Zodiac G2 User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

For over 100 years we have been motivated by innovation...
and innovation has inspired our greatest successes. Every day we strive to supply the
highest quality products... and constantly seek to develop INNOVATIVE products.
Innovation, is what we create every day... for everyone... for a better life: Because the pool
is a source of PLEASURE and JOY... a place to REUNITE FAMILIES...which CREATES
RELATIONSHIPS and memories... a place where time stands still. That’s the magic of a pool!
At Zodiac®, we manufacture more than just pool equipment... we create A BETTER LIFE.
Zodiac® South Africa strives to offer world-class excellence in both products and service.
Complemented by a team of dedicated staff throughout the country, we guarantee premium
after sales services. Should you require assistance on your Zodiac® product, need to locate a
dealer near you or just wish to nd out more information, call our Customer Care Helpline on
0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665) or go to www.zodiac.co.za.
A BETTER LIFE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION. ALWAYS READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD TO ENSURE YOUR WARRANTY IS
REGISTERED AND RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT
OF FUTURE WARRANTY CLAIMS.

INDEX
Page No.
INTRODUCTION 1
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
Step One Preparing your pool and ltration system 2
Step Two Assembling your G2™ 2
Step Three Assembling the Hose 3
Step Four Assembling the Hose Protector 4
Step Five Positioning of the Hose Protector 4
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
Adjustment Suggestions Auto Weir Valve 5
Correct balancing 6
Pool coverage 6
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
Cassette Mechanism – Explanation 7
Step One Procedure to remove Diaphragm 7
Step Two Removal of Diaphragm 8
Step Three Examination 9
Step Four Diaphragm assembly 9
Step Five Resetting the Diaphragm 10
Step Six Cassette reassembly 11
SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR G2™ OPERATING EFFIECIENTLY 12
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING 13-14
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15
Exploded diagram – G2™
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16
SECTION 8 – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR G2™ 17
SECTION 9 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER 18
SECTION 10 – AT YOUR SERVICE 19

INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a G2 ™ . It is through customers such as you that our position as worldwide market leader in
poolcare remains unchallenged. Our renowned, patented technology is still unbeaten for innovation and design,
reliability and efeciency.
• Your G2
™ has no moving parts to jam, wear or come adrift. No nuts, bolts, screws, gears or wheels to corrode.
• Its innovative Long-Life Cassette Diaphragm System sucks up dirt, debris, bugs, leaves and even pebbles.
• Your G2
™ will quickly and quitely clean any average pool.
• In the event of requiring under-warranty repairs, please take your unit to your closest pool shop or alternatively
please phone our Customer Care Helpline 0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665) and we will direct you to the ZODIAC
warranty agent.
IT’S EASY TO INSTALL JUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL CAREFULLY.
THE CONTENTS OF YOUR G2™ BOX ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• G2 ™ Pool Cleaner
• 6 x 1.2m Long-Life Twist Lock Hose Lengths
• Auto Weir Valve with 90º Elbow
• 36 Fin Disc
• Deector Wheel
• C-Clip Hose Weight
• Hose Protector
• Warranty Card
• Quick Start Guide
G2
™ is a Trade Mark of ZODIAC®Pool Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Specications and equipment to change without prior notice.
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STEP 1: Preparing your pool and ltration system
IMPORTANT
The ltration system must be operating at its maximum water ow before you install your G2™, otherwise you will
have to re-adjust it after cleaning the pool lter.
Installation is easy if you follow these simple preliminary steps:
1. Empty the weir basket.
2. Clean the pump basket.
3. Backwash the lter until the sight glass is clear.
4. Adjust all return jets (whether your pool has one, two or more) to point downwards and towards each other so that
you DO NOT see a circular water ow or ripples on the surface of your pool.
STEP 2: Assembling your G2™
Fitting the Quick Release Cassette System
Hold the G2™ with one hand and t the Quick Release Cassette System as shown on the Diagram
1. Tighten the Cassette Swivel Nut by turning it +/- 3 turns clockwise.
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
DIAGRAM 1
Fitting Quick ReleaseCassette System
Cassette
Swivel Nut
Fitting the Deector Wheel
Every G2™ Pool Cleaner is supplied with
a Deector Wheel. The purpose of this
wheel is to protect the Outer Extension
Pipe, outside housing and also to guid the
G2™ away from swimming pool steps or
stairs. Position the Deector Wheel on
the Outer Extension Pipe as in Diagram
2, making sure that at the top clips are
seated in the groove. Ensure that the
Deector Wheel rotates freely.
DIAGRAM 2
Fitting the Deector Wheel
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STEP 3: Assembling the Hoses
1. Always insert the male hose cuff into the female cuff and
twist until hose locks together. Hoses must connect fairly
tightly. Setting 1 or 2 is recommended on the Twist Lock
ratchet system. The ideal length of hose is from the weir to
the farthest point of the pool plus one extra section of hose.
If the weir is opposite the steps, use lowest step as furthest
point (see Diagram 3). To ensure the best performance from
your G2™, please ensure that only genuine ZODIAC
Long-Life Twist Lock Hoses are used.
2. Fit the hose weight to the rst section of the hose +/- 1 meter from the G2™ head.
3. Fit the Hose Protector (see Page 4).
Weir
Diagram 3: Ideal Hose length
4. Bleed all the air from the hose by placing one end over the return jet – thus lling the hose length with water.
5. Keeping the hose-ends underwater, move the hose from the return line to the weir and connect the male cuff
directly to the Auto Weir Valve 90 Elbow.
6. Ensure that the Auto Weir Valve is rmly attached to the weir vacuum lid.
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STEP 4: Assembling the Hose Protector
1. Place the hose into one half of the Hose Protector.
2. Place the other half of the Hose Protector over the hose ensuring that the male clip line up with the female clip.
3. Apply pressure to both halves of the Hose Protector until both pieces clip into place.
STEP 5: Positioning of the Hose Protector
The ideal positioning to t the Hose Protector is directly after the hose cuff.
Note: If the hose is connected directly to the Automatic Weir Valve (not advised), position the Hose Protector
approximately 10cm from the hose cuff.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Hose Protector must be tted to the section of the hose connected to the
90° Elbow or Automatic Weir Valve (i.e. furthest away from the APC).
To Automatic
Pool Cleaner
(APC)
Male hose cuff
Automatic Weir Valve
Insert into weir
90° Elbow
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SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
Note: To obtain maximum Diaphragm efciency, please
ensure a genuine ZODIAC Auto Weir Valve is used.
Your G2™ Pool Cleaner
is performing too fast
and/or climbing above
the level of the water.
Your G2™ Pool Cleaner
is performing slowly
and/or not climbing the
pool walls.
Reduce Auto Weir
Valve to medium(2)
or low(1) setting.
Increase Auto Weir
Valve to medium(2)
or high(3) setting.
1. Low Setting 2. Medium Setting 3. High Setting
TURNING YOUR G2™ OFF IS MADE EASY WITH
THE AUTO WEIR VALVE
You no longer need to remove the ZODIAC Auto
Weir Valve from the weir.
Simply depress the red pivoted arm (A) until it locks
open the ow door.
To commence pool cleaner operation, release the
pivoted arm (A) by pressing down on the ow door
(B). It’s that simple.
AUTO WEIR VALVE
The ZODIAC Auto Weir Valve is preset at the factory to obtain maximum pool cleaning efciency. Your
G2™ is preset on setting 2. However, if you do experience difculties it can be manually adjusted to one of the
three settings (hight, medium or low – See Adjustment Settings below).
ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS
You will only need to adjust the Auto Weir Valve if the following occurs:
90° Elbow
Auto Weir Valve
with 90° Elbow
Hose or 90° Elbow
attaches to this end
This end plugs
into the weir
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SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS
CORRECT BALANCING
Proper balancing must be accomplished in the deepest area of the pool. The buyoancy of the hose tends to lift the
G2™, especially in deeper water. The Hose Weight is provided to help neutralise the buyoant effect of the hose.
POOL COVERAGE
Normally it is undesirable for the return line water ow to affect the natrual movement of your ZODIAC Hose.
However, the return line pressure can be use to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away from
steps and corners.
A return line located anywhere along the shaded area can be utilised to gently push the hose, allowing your G2™
to free itself from in-pool obstacles (Diagram 6).
Diagram 5: Positioning of the Hose Weight
Diagram 6
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
The G2™ has a Long-Life Diaphragm and a Quick Release System. This unique feature allows almost
instantaneous access to 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 even of blockage occuring the Quick Release Casette
System allows you the opportunity to remove the blockage or check the Diaphragm for damage in seconds at
the poolside.
The Quick Release Cassette System also allows you to reset the Diaphragm which may also resolve performing
problems such as running and stopping coverage problems and/or your G2™ not climbing the pool walls.
STEP 1: Procedure to Remove Diaphragm.
Hold the G2™ with one hand and unscrew the Cassette Swivel nut +/- 3 turns anti-clockwise (Diagram 7).
Pull the Cassette System from the G2™ body (Diagram 8).
Diagram 8
Diagram 7
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
STEP 2: Removal of Diaphragm
Grasp the Extension Pipe in one hand and unscrew the Cassette +/- 4 turns anti-clockwise
until the two separate (Diagram 9).
Push the Inner Extension Pipe with Diaphragm through the Cassette Body (Diagram 10).
Diagram 9
Diagram 10
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
Remove the Diaphragm from the Inner Pipe (Diagram 11), leaving the Retaining Ring on the Diaphragm.
Diagram 11
STEP 3: Examination
Inspect the Diaphragm for a blockage or any damage. Even small holes will compromise its operation. If any
damage is evident, i.e. a cut or hole on the sides of the Diaphragm, replace it.
If there is a blockage, carefully remove it. If this can’t be done, a garden hose may be used to ush the obstacle
through. Do not use any sharp objects to probe or push an obstruction as this may damage the Diaphragm.
STEP 4: Diaphragm Assembly
Prior to re-installing the Diaphragm, rinse the Diaphragm and the Inner Extension Pipe thoroughly to remove any
grit. Attach the Diaphragm to the inner Extension Pipe (Diagram 12). Slide the top of the Inner Extension Pipe (the
end which is opposite the Diagram) into the body.
Diagram 12
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
Pull the Inner Extension Pipe with Diaphragm through the Cassette Body (Diagram 13).
Diagram 13
STEP 5: Resetting the Diaphragm
If the gap of the Diaphragm is excessive (more than 5 mm), yet the Diaphragm is not torn or damaged, it can be
reset by leaving one ridge of the Diaphragm exposed from the Cassette Body (Diagram 14). This may resolve
performance-related problems such as running and stopping, coverage problems and/or your G2™ not
climbing walls.
Hold the Cassette and tighten the Extension Pipe by turning clockwise (Diagram 15). Do not over-tighten.
Diagram 14
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
STEP 6: Cassette Reassembly
Re-insert the assembled Cassette unit into the G2™ body (Diagram 16) and tighten Cassette Swivel nut
+/- 3 turns clockwise until Hand-nut is ush with the threaded Locking Collar (Diagram 17).
Diagram 15
Diagram 17
Diagram 16
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SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR G2™ OPERATING EFFICIENTLY
As a pool accessory connected to the suction line, your G2™ relies on the ltration system in order to operate
efciently. Follow these simple maintenance tips:
1. The weir basket, pump basket, cartridge lter, sand lter (whichever is applicable) should be thoroughly cleaned
on a regular basis to ensure optimum pool cleaner efciency. N.B. Always disconnect the hose from the weir or
vacuum line before backwashing your lter.
2. Always store your ZODIAC Long-Life Twist Lock Hose in a straight line – never coil or leave hose coiled
in the sun.
3. Periodically inspect parts for wear. The Flexi-foot Disc and Deector Wheel 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 on the Flexi-foot
are 3mm or less, replace the Flexi-foot.
4. In the event of an object becoming stuck in the Diaphragm, clear it quickly and easily by following the simple
instructions laid out for Diaphragm maintenance under Section 3 – Quick Release Cassette System.
5. To maintain optimum performance from your G2™, we recommend that your Cassette Diaphragm is reset when
required. (See Section 3 – Quick Release Cassette System, page 10, step 5).
IMPORTANT
Sunlight (UV rays), pool chemicals and other harsh conditions can take their toll on your G2™ and
other pool accessories.
pH is Very Important
pH is a simple numerical scale which indicates the acid / alkaline balance of water. A pH value of 7.0 denotes
neutrality i.e. neither acid nor alkaline. High pH values (above 7.0) denote alkaline conditions and low pH values
(below 7.0) denote acidic conditions.
To extend the lifespan of your APC:
1. Ensure that your pH is between 7.0 and 7.6* at all times as recommended. pH levels higher or lower than the
recommended levels are detrimental to most types of plastics and rubbers and will seriously damage you G2™.
2. Remove your G2™ from the pool before chemical shock treatment and only reinstall it after a minimum of
four hours.
3. Follow these recommended water balance levels*
Chlorine: 1.0 – 2.0ppm pH Levels: 7.0 – 7.6 Total Alkalanity: 80 – 120ppm
*Values may vary within their ranges, depending on pool surface i.e. concrete, breglass or vinyl.
NOTE: Due to the harsh environment in which your pool cleaver operates your G2™ may discolour during normal
use over a period of time. This will not affect the cleaning performance of your unit.
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SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEMS CHECKS SOLUTIONS
Your G2™ works slowly, runs
then stops or not at all.
Is the lter clean?
Are the baskets clean?
Is the vacuum lid sitting
ush in the weir?
Is the vacuum lid damaged?
Are the Auto Weir Valve and the
hose secure?
Is the Diaphragm operational or
does it need adjusting?
Backwash and rinse the ler
thoroughly.
Remove baskets, clean
thoroughly (baskets must be in
good condition).
Remove and re-install.
Replace vacuum lid.
Make sure that the conection are
sealed.
Refer Section 3 (Quick Release
Cassette System page 7-11).
Your G2™ is working slowly and
air bubbles are noticeable at the
return jet.
Is there a leak in the system?
Is the Auto Weir Valve below
water level?
Possible problem areas:
Possible leak at pump lid.
Check the pump lid O-ring.
Possible leak in the hose.
Check level of water.
Your G2™ is sticking to corners or
at the steps.
Check the hose length (Refer
Section 1 page 3).
Use the return ow jet to push
hose away from steps. (Refer to
“Pool coverage” page 6).
Shorten the hose so that it does
not reach the steps.
Customer Care Helpline 0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665)
www.zodiac.co.za
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SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEMS CHECKS SOLUTIONS
Your G2™ does not reach the
shallow end of the pool or moves
in a xed pattern.
Is the hose long enough?
Is the hose affected by the
return ow?
Are the hose lengths straight?
Add more sections of hose.
Adjust the return outlet towards
the bottom of the pool to make
sure that the jet of water does
not inuence the direction of the
G2™ hose.
Your G2™ climbs above the
water level.
Your G2™ does not climb the
walls easily.
Is there too much suction?
Is there sufcient suction?
Check that the Auto Weir Valve
is not blocked by leaves and
preventing the water from owing
through the Auto Weir Valve.
Adjust Auto Weir Valve setting
(Refer to correct settings page 5)
Make sure the lter is clean.
Adjust Auto Weir Valve setting
(Refer to correct setting page 5)
Your G2™ is sticking to corners or
at the steps.
Check the hose length (Refer
Section 1 page 3).
Return to your nearest pool store
for checking.
Remove Cassette unit from main
body and rinse both to ush
out debris.
Customer Care Helpline 0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665)
www.zodiac.co.za
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SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Exploded diagram - G2™
Description
1. Main Body
2. Locking Collar
3. Flexi-foot
4. Deector Wheel
5. Extension Pipe with Hand-nut
6. Compression Ring
7. Cassette Diaphragm Chamber
8. Inner Extension Pipe
9. Retaining Ring
10. Long-Life Diaphragm
11. 36 Fin Disc
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1. WEIR ADAPTOR
Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60mm
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
2. WEIR COMBINATIONS
Auto Weir Valve and Weir Elbows illustrating some
of the different combinations that an be used
3. AIM FLOW DIVERTOR
To allow pool cleaner to clean
close to return ow
4. LARGE DEFLECTOR WHEEL
If unit sticks in difcult corners, eg steps
CYCLONIC LEAF CATCHER
An in-line lter which collects all leaves, seeds,
twigs and grit before they reach the weir, using
an innovative vortex technology. Connects in-line
with the hoses (Suitable for Twist Lock and
standard pool hose).
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A ZODIAC Salt Chlorinator – The Perfect Partner for your G2™
Installing a ZODIAC Salt Chlorinator in conjuntion with having a G2™ is the effortless way to having a crystal clear
pool all the time.
ZODIAC Salt Chlorinator with Clearwater technology offer both convenience and peace of mind. Clearwater
technology means that you are assured of quality and product excellence. ZODIAC is by far the most widely chosen
brand of Chlorinator available in South Africa today.
Your purchase will ensure that youget the best of all worlds. Firstly, you will enjoy the convenience of a fully automatic
product, which allows you to spend time relaxing at the poolside. Perfect for a modern-day lifestyle. You will also
experience the fantastic soft feeling that only a salt chlorinator can offer.
No more red eyes or itchy skin, just smiles all the way!
SECTION 8 – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR G2™
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