Zodiac MX6 Elite User manual

Instrucons for installaon and use - English
Hydraulic cleaner
Translaon of the original instrucons in French
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H0354600_REVJ- 2021/07

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WARNINGS
• Before handling the appliance, it is vital that you read this installaon and user
manual, as well as the "Warranes" booklet delivered with the appliance. Failure
to do so may result in material damage or serious or fatal injury and will void the
warranty.
• Keep and pass on these documents for reference during the appliance's service life.
• The distribuon or modicaon of this document in any way is prohibited, without
prior authorisaon from the manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is constantly developing its products to improve their quality. The
informaon contained herein may therefore be modied without noce.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Failure to respect the warnings may cause serious damage to the pool equipment or
cause serious injury, even death.
• Only a person qualied in the technical elds concerned (electricity, hydraulics or
refrigeraon) is authorised to carry out maintenance or repair work on the appliance.
The qualied technician working on the appliance must use/wear personal protecve
equipment (such as safety goggles and protecve gloves, etc.) in order to reduce the
risk of injury occurring when working on the appliance.
• The appliance is intended to be used for pools and spas for a specic purpose; it
must not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was designed.
• This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with
impaired physical, sensorial or mental abilies, or persons lacking in knowledge
and experience, unless they receive supervision or prior instrucons on using the
appliance from a person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instrucons and
in compliance with local and naonal standards. The installer is responsible for
installing the appliance and for compliance with naonal installaon regulaons.
Under no circumstances may the manufacturer be held liable in the event of failure
to comply with applicable local installaon standards.
• For any work other than the simple user maintenance described in this manual, the
product should be referred to a qualied professional.
• If the appliance suers a malfuncon, do not try to repair it yourself; instead contact
a qualied technician.
• Refer to the warranty condions for details of the permied water balance values
for operang the appliance.
• Deacvang, eliminang or by-passing any of the safety mechanisms integrated into
the appliance shall automacally void the warranty, in addion to the use of spare
parts manufactured by unauthorised third-party manufacturers.
• Do not spray inseccide or any other chemical (inammable or non-inammable) in
the direcon of the appliance, as this may damage the body and cause a re.
• Do not touch the fan or moving parts and do not place objects or your ngers in the
vicinity of the moving parts when the appliance is in operaon. Moving parts can
cause serious injury or even death.
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SPECIFIC FEATURES APPLICABLE TO "Pool cleaners"
• The cleaner is designed to operate properly in pool water at a temperature of
between 15°C and 35°C.
• To avoid possible injury or damage to the cleaner, do not operate the cleaner out of
the water.
• In order to prevent possible injury, bathing is prohibited when your cleaner is in the
pool.
• Do not use the cleaner during shock chlorinaon.
• Do not leave the cleaner unaended for an extended period.
WARNING ON THE USE OF A CLEANER IN A POOL WITH A LINER:
• Before installing the cleaner, carefully inspect the pool lining. If the liner is damaged
in places, do not install the cleaner before a qualied professional repairs or replaces
the liner. The manufacturer may not be held liable in any way for damage caused to
the liner.
• The surface of certain paerned liners can wear away quickly: the paerns and/
or colours can become deteriorated, faded or disappear on contact with certain
objects. The cleaner manufacturer may not be held liable for wear to the liners or
faded paerns, which are not covered by the limited warranty.
WARNING ON THE USE OF A CLEANER IN A STAINLESS STEEL POOL:
• Some stainless steel pools may have very fragile surfaces. The surface of these
pools might get damaged by the basic fricon of debris against the surface, for
example caused by the wheels, tracks or brushes of cleaners, including electrical
pool cleaner. The wear or scratching of stainless steel pools are not the liability of
the manufacturer of the pool cleaner and are not covered by the limited warranty.

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CONTENTS
❶ Specicaons 4
1.1 I Descripon 4
1.2 I Technical specicaons and marking 5
❷ Installaon 6
2.1 I Setup 6
2.2 I Hose secon assembly 6
2.3 I Hydraulic connecons 7
❸ Use 9
3.1 I Operang principle 9
3.2 I Pool preparaon 9
3.3 I Operang 9
3.4 I Adjusng the water ow 10
3.5 I Choice of sucon mode: small or large debris (according to model) 11
❹ Maintenance 12
4.1 I Cleaning the ltraon pump basket 12
4.2 I Cleaning the "CyclonicTM" Leaf Catcher 12
4.3 I Removing debris from the motor 13
4.4 I Replacing the tracks 14
4.5 I Storage and winterizing 14
❺ Troubleshoong 15
5.1 I Device behaviour 15
Tip: to make it easier to contact your reseller
Write down your reseller's contact details to help you nd them more easily and ll in the "product"
informaon on the back of the manual; your reseller will ask you for this informaon.
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❶ Specicaons
1.1 I Descripon
x 1
f
d
x 1
b
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x 11
x 1
hc
MXTM 6
MXTM 630 MXTM 8MXTM 8 PRO MXTM 9 MXTM 930 MXTM 10
A
Cleaner
B
C
D
E1 metre Twist Lock hose oat secon
(x1)
F 1 metre Twist Lock hose secon ( x9) ( x11) ( x11) ( x11) ( x11)
GFlow regulator valve
H In-ground valve cu
I45° exible elbow
JFlowkeeper valve
K45° Twist Lock elbow extended
L“CyclonicTM” Leaf Catcher
M Rotang 45° extended elbow
NSet of 6 1-metre Twist Lock hose
secons
OWintering bag for hoses
: Supplied
: Available as an opon

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1.2 I Technical specicaons and marking
1.2.1 Technical specicaons
MXTM 6
MXTM 630 MXTM 8 MXTM 8 PRO MXTM 9 MXTM 930 MXTM 10
Cleaner size (L x W x h) 31 x 19 x 22
cm 41 x 19 x 22 cm
Package size (L x W x h) 102 x 23 x 37 cm
Cleaner weight 2.5 kg 3.2 kg 3.4kg
Packaged weight 8.2 kg 9.5 kg 10.5 kg 9.5 kg
Theorecal cleaning width 25 cm 36 cm
Filtraon capacity Pool ltering circuit
Minimum powered required
for the ltering pump. 3/4 HP
Movement speed 8 m/ min
1.2.2 Marking
: Flow regulator valve
: Hose secon
: Cover opening buon
: Tracks
: Wheels
: Turbines
: Brushes (according to model)
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❷ Installaon
2.1 I Setup
Hose length necessary
: Cleaner
: Hose secons
: Pool valves
: Sucon line
: Skimmer
: Filtering pump
: Filter
Sucon line connecon example
2.2 I Hose secon assembly
2.2.1 Determine the number of secons you need
• Measure the length between the sucon line or the skimmer and the furthest away point of the pool.
• Add an extra 1 metre to the length measured.
• If total length is over 10 metres (MXTM6 - MXTM630) or 12 metres (MXTM8 - MXTM8 PRO - MXTM9 - MXTM930 - MXTM10),
contact your reseller to purchase any addional hose secons required for your pool.
: Connecon to the sucon line or
the skimmer
: Hose length necessary
: 1 metre secon of hose with
oat
: Connecon to the cleaner
Tip: assemble the "right" quanty of hose secons
Assembling more hose secons than the length necessary to cover the whole pool is not recommended.
Hoses that are too long may limit the cleaner's performance.
2.2.2 Twist Lock Hose secon assembly
• To easily assemble the two pipe secons using the Twist Lock system, connect them then twist unl the connectors
are in complete abutment, in one of the 3 notches providing the seal (see image ).
• The secon of Twist Lock hose with the hose oat aached will be connected to the cleaner (see image ). The Twist
Lock hose oat must be located 20-23 cm away from the cleaner (see image ).
20-23 cm Float

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2.3 I Hydraulic connecons
• Turn o the ltraon pump.
• Clean the skimmer basket, the ltraon pump lter basket and the lter if necessary.
2.3.1 Connecon to the sucon line
or
: Hose secon
: Sucon line
: 45° elbow extended (according to model)
: Rotang 45° extended elbow (according to
model)
2.3.2 Connecon to the skimmer
• If the pool has more than one skimmer, connect the pipe to the one which is the closest to the ltraon pump.
: In-ground valve cu
: Flowkeeper valve
: 45° exible elbow
: Hose secon
: Skimmer
Tip: Protect the ltraon system by connecng the owkeeper valve
This valve is used to adjust the ow to opmise the cleaner's performance; it is also very useful for retaining
any debris that may be sucked in and damage the ltraon equipment.
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2.3.3 "Cyclonic™ Leaf Catcher" connecon (according to model)
• Connect the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher to the hose assembly which is closest to the sucon line or the skimmer (see
image or ).
• Tilt the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher by following the indicaons: "PUMP" = ltraon pump side / "CLEANER" = cleaner
side (see image ).
• For the bet operaon, posion the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher vercally to the water surface (see image ).
Connecon to the sucon line Connecon to the skimmer Connecon direcon
Vercal posion
Tip: Protect the ltraon system by connecng the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher
The CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher is used to retain the debris before it is sucked into the ltraon system as this
may cause long-term damage to the equipment. It also enables the debris to be removed more easily than
in the pump lter basket and has the advantage that it is transparent so you can see when it needs to be
cleaned.

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❸ Use
3.1 I Operang principle
The hydraulic cleaners connect to the ltraon system (either to a sucon line or a skimmer); they use the ltraon
pump’s energy to move around the pool. The wall climbing capacity varies according to the shape of the pool and the
available water ow.
The debris is sucked in by the cleaner and captured in the ltraon pump's lter basket or in the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher
(accessory included or available as an opon depending on the model).
3.2 I Pool preparaon
• This product is intended to be used in pools which are permanently installed. Do not use it in
pools which may be dismantled. A permanent pool is built into the ground or on the ground
and cannot be easily dismantled and stored.
• The device must operate in pool water with the following quality:
Water temperature Between 15°C and 35°C
pH Between 6.8 and 7.6
Chlorine < 3 mg/ l
• When the pool is dirty, especially when rst installing your cleaner, remove the largest debris using a telescopic pole
and net prior to installing the cleaner.
• Remove any thermometers, toys and other objects that might damage the device.
• Aer adding chemical products to the water, wait at least 4 hours before pung the cleaner into the water.
• Make sure that the ltraon and the skimmer baskets are clean.
• Aim the pool return lines downward if adjustable.
• Close the pool’s main drain line.
• Turn o the ltraon pump o.
3.3 I Operang
• To avoid serious injury, make sure the ltraon pump is turned o.
• Do not expose your hair, loose clothing, jewellery, etc. to the open end of the hose.
3.3.1 Connecng the ow regulator valve and immersing the cleaner
• Connect the ow regulator valve to the hose (see image ).
• Immerse the cleaner so that it lls up with water.
• When there are no more air bubbles escaping from the cleaner, connect the hose by inserng the ow regulator valve
onto the cleaner (see image ).
• Let the cleaner descends to the boom of the pool.
3.3.2 Filling the hose assembly
• Disconnect the hose assembly from the sucon line or skimmer temporarily.
• Turn on the ltraon pump.
• Fill the Hose assembly with water by placing the open end in front of a pool return line unl it is lled.
• Turn o the ltraon pump and connect the Hose assembly to the dedicated sucon line or skimmer.
• Turn on the ltraon pump on to acvate the pool cleaner.
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3.4 I Adjusng the water ow
• The ltraon pump must be operang.
• Check the water ow regularly to ensure the best possible cleaning performance and to make it easier for the cleaner
to climb the sides.
• The cleaner is equipped with a ow regulator valve which automacally adjusts the water ow through the cleaner. It
indicates whether the water ow is ok or excessive: YELLOW = ow ok / RED = ow excessive
: Flow regulator valve
: Control
3.4.1 Checking the wheel rotaon speed
• The ltraon pump must be operang.
• Switch on the ltraon pump (have a stopwatch ready).
• Raise the cleaner to below the surface of the water, keeping it submerged.
• Note the yellow indicator on the rear right wheel (see image ).
• For MX8 - MX8 PRO - MX9 - MX930 - MX10: Wait unl the wheels change direcon and log the me unl the wheels
have performed 10 turns (see image ).
• Adjust the water ow according to the me logged (see image ).
10 tours
Seconds
26-50
20-25
10-19
Increase the ow
Flow ok
Reduce the ow
3.4.2 Adjusng the water ow
• Adjust the water ow using the owkeeper valve provided with the device (see image ), or from the pool valves.
(+) Increase the ow
(-) Reduce the ow

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3.5 I Choice of sucon mode: small or large debris (according to model)
Before starng this operaon and to avoid serious injury:
• Turn o the ltraon pump.
• Disconnect the cleaner from the Twist Lock hose assembly.
• The cleaner has a sucon adaptor ( ); it is located under the cleaner.
• The adaptor enables the sucon to be adjusted according to the type of debris to be dealt with: “small debris” mode
(small or heavy debris such as sand, silt and stones), “large debris” mode (leaves).
• To switch to “large debris” mode ( ):
- Locate slot on underside of cleaner. Insert a at tool into the inlet adapter.
- Li up the inlet adapter and then pull it out of the vacuum inlet.
• To return to “small debris” mode ):
- Place the modular inlet adapter in the vacuum inlet of the pool cleaner.
- Push down on the modular inlet adapter unl it clicks into place.
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Operation and Maintenance
Daily Operation
The cleaner cycles on/off with the pool filtration pump, vacuuming and cleaning all surfaces randomly
throughout the pool. The climbing ability of the cleaner is dependent on the pool’s shape and available
water flow. If the cleaner is not climbing pool walls, ensure the flow is correct by checking the wheel
speed. Also, ensure the pool surface is not covered in algae as this slippery surface may affect traction.
During each coverage pattern cycle, the cleaner travels both forward and backwards, and pivots to the
right and left. The turbines underneath the cleaner create down force for climbing and stability as well as
directing debris into the cleaner mouth. The scrubbing brushes also make contact with the pool floor to
agitate and remove small stuck-on debris.
Cleaner Vacuum Modes
Your cleaner is designed to operate with two vacuum options:
• Large debris: For vacuuming large debris, such as leaves. It is recommended that you return the
cleaner to small debris factory setting after large debris cleaning.
• Small debris (factory setting): For vacuuming smaller and heavy debris, such as sand, silt and
small stones. The pool cleaner is sent from the factory in this mode.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, make sure that the cleaner is disconnected from the hose and the suction
pump used for the cleaner is turned off prior to starting this operation.
Convert to large debris
cleaning mode:
1. Locate slot on underside of cleaner. Insert
a flat tool into the inlet adapter (Figure 10).
2. Lift up the inlet adapter and then pull it out
of the vacuum inlet.
Convert back to small debris
cleaning mode:
1. Place the modular inlet adapter in the vacuum
inlet of the pool cleaner.
2. Push down on the modular inlet adapter until it
clicks into place (Figure 11).
Figure 10. Remove Modular Inlet Adapter Figure 11. Replace Modular Inlet Adapter
: Sucon adaptor
: "Small debris" mode (default)
: "Large debris" mode
Tip: It is best to use "small debris" mode during the bathing season
When the pool is cleaned regularly, we recommend that you leave the sucon adaptor in place to be in
"small debris" mode.
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❹ Maintenance
• The device must be cleaned regularly using clean or slightly soapy water. Do not use any solvents.
• Rinse the device generously using clean water.
• Never store the cleaner in direct sunlight. Store the hoses laying at and not coiled to prevent unwanted hose memory.
4.1 I Cleaning the ltraon pump basket
• Always remove the cleaner from the pool before cleaning or bleeding the ltraon system.
• Before cleaning (and before you put the cleaner back into the water), start the ltraon pump
for at least 5 minutes before you bleed the circuit.
• For maximum cleaner performance it is recommended the ltraon pump basket be kept clean by removing debris
as needed.
• Use of the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher (accessory included or oponal depending on the model) is recommended to
collect large debris before it reaches the skimmer and the pump basket.
4.2 I Cleaning the "CyclonicTM" Leaf Catcher
• Turn o the ltraon pump.
• Keep the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher under the water and take hold of it by the handle. Using the handle, turn the
transparent canister unl it detaches (see image ).
• Remove the transparent canister from the water and leave the lid and the hoses under the water (see image ).
• Remove the lter using the top handle (see image ).
• Remove the debris and rinse the transparent canister in clean water (see image ).
• Put the lter back in place and immerse the CyclonicTM Leaf Catcher again (see image ).
• Posion the transparent canister correctly on the lid notches then turn it sharply to push the 2 parts in (see image ).

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4.3 I Removing debris from the motor
Before starng this operaon and to avoid serious injury:
• Turn o the ltraon pump.
• Disconnect the cleaner from the Twist Lock hose assembly.
• Press the buon on the top to open the lid (see image ).
• MX6 - 630 - 8 - 8 PRO - 9 - 930 : Remove the debris inside (see image ). If necessary, gently push the motor
blades forward and backward to reveal any trapped debris and remove it. When you move the blades, make sure that
the cleaner's tracks turn freely and that they are correctly synchronised with the movement of the blades under the
cleaner.
• MX10 : Remove the debris inside. If necessary, remove the motor (see image ) to reveal any trapped debris and
remove it. Make sure that the cleaner’s tracks turn freely and that they are correctly synchronised with the movement
of the blades under the cleaner when pung the motor back.
• Remove any debris which may be caught in the sucon inlet, under the cleaner.
• Close the lid and make sure it locks.
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4.4 I Replacing the tracks
• Lay the cleaner on one side.
• Starng with one of the wheels, pull the inside of the track to separate it from the wheel (see image ). Then remove
the track from the cleaner.
• To install the new track, posion the inside of the track on the small wheel's grooves and on one of the large wheels.
• Stretch the track around the second wheel, (see image ). Press down on the track to posion it correctly on the
wheel grooves. Make sure that the track passes under the guide.
4.5 I Storage and winterizing
• For winterizing, drain o all the water from the cleaner (damage caused by frost is not covered by the warranty).
• Clean the whole device and the hoses in clean water then leave to dry.
• Store the device in a dry place which is protected from freezing condions. Store the cleaner on its side or back to
avoid damage to turbine (voir image ).
• Remove all the connectors and adaptors from the sucon line or the skimmer.
Tip: Preserve the condion of the hoses during storage
When the cleaner is stored away, even for short periods, avoid rolling the hoses: they may take on a shape
which may harm the cleaner's performances.

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❺ Troubleshoong
• Before you contact your reseller, please carry out these few simple checks using the following
tables if a problem occurs.
• If the problem connues contact your reseller.
5.1 I Device behaviour
The cleaner is
immobile or very
slow.
• Close the main drain line.
• Clean and empty the skimmer and ltraon pump baskets.
• Inspect the motor area and remove any visible debris. (see “4.3 I Removing debris from the
motor”)
• Remove the sucon adaptor under the cleaner (see “3.5 I Choice of sucon mode: small or
large debris (according to model)”).
• Check the ow (see “3.4 I Adjusng the water ow”).
• Turn on the ltraon pump to verify there is no air in the system. If the ltraon pump basket
is lled with air bubbles and, or the water level is low this indicates there is air present in the
circulaon system. If air is in the system it will be seen as water ows out the pool return
lines. Air can be drawn into the circulaon system through components on the sucon side
of the ltraon pump. This includes holes or cracks in the cleaners hose secons.
• Verify the pool surface is not covered with algae as this slippery surface will not allow the
cleaner to gain tracon and climb. If it is, carry out shock chlorinaon and slightly reduce
the pH.
The cleaner does
not cover the enre
pool.
• Check the ow (see “3.4 I Adjusng the water ow”).
• Aim the return line ngs in the pool downward if adjustable.
• Check the hose secons for coils. If a memory has formed turn o the cleaner and remove
the aected hose secons. Lie the pipe secons having formed loops at in the sun unl
these secons recover their normal shape. Re-install the hose secons on the cleaner.
• Check the hose assembly is long enough (see “2.2 I Hose secon assembly”). If it is not, add
hose secons.
• Check the posion of the hose oat on the leader hose secon (see “2.2 I Hose secon
assembly”).
• Monitor the cleaner for more than ve minutes and check that each track changes direcon
regularly.
The cleaner is
stopped on the
steps.
• Check the top cover swivel turns freely.
• Test the ow by checking the wheel rotaon speed (see “3.4.1 Checking the wheel rotaon
speed”).
• Check that the pipe is not too long (see “2.2 I Hose secon assembly”). If it is, shorten the
hose length by removing secons.
The cleaner does
not climb the pool
walls.
• Check the ow (see “3.4.1 Checking the wheel rotaon speed”) and increase it if necessary
(see “3.4.2 Adjusng the water ow”).
• Check that the hose oat is posioned correctly on the leader hose (see “2.2 I Hose secon
assembly”).
• Check that the pool walls are free of algae and not slippery.
The cleaner climbs
above the water
line.
• Reduce the ow (see “3.4.2 Adjusng the water ow”).
• Check that the hose oat is posioned correctly on the leader hose (see “2.2 I Hose secon
assembly”).
The cleaner lays on
its side.
• Check that the hose oat is posioned correctly on the leader hose (see “2.2 I Hose secon
assembly”).
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