 Machine stays on walls or edge of pool Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve 6 Machine won t climb walls Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper Valve to higher setting If this unit is not working prope Please ca do not return it to your dealer 888 647 4004 IMPORTANT 1f your Zodiac 1500 gets stuck in your pool please remove the unit and immediately contact ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD at 1 888 647 4004 ZODIAC 1500 PARTS DIAGRAM CT gt CO a 1s PART NO DESCRIPTION ary WR3225 Wheel Deflector Medium W72070 Cassette Pipe w Handaut W74000 Compression Ring W69510 Diaphragm Chamber W72865 Footpad W49035 Dic W56525 Threaded Inner Extension Pipe 1 3 5 W40935 Frame Assembly w Bumper Fin 6 7 8 9 W81600 Diaphragm Retaining Ring 10 W81710 Diaphragm 11 W60050 Flowkeeper Valve 12 W22425 45 Elbow 13 W33800 Hose Protector l W64700 Above ground Valve Cuff 15 W33205 Hose Connector 16 W21205 White Hose Section i LET US HELP ZODIAC 1500 If you are having a coverage problem you cannot solve mail or fax us the following information along with a sketch of your pool shape including dished out or hopper areas if they exist and indicating the location of skimmers inlets ladders and the filter system Also include a brief description of the pro
8. have stopped flowing from the head connect the female end of the hose to the Zodiac 1500 Cover the other end of the hose with the hose connector tightly with your hand Move to the skimmer and connect the hose end to the fitting combination selected in Step 1 Now you are ready to insert the end of the assembly into the suction port of the skimmer Your assembly is now complete enjoy CARE AND MAINTENANCE QUICK ACCESS CASSETTE SYSTEM Large foreign objects such as children s toys tree branches and rocks should be removed manually from your pool prior to operating an automatic pool cleaner In the event a foreign object does not get manually removed and a blockage occurs the Quick Access Cassette System allows you the opportunity to remove the blockage or check the diaphragm for damage in minutes at poolside Inspect the diaphragm for the blockage or damage If damage is evident i e a cut or hole on the sides of the diaphragm contact Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd 1 888 647 4004 for an authorized Zodiac warranty station Jf a blockage is apparent grasp it and remove it If this can t be done a garden hose may be used to flush the obstacle through Do not use any sharp objects to probe or push an obstruction as this may damage the diaphragm DIAPHRAGM REMOVAL Holding the frame assembly in one hand grasp the cassette handnut firmly and turn it counter clockwise Figure 1 Pull the co
9. hree total setting options To adjust setting pull and move to desired setting INSTALLATION Note Be sure you have turned off the main drain if your pool has one Step 1 Select the fitting combination best suited to your skimmer from methods A or B Do not connect the fittings yet METHOD A Direct Installation Remove Vacuum Plate and Skimmer Basket SKIMMER Note You may need to use the 45 elbows depending un the depth of your skimmer HOSE CONNECTOR FLOWKEEPER VALVE ABOVE GROUND SKIMMER CUFF Vacuum Line Installation HOSE SKIMMER N CONNECTOR IMPORTANT To help prevent VACUUM COVER suction entrapment accidents FITTING PLATE SUPPLIED wall vacuum fittings should WITH POOL have a safety vac lock installed Contact your builder or retail pool professional for details SKIMMER FLOWKEEPER CU BASKET 45 ELBOW Siep 3 Siep 4 To prevent losing prime to your pool pump all air must be removed from the hoses and the Zodiac 1500 head before connecting them to your system Hold one end of the hose over the return inlet until a full stream of water flows from the other end IMPORTANT Your hose is now free of ai lease ensure that the hose ends e kept under water whi This will prev Keep both hose ends underwater and completely submerge the Zodiac 1500 head When the bubbles
10. lems defects encountered ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD reserves the right to repair or replace all defective or wor parts covered by this Limited Warranty and retum same to purchaser freight collect ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD 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 province to province For sale and use in the United States Canada and Mexico only This pool cleaner is not warranted or guaranteed outside of the United States Canada or Mexico his pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian and U S patents and Canadian registered design Canadian patent nos 1254 105 and 1256 262 U S patent nos 4642 833 4742 593 5450 645 5418 995 and 4982 754 TABLE OF CONTENTS How Your Zodiac 1500 Works Prepare the Pool and Filter System Assembly Installation Diaphragm Inspection Care and Maintenance Accessories Troubleshooting Guide Parts Diagram Let Us Help Check that the following parts are included rata Tar ara Ol 11 Hose Lengths b ng 1 FlowKeeper Valve 1 Hose Protector 1 Cleaner Head 1 Slotted Disc 9 om F ee 2 45 degree Installation 1 Hose 1 Aboveground 1 Wheel Deflector
11. mplete cassette out of the frame Figure 2 Holding the cassette at each end unscrew the cassette pipe from the diaphragm chamber two full turns Figure 3 Grasp the lip of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm out The inner pipe will be attached and will make a loud noise Figure 4 Pull the diaphragm off of the inner pipe leaving the retaining ring on the diaphragm Figure 5 N FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 a FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY Prior to reinstalling the diaphragm rinse the diaphragm and the inner extension pipe thoroughly to remove any grit or algae Attach the diaphragm to the inner extension pipe using the retaining ring Figure 6 Slide the inner extension pipe into the diaphragm chamber Pressing on the underside of the diaphragm s ridges push the diaphragm into the chamber Figure 7 Holding the cassette at each end tighten the cassette pipe until snug Do not overtighten Figure 8 Insert the cassette into the frame assembly and twist the handnut clockwise until it locks into place Figure 9 NOTE The indicator line on the handnut will line up with the center ridge on the frame assembly FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Sunlight ultraviolet rays water and swimming pool chemicals create a harsh environment To increase the lifespan of the Zodiac 1500 and hose you should 1 Remove the Zodiac 1500 from the pool before super chlorinating or other
12. ollowed correctly PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 Machine does not move or moves sluggishly Confirm that the main drain is closed if you have one Backwash filter and empty pump basket Check diaphragm for damage or wear see Quick Access Cassette System Check for air in system If water level in pump basket drops or you notice excessive air bubbles in pump basket or coming from jets you have air in the system Check hose connections tighten all fittings at pump check gasket in pump basket for wear Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper valve to higher setting Note In water 60 F or less it may be necessary to increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the hose and diaphragm To increase flow adjust FlowKeeper Valve to higher setting 2 Machine does not cover entire pool Point return jets as far down as possible Make sure hose does not have memory from being coiled see Care and Maintenance Confirm proper hose length Increase setting on FlowKeeper Valve if necessary 3 Machine sticks on ladder Decrease setting on FlowKeeper Valve to lower flow and to bring the cleaner off the wall Remove ladder if possible Install large wheel deflector see Zodiac Accessories 4 Machine sticks in steps Ensure correct amount of hose is being used see Assembly Shorten if necessary Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve Install large wheel defle
13. r 2 return lines Step 1 Slide the disc over the base of the footpad Be sure it fits properly in the grooves provided Be sure to install the disc with TOP printed facing up Step 2 Slide the wheel deflector onto the female end of the hose The female end will eventually attach to the Zodiac Female End jf h 1500 head Step 3 HOSE ASSEMBLY Assemble enough hose sections to reach the farthest point in the pool from the skimmer plus one extra hose section Step 4 Place the hose protector sleeve over the HOSE HOSE FLOWKEEPER male end of the hose Place the hose connector on the male end of the hose VALVE MALE END OF HOSE FLOWKEEPER VALVE The pool pump provides more gallon per minute flow than your Zodiac 1500 requires That s why we provide a way to regulate the flow The FlowKeeper Valve is self adjusting and provides a by pass so that the pool pump and the Zodiac 1500 run properly The FlowKeeper Valve MUST BE used t Skimming action is maintained through a bypass throat in the valve As the filter collects debris the valve automatically maintains the correct flow to the cleaner The FlowKeeper valve comes preset at the two 2 setting The lower the number the lower the flow to the cleaner head Should readjustment become necessary pull the adjustment handle to raise or lower the setting There are t
14. uct as provided below THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 1 Discoloration of the Zodiac 1500 pool cleaner This is caused by reaction to ultraviolet rays and the chemicals used in the pool water Discoloration does not affect the operating ability of the Zodiac 1500 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 poo 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 Zodiac 1500 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 THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW INCLUDIN
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