Zodiac Genius 3000 User manual

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Instruction Manual
New Age Technology
For All Pool Surfaces
WARNING! In terms of Section 2 of the Import and
Export ControlAct of 1989 (Act 45 of 1983),it is illegal to
export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4
of theAct provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto-
matic pool cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a
10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of
R40 000 (forty thousand Rand).
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000. It is thanks to you that we
have achieved our position as worldwide market leader.
No automatic pool cleaner equals your new BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 for
performance, efficiency and reliability. Because of its simple NewAge technology
and unique design,your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 is virtually maintenance-
free.
•Your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 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 BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 has a unique fluted disc that optimises the
collection of all dirt,debris and leaves in your pool.
•Your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 will quickly and quietly clean an average
pool wall-to-wall,top-to-bottom in a normal filtration cycle (excluding steps
and martini seats).
•In the event of requiring under-warranty repairs,please take your
BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to your closest Pool Shop or alternatively please
phone our Customer Care Hotline [phone] and we will direct you to the
BARACUDA®warranty agent nearest to you.
IT’S EASYTO INSTALL. JUST READTHE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE MANUAL CAREFULLY.
THE CONTENTS OFYOUR BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 BOX
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•One BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 Head
•Eight Baracuda Long Life Hose Sections (not In Head)
•OneAutoWeirValve
•One Hose Protection Mesh (not In Head)
•OneWarranty Card
•One Instruction Manual
•One Finned,Fluted Disc (in Head Only unit to be fitted by customer – see
Section 1 on page 2,Step 2).
This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following patents: 84/10036,86/1841,86/6841
Des 94/0843,Des 94/0844.94/0845, Des 94/4756 and Des 98/0111.
BARACUDA®is a RegisteredTrade Mark.
Genius®is a RegisteredTrade Mark.
Specifications and equipment subject to change without prior notice.

1
INDEX
Page No.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
Step One Preparing your pool and filtration system 2
StepTwo Assembling your Baracuda®Genius®3000 2
StepThree Assembling the Hoses 3
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
Adjustment Suggestions: AutoWeirValve 4
Correct Balancing 5
Pool Coverage 5
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
Cassette Mechanism – Explanation 6
Step One Procedure to Remove Diaphragm 6
StepTwo Removal of Diaphragm 7
StepThree Examination 8
Step Four DiaphragmAssembly 8
Step Five Resetting the Diaphragm 9
Step Six Cassette Reassembly 10
SECTION 4 – HOWTO KEEPYOUR
BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 HAPPY 11
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING 12-13
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Exploded Diagram – BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 14
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15
SECTION 8 – ATYOUR SERVICE 16 – 17

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
2
STEP 1: Preparing your pool and filtration system
IMPORTANT
The filtration system must be operating at its MAXIMUMWATER FLOW
before you install your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000,otherwise you will have
to re-adjust your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 after cleaning the pool filter.
Installation is easy if you follow these simple preliminary steps:
1. Empty the weir basket.
2. Clean the pump basket.
3. Backwash the filter 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 flow or waves on the surface of your pool.
STEP 2: Assembling the disc to your Genius®3000
AA
B
B
ABC
Diagram 1
1. Viewed from underneath the unit,the fins
on the Disc should point downwards and
the words Baracuda and the Zodiac logo
should not be visible.
2. Beginning at one corner of the flat front
section of the FlexiFoot,stretch the Disc
around to the other corner,until the disc
is held in place by the FlexiFoot.
Pull Disc under edge of FlexiFoot.
Disc
FlexiFoot
(factory fitted) Diagram 2
(Viewed from side)
2.Position the Disc underneath
the Disc retaining Lug (C)
Diagram 3
(Viewed from front)
3.Ensure both the Disc Pillars (A) are located
in front of the Stop blocks (B)
NB:The Disc must not rotate more than ± 4 mm once it has been installed.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
3
3
NOTE: To obtain maximum
diaphragm efficiency,please ensure a
genuine BARACUDA® AutoWeir
Valve is used.
2 3
Diagram 5: Ideal Hose Length
Weir
Diagram 6
STEP 3: Assembling the Hoses
1. Always insert the male hose cuff into the female cuff.Hoses must connect
fairly tightly. The ideal length of hose is from the weir to the furthest point of
the pool plus one extra section of hose. If the weir is opposite the steps,use
lowest step as furthest point (See Diagrams 4 and 5). To ensure the best
performance from your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000, please ensure only
genuine BARACUDA®long life hoses are used.
Diagram 4: Ideal Hose length
Weir
2. Attach your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to the male end (smaller side) of
the assembled hose.
3. Fit the Hose Protection Mesh over the cuff of the hose to help prevent the
hose from wearing at the weir. Position the protection mesh so that ±10cm is
exposed outside the weir.
4. Bleed all the air from the hose by placing one end over the return jet – thus
filling the hose length with water.
5. Keeping the hose-ends underwater,move it from the return line to the weir
and connect the female cuff to theAutoWeirValve. Ensure that the AutoWeir
Valve is firmly attached to the hose (See Diagram 6).

You no longer
need to remove
the Baracuda®
Auto weir valve
from the weir.
Simply depress the red pivoted
arm (A),until it locks
open the flow door.
To recommence pool cleaner
operation,release the pivoted
arm (A) by pressing down
on the flow door (B).
It’s that simple!
TURNINGYOUR BARACUDA®
GENIUS OFF IS MADE EASY
WITHTHE
AUTO
WEIR
VALVE.
A
B
1. LOW
SETTING 2. MEDIUM
SETTING 3. HIGH
SETTING
4
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS
AUTO WEIRVALVE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The Baracuda®Genius®3000 pool
cleaner is performing too fast and/or
climbing above the level of the water.
ReduceAutoWeirValve to medium or
low setting
The Baracuda®Genius®3000 pool
cleaner is performing slowly and/or is
not climbing the pool walls.
IncreaseAutoWeirValve to medium
or high setting
The Baracuda®AutoWeirValve is preset at the factory to obtain
maximum pool cleaning efficiency.Your Baracuda®Genius is preset on
setting 3. However, if you do experience difficulties,it can be manually adjusted
to one of the three settings (high,medium or low).You will only need to adjust
theAutoWeirValve if the following occurs:
2
1
13
23
21
This end
plugs into weir Hose attaches
to this end
Water flow

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS
CORRECT BALANCING
Proper balancing must be accomplished in the DEEPEST area of the pool. The
buoyancy of the hose tends to LIFT the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 especially
in deeper water. The hose weight is utilized to help neutralise the buoyant effect
of the hose. Although usually not required,if a hose weight is needed,please
contact BARACUDA®on 0800 110 885 whereby we will supply a hose weight at
no charge.
POOL COVERAGE
Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural
movement of your BARACUDA®hose. However,the return line pressure can
be used 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 BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to free itself from
in-pool obstacles (Diagram 8).
Diagram 7: Positioning of the hose weight (if required)
Diagram 8
5
NOTE: Do not use hose
weight if your swimming pool
is less than 2,1 metres deep.
Incorrect Correct Incorrect

SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
The BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 has a long life diaphragm and a Quick Release
Cassette 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 event of a blockage occuring, the Quick Release Cassette 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 performance problems such as:running and stopping,
coverage
problems and/or your Baracuda®Genius®3000 not climbing the pool walls.
STEP 1: Procedure to Remove Diaphragm
Hold the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 with one hand and unscrew the cassette
swivel nut ± 3TURNS anticlockwise (Figure 1).
Pull the cassette system from the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 body (Figure 2).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
6

SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
STEP 2: Removal of Diaphragm
Grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette ± 2TURNS anti-
clockwise (Figure 3).
Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the
cassette (Figure 4).
FIGURE 4
7
FIGURE 3

SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
Remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe (Figure 5), leaving the
retaining ring on the diaphragm.
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 flush 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 (Figure 6).Slide the top of the inner extension pipe (the end which is
opposite the diaphragm) into the body.
FIGURE 6
8
FIGURE 5

SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
Pressing on the underside of the diaphragm’s ridges,push the diaphragm into the
cassette body (Figure 7).
The diaphragm should fit flush against the cassette body.
STEP 5: Resetting the Diaphragm
If the gap of the throat/diaphragm is excessive (more than 5mm), yet the
diaphragm is not torn or damaged,it can be reset by leaving one ridge on the
diaphragm exposed from the cassette body (Figure 8).This may resolve
performance-related problems such as:running and stopping, coverage problems
and/or your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 not climbing walls.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 7
9

SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
Hold the cassette and tighten the extension pipe by turning it clockwise
(Figure 9).Do not overtighten.
STEP 6: Cassette Reassembly
Re-insert the assembled cassette unit into the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 body
(Figure 10) and tighten the cassette swivel nut ± 3TURNS clockwise until
handnut is flush with the bumper fin (Figure 11).
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
10

SECTION 4 – HOWTO KEEPYOUR
BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 HAPPY
11
However good an automatic pool cleaner is,remember that it 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. Weir 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.
N.B. ALWAYS disconnect the hose from the weir or vacuum line
BEFORE backwashing your filter.
2. Always store your BARACUDA®Long Life Hose in a straight line – never coil
or leave hose coiled in sun.
3. Periodically inspect parts for wear.The FlexiFoot,disc and bumper fin 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 FlexiFoot are 3mm or less,
replace the FlexiFoot.
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 BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000,
we recommend that your cassette diaphragm is reset when required.
(See Section 3:Quick Release Cassette System, page 9,step 5.)
IMPORTANT
Sunlight (ultraviolet rays),water and swimming pool chemicals can take their toll
on your automatic pool cleaner.To extend the lifespan of your BARACUDA®
GENIUS®3000 and hose:
1. Ensure that your pH is at the recommended levels as per the table below at all
times as recommended. A low pH is detrimental to most types of plastics and
rubbers and will seriously damage your Automatic Pool Cleaner.
2. Remove your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 from the pool before chemical
shock treatment and re-install it after a minimum of four hours.
RECOMMENDEDWATER BALANCE
Chlorine:
1,0 – 1,5 ppm
pH Level:
pH Fibreglass: 7,0 – 7,2 pH Marbelite: 7,2 – 7,6
Total Alkalinity:
80 – 120 ppm
NOTE: Due to the harsh environment in which your pool cleaner operates,your BARACUDA®
GENIUS®3000 may discolour during normal use over a period of time.This,however,
will not affect the cleaning performance of your unit.

SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING
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PROBLEMS CHECKS SOLUTIONS
The BARACUDA®Is the filter clean? Backwash and rinse the filter
GENIUS®3000 works thoroughly.
slowly, runs then stops,
or not at all.
Are the baskets clean? Remove baskets,clean
thoroughly (Baskets must be
in good condition).
Is the vacuum lid sitting Remove and re-install.
flush in the weir?
Is vacuum lid damaged? Replace vacuum lid.
Is the AutoWeirValve Make sure that the
and the hose secure? connections are sealed.
Is the Diaphragm Refer Section 3
operational or does it (Quick Release Cassette
need adjusting? System page 6-10).
The BARACUDA® Is there a leak in the Possible problem areas:
GENIUS®3000 is system? • Possible leak at pump lid.
working slowly and air • Check the pump lid o-ring.
bubbles are noticable at • Possible leak in the hose.
the return jet.
Is the AutoWeirValve Check level of water.
below water level?
The BARACUDA® Use the return flow jet to
GENIUS®3000 is push hose away from steps.
sticking in corners or (Refer to“Pool Coverage”
at the steps. page 5).
Check hose length Shorten the hose so that it
(Refer Section1page 3). does not reach the steps.
Install a wheel deflector kit.

SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING
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PROBLEMS CHECKS SOLUTIONS
The BARACUDA
®
Is the hose long enough? Add more sections of hose.
GENIUS
®
3000 does not
reach the shallow end
of the pool or moves
in a fixed pattern. I
s the hose affected by Adjust the return outlet
the return flow?
towards the bottom of the
pool to make sure that
the jet of water does not
influence the direction
of the BARACUDA
®
GENIUS
®
3000hose.
Are the hose lengths Make sure that the hose
straight? lengths are in good condition.
Never roll up/coil hoses.
The BARACUDA
®
Is there too much Check that theAutoWeir
GENIUS
®
3000 climbs suction? Valve is not blocked by
above the water level. leaves and preventing the
water from flowing through
theAutoWeirValve.
AdjustAutoWeirValve
setting (Refer to correct
settings page 4)
The BARACUDA
®
Is there sufficient suction? Make sure the filter is clean.
GENIUS
®
3000 does not
climb the walls easily. AdjustAutoWeirValve
setting (Refer to correct
settings page 4)
The BARACUDA
®
Is the float damaged? Return to your nearest
GENIUS
®
3000 falls BARACUDA
®
GENIUS
®
3000
on its one side. to your Dealer for checking.
Is the cassette unit Remove cassette unit
swivelling freely? from main body and rinse
both to flush out debris.
Is the hose weight Remove the hose weight.
attached?

DESCRIPTION
1. Main Body withApron
2. Collar
3. Bumper Fin
4. Foot Flange
5. Flexi Foot
6. Float
7. Weight
8. Extension Pipe with
Hand-nut
9. Compression Ring
10. Cassette Diaphragm
Chamber
11. Inner Extension Pipe
12. Retaining Ring
13. Long Life Cassette
Diaphragm
14. Finned, Fluted Disc
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
13
11
12
14
EXPLODED DIAGRAM – GENIUS 3000
14

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
15
3. AIM FLOW DIVERTER
To allow pool cleaner to
clean close to return flow.
5. IN-LINE LEAF EATER™
An in-line filter which collects all leaves,seeds,
twigs and grit before they reach the weir.
Connects in-line with the hoses.
4. WHEEL DEFLECTOR KIT
If unit sticks in difficult corners eg.steps.
1.WEIR ADAPTOR
Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60mm.
2. WEIR COMBINATIONS
Auto weir valve and weir elbows
illustrating some of the different
combinations that can be used.
2 3
2 3
2 3

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NOTES
SECTION 8 – ATYOUR SERVICE

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SECTION 8 – ATYOUR SERVICE
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 weirs,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: Baracuda SouthAfrica,Private Bag X127, Halfway House 1685,or
Fax to: [phone]
Your Name Tel. No.
PostalAddress
Code
Serial No Purchased from Purchase Date
Pool Surface (Tick one): Plaster ■■Vinyl ■■Fibreglass ■■
Other
Pool Size (L) Pump Size
Type of Filter (Tick one): Sand ■■D.E. ■■Cartridge ■■
Filter Size (or Model No.)
Briefly describe the problem:

TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE
0800 110 885
www.zodiac.co.za
Instruction Manual
New Age Technology
For All Pool Surfaces
WARNING! In terms of Section 2 of the Import and
Export ControlAct of 1989 (Act 45 of 1983),it is illegal to
export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4
of theAct provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto-
matic pool cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a
10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of
R40 000 (forty thousand Rand).
Copyright Reserved © 2002