Zodiac Zoom User manual

ABN 87 002 641 965
PO Box 7238
Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 Australia
Ph: 1800 688 552
Fax: [phone]
www.zodiac.com.au
© 2004 Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd
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Instruction Manual
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Renowned worldwide for the quality and reliability of its
products in the aeronautical and marine sectors, Zodiac has
now brought its expertise to swimming pools, to bring you
a full range of pools, automatic pool cleaners and water
treatment systems.
Backed by Baracuda technology, expertise and experience,
Zodiac brings you the reassurance of top quality equipment
in terms of both design and performance.
A real guarantee of efficiency and peace of mind!
MASTERING THE ELEMENTS
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
ZODIAC ZOOM ™
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
This Zodiac ZOOM ™ was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse. Upon unpacking, if any part is missing
or found to be defective, please notify your dealer immediately. Please consult owner's manual for complete instructions
on the installation and operation of your Zodiac ZOOM
™ .
ZODIAC GROUP AUSTRALIA WARRANTS THE ZODIAC ZOOM
™ POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL WEAR AND
TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE. THE ZODIAC HOSE IS WARRANTED FOR TWO (2) YEARS AGAINST MANUFACTURING
DEFECTS AND ULTRAVIOLET BREAKDOWN.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Discoloration of the Zodiac pool cleaner caused by reaction to chemicals used in the pool water. Discoloration
does not affect the operating ability of your Zodiac automatic pool cleaner. 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 unauthorised repair personnel.
4. Age, pool water imbalance, and improper installation can cause 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.Abrasion to the hose or damage caused by misuse or improper installation.
To obtain warranty replacement or repair, the unit should be returned to the place of purchase.When submitting a
claim, always supply serial number, evidence of purchase date, retailer and a brief description of the problems/defects
encountered. Zodiac Group Australia Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to repair or replace all defective or worn parts
covered by this warranty, through the place of purchase.Where the purchaser sends units to the place or purchase
by post or courier for repair or replacement, freight is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Zodiac Group Australia Pty. 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 state to state.
This warranty will remain the property of Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd.
Baracuda®is a registered trademark of Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd.
ABN 87 002 641 965
PO Box 7238
Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 Australia
Ph: 1800 688 552
Fax: [phone]
www.zodiac.com.au
© 2004 Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd
Copyright Reserved © 2003
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Zodiac ZOOM™. It is thanks to you that we have maintained
our position as worldwide market leader.
Your Zodiac ZOOM™ is the proven model for reliability and efficiency.
•REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY WITHIN FOURTEEN
(14) DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
• Your Zodiac ZOOM™ has no moving parts to jam, wear, or come adrift.
No nuts, bolts, screws, gears and no metal fittings to corrode.
• Its innovative diaphragm system sucks up dirt, debris, bugs and leaves.
• It requires less suction from the pump without loss of efficiency.
• No additional plumbing or electrical installations necessary.
• Your Zodiac ZOOM™ is manufactured to the highest quality specifications.
• Zodiac Group Australia provides a 2-year warranty against all material defects.
In the unlikely event of any fault in the warranty period, your pool shop will provide
you with a replacement part when you present your warranty card or receipt.
IT’S EASY TO INSTALL. JUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE MANUAL CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT:
Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age, the effect of chemicals,
corrosion or failure of the supporting walls, and improper installation, maintenance,
or cleaning of the supporting walls or base.
Before installing your Zodiac ZOOM™ examine the interior of your pool carefully.
If your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, roots and metal corrosion in contact with
the underside of the liner or has damage to the base material or supporting walls,
DO NOT install Zodiac ZOOM™ before having a qualified professional perform
the necessary repairs.
This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following patents: Patent Nos. 576806,
583358, 589683, 659680 and 668636
.
Baracuda®is a Registered Trade Mark.
Specifications and equipment subject to change without prior notice.
(For parts identification, refer to Section 5)
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Pure, Clear, Natural.
• Advanced Water Sanitising
and Purification System
• Incorporates Clearwater
& Nature2 Technology
• Self Cleaning Electrode
• Advanced Electrode Technology for
Maximum Sanitation
• Reduces the Time Spent on
Maintenance and Manual Cleaning
• Easy ‘Set and Forget’ Operation
www.zodiac.com.au
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If you are having a problem you cannot solve, mail or fax us the following
information, along with a sketch of your pool shape, indicating the location of all
skimmers, vacuum lines, inlets, stairs, ladders, spas, waterfalls etc, or other significant
features. Briefly describe the problem.
(Send a photocopy and retain this page for future use).
Mail to: Zodiac Group Australia, PO Box 7238 Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 Australia.
Fax to: 1300 781 688
Your Name: ....................................................................................................................................
Postal Address: ..............................................................................................................................
..............................................................................Code:..................................................................
Purchased From:..............................................Date of Purchase..............................................
Pool Surface (tick one): ■■Concrete ■■Vinyl ■■Fibreglass
Other: ..............................................................................................................................................
Pool Size: (L) ....................................................Pump Size:..........................................................
Type of Filter (tick one): ■■Sand ■■D.E. ■■Cartridge
Filter Size (or model number): ..................................................................................................
Briefly describe the problem: ....................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
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POOL PULSE®:
The Pool Pulse® is a flow meter that measures the volume of water flowing through
your Zodiac cleaner. It must be used to properly set the flow and can be used as a
diagnostic tool when the cleaner isn’t running properly.
HOW TO USE POOL PULSE®:
Pool Pulse can only be used if the filtration system is on.
1) Attach the Pool Pulse® to the first hose length (ie: the one attached to the pink
adaptor) and keep it under water as shown.
2) Ensure the Pool Pulse® is in the ideal range when viewed from the side
3) Keeping the hose under water, remove the Pool Pulse®
4) Submerge the cleaner head, and when the bubbles stop coming from the
extension pipe, attach the hose.
If the flow is in the low range, review the installation procedures. A dirty pool filter
or clogged basket is usually the main cause of low flow. Other types of hydraulic
problems may require a pool professional. If your pool has multiple skimmers and flow
is in the low range, close the skimmer the cleaner is not attached to.
If the flow is in the high range, review the installation procedures. Lower AD Flow
Valve setting to #1.
TOO LOW
Showing Setting 1
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TOO HIGH
Showing Setting 3
IDEAL
Showing Setting 2
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INDEX
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Page
SECTION 1 – PREPARING YOUR POOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SECTION 3 – KEEPING YOUR CLEANER HAPPY. . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION 4 – SERVICING YOUR MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 5 – PARTS AND IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECTION 6 – POOL PULSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SECTION 7 – AT YOUR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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SECTION 1 – PREPARING YOUR POOL
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Before operating your Zodiac ZOOM™, these steps must be followed.
1. Empty the skimmer basket.
2. Clean the pump basket.
3. If you have a sand filter, backwash the filter until the sight glass is clear. If you have
a cartridge or DE filter, follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure it is
operating at maximum capacity.
4. Direct pool return downwards and towards furthest side of your pool so that you
DO NOT see a circular water flow or disturbance on the surface of your pool.
ASSEMBLY OF THE ZODIAC ZOOM™
A. Fit the deflector wheel
The spoked wheel is placed over the clear extension pipe. Press down on the wheel
until the clips click into the raised groove on the extension pipe.
SKIMMER ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION: The AD Flow Valve MUST be used on all installations.
Skimmer Basket and Skim Vac Plate
(supplied with pool). Can also be
purchased separately from your
pool shop.
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DESCRIPTION
1. Leader Hose adaptor (pink)
2. Outer Extension Pipe
3. Outer Body
4. Flexifoot
5. 36 Finned Disc
6. Inner Extension Pipe
7. Diaphragm
8. Wheel Deflector (Large)
9. AD Flow Valve
10. Hose Weight
11. Zodiac Genuine Long Life Hose x10
12. Universal Weir Cuff
13. Hose protector mesh
14. Spacer Ring
15. Pool Pulse
STOP: If listed parts are missing, please contact your pool builder/retailer immediately.
15
8
1
2
6
7
14
3
10
9
11
13
12
5
4
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The Zodiac ZOOM™ is not
working or is moving too slowly
(less than 3 metres a minute)
Are both the pump basket and
the filter clean?
Are there any impurities in the
pump turbine?
Is the hose connected properly?
Is the pump in good working
condition?
Is the diaphragm damaged or
blocked?
Clean filter and pump basket.
Clean pump.
Change diaphragm. (See
paragraph “Changing the
Diaphragm.)
The Zodiac ZOOM™ is moving
slowly and there are air bubbles
visible in water returned to pool
Is there a leak in the filtration
circuit?
Has the hose got a hole in it?
Things to be checked:
- Pump basket: tighten cover.
- Flexible cleaner hose: check
connections of sections.
- Pull the hose out of the water
piece by piece and check for a
hissing noise that will indicate
water escaping.
The Zodiac ZOOM™ is not
covering all the areas of the pool
Is the hose long enough?
How is the flow of the water
return into pool orientated? The
water flow should not be in a
circular motion around the pool.
Is the hose straight?
Add on extra hose sections.
Turn pool returns so they do
not affect the hose’s movement
along surface.
Ensure the hose is stored
straight all the time, when not in
the pool.
PROBLEM TO BE CHECKED SOLUTION
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ZODIAC ZOOM™ HOSE
Your cleaner is supplied with 10
metres of hose, made up of 10
sections, each 1 metre long. These
connect together to provide the
desired length of hose for your pool.
The optimal hose length will reach
across to the furthest point of your
pool plus one extra hose length. If
you have an extra large above ground
pool you may have to purchase extra 1 metre lengths, to suit your size of pool.
Before connecting the hose to the cleaner, place the hose weight approx. 0.5 metres
along the hose that attaches to the Zodiac ZOOM™ cleaner.
Switch on your filtration system. Place all the hose in the water, and place one end
of the hose over return inlet until
bubbles stop coming out of the hose.
Next hold the Zodiac ZOOM™
completely under the water and wait
until all air bubbles have escaped
from the cleaner then attach female
end of hose (with pink insert
attached) onto the extension pipe.
The hose protector is placed over
the section of hose that attaches into the skimmer box. Connect hose to AD Flow
Valve which is then fitted into the weir adaptor, which is then fitted into the vacuum
plate of the skimmer box.
• It is most important that the valve opening is pointing downwards so that it will
not suck air.
• The Zodiac ZOOM™ should move across the pool floor at 5-6 metres per
minute. This is achieved by adjusting the AD Flow Valve.
Diagram 3: Ideal Hose length
Diagram 4: Ideal Hose Length
Weir
Skimmer
Box
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AD FLOW VALVE
The use of the Zodiac AD Flow Valve is recommended on pools with only one
skimmer box/suction point, or when the filtration system needs to be used but the
pool cleaner does not, such as when people are swimming in the pool. It regulates
the flow of water to the pump through the pool cleaner.As the filter collects
debris, the valve automatically maintains the correct flow to the cleaner. For
installation of the AD Flow Valve see below:
For connection of the AD Flow Connector into a non standard skimmer plate see below:
Waterco Skimmer Box = Screw in the AD Flow Valve connector from the top of the skimmer plate.
Poolrite Skimmer Box = Screw in the AD Flow Valve connector from the bottom of the skimmer plate.
Pool Rite Skimmer Plate Waterco Skimmer Plate
The AD Flow Valve comes preset at a factory setting of 2 to obtain maximum pool
cleaning efficiency. If your water flow requires a higher or lower setting, you can
adjust the valve to one of three settings: High (Setting 3), Medium (Setting 2) or
Low (Setting 1).
You will only need to adjust the AD Flow Valve when the following occurs:
AD Flow Valve
AD Flow Valve
Connector
STEP 1: Screw the AD Flow Valve
Connector into the Vacuum
Plate or use Weir Cuff.
STEP 2: Insert the AD Flow Valve
into the AD Flow Valve
Connector.
STEP 3: Connect the AD Flow Valve
into the hose.
PROBLEM
The Zodiac Pool Cleaner is performing too fast
and/or climbing above the level of the water. Reduce AD Flow Valve to Setting 1
The Zodiac Pool Cleaner is performing slowly
and/or is not climbing the pool walls. Increase AD Flow Valve to Setting 3
SOLUTION
DESCRIPTION
1.AD Flow Valve
2. Universal Weir Cuff
3. Hose Protector Mesh
2.
1.
3.
If you do not have a Waterco or Poolrite Skimmer Plate then insert the AD Flow Valve into the Weir Cuff.
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Step 6: 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 4). Slide the top of the inner extension pipe (the
end which is opposite the diaphragm) into the body. Pressing on the underside of the
diaphragm’s ridges, push the diaphragm into the body (Figure 5). The diaphragm
should fit flush against the cassette. Hold the cassette and tighten the outer extension
pipe by turning it clockwise (Figure 6). Do not overtighten.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
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Step 3: Parting Diaphragm Assembly
Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the cassette.
Step 4
Step 3
Step 4: Removal of Inner Extension Pipe
Remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe. The retaining ring on the
diaphragm must be placed on the new diaphragm.
Step 5: Examination
Inspect the diaphragm for the blockage or damage. If damage is evident, i.e. a cut or
hole on the sides of the diaphragm, it will need to be replaced by your authorised
Zodiac dealer.
If 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.
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SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION
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WHEEL ADAPTOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your Zodiac Zoom™ comes with the Wheel Adaptor fitted to the Outer Extension
Pipe, all you need to do is fit the Wheel Deflector. This guide will assist if you ever
need to replace the Wheel Adaptor.
STEP A: Slide new Wheel Adaptor over Outer Extension Pipe.
STEP B: Push firmly on Wheel Adaptor until it clicks in the groove at the base of
the swivel. The indentation should be next to the yellow hand-nut.
STEP C: Slide Wheel Deflector over Outer Extension Pipe and push firmly until it
clicks in the groove over the Wheel Adaptor.
Outer Extension Pipe
(OEP)
Wheel Adaptor
Yellow Hand Nut
Deflector Wheel
* Please note: Illustrations above are for the Genie Series 2
Pool Cleaner and not the Zoom Pool Cleaner, although
installation is the same.
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SECTION 3 – KEEPING YOUR CLEANER HAPPY
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR ZODIAC ZOOM™ HAPPY
Zodiac ZOOM™ was developed to assist you with the maintenance of your
swimming pool. From time to time it will need a little assistance from you.
Here’s what you can do to help:
1. Skimmer basket, pump strainer basket, cartridge filter, skim filter, sand filter
(whichever is applicable) should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to
ensure optimum pool cleaner efficiency. NB. ALWAYS disconnect the hose from
the skimmer or vacuum line BEFORE backwashing your filter.
2. Ensure that the return outlet(s) is not causing excessive rippling on the pool
surface. To eliminate this, direct the water return aim flow downwards to 30o
below water surface.
3. The hose protector should be checked monthly and rotated in order to ensure
that the hose does not wear unduly.
4. Always store your Zodiac ZOOM™ hose in a straight line - never coil or leave
hose coiled in the sun. If storing for a long period, disconnect the sections and
pack into hose box. If you should require replacement hose, insist on genuine
Zodiac hoses.
5. Periodically inspect parts for wear. The flexi-foot, disc, and wheel deflector are
the most critical. As the disc wears, it begins to curl at the outer edges. When
the depth of the channels between the treads of the flexi-foot are 3mm or less,
replace the flexi-foot.
IMPORTANT:
Sunlight (ultraviolet rays), water and swimming pool chemicals can take their toll on
your automatic pool cleaner. To extend the lifespan of your Zodiac ZOOM™ and hose:
1. Remove your Zodiac ZOOM™ from the pool before super chlorinating and
reinstall it after a minimum of four hours.
2. If you should develop an algae or chemical imbalance problem, remove your
Zodiac ZOOM™, follow the advice of a qualified pool professional, and
re-install your Zodiac ZOOM™ when the imbalance is corrected.
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QUICK ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
Unlike any other automatic pool cleaners designed for above ground pools, the
Zodiac ZOOM™ has the Quick Release Access Cassette System. This unique feature
allows almost instantaneous access to the one moving part – the diaphragm.
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.
Step 1: Removal of Cassette
Unscrew the Cassette Holding Nut - three turns anti-clockwise. Pull the cassette out
of the main body.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2: Parting the Cassette
Grasp the cassette in one hand and unscrew the extension pipe 2 turns.
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