Zodiac VORTEX-PRO EC15 Series User manual

VORTEX-PRO™
Robotic Pool Cleaner
Owner's Manual
TYPE EC15--
H0516700 Rev C
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this
manual, this product must be serviced by a pool technician who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment
by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist.
In the event no such state or local requirement exists, the pool technician must be a professional with
sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this
manual can be followed exactly. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions........ 3
Section 2. Cleaner Specications ................... 4
2.1 GeneralSpecications ....................................... 4
Section 3. Assembly......................................... 4
3.1 Unpacking .......................................................... 4
3.2 AssemblingtheTransportCaddy
(VX504WDandVX554WD) ............................. 5
3.3 ConnectingtheControlboxtoCaddy
(VX504WD/VX554WD)
orBase(VX40/VX454WD) .............................. 7
3.4 ConnectingFloatingCabletoControlBox ......... 7
Section 4. Operation......................................... 8
4.1 SubmergingtheCleaner .................................... 9
4.2 TheVX40CleanerControlbox ........................ 10
4.3 TheVX454WDandVX504WD
CleanerControlbox ......................................... 10
4.4 TheVX554WDCleanerControlbox ................11
4.5 StartingtheCleaner ..........................................11
4.6 StoppingtheCleaner
andRemovingfromthePool............................ 12
4.7 OperatingtheCleanerwith
theRemoteControl(VX554WDonly) ............. 12
4.8 SynchronizingtheRemoteControl................... 13
4.9 StoringtheCleaner ......................................... 13
Section 5. Programming the Cleaner ............. 14
5.1 DisplayingCurrentDayandTime..................... 14
5.2 ChangingtheClockDayandTime................... 14
5.3 ChangingDefaultCleaningTimes.................... 14
5.4 ProgrammingCleaningCycles......................... 15
5.5 CancelingCleaningCycles .............................. 15
Section 6. Cleaning and Maintenance .......... 16
6.1 CleaningtheFilterCanister.............................. 16
6.2. CordTangling ................................................... 17
6.3 ReplacingtheBrushes ..................................... 18
6.4 ReplacingtheTyres.......................................... 19
Section 7. Troubleshooting ........................... 21
7.1 UsingtheInformationLEDfor
Troubleshooting(VX40Cleaner) ...................... 21
7.2 ViewingCleanerStatusInformation
forTroubleshooting(VX454WD,
VX504WD,andVX554WD)............................ 21
7.3 GeneralTroubleshooting .................................. 22
7.4 ControlBoxErrorCodes(VX454WD,
VX504WDandVX554WD)............................. 23
THANKYOUFORPURCHASINGTHISROBOTICPOOLCLEANERBYZODIAC®.
YOURCLEANERHASBEENDESIGNEDANDMANUFACTUREDTOBEEASILYINSTALLEDANDTO
PROVIDELOWMAINTENANCEOPERATION.AWARRANTYCARDISSUPPLIEDINTHEBOX.PLEASEGO
TOZODIAC.COM.AUTOREGISTERFORWARRANTY.
Takingthesestepswillhelpensurepromptwarrantyservice,shoulditberequired.Ifserviceisrequired,please
contactyouroriginaldealer.Iftheoriginaldealerdoesnotperformwarrantyservice,pleasevisit
www.zodiac.com.autolocateanindependentservicecompanynearyou.Ifyouareunabletolocateaservice
company,pleasecallourAfterSalesSupportTeamat1300763021.
Inthecaseyourproductmayrequireaserviceorwarrantyrepair,pleaseretaintheoriginalcartontotransportyour
cleaner in.
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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
Congratulations on purchasing the Zodiac robotic cleaner. Please read through the entire manual before installing the
cleaner. Your cleaner must be installed and operated as specified.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
USEOFTHEZODIACROBOTICCLEANERINAVINYLLINERPOOL
Certainvinyllinerpatternsareparticularlysusceptibletorapidsurfacewearofpatternremovalcausedbyobjectscomingintocontact
withthevinylsurface,includingpoolbrushes,pooltoys,floats,fountains,chlorinedispensers,andautomaticpoolcleaners.Somevinyl
linerpatternscanbeseriouslyscratchedorabradedsimplybyrubbingthesurfacewithapoolbrush.Inkfromthepatterncanalsorub
offduringtheinstallationprocessorwhenitcomesintocontactwithobjectsinthepool.ZodiacPoolSystems,Inc.,isnotresponsiblefor,
andtheLimitedWarrantydoesnotcover,patternremoval,abrasionormarkingsonvinylliners.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Failure to comply with the following warnings can increase risk of fire or electrocution which can result in
property damage and serious injury, including loss of life.
PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Toreduceriskofelectricalshock:
• ThecleaneristobeinstalledinaccordancewiththerelevantrequirementsoftheAustralianwiringrulesAS/NZS3000.Alsoreferto
theinstallationinstructionsrelatingtotheswimmingpoolequipmentforwhichthecleanerwillbeanintegralpart.Thecleaneristobe
suppliedthroughaResidualCurrentDevice(RCD)witharatedresidualoperatingcurrentof30mA.
• Donotenterpoolwhiletheroboticcleanerisinwater.
• Donotburycord.Locatecordsoastopreventitfrombeingdamagedbylawnmowers,hedgetrimmersandotherequipment.
• Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,donotusetheroboticcleanerorcontrolboxifthecordiswornordamaged.ContactZodiacCustomer
CareService1300763021immediatelyforproperservicingandreplacementofthedamagedcord.
• Doubleinsulation— Forcontinuedprotectionagainstpossibleelectricshock,useonlyidenticalreplacementpartswhenservicing.Donot
attemptrepairoftheroboticcleaner,controlbox,powercord,orfloatingcable.
• Useonlythepowersupplyprovidedwiththeproduct.
• NEVEROPENControlbox.
• DONOTUSEANEXTENSIONCORDTOCONNECTTHEUNITTOELECTRICSUPPLY;PROVIDEAPROPERLYLOCATEDRCD
PROTECTEDPOWEROUTLET.THECONTROLBOXSHOULDBEPLACEDNEARTHERCDPROTECTEDPOWEROUTLET
POINT.
PREVENT CHILD INJURY AND DROWNING
• Toreducetheriskofinjury,donotpermitchildrenorpersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackof
experienceandknowledgetooperatethisproduct.
• Donotletanyone,especiallysmallchildren,sit,step,lean,orclimbonanyequipmentinstalledaspartofyourpool’soperationalsystem.
CAUTION
Failure to comply with the following warnings could cause damage to pool equipment or personal injury.
• Theroboticcleanermustbeinstalledandoperatedasspecified.
• Thisproductisintendedforusewithpermanently-installedpools.Donotusewithstorablepools.Apermanently-installedpoolis
constructedinoronthegroundorinabuildingsuchthatitcannotbereadilydisassembledforstorage.Astorablepoolisconstructedso
thatitiscapableofbeingreadilydisassembledforstorageandreassembledtoitsoriginalintegrity.
• Cleanthefiltercanisteraftereachuse.
• Donotusetheproductinyourpoolifthewatertemperatureisabove35˚C (95˚F)orbelow13˚C (55˚F).
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Section 2. Cleaner Speci cations
2.1 General Speci cations
The general specifications for the cleaner are as follows:
x 2
A
BCD
x 2 x 2
Ex 2
F
GH
I
Figure 1. Transport Caddy Assembly Components
(VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD)
(a) handle frame
(b) support blocks (x 2)
(c) wheels (x 2)
(d) wheel locking clips (x 2)
(e) wheel axle / hubcap (x 2)
(f) base unit
(g) cleaner hook
(h) caddy handle
(i) remote control hook (VX55 4WD only)
When unpacking the cleaner and its components:
• Check to make sure each component is in the box.
• Check cleaner and components for damage during
transport.
• If there are any missing parts or damage, contact
Zodiac®at 1300 763 021.
.
Control box
supply
voltage
220-240VAC,50Hz;shortcircuit-proof
safetyisolatingtype
Supply voltage 30VDC
Installed load 150Wmax
Cable length
VX454WD:15m
VX40//VX504WD: 18m
VX554WD: 21m
Cleaner size
(WxDxH)
43x48x27cm
Weight of Cleaner 9.5 kg
Packed weight 19 kg
Filtration All-purposeltercanister
Cycle lengths Variableprogrammingforcleaning
oor,walls,andwaterline.
From1.5-3.0hours.
Filter Canister 200microns
The cleaner is a double-insulated product. A double-
insulated electrical appliance is one which has been
designed in such a way that it does not require a safety
connection to ground. The basic requirement for
double-insulation is that no single failure can result
in dangerous voltage becoming exposed so that it
might cause an electric shock and that this is achieved
without relying on an earthed (grounded) metal casing.
This is achieved by having two (2) layers of insulating
material surrounding live parts or by using reinforced
insulation. Therefore, devices having double-insulated
construction, such as this cleaner, do not utilize a
grounded (three-prong) cord/plug.
Section 3. Assembly
3.1 Unpacking
The packaging should contain the following items:
• Robotic cleaner
• Control box
• Control box base (VX40 and VX45)
• Remote Control (VX55 4WD only)
• Transport and storage caddy assembly components
(VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD only)
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3.2 Assembling the Transport Caddy
(VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD)
1. Unscrew the handnut from the base unit
(Figure 2).
Figure 2. Remove Handnut from Base Unit
2. Insert the metal handle frame tubing into the
base unit with notch end at the top, then rotate
so the bends are away from you. (Figure 3)
3. Push base unit down (Figure 3) so the metal
handle frame is seated in the recess on the
underside of the base.
Figure 3. Connect Metal Frame to Base Unit
4. Slide the handnut over the tube and twist to
tighten onto base unit (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Twist Handnut to Secure Frame
5. Snap two (2) support blocks into place
(Figure 5).
6. Slide axle and hubcap piece through center of
wheel and attach to base unit. Snap locking clip
into place to secure wheel. Repeat to attach both
wheels (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Snap in Support Blocks and Attach
Wheels
7. Slide the control box base / caddy handle
attachment down over the metal tubing until it
snaps into place. (See Figure 6).
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Figure 8. Snap Remote Control Holder into Place
Figure 9. Fully Assembled Transport Caddy
Figure 6. Attach Caddy Handle
8. Align cleaner hook pins with the top holes in
the handle tube and snap into place (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Snap Cleaner Hook into Place
9. (VX55 4WD only) Locate pin on the remote
control holder and align it with the recepticle
on the handle of the caddy to attach the remote
control box to caddy (Figure 8).
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Figure 12. Attach Control box to Base
3.4 Connecting Floating Cable to Control
Box
WARNING
Failuretocomplywiththefollowingwarningscan
increaseriskoffireorelectrocutionwhichcanresultin
propertydamageandseriousinjury,includingloss
oflife.
PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Keepthecontrolboxatleast3.5mfromtheedge
ofthepool.
• Thecleaneristobeinstalledinaccordancewith
therelevantrequirementsoftheAustralianwiring
rulesAS/NZS3000.Alsorefertotheinstallation
instructionsrelatingtotheswimmingpoolequipment
forwhichthecleanerwillbeanintegralpart.The
cleaneristobesuppliedthroughaResidualCurrent
Device(RCD)witharatedresidualoperatingcurrent
of30mA.
• Donotuseanextensioncordtoconnectthecontrol
box.
• Donotallowanyonetoswimwhilethecleanerisin
thepool.
• Thecontrolboxiswater-resistant,notwaterproof.
Inordertopreventelectrocution,neversubmerge
thecontrolboxorleaveexposedtoinclement
weather.
1. Unscrew the protective cap for the power cable
from the side of the control box by turning
counter-clockwise (Figure 12).
3.3 Connecting the Control box to Caddy
(VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD) or Base
(VX40 /VX45 4WD)
VX50 4WD / VX55 4WD:
1. Align the bottom of the control box with the
notch at bottom of the control box hook on the
caddy (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Align Control box with Caddy Hook
2. Press control box onto the caddy hook until it
snaps and locks into position (Figure 11).
Figure 11. Attach the Control box onto Caddy
VX40 and VX45 4WD:
1. Align the bottom of the control box with the
notch in the base (see Figure 12).
2. Presscontrolboxdownrmlytosnapinplace.
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Figure 13. Remove Protective Cap
Figure 14. Connect Power Cable
2. Gripthenotchedendoftheoatingpower
cable, insert into the control box, and turn
clockwise to tighten. (Figure 14.)
NOTE: Toavoiddamagingthepowercable,donottryto
twisttheentIrecablehousing(seebelow).
NOTE: Toavoidexposingthepowercableconnectorpins
towater,besuretheconnectorisscrewedinallthe
wayandthereisnogap.(seebelow).
Section 4. Operation
CAUTION
Topreventdamagetothecleaner,besuretoadhere
tothefollowingguidelines:
• Removethecleanerfromthepoolafterthe
cleaningcycleiscompletedandstoreonthecaddy
outofdirectsunlightorinclementweather.
• ForVX40andVX454WDmodelswherecaddy
isnotincludedinthepack,storethecleanerout
ofdirectsunlightorinclementweather.Storethe
controlboxonthebaseasshowninFigure12.
• Neverliftthecleaneroutofthepoolbythefloating
cable.Alwaysusetheliftfeaturetoremovecleaner
fromthepool.
• Takeadditionalcarewhenliftingthecleaneroutof
thepool.Itbecomesheavierwhenfilledwithwater.
• Alwaysremovethecleanerfrompoolwhensuper
chlorinatingoraddingacid.
• Donothandlecleanerwhileitisinoperation.
IMPORTANT
• Alwaysmakesurethecleanerheadisfully
submergedbeforeyoubeginoperation.
• Cleanthefiltercanisteraftereachcleaningcycle.
• Donotleaveyourcleanerinthepoolona
permanentbasis.
• Attheendofeachcycle,removethecleanerfrom
thepool.Startatthecleanerheadanduntangleany
coilsinthecablebeforestoringthecleaner.
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Whenthecontrolboxispoweredonwiththeoating
cable attached, the operating time for the current
selected cycle is displayed.
The robotic cleaner includes a safety feature that
automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but
not submerged in water. For pools equipped with a
beach area, this safety feature is programmed to drive
the cleaner in reverse and back into the pool when the
impeller is out of the water.
4.1 Submerging the Cleaner
1. Submerge the cleaner in the pool and remove
any air trapped inside by keeping the unit
vertical (Figure 15).
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Figure 15. Submerge the Cleaner Vertically
2. Ensure the unit sinks to the bottom of the pool
anddoesnotoat(Figure16).
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Figure 16. Cleaner Sinking to the Bottom of the
Pool
3. Spreadouttheoatingcableoverthepool,
ensuring there are no kinks or coils in the cable.
NOTE: Foroptimalpatterningandreduced
tangling,theoatingcableshouldenterthe
waternearthemiddleofthepoollength.Only
placeenoughcableinthewatertoreachthe
farthestpointinthepool(seeFigure17).
Figure 17. Setup for Optimal Patterning
Max
Floating Cable
Length
caddy /
control unit
cleaner
cleaner
Recommended
entry point
Not
Recommended
WARNING: Do not use
an extension cord
cleaner
cleaner
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4.2 The VX40 Cleaner Control box
Figure 18. VX40 Control Box
4.3 The VX45 4WD and VX50 4WD Cleaner Control box
Figure 19. VX45 4WD and VX50 4WD Control Box
Display Current
Time/ Set Time
Program Cleaning
Cycles / Set Time
Navigate Day/Hour
Remove Cleaner
from Pool
Start/Stop Cleaner
Operation
Cancel Programming
Validate Time Setting
Selection
Select Cleaning Surface
• Floor
• Floor and Walls
Dirty Filter
Indicator
Select Cleaning Surface
• Floor
• Floor and Walls
Start/Stop Cleaner
Operation
Remove Cleaner
from Pool
Cleaner Error
Indicator
Dirty Filter
Indicator
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4.5 Starting the Cleaner
The default cleaning surface setting for the Vortex
cleaners is Floor Only . To change the current
programmed cycle, see Section 5. Programming the
Cleaner.
Select Cleaning Surface (all models):
Use to change cleaning surface setting.
Toggle between: Floor Only
Floor and Walls
Waterline (VX55 4WD only)
Select Cleaning Intensity Level
(VX55 4WD only):
Use to choose cleaning intensity level.
Toggle between: INTENSIVE
HIGH INTENSITY
Select Pool Shape (VX55 4WD only):
Use to choose pool shape.
Toggle between: RECTANGULAR
FREEFORM
Begin Cleaning:
After selecting the cleaning surface and other options as
applicable, press to begin operation.
The screen displays the time remaining for the selected
cycle. For example, 0:44 on the display indicates that
cleaning will be completed in 44 minutes.
NOTE: Thecontrolboxautomaticallyswitchestostandby
powermodeafter10minutesofinactivityandthe
displayscreenturnsoff.Pressanykeytoexitstandby
mode.Cleanerwillcontinuetofunctioninstandby
modeifinthemiddleofacleaningcycle.
Display Current
Time/ Set Time
Program Cleaning
Cycles / Set Time
Navigate Day/Hour
Remove Cleaner
from Pool
Start/Stop Cleaner
Operation
Cancel Programming
Validate Time Setting
Selection
Select Cleaning Surface
• Floor
• Floor and Walls
• Waterline only
Select Cleaning Level
• Intensive
• High Intensity Select Pool Shape
• Rectangular
• Freeform
Dirty Filter
Indicator
4.4 The VX55 4WD Cleaner Control box
Figure 20. VX55 4WD Control Box
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4.6 Stopping the Cleaner
and Removing from the Pool
The automated Lift System makes removing the cleaner
from the pool simple. The Lift System will move the
cleaner toward the edge of the pool then drive it to the
surface for removal.
1. At the end of the cleaning cycle, or at any time
during a cleaning cycle, press to begin the
automated lift procedure.
Press and hold the Lift System button to turn
cleaner to the left. Cleaner will keep rotating left.
Once the cleaner is oriented towards the wall of
your choice, release the button.
Press and release the Lift System button and the
cleaner will drive up the wall and to the waterline
and wait to be retrieved.
The screen displays when the Lift
System is in operation.
NOTE: Tostoptheliftprocedureatanytime,press .
2. When the cleaner is within arm's reach, use the
handle to remove from the water (Figures 21,
22). Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the
oatingcable.
1
2
Figure 21. Remove Cleaner From Pool with Handle
3
Figure 22. Keep Cleaner Vertical to Drain Water
4.7 Operating the Cleaner with the
Remote Control (VX55 4WD only)
The VX55 4WD robotic cleaner comes with a handheld
remote control stored on the cleaner caddy next to the
control box. The remote control is factory-synchronized
to your cleaner's control box.
ON/OFF
button
Lift System
button
Figure 23. VX55 4WD Remote Control
• To turn on the remote control:
Press (see Figure 23) and hold for 3 seconds.
The display shows to indicate the
cleaner is now operating in remote control mode.
• To pilot the cleaner, point the device toward the
cleaner in the water and move directionally as shown
in Figure 24.
Backward
Turn Left Stop Turn Right
Forward
Figure 24. Remote Control Directional Commands
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• To remove the cleaner from the pool using the remote
control, press (see Figure 23).
The cleaner rotates left until you release the Lift
System button.
4.8 Synchronizing the Remote Control
Even though the remote control is factory-synchronized
to your cleaner's control box, it may be necessary to
synchronize again if you need to replace either the
control box or the remote control.
• To synchronize the remote control to the control box:
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on remote.
Plug the control box into a power source.
When the display shows the operating time, press
and simultaneously for six (6) seconds.
• The display shows followed by the
normal operating time display to indicate the cleaner
is now synched with the remote and ready to begin
operating in remote control mode.
4.9 Storing the Cleaner
The cleaner must be cleaned regularly using slightly
soapy clean water. Do not use solvents such as acetone
or its equivalent. Rinse the cleaner generously using
clean water. Do not let your cleaner dry in direct
sunlight near the pool.
NOTE: ForVX504WDandVX554WDmodels,itis
recommendedthatthecleanerisstoredonitscaddy
fordrying(seeFigure26).
ForVX40andVX454WDmodelswherecaddy
isnotincludedinthepack,storethecleanerout
ofdirectsunlightorinclementweather.Store
thecontrolboxonthebase(seeFigure12).
1. Disconnecttheoatingcablefromthecontrol
box. Replace the protective cap on the control
box.
2. Starting at the cleaner head. Remove all coils
andtanglesfromtheoatingcable(Figure25).
Figure 25. Untangle the Floating cable
3. Looselycoiltheoatingcablestartingatthe
cleaner and moving toward the connection point
at control box.
Figure 26. Cleaner Correctly Stored on Caddy
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Section 5. Programming the
Cleaner
(VX45 4WD/ VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD)
The control box allows you to program the cleaner to run
each day for up to 7 days, perfect for when you go away
on holidays. (It is not recommended that you keep your
cleaner in the pool for unecessary periods of time when not
running.)
NOTE:Youcannotchangeprogrammingordisplaycurrent
dayandtimeduringacleaningcycle.
5.1 Displaying Current Day and Time
• Press to display current day and time in
24-hour clock format.
Current day and time is displayed for 5 seconds.
5.2 Changing the Clock Day and Time
1. Press and hold for three (3) seconds.
All days of the week ash twice.
2. Press or buttons to cycle through
seven (7) days and display desired day.
3. Press to select.
Current hour setting ashes.
4. Press or buttons to cycle
through 24 hours and display desired hour
setting.
NOTE: Controlboxissettodisplaytimein24-hour
clockformat.Timesettingwillcyclethrough1-24.
5. Press to select.
Current minutes setting ashes.
6. Press or buttons to cycle
through 1-59 minutes and display desired
minutes setting.
7. Press to select.
8. Press to set time and exit the menu.
9. Press to display current day and time
setting and verify the time you set is correct.
5.3 Changing Default Cleaning Times
Use to change cleaning surface setting.
Default cleaning times are:
Floor Only: 1 hour 30 minutes
Floor and Walls:
2 hours 30 minutes
Waterline (VX55 4WD only):
Variable cleaning time depending on settings
1. Press or buttons to increase or
decrease cleaning time in 30-minute increments.
2. Press to select.
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5.4 Programming Cleaning Cycles
You can program up to seven cleaning cycles.
Program cleaning for either seven consecutive cycles or
the same cycle repeated over several weeks
(e.g., every Wednesday and Saturday for three weeks).
1. Choose pool cleaning settings to program.
All models:
Choose toselecteitherthepooloor
ortheoorandwallsofthepool.
VX55 4WD:
• Choose to select waterline only in
addition to Floor Only or Floor and Walls.
• Choose to select intensive or
high intensity level cleaning.
• Choose to select pool shape.
2. Press to view currrent programmed
cleaning cycles.
Cycle day and time is displayed for three
seconds.
3. When the cleaning cycle you want to change
is displayed, press and hold for 3 to 5
seconds.
Thedaysoftheweekashtwice.
NOTE: Ifthedisplayflashesallzeros,thetimehas
notbeenset(newcleaner).Dayandtimemustbeset
beforeyoucanprogramcleaningtimes,seesection
5.2 Changing the Clock Day and Time.
4. Press or buttons to cycle through
7 days of the week.
5. Press to select.
Hour setting ashes twice.
6. Press or buttons to cycle
through 24 hours.
7. Press to select.
Minutes setting ashes zero.
8. Press or buttons to cycle
through four 15- minute increments (00, 15, 30,
or 45).
10. Press to select.
The next day to program ashes.
11. Press to program an additional cleaning
cycle for a different day OR
Press to exit the programming menu
Days of the week are lit indicating programs
stored in the control box memory for that day.
5.5 Canceling Cleaning Cycles
To Cancel an Individual Program:
1. Press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
 Thedaysoftheweekashtwice.
2. Press or buttons to cycle
through seven (7) days.
NOTE: Ifthedayoftheweekflasheswithnotime
displayed,thereisnoprogramsetforthatday.
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3. Press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds to
delete programming for the selected day.
Press to exit.
To Cancel All Programs:
1. Press to make sure you have exited
the Programming Menu.
2. Press and hold to delete all
programming in the control box.
The display will turn off for one (1) second.
When all programs are cancelled, the current
day and time is displayed on the screen with
no days of the week lit.
Section 6. Cleaning and
Maintenance
WARNING
Toavoidelectricshockandotherhazardswhich
couldresultinpermanentinjuryordeath,disconnect
(unplug)thecontrolboxfromthepowersource
beforeperforminganycleaningandmaintenance.
6.1 Cleaning the Filter Canister
Theltercanistershouldbecleanedattheendofeach
cycle.
1. Make sure the control box cable is disconnected
fromtheelectricaloutletortheoatingcable
has been disconnected from the control box.
2. Remove the cleaner from the water and let
the remaining water drain by maintaining the
cleaner in the vertical position.
3. Set the unit on its wheels.
4. Toremovetheltercanisterassemblyfromthe
cleaner, follow steps 5 through 8.
5. Push the cover lock (1) and lift the cover (2)
until it is secured in the vertical position.
(Figure 27).
2
1
Figure 27. Lift Cleaner Cover
6. Removetheltercanisterassemblyfromthe
body (3), as shown in Figure 28.
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3
Figure 28. Remove Filter Canister Assembly
7. Push the quick release button on the canister
assembly(4)andpullopenthelterassembly
(5), as shown in Figure 29.
4
5
Figure 29. Open Filter Canister Assembly
8. Separatetheltercanisterfromthelter
support (6), as shown in Figure 30.
6
Figure 30. Remove Filter Canister
9. Emptyalldebrisfromtheltercanister,then
rinsethecanister,theltersupport,andthe
cleaner under water or using a hose, as shown
in Figure 31.
Figure 31. Wash Filter Canister
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6.2. Cord Tangling
Tangling can occur more frequently when operating
the cleaner on the automatic timer 7-Day Programmed
Cycle (VX45 4WD/ VX50 4WD and VX55 4WD).
Spreadouttheoatingcableoverthepool,ensuring
there are no kinks or coils in the cable. Do not leave the
cleaner unattended for prolonged periods and follow
procedure below to avoid excessive tangling.
NOTE: Foroptimalpatterningandreducedtangling,the
floatingcableshouldenterthewaternearthemiddle
ofthepoollength.Onlyplaceenoughcableinthe
watertoreachthefarthestpointinthepool.
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After every cleaning cycle:
1. Unplugtheoatingcableatthecontrolbox.
2. Remove the cleaner from the pool and untangle
anykinksandcoilsintheoatingcablestarting
at the cleaner head.
3. Removeltercanisterandrinsewithclean
water.Plugtheoatingcablebackintothe
control box and store cleaner for next use.
6.3 Replacing the Brushes
ThecleaneristtedwithPVCbrushes.Thereare
''wear'' indicators on the brushes (Figure 32). To
maintain cleaner performance at its best you need
to replace the brushes as soon as one of the wear
indicators is reached (even if the blade wear is not
even). It is recommended that you replace the brushes
when the rubber is worn down to the top of the wear
indicator(oreverytwoyears,whichevercomesrst).
Figure 32. Wear Indicators
1. Lift the cleaner to a vertical position so that the
handle is up (Figure 33).
1
Figure 33. Cleaner in Upright Position
2. Separate the edges of the brush and undo the
tabs (Figure 34). Remove the worn brushes.
2
Figure 34. Undo the Tabs of the Brush
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3. To install a new brush matt, position the
new brush matt on the roller with the bristles
facing downwards (Figure 35).
3
Figure 35. Install the New Brush
4. Thread each tab into the slot provided and
gently feed it through until the heel comes out
at the other side of the slot (Figure 36).
4
Figure 36. Pull Tabs Through Each Slot
5. Use scissors to cut the tabs at the guides, as
shown in Figure 37.
Figure 37. Cut Tabs
6. Repeat this procedure to replace the second
brush matt.
6.4 Replacing the Tyres
1. Pull on the inside of the old tyre to remove the
tyre lip from the wheel (Figure 38).
1
Figure 38. Pull the Old Tyre Over the Wheel
2. Remove the old tyre (Figure 39).
2
Figure 39. Remove the Old Tyre
3. To replace the tyre, position the tyre on the
wheel making sure to orient the tyre so that the
word INSIDE is toward the body of the cleaner
(Figure 40).
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Figure 40. Tyre Replacement Orientation
1
I
N
S
I
D
E
Towards
Body
I
N
S
I
D
E
I
N
S
I
D
E
4. Push one side of the tyre on to the wheel and
ttheribofthetyreinthegrooveofthewheel
(Figure 41).
2
Figure 41. Start on One Side of the Tyre
5. Work the tyre onto the wheel and verify the
rib of the tyre is positioned properly within the
groove of the wheel (Figure 42).
3
Figure 42. Work the Tyre On Around the Wheel
6. Push and position the rib of the inner side of
the tyre in the groove of the wheel (
Figure 43ß).
If needed, turn the wheel gently to help with
installation.
4
Figure 43. Push the Tyre into Place on the Wheel
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