baracuda Ranger User manual

Owner’s Manual
and Quick Assembly
Instructions
AUTOMATIC ABOVEGROUND POOL CLEANER
Ranger™
Ranger™

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE BARACUDA®RANGER™.
YOUR RANGER™HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED
TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF
LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW RANGER™, 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. Simply present your owner’s manual, along with the invoice at any of our
authorized warranty centers nationwide.
RECORD YOUR BARACUDA RANGER POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:
Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchased From ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Serial No.(located on underside of machine head) _____________________________________________________________________________
BARACUDA RANGER LIMITED WARRANTY
This BARACUDA RANGER was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse. Upon unpacking, if any part proves defective or missing, please notify your
dealer immediately. Please consult owner’s manual for complete instructions on the installation and operation of your BARACUDA RANGER.
ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WARRANTS THE RANGER POOL CLEANERAGAINSTALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEARAND TEAR FOR
(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 remedy shall be such
repair or replacement of the product as provided below.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Discoloration of the BARACUDA®RANGER™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 BARACUDA RANGER. 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 here-
by releases the manufacturer from any and all claims for damage where these conditions exist.
5. The RANGER 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 BARACUDA
RANGER POOL CLEANER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO EACH COMPONENT OF THE BARACUDA RANGER ARE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OFTHE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTYWITH RESPECT TO SUCH COMPONENT. SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONGAN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.
In no event shall Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. 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 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, Inc., shall be limited to those
claims which may be asserted under the Limited Warranty relating to any defect, malfunction or wear of the RANGER.
To obtain warranty replacements or repair, the unit should be returned, freight prepaid, to an authorized warranty center or directly to: Zodiac Pool Care, Inc., 2028
NW 25th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Call for authorization at [phone], in Canada [phone]. When submitting a claim, always supply serial num-
ber, evidence of purchase date, retailer and a brief description of the problems/defects encountered. Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace all defec-
tive or worn parts covered by this Limited Warranty and return same to purchaser, freight collect.
Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. 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 state to state
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.
This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian and U.S. patents and Canadian registered design:
U.S. patent nos. 4642 833, 4742 593, 5450 645, 5418 995 and 4982 754.
Canadian patent nos. 1254 105, and 1256 262
Other Patents Pending.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Swimming Pool Inspection................................................................... 3
Prepare the Pool and Filtration System................................................ 4
Cleaner head and hose assembly.......................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................ 6
Water Flow Adjustment........................................................................ 9
Maintenance and Care.......................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................... 11
Accessories ........................................................................................... 11
Quick Access Cassette System............................................................. 12
Parts Diagram ....................................................................................... 14
Let Us Help........................................................................................... 15
(1) Regulator Valve
(1) Cleaner Head
(2) 45-degree Installation
Adapter Elbows
(1) Pool PulseTM
(10) Hose Lengths
(1) Above-ground Cuff
(1) Slotted Disc
If assistance is required, call 1-888-786-7797. In Canada, please call 1-888-647-4004.
(1) Hose Protector
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(1) Wheel Deflector
(1) Hose Connector
SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION
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 RANGER™, 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 RANGER before having a qualified professional perform
the necessary repairs.
(3) Hose Deflectors

ASSEMBLY
RANGER™Head Unit
Slide the disc over the base of the footpad. Be sure it fits properly in the grooves provided.
PREPARE THE POOL AND FILTER SYSTEM
Step 1: Manually vacuum your pool.
Step 2: Backwash or clean your filter according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Step 3: Empty debris from the skimmer basket and the pump strainer basket.
Step 4: Divert the return flow directional fitting toward the bottom of
the pool. (This prevents the pressure of the return water flow
from influencing the natural movement of the cleaner hose.)
Note: If your pool is equipped with a main drain, turn it off.
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Slide the wheel deflector on to the female end of the hose that will attach to the cleaner
head.
Female End
Wheel Deflector

HOSE ASSEMBLY
For Oval Pools: Use enough hose sections to reach the farthest point in the
pool from the skimmer, plus two to three hose sections. Position the hose
deflectors as shown below.
For Larger Pools: For pools larger than 27 feet in diameter, purchase extra
hose sections and hose deflectors from your dealer.
For Round Pools: Follow the guide shown below. Connect the hose sections,
placing the hose deflectors as indicated in the illustrations below.
21’-27’ Diameter (may require one extra hose section)
15’-18’Diameter
12’Diameter
Place the hose connector on the
male end of the hose.
The connector end of the hose
will attach to the regulator
valve.(Skimmer end)
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To Ranger
To Skimmer
To Skimmer
To Ranger
To Ranger To Skimmer