SolarPool Solar-breeze NX User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
The Solar-Breeze NX pool cleaner may look like a pool toy to
some children and may lure children into the swimming pool
when no one is looking.
ALWAYS WATCH CHILDREN AROUND WATER.
NEVER leave children in the pool or around the pool without
supervision.
Do not swim or dive while the Solar-Breeze pool robot is on
the pool surface. The unit must be removed from the water
during swimming. Leaving the Solar-Breeze NX in the pool
while people are swimming presents a potential safety hazard
to swimmers. It can also cause the apparatus to become
swamped or submerged possibly causing damage and
VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
NEVER store the unit with chlorine onboard, as it may present
both a fire and a corrosion hazard.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 SOLAR-BREEZE NX OPERATION
6 INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION
8 PLACING THE SOLAR-BREEZE NX
IN THE POOL
11 INDICATOR LIGHTS
13 HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS
13 CLEANING THE DEBRIS TRAY AND
COLLECTION CHAMBER
14 ADDING CHLORINE OR SANITIZER
TO THE TRAY
15 CLEANING THE SOLAR-BREEZE NX
16 SOLAR-BREEZE NX TIPS AND
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
19 SUPPORT AND SERVICE
20 LIMITED WARRANTY

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SOLAR-BREEZE NX OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The Solar-Breeze NX is an intelligent, autonomous robot that navigates
the surface of a swimming pool to collect leaves, debris, dust, pollens and
suntan lotions that float on the surface of the water. It is powered by solar
energy and by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. It requires no hoses or
power cords to operate.
POWER AND CHARGING
The Solar-Breeze NX is powered by direct sunlight. While operating
in the sunlight, it will also collect and store surplus solar power in the
rechargeable battery. On a normal sunny summer day, enough power
will be stored in the battery during the daytime to allow the Solar-Breeze
NX to continue to operate for several hours after the pool is no longer in
direct sunlight.
When the battery reaches a pre-determined low-voltage level, the unit
will shut down automatically, primarily after dark. When this happens, the
red “STATUS” light will begin to flash. There is no need to remove the unit
from the pool when this happens. It will float in the pool for the balance
of the night with control panel and blue navigation LED lights flashing. In
the morning, when there is direct sunlight on the pool again, the unit will
re-start automatically.
There is also a low battery “Hunt for Sun” mode (with the Status light
blinking). If the sky is not dark the unit will run intermittently in an attempt
to locate sunlight where it can stop to charge its low battery. See page 10
for further details.

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PROPULSION AND DEBRIS COLLECTION
The Solar-Breeze NX is propelled through the water by a paddle-wheel
located at the rear of the unit (where the control panel label is located).
The paddlewheel at the front of the Solar-Breeze NX captures debris in the
collection chamber inside the apparatus. As water passes through the col-
lection tray, it passes through a fine mesh filter which removes large and
very small particles, pollens, dust and even suntan oils that may be floating
on the pool surface. The Solar-Breeze NX robot has twice the storage
capacity than that of a skimmer basket in a typical pool skimmer inlet.
NAVIGATION
The bumper-wheels at the front of the unit rotate in opposite directions
towards the outside of the unit. When the Solar-Breeze NX encounters the
edge of a pool, or pool corner, the bumper-wheels will normally cause the
Solar-Breeze NX to turn in one direction or the other and continue to move
around the pool capturing debris.
If the Solar-Breeze NX encounters an obstruction in the pool where the
front bumper-wheels are not in contact with the edge of the pool and
cannot aid with navigation, it will sense that it is stuck on an obstacle and
go into a reverse navigation mode. With the absence of obstacles, the
Solar-Breeze NX will still reverse periodically to help randomize the di-
rection of travel, and ensure that all areas of the pool are cleaned. While
in reverse, the rear paddlewheel will rotate in reverse at twice its normal
speed in order to back away from the obstruction. The front paddlewheel
will continue to rotate forward, but at only half its normal speed. This helps
to ensure that no debris escapes from the collection chamber while the unit
is moving backwards.

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EMPTYING THE DEBRIS COLLECTION TRAY
The clear window on top of the Solar-Breeze NX makes it possible to
see when the debris collection chamber is becoming full. Simply turn the
switch to the “OFF” position, lift the Solar-Breeze NX from the pool using
the front handle, remove the debris tray and empty the tray and collection
chamber into a trash receptacle or your compost bin. If needed, it can
be further cleaned by immersing and swishing in water, or by washing
with a GENTLE stream of water from a garden hose, while it is out of the
unit. Never immerse the Solar-Breeze NX or use a high pressure hose to
clean the body of the unit as damage to the unit may occur. If necessary,
a low-pressure flow from a garden hose is recommended (see page 15,
Cleaning the Solar-Breeze NX).
INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION
Before Operating the Solar-Breeze NX, be sure to inspect the following
areas of the unit:
DEBRIS COLLECTION TRAY
The debris collection tray slides out the front of
the unit, using the grip handle provided on the
front underside of the tray. Before operation,
remove this tray in case it was dislodged
during shipping. Then carefully insert the
whole debris tray back into Solar-Breeze NX,
by engaging the slots on both sides. When
the debris tray is fully inserted, you will hear
a quiet click as it locks into place. This click
lets you know that the debris will be captured
in the collection area and will not simply flow
through the apparatus.

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CHLORINE DISPENSER
Slide the chlorine dispenser out the starboard side of the Solar-
Breeze NX. Ensure that it slides in and out freely. The chlorine
dispenser is designed to accommodate up to two (2) 3” jumbo
chlorine tablets in the tray. You may wish to add chlorine tablets to
the Solar-Breeze NX before you place the robot in the pool. With
chlorine tablets in the dispenser, the Solar-Breeze NX will sanitize
your pool at the same time it is removing debris from the surface.
NOTE: Placing only one chlorine tablet in the dispenser may
cause the Solar-Breeze NX to navigate slightly to the left or right
depending on placement of the chlorine tablet in the left or right
compartment of the dispenser tray.

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PLACING THE SOLAR-BREEZE NX
IN THE POOL
The Solar-Breeze NX comes equipped with two molded handles, one
at the front and one at the rear of the unit. We recommend that you use
both hands, when placing the unit in the pool, holding the unit at both the
front and the rear and lowering the unit gently into the pool. Launching
the robot properly consists of aiming it into open water (where it won’t
immediately hit a wall) and moving the switch to the “ON” position.
THE ON/OFF SWITCH
After placing the Solar-Breeze NX robot in the pool, slide the
switch to the “ON” position. The front and rear paddle-wheels
should rotate in the forward direction and the robot should begin
moving around the pool collecting debris in the collection chamber.
Cycling the ON/OFF switch resets the microprocessor back to
factory settings, and should undo any unusual behavior that might
occasionally be observed.
OPERATING MODES
After the switch has been placed in the “ON” position, the unit will
operate in the following modes:

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STANDARD FORWARD OPERATION
The rear paddlewheel and front paddlewheel both rotate in a
forward direction with the rear paddlewheel providing propulsion
and the front paddlewheel scooping debris into the collection
tray. The front bumper wheels should rotate in opposite directions
towards the outside of the unit to assist with navigation and push
the unit in one direction or the other when it encounters the pool
edge. The rear bumper wheels are not motorized, turning only
when in contact with a wall or object.
REVERSE NAVIGATION
If the Solar-Breeze NX gets stuck on an obstruction where the
front bumper wheels cannot assist with navigation, or on smooth
tile that the bumper wheels cannot grip, it should go into a
reverse navigation mode and back away from the obstacle. The
reverse navigation will normally be triggered within the first min-
ute of becoming stuck, but it could take longer depending on the
nature of the obstruction. Be patient – it will reverse.
During a reverse navigation, the rear paddlewheel will turn in
reverse at twice its normal speed in order to back away from the
obstruction. The front paddlewheel will continue to turn forward
at ½ the normal speed to ensure that no debris escapes from the
collection chamber.
A normal reverse navigation should result in the unit moving
backwards by 2 or 3 feet and turning slightly in one direction or
the other. As a result, when the Solar-Breeze NX begins to move
forward again, it should move in a different direction, away from
the obstruction.
The Solar-Breeze NX will also reverse automatically every four
minutes, even if it does not encounter an obstruction. The unit

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remains in reverse mode for about 50 seconds. The robot will
normally turn in a different direction during each navigation
reversal, improving its overall coverage of the pool.
STAND-BY OR SLEEP MODE
This mode occurs when the battery charge has been drawn down
to the Low-Voltage level. This will normally occur in the evening
after the pool has been in shade for some time, however, it could
also occur on a cloudy day when the energy available from
the sun is low. In this mode, the paddlewheels will stop turning,
and the red “STATUS” light will begin to flash – indicating a low
battery.
When solar energy becomes available, the unit will recharge
itself and start operation again on its own, and the red STATUS
light will no longer flash.
HUNT FOR SUN MODE
This intermittent mode occurs when the battery is low (blinking
RED STATUS light) and the sky is illuminated. Typically this will
happen shortly after sunrise or in the late afternoon after a
cloudy day. The unit will operate two minutes “ON” and eight
minutes “OFF” (intermittently) until it finds a spot in the pool
where there is direct sunlight, where it can stop and charge its
battery in the sun. This mode ends near sunset, at which time the
unit will revert to Sleep Mode. If it is charging in the sun while
operating in Hunt for Sun Mode and drifts into shadow, it will
frequently start up and run in an attempt to find the sun and stop
to charge again.

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INDICATOR LIGHTS
The Solar-Breeze NX control panel comes equipped with three indicator
lights, providing at a quick glance information on unit operation.
POWER LIGHT
The green “Power” light will flash whenever the switch is in
the “On” position.
CHARGING LIGHT
The charging light indicates a few different modes.
CHARGING MODE
The green “Charge” light will flash whenever the solar panels are
charging the battery. This can occur whether the Power switch is
in the “ON” or “OFF” position. If the unit is placed in the sun with
the Power switch in the “OFF” position, it may take a few minutes
before the CHARGE light begins to flash. If the switch is in the
“ON” position, the CHARGE light will flash as long as the battery is
not fully charged and there is ample solar energy available to both
charge and run the motors at the same time. If the CHARGE light
blinks at a slower rate (half the speed of the POWER light) when in
sunlight on an extremely hot day, it is an indicator that the battery is
currently too hot to accept a charge. In very hot weather, the unit
should only be charged while running, in the pool.

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NOT CHARGING MODE
The green CHARGE light will only flash when sunlight is bright
enough to charge the battery. If it is not flashing, then the solar
panels are not collecting sufficient energy to allow charging to
take place. If the unit is in full sunlight and the CHARGE light is
not flashing, it could be because the battery is fully charged, in
which case the CHARGE light should glow a steady green. If
the unit is not fully charged, leave the Solar-Breeze NX in the sun
for 5 minutes and check again. If the CHARGE light is still not
flashing, the battery is not fully charged and the unit will still not
operate when the switch is moved to the “ON” position, contact
[e-mail] or call 623-582-2825 for
assistance.
FULL CHARGE MODE
When the green CHARGE light glows a steady green, this
indicates the battery is fully charged and cannot accept
additional charge from the solar panels. At this point, the
charging process will stop until the battery has been drawn down
to a level where it can accept additional current.
The steady green charge light can also occur after a day or two
of storage, with the switch OFF. This is NORMAL, and is used by
the microprocessor to drain the battery down to a slightly lower
voltage for long term storage of the battery. It will go out by
itself, after several days – this will prevent damage being done to
the battery by long term storage at higher voltages.
STATUS LIGHT (RED)
The red “Status” light will flash whenever the battery is low
(“Standby” Mode or “Hunt for Sun” Mode). This tells you why the
motors are not running, or why they are running intermittently (2
Minute ON and 8 Minutes OFF).
The red Status light will burn a steady red and both motors will stop
for 10 minutes if the front paddle-wheel becomes stuck by rubbish. It
will try restarting every 10 minutes.

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The red Status light will burn a steady red with a once per second
flicker, if the rear paddle-wheel becomes stuck. But, in this case the
front paddle-wheel will keep skimming, and the rear paddle-wheel
will attempt restarting every 6 seconds.
HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS
The Solar-Breeze NX is equipped with blue LED headlights and taillights
that flash only at night. These are provided for safety so that the unit is
always visible in the pool. These lights will flash whether the unit is operat-
ing or in Stand By mode. If the battery gets very low, they will eventually
cease blinking.
CLEANING THE DEBRIS TRAY AND
COLLECTION CHAMBER
The clear window on top of the Solar-Breeze NX makes it possible to see
when the debris collection chamber is becoming full. When this occurs,
simply turn the power switch to the “OFF” position and lift the Solar-Breeze
NX from the pool using the front and rear handles but keeping the front of
the unit slightly higher than the rear. Remove the debris tray by sliding it
out the front of the unit, and empty the tray and collection chamber into a
trash receptacle or compost bin. Keep the tray horizontal so that the debris
will not fall off the tray. We recommend that you rinse the debris tray after
emptying to remove any fine debris. You may also choose to wash out the
inside of the debris collection chamber using a low-pressure stream from a
garden hose.
DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE STREAM OF WATER TO CLEAN THE
BODY OF THE SOLAR-BREEZE NX.
Slide the clean debris
tray back into the
Solar-Breeze NX and
listen for the click that
indicates it is locked in
place. Place the unit
back in the pool and
turn the switch to the
ON position.

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ADDING CHLORINE OR SANITIZER
TABLETS TO THE DISPENSER
To add chlorine tablets to the chemical dispenser, remove the robot from
the water, slide the chlorine dispenser drawer out of the side of the So-
lar-Breeze NX. Add one or two jumbo 3” chlorine tablets to the dispenser.
Our tray is designed to hold a maximum of two (2) jumbo 3” chlorine
tablets in the chlorine dispenser at one time. Using more than two (2)
chlorine tablets may result in sluggish performance. Slide the dispenser
drawer back into the Solar-Breeze NX. Place the unit back in the pool
and turn the power switch to the ON position. With chlorine tablets in the
dispenser drawer, the Solar-Breeze NX can now clean AND sanitize your
pool at the same time.
MAINTAINING BUOYANCY
After several days or weeks of operation, water may accumulate in some
areas of the apparatus where it cannot escape. This may make the unit
behave sluggishly. Symptoms of such water-logging may include:
• Unit moves more slowly through the water.
• Debris is pushed in front of the unit rather than being pulled
into the collection chamber.
• Unit does not reverse properly when it goes into the reverse
navigation mode.
When these symptoms occur, simply remove the Solar-Breeze NX from the
pool and set it in a vertical position on its end (label towards the ground)
facing the sun for a half day. This will allow it to dry, and will also allow
the Solar-Breeze NX to gain a full charge. Never rest the unit on the front
bumper-wheels, as they may deform, and rub against the housing. The
unit should resume normal operation when it is placed back in the pool.

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CLEANING THE SOLAR-BREEZE NX
After a period of weeks or months, the Solar-Breeze NX may begin to
accumulate calcium or mineral deposits along the water line and also
around the edges of the solar panels. Before these deposits become
severe and either cause damage to the unit or impact its performance,
we recommend that you clean the Solar-Breeze NX using the following
procedure:
• Use a sponge or damp cloth to wipe down the
Solar-Breeze NX with a dilute mixture of CLR and
water to break down the mineral deposits.
• Thoroughly wash the Solar-Breeze NX using a
mixture of warm water and soap.
• Dry the Solar-Breeze NX using a soft dry cloth.
• If desired, use a standard household glass cleaner
to clean and shine the solar panels. . (As solar
panels age, self-cleaning car wax can restore their
luster and remove micro scratches.)
The procedure for cleaning debris from the collection chamber was
covered on page 13 of this guide.

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SOLAR-BREEZE NX TIPS AND
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
ANY ODD BEHAVIOR
When first turned on, the Solar-Breeze NX robot can take up to
half an hour to “learn” current pool conditions.
Because the Solar-Breeze NX is an intelligent Robot, it
adjusts to conditions in the pool and learns behavior that can
occasionally be in error. Cycling the OFF/ON switch will
always reset its microprocessor to factory preset conditions, to
“unlearn” any anomalous behavior.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Always charge the battery fully, before storage. The
microprocessor may later cause the CHARGE light to come
on, sometimes after a day or two, to drain the battery down
to its optimum long term storage voltage. It will go out
automatically, at the ideal storage voltage.
Store the unit sitting on a flat surface, or in its original storage
box. To prevent damaging the plastic housing, solar-panels or
front bumper-wheels, do not place heavy objects on top of it
while in storage.
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS
The Solar-Breeze NX is designed to protect the rechargeable
battery if the temperature is extremely high. If the air
temperature is extremely high, it is best for battery charging
to be done with the switch turned on, in a swimming pool.
Usually, the pool water will cool the battery enough to allow
charging. If the battery becomes extremely hot, the unit will
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the battery from long term damage that can be caused by
charging at high temperatures. This conditioned is indicated
by a CHARGE light that blinks at half its usual rate (once/
second rather than twice/second). If the CHARGE light blinks
at half the speed of the POWER light, the battery itself is too
hot to charge. It will resume charging properly when the
temperature cools even slightly.
ADJUSTING THE POOL WATER LEVEL
The Solar-Breeze NX works best when the front bumper-wheels
can run freely along the side of the pool. When pools have a
lip or overhang, the front bumper-wheels or the top edge of
the Solar-Breeze NX may get stuck under the lip or overhang.
This may result in frequent reverse navigations or, in some
cases, cause the unit to get stuck and not be able to move,
even when it goes into reverse. This problem can normally be
addressed by either raising the water level of the pool by 1”
so the front bumper-wheels run along the lip of the pool, or by
lowering the water level 1” so the front bumper-wheels and
top edge of the Solar-Breeze NX are completely clear of the
lip. It is best to have the front bumper-wheels riding above the
pool skimmer inlet.

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GETTING STUCK UNDER A ROCK
OUTCROPPING OR OTHER OBSTRUCTION
Occasionally, pools may also have rock outcroppings or other
obstructions where the nose of the Solar-Breeze NX will get
caught underneath. As described above, this can sometimes
cause the unit to get stuck and be unable to move. Once
again, adjusting the water level up or down 1” will normally
address this problem.
UNIT DOES NOT BACK UP FAR ENOUGH WHEN
IN REVERSE NAVIGATION MODE
Occasionally you may observe that the unit does not back up
far enough to get away from an obstruction when it goes into a
reverse navigation mode. Possible causes and solutions for this
behavior are outlined below:
1. The unit has become water-logged with water getting
trapped in areas where it cannot escape. (See page 14,
Maintaining Buoyancy)
2. There are too many fragments of chlorine tablets in the
chlorine tray, causing the unit to have too much weight
and or blocking water flow through the chlorine tray
while the unit is in reverse navigation mode. To solve
this problem, remove at least one tablet from the tray,
preferably leaving one on the left “port” side only.

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FOR SUPPORT AND SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT:
[Phone] 623-582-2825
[Fax] 480-452-1984
[Email] [e-mail]
[Web] www.solar-breeze.com
www.solarbreezenx.com
SolarPool
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer of this product hereby warrants, subject to the conditions
set forth below, that it will:
1. Provide a full refund of the original purchase price if the
product proves to be unsatisfactory and is returned to the
place of purchase within 30 days of the original purchase
date.
2. Repair or replace the product, at its option, within 1 year of
the original purchase date if it proves to be defective due
to improper workmanship or materials. In order to obtain
repairs or replacement under this limited warranty you must
bring this product to the original place of purchase, contact
[e-mail], OR call the Warranty
Service phone number listed below.
3. Repairs will be performed F.O.B. the manufacturer or
authorized repair center.
The following conditions apply to this Limited Warranty:
1. ORIGINAL PURCHASER. This limited warranty is limited
to the original purchaser of this product from a retailer,
manufacturer or authorized distributor.
2. UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR, ABUSE, ETC. This product shall
not have been previously altered, repaired, or serviced
by anyone other than a service facility authorized by the
manufacturer or distributor to render such service. This
product shall not have been subject to accident, misuse,
abuse, casualty, vandalism, or operated contrary to
instructions accompanying this product.
3. REGISTRATION. THIS WARRANTY, TO BE EFFECTIVE,
MUST BE REGISTERED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
PURCHASE DATE BY EITHER REGISTERING ONLINE
AT www.solar-breeze.com OR BY MAILING IN THE
ENCLOSED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD.