fluidra BARACUDA User manual

SMART VAC RECHARGEABLE
HAND HELD VACUUM POOL CLEANER
Instruction Manual
H0763200_REVB

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Table of Contents
Section 1. Safety Warnings & Instructions ...................................... 3
Section 2. Parts ................................................................................... 4
Section 3. Getting Started ................................................................. 5
3.1 Set Up for Battery Charging .................................................................5
3.2 Set Up for Operation...............................................................................5
3.3 Handle Assembly ....................................................................................5
3.4 Telescopic Pole Assembly......................................................................5
3.5 Suction Head Assembly .........................................................................6
Section 4. Operation and Cleaning.................................................... 6
4.1 Operation ................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Cleaning After Use .................................................................................. 7
4.3 Cleaning the Filter Bag ........................................................................... 7
Section 5. Battery ................................................................................7
5.1 Replacing the Battery.............................................................................8
5.2 Battery Disposal......................................................................................8
Section 6. Troubleshooting................................................................ 8
6.1 Jammed Impeller ....................................................................................8
6.2 General Troubleshooting .......................................................................9

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Section 1. Safety Warnings & Instructions
WARNING
Read and follow all instructions in this manual and on the equipment.
Failure to do so could result in severe or fatal injury.
• This cleaner is intended for use only by persons who have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• lt is not a TOY. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this cleaner and its
accessories. Never allow children to operate this product. Keep this cleaner and its accessories away
from children.
• Be sure the cleaner is fully immersed in the water before operation. DO NOT operate it outside of
water. lt will lead to failure of the shaft seal/motor, and then VOID the warranty.
• Maximum operating depth in water: 3 meters (10 ft).
• Operating water temperature: 4°C (39.2°F) - 35°C (95°F)
• DO NOT use this cleaner if any damage is found.
• lt is necessary to change parts or assemblies as quickly as possible if they become damaged.
Only use parts certified by the distributor or manufacturer.
• Detach the cleaner from charger and make sure the cleaner is power off before operating the product.
• Do not operate this cleaner when people/pets are in the water.
Risk of Suction Entrapment Hazard
• This cleaner generates suction. Avoid hair, body or any loose parts of your clothing to contact with the
suction hole of the cleaner in operation.
• Never insert body parts, clothing or other objects into the openings and moving parts of the cleaner.
• DO NOT use this cleaner to pick up any toxic substance, flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, or operate in the presence of explosives or flammable fumes.
• Never attempt in any way to disassemble your cleaner on your own.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the cleaner or replace the impeller
motor by yourself.
Charger
• For indoor use only. The charger should not be used outdoor and not be exposed to rain, humidity,
any liquid or heat.
• Keep the charger out of reach of children.
• Never use the charger if any damage is found.
• DO NOT handle the charger with wet hands.
• DO NOT handle the cleaner or charger while charging with wet hands and without shoes.
• Disconnect the charger from power when not in use.
• lf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Make sure the cleaner and charger are totally dry before charging.

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CAUTION
• This cleaner is designed for underwater use only, not for use as an all-purpose vacuum cleaner.
• DO NOT attempt to use it to clean anything other than your pool / spa.
• Use original accessories delivered with this product.
• lt is not recommended to use this cleaner with another cleaner simultaneously.
• Avoid picking up sharp objects with this product. They may damage the cleaner and filler.
• Use extra care when cleaning stairs in the pool.
• Charge the cleaner indoor in a clean, dry place with good ventilation.
• lf the cleaner is not to be used for an extended period, detach it from the charger, use dry damp cloth
to clean and dry the cleaner and accessories.
• Store the cleaner and charger in a well-ventilated area away from the sunlight, children, heat, ignition
sources and pool chemicals.
• Never leave the cleaner plugged in for long term storage. Recharge the cleaner every three months.
• lf you do not use the transparent suction head, you should take it off the cleaner.
Above warnings and cautions are not intended to incorporate
all possible instances for risks and/or severe injury.
Pool/spa owners should always exercise caution and
common sense when operating the cleaner.
Section 2. Parts
1. Suction head 6. Connector
2. Transparent suction head part 7. Handle
3. Cleaner body 8. Basket
4. Button 9. Filter bag
5. Charging hole 10. Charger

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Section 3. Getting Started
3.1 Set Up for Battery Charging
1. Plug one end of the charger into the socket,
and the charger is green.
2. Then, plug one end of charger to the
cleaner, the charger is red, the charger is
working now.
NOTE: When the battery power completely
exhausted, it is normal that the
charging indicator will be flashing for
20-50 seconds. Then the indicator will
turn into red and the battery will be
charging correctly.
3. After charging 3 hours, the charger
becomes green, and the cleaner is fully
charged.
WARNING
Charging must be done in indoors, in a well
ventilated area away from the sunlight,
children, heat and ignition sources. Never
use the charger if any damage is found. Use
the original the charger provided only. Make
sure cleaner and the charger are clean and
dry before set up.
NOTE: Charge the cleaner 3 hours prior to
the first use. Normally cleaner can be
operated for 35 minutes after fully
charged.
3.2 Set Up for Operation
The arrow of transparent suction head and
transparent body should be aligned, and then
you can put down the transparent debris
canister to the bottom of transparent body.
Then rotate 90 degrees rightly (from open to
close).
3.3 Handle Assembly
1. Connect the handle according to the
diagram.
2. Rotate the handle until the side pin is
secured and locked in place.
To release the handle, press down the side pin
and pull out the handle.
3.4 Telescopic Pole Assembly
1. lnsert the end (with one side pin) of the
Pole Connector into the cleaner as shown
until its single side pin is secured in the
handle of the cleaner.
2. Slide and align the side holes of the
telescopic pole with the side pins of the
pole connector on the handle.
To release the telescopic pole, press down two
side pins simultaneously and pull out the pole.

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3.5 Suction Head Assembly
lnsert the suction head directly to the suction
hole of the cleaner tightly by hand.
In order to have the better suction effect,
please operate the cleaner as the following
instructions:
1. lnsert the suction head when suction the
small pebbles and leaves, as the Picture A
shows.
2. No need to insert the suction head onto the
cleaner when suction the stones and other
large debris and so on, as the Picture B
shows.
Brushes on the suction head can be removed by
pulling out directly from the head.
For vinyl liner and fibreglass pools, it is
recommended to keep the brushes on the
suction head to prevent damage to your pool.
Section 4. Operation and
Cleaning
WARNING
Do not use the cleaner if any damage is found.
Pollution of the liquid could occur due to
leakage of lubricants.
Do not operate this cleaner when people/pets
are in the water.
DO NOT operate it outside of water. lt will
lead to failure of the shaft seals/motor, and
then VOID the warranty.
WARNING
Maximum water temperature: 4°C (39.2°F) -
35°C (95°F). DO NOT use the cleaner without
intact filter sock and sleeve in place. Using
you cleaner without intact filter sock and
sleeve in place will VOID your warranty.
WARNING
Risk of Suction Entrapment Hazard
This cleaner generates suction. Avoid hair,
body or any loose parts of your clothing to
contact with the suction hole of the cleaner
in operation.
Never insert body parts, clothing or other
objects into the openings and moving parts.
WARNING
DO NOT use this cleaner to pick up any toxic
substance, flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline, or operate in the presence
of explosive or flammable fumes.

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CAUTION
Use original accessories delivered with this
product.
DO NOT use this cleaner immediately after
pool shocking. lt is recommended to leave
the pool circulating for at least 24-48 hours.
lt is not recommended to use this cleaner
with another cleaner simultaneously.
DO NOT leave the cleaner in the water when
not in use or when battery is low as water
leakage may occur.
The transparent suction head should be
securely installed before powering on the
cleaner.
4.1 Operation
Make sure the cleaner is fully immersed in the
water before operating.
4.2 Cleaning After Use
1. Take the transparent body off the cleaner
(following the OPEN-CLOSE direction,
rotate to OPEN direction 90 degrees), and
take the debris out of the transparent body,
and then clean it.)
2. Take out the rear part of filter bag, and take
out the filter bag, and get out the debris,
and then clean the filter bag.
4.3 Cleaning the Filter Bag
1. Pull out the basket and filter bag from the
rear of pool cleaner.
2. Detach the filter bag from the filter basket.
3. Clean the filter bag and filter basket with
clean, fresh water.
4. Check whether there is debris on the
impeller. lf it has, take out the debris, and
clean the impeller.
Section 5. Battery
WARNING
Never attempt to disassemble a Ni-MH
battery.
Remove all personal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces and watches when
unwiring a Ni-MH battery from the vacuum
unit.
A battery can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld a ring (or like item) to
metal causing a severe burn.
Wear complete eye protection, gloves and
protective clothing when removing the
battery pack.
Take care not to touch wires together or
allow them to contact any metal items, which
would cause sparking and/or short circuit
the battery.
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the cleaner. Batteries can generate
gases, which could possibly ignite.
Do not expose to fire or intense heat as this
may result in an explosion.
CAUTION
lf a battery leak develops, avoid contact
with the leaking acid and place the damaged
battery in a plastic bag.
lf acid comes in contact with skin and
clothing, wash immediately with plenty of
soap and water.
lf acid comes in contact with eyes,
immediately flood eyes with running cool
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention immediately.

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5.1 Replacing the Battery
1. Push the button “a” forward along the
arrow direction, until it not stuck the slot of
the connector (as picture A shown)
2. Holding the body while reversing the
connector, and removing the battery
mounting from the body (as “b” in picture B
shown)
3. Remove the used battery, and replace
new Ni-MH battery according to the sign
of positive & negative pole of the battery
mounting (as shown in picture C)
4. lnstall the battery mounting into the body
(as picture D shown), pay attention the
positive & negative pole of the mounting
(as picture “d” shown) and the 2 springs (as
picture “d1” shown) alignment.
5. Twist the connector into the body in
clockwise, until the button “a” can buckle in
the slot of connector. As picture E shown.
6. It is really important that this zone is well
closed.
7. Now you can use the cleaner according to
the instruction normally.
5.2 Battery Disposal
Your Rechargeable Pool Vacuum Battery is a Ni-
MH battery which must be disposed of properly
is required; please contact your local authority
for information.
Section 6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Jammed Impeller
If the impeller chokes after a short time in
operation, it may be jammed with trapped
debris. To free the impeller:
1. Turn off the button, and connected the
cleaner to the mains by means of the
charger. lf the Green LED is on, it proves
that the battery is destroyed (the solution
is referring to the step of how to replace
the destroyed battery group ); if the Red
LED is on, start the cleaner to see whether
the impeller will be rotating or not. lf not,
it proves that the impeller is jammed. (The
solution is referring to how to resolve the
problem that the impeller is jammed.)
2. The Green LED indicator is on after it is
charged. Start the power, whereas the
impeller does not work; turn off the button.
a. Connect the charger and press the
button to check whether the impeller
works normally. Turn off the button, and
if the Green indicator is on, pull charger
out of the cleaner. Start the power
again. lf the impeller still does not work,
it proves that the battery is faulty.
b. Use a voltmeter to judge whether the
battery is destroyed or the impeller is
obstacle. Firstly charging the battery for
more than 10 minutes. Pull the battery
out of the cleaner, and measure the
voltage of the battery. lf it is “O”, the
battery is in dysfunction; if it is not “O”, it
proved that the impeller is jammed.
3. Rotate the impeller to check it turns
smoothly. Make sure the battery is fully
charged.

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6.2 General Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Cleaner does not
capture the debris
Battery is running out Charge the battery again.
Normally cleaner can operate 35 minutes after fully
charged.
Impeller is jammed Power off the cleaner and visually check the gap in
middle of the cleaner to see if the impeller is jammed.
You can use your hand to rotate the impeller two
circles to make the impeller rotation looser.
Make sure cleaner is powered off when servicing the
cleaner.
Impeller is broken Contact your dealer for impeller replacement.
The filter bag is full Detach the filter basket and filter bag, and clean them.
Debris flowing
out from the
transparent suction
head part
The soft rubber is broken The soft rubber of rear impeller is like a door in case
the debris in the filter bag will flow backwards into
impeller and the cover of transparent suction head.
Debris flowing out
from the rear filter
bag
Filter sock is damaged Replace a new filter sock.
Handle / pole
connector cannot
be secured in clip
assembly
Side pin broken Using the new V-shape.
Cleaner cannot be
recharged
Battery is dead Make sure it is well closed.
If battery is dead, you will need to purchase a battery
from a battery dealer.
When you replace the battery, please ensure you buy a
quality rechargeable Ni-MH battery.
The charger is faulty Contact dealer for proper transformer.
Using wrong charger will result in damaging the
cleaner/battery and void the warranty.
NOTE: For any further enquiries or troubleshooting advice, please contact your local authorised
Baracuda dealer. Alternatively contact Baracuda customer service on 1300 784 423 or
www.baracuda.com.au

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