Zodiac Vortex RV5380 User manual

Installaon and user manual - English
Electric cleaner
Translaon of the original instrucons in French
H0491600_REVG - 2019/11 - EC11--
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WARNINGS
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.
• Before handling the machine, ensure that it is switched o and isolated.
• The appliance is intended to be used with pools 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 children.
• This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children, over
the age of 8) lacking in experience or with impaired physical, sensory or mental
capabilies, unless:
- they receive supervision and are instructed on how to use the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety; and
- if they understand the hazards involved.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance operaons must not be carried out by children without
adult supervision.
• The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instrucons and
in compliance with local standards in force. 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.
• Incorrect installaon and/or use may cause serious damage to property or serious
injuries (possibly causing death).
• All equipment, even postage and packing paid, travels at the risks and perils of the
recipient. The laer shall issue reserves in wring on the carrier's delivery slip if
damage is detected, caused during transport (conrmaon to be sent to the carrier
within 48 hours by registered leer). In the event that an appliance containing
refrigerant has been turned on its side, menon your reservaons in wring to the
carrier.
• 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 (ammable or non-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 a rod or your ngers in the
vicinity of the moving parts during operaon of the appliance. Moving parts can
cause serious injury or even death.
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WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• The power supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA
residual current device, complying with the standards and regulaons in force in
the country in which it is installed.
• Do not use any extension lead when connecng the appliance; connect the
appliance directly to a suitable power supply.
• Before carrying out any operaons, check that:
- The required input voltage indicated on the appliance informaon plate corresponds
to the mains voltage;
- The mains supply is compable with the appliance's electricity needs and is correctly
grounded;
- The plug (where applicable) is compable with the socket.
• In the event of abnormal operaon or the release of odours from the appliance,
turn it o immediately, unplug it from its power supply and contact a professional.
• Before servicing or performing maintenance on the appliance, check that it is
powered o and completely disconnected from the power supply.
• Do not disconnect and reconnect the appliance to the power supply when in
operaon.
• Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect it from the power supply.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an
authorised representave or a repair facility only.
• Do not perform maintenance or servicing operaons on the appliance with wet
hands or if the appliance is wet.
• Before connecng the appliance to the power supply, check that the connecon
unit or socket to which the appliance will be connected is in good condion and
shows no signs of damage or rust.
• For any component or sub-assembly containing a baery: do not recharge or
dismantle the baery, or throw it into a re. Do not expose it to high temperatures
or direct sunlight.
• In stormy weather, disconnect the appliance from the power supply to prevent it
from suering lightning damage.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water (with the excepon of cleaners) or mud.
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 VINYL SURFACE:
• Before installing your new cleaner, carefully inspect the lining of your pool. If the
liner has eroded in some areas, or if you noce gravel, folds, roots or corrosion
caused by metal beneath the liner, or if you noce that the surface (boom and
walls) is damaged, do not install the cleaner before performing the necessary repairs
or before having the liner replaced by a qualied professional. The manufacturer
may not be held liable in any way for damage caused to the liner.
• The surface of certain vinyl paerned surfaces can wear rapidly and the paerns
disappear on contact from objects such as cleaning brushes, toys, inatable buoys,
chlorine distributors and automac pool cleaners. The decoraon on some vinyl
surfaces can be scratched or worn by basic fricon such as through the use of a
pool brush. The colours of certain paerns can also be erased during use or when
in contact with objects in the pool. The manufacturer of the pool cleaner may not
be held liable for the erased paerns, wear or scratching of vinyl surfaces, which
are not covered by the limited warranty.

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CONTENTS
❶ Specicaons 5
1.1 I Descripon 5
1.2 I Technical specicaons and parts list 7
❷ Installaon 8
2.1 I Set-up 8
2.2 I Aachment to the base or caddy assembly (depending on model) 8
❸ Use 10
3.1 I Operang principle 10
3.2 I Pool preparaon 10
3.3 I Immersing the cleaner 10
3.4 I Electricity supply connecon 11
3.5 I Starng the cleaning cycle 12
3.6 I Ending the cleaning cycle 13
3.7 I Seng the me and programming the cleaning cycles (depending on the model) 14
3.8 I The remote control (depending on the model) 16
❹ Maintenance 17
4.1 I Cleaning the cleaner 17
4.2 I Cleaning the lter 17
4.3 I Cleaning the propeller 18
4.4 I Replacing the brushes 19
4.5 I Changing the tyres 20
❺ Troubleshoong 21
5.1 I Appliance behaviour 21
5.2 I User alerts 22
5.3 I Pre-diagnosc menu (depending on the model) 23
• Before handling the appliance, it is vital that you read this installaon and user
manual, as well as the "warnings and warranty" 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 Zodiac®.
• Zodiac® is constantly developing its products to improve their quality. The informaon
contained herein may therefore be modied without noce.
Tip: to make it easier to contact your retailer
Write down your retailer's contact details to help you nd them more easily and ll in the "product"
informaon on the back of the manual; your retailer will ask you for this informaon.
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❶ Specicaons
1.1 I Descripon
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
OV 33xx
RV 42xx
VortexTM PS2
VortexTM 205
AV 34xx
GV 34xx
OV 34xx
RV 43xx
RV 44xx
VortexTM 3 PLUS
AV 35xx
GV 35xx
OV 35xx
VortexTM 4 PLUS
Vortex 305
RV 45xx
OV 52xx
OV 53xx
OV 54xx
RV 53xx
RV 54xx
RV AQ54
RV CA54
VortexTM PS 400
RV 55xx
RV 56xx
A
Cleaner + oang cable
Front driving wheels (2WD)
Front/rear driving wheels (4WD)
BControl box
CCaddy kit
DBase for control box
EKinec remote control
FKinec remote control
"Remove from pool mode"
G Remote control support
H
100µ ne debris lter
200µ large debris lter
60µ very ne debris lter
IFront "ling" tyres / (GV 3420, GV 3520, Vortex PS 200, Vortex 205, Vortex 305, OV 3310, OV 3480,
OV 3505, OV 3510, AV 348 50, AV 350 50)
JProtecve cover / (RV 4460)
: Supplied : Available as an opon
(x2)

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Symbol Descripon
OV 3300
OV 3310
OV 3400
VortexTM PS 200
RV 4200
RV 4310
VortexTM 205
AV 348 50
GV 3420
OV 3410
OV 3450
OV 3480
RV 4390
VortexTM 3 PLUS
AV 350 50
GV 3520
OV 3500
OV 3505
OV 3510
VortexTM 4 PLUS
VortexTM 305
RV 4400
RV 4430
RV 4460
RV 4550 RV 4560
OV 5200
OV 5300
OV 5330
OV 5345
OV 5390
RV 5300
OV 5410
OV 5430
OV 5460
RV 5380
RV 5450
RV AQ54
RV CA54
VortexTM PS 400
RV 5400
RV 5470
RV 5500
RV 5600
Start/
Stop the
appliance
"Control"
indicator
"Clean lter"
indicator
Remove from
pool mode
Surface to be
cleaned
Boom
only
Boom + walls +
water line
Water line
only
Pool shape
Flat
boomed
rectangular
Other
shapes, other
booms
Cleaning
intensity
Low
intensity
Intensive
Cleaning cycle programming
Increase or reduce the
cleaning me
Switch on/o
the remote
control
: Available
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1.2 I Technical specicaons and parts list
1.2.1 Technical specicaons
OV 3300
OV 3310
RV 4200
Vortex™ 205
Vortex™ PS 200
AV 348 50 - AV 350 50 - GV 3420 - GV 3520
- OV 3400 - OV 3410 - OV 3450 - OV 3480
- OV 3500 - OV 3505 - OV 3510 - OV 5200
- OV 5300 - OV 5330 - OV 5345 - OV 5390
- OV 5410 - OV 5430 - OV 5460 - RV AQ54
- RV CA54 - RV 4310 - RV 4390 - RV 4400
- RV 4430 - RV 4460 - RV 5300 - RV 5380
- RV 5400 - RV 5470 - VortexTM 3 PLUS -
VortexTM 4 PLUS - Vortex™ 305
Vortex™ PS 400
RV 4550
RV 4560
RV 5500
RV 5600
Control box power supply 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz
Cleaner power supply 30 VDC
Maximum power input 150 W
Cable length 15 m 18 m 21 m 25 m
Cleaner size (L x W x h) 43 x 48 x 27 cm
Package dimensions
(L x W x h)
69 x 43 x 46
cm 56 x 56 x 46 cm
Cleaner weight (without
cable) 10.2 kg
Packaged weight 14 kg 19 kg
Theorecal cleaning width 270 mm
Pump ow 16 m³/h
1.2.2 Parts list
: Filter access hatch lock
: Brushes
: Tyres
: Transport and remove-from-pool handle
: Front driving wheels
: Rear driving wheels (depending on the model)
: Floang cable
: Swivel (depending on the model)

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❷ Installaon
2.1 I Set-up
3.5 meters
Minimum : Control box
: Caddy
: Cleaner
: Floang cable
: Plug
: Power cord
2.2 I Aachment to the base or caddy assembly (depending on model)
2.2.1 Aachment to the base
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2.2.2 Caddy assembly
Tool-free assembly
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
For the number of driving wheels (2WD or 4WD), see: “1.1 I Descripon”

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❸ Use
3.1 I Operang principle
The cleaner is separate from the ltraon system and can funcon independently. It simply needs connecng to the
mains.
It nds the best route to move around and clean the areas of the pool for which it has been designed (depending on the
model: boom, walls, water line). Debris is sucked in and stored in the cleaner's lter.
The control box enables the cleaning operaons to be started, selected and programmed (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 appliance must operate in pool water with the following properes:
Water temperature Between 15°C and 35°C
pH Between 6.8 and 7.6
Free chlorine < 3 mg/ l
• When the pool is dirty, especially when commissioning, remove the largest debris using a net in order to opmise the
appliance's performances.
• Remove any thermometers, toys and other objects that might damage the appliance.
3.3 I Immersing the cleaner
• Roll out the full length of the cable alongside the pool to avoid the cable becoming tangled during immersion (see
gure ).
• Place the cleaner vercally into the water (see gure ).
• Move it slightly in all direcons so that the air contained in the cleaner escapes (see gure ).
• It is essenal that the appliance sinks on its own and seles on the pool boom. While it is immersed, the cleaner
draws the length of cable it needs into the pool (see gure ).
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3.4 I Electricity supply connecon
To prevent all risks of electrocuon, re or serious injury, please comply with the following
instrucons:
• Use of an electrical extension is prohibited when connecng the control box.
• Make sure that the socket can be easily accessed at all mes and is protected from rain or
splashes.
• The control box is splash-proof, but must not be immersed in the water or any other liquid.
It must not be installed in a oodable area; keep it at least 3.5 metres away from the edge of
the pool and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
• Place the control box near the socket.
• Unscrew the protecve cap (see gure ).
• Connect the oang cable to the control box and lock it in place by turning the ring only in the clockwise direcon (to
prevent damage to the oang cable) (seegure , ).
• Make sure that the connector is fully pushed in so that no water can get in (see gure ).
• Connect the power cord (see gure ). Only connect the control box to a power outlet protected by a 30 mA maxi-
mum residual current device (if in doubt contact a qualied technician).
Tip: choose the locaon of the control box carefully to prevent the cable from becoming tangled
Place the control box halfway along the length of the pool, in accordance with the safety condions relang
to the electrical connecon. This lets you limit the length of the oang cable to be put into the water to
cover the pool, which simplies set-up and storage operaons.

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3.5 I Starng the cleaning cycle
To prevent all risks of injury or equipment damage, comply with the following direcves:
• Bathing is prohibited when the appliance is in the pool.
• Do not use the appliance during shock chlorinaon.
• Do not leave the appliance unaended for an extended period.
• Do not use the appliance if the roller shuer is closed.
• When the control box is powered up, the following symbols light up to indicate:
- The acon in progress
- The cleaning mode selected
- that maintenance is required
• The control box switches to standby aer 10 minutes and the screen is switched o. Press any key to exit standby
mode. Standby mode does not stop the appliance if it is in a cleaning cycle.
3.5.1 Cleaning cycle selecon (depending on model)
• A cleaning cycle is already congured by default: the symbols are on and the cleaning me appears on the screen, for
example: (depending on the model).
• The cleaning cycle can be selected at any me, before the appliance starts or while it is operang. The new cycle will
be launched instantly and the remaining me countdown will be reinialised.
• The cleaner adapts its movement strategy depending on the choice in order to opmise coverage.
Surface to be cleaned Pool shape Cleaning intensity
Boom only Other shapes, other booms Low intensity
Boom + walls + water line Flat boomed rectangular Intensive
Water line only
3.5.2 Launching the cleaning cycle
• Press
Tip to improve cleaning performance
At the start of the bathing season, launch several cleaning cycles in boom-only mode (aer removing large
debris with a net).
Regular use of the cleaner (without exceeding 3 cycles per week) means that your pool will always be clean
and the lter less clogged.
3.5.3 Adjusng the cleaning me (depending on model)
• You may reduce or increase the me for the cleaning cycle selected or in progress:
-:Reduce by 30 minutes.
-: Increase by 30 minutes.
• Press to conrm.
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3.6 I Ending the cleaning cycle
• To prevent damage to the equipment:
-Do not pull on the cable to remove the appliance from the pool. Use the handle.
-Do not leave the appliance to dry out in sunlight aer use.
-Store all the elements away from sunlight, humidity and bad weather.
-Screw the protecve cap back on if you unplug the control box power cord.
• Switch o the appliance by pressing .
• When the cleaner is within arm's reach, pick it up by the handle and li it gently out of the pool so that the water it
contains drains into the pool (see gure ).
• Place the cleaner vercally in the locaon provided on the caddy (depending on the model) for it to dry out quickly
(see gure ).
• Then store it with the control box away from sunlight and any splashes. A protecve cover is available as an oponal
extra (see gure ).
3.6.1 "Remove from pool" mode (depending on the model)
This funcon enables the cleaner to return to an exact point at the edge of the pool. When it climbs the wall, the cleaner
sprays a jet of water behind it to make it lighter as it exits the pool.
• Direct the cleaner towards the required pool wall, then make it climb to the water line: hold down to rotate it.
The cleaner moves towards the wall when you release the buon.
Tip to prevent the oang cable from becoming tangled
The cleaner's behaviour is strongly impacted by the tangling of the cable. A cable that is correctly untangled
will guarantee beer coverage of the pool.
• Untangle the cable and lay it out in the sun so that it returns to its original shape.
• Then wind it up carefully and place it on the caddy handle (depending on the model) or on a xed support.

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3.7 I Seng the me and programming the cleaning cycles (depending on the model)
• Do not disconnect the power cable once the me has been programmed or you will lose it. The
me seng will be saved for approximately 2 minutes if the power supply is disconnected.
3.7.1 Seng the me
DAY
Press for 3 seconds
The days of the week then the
LEDs start to ash.
Select the day with
or
Press to conrm,
HOURS
The hours start to ash
Select the hour with
or
Press to conrm,
MINUTES
The minutes start to ash
Select the minutes with
or
Press to conrm,
Exit the menu by pressing
or
Tip: check the me seng
Stopping the appliance if a cleaning cycle is in progress. Press .
The me is displayed for 5 seconds.
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MINUTES
The minutes start to ash
Select the minutes with
or
(every 1/4 hour)
Press to conrm,
Exit the menu by pressing
or
DAY
Press for 3 seconds
The days of the week ash twice.
The LED and the current
date and me ash to remind
you.
Press to start programming
Select the day with
or
Press to conrm,
3.7.2 Programming cleaning cycles
Program up to 7 cleaning cycles (for example, 2 days per week: Wednesdays and Saturdays over 4 weeks).
• You must set the me before you program the cleaning cycles, see § “3.7.1 Seng the me”.
• Start by selecng the cleaning cycle on the control box, see § “3.5.1 Cleaning cycle selecon (depending on model)”.
• Then program the days, hours and minutes.
HOURS
The hours start to ash
Select the hour with
or
Press to conrm,
To cancel a day's programming,
hold down unl the display
changes.
• The programming stops automacally at the end of the 7th cleaning cycle and the LED switches o.
• To cancel ALL the programming, exit the menu and hold down unl the display changes.
Tip: check the programming
Press . Each programming is displayed for 3 seconds.

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3.8 I The remote control (depending on the model)
• Respect the baery polarity.
• Do not recharge the baery, dismantle it or throw it onto a re.
• Do not expose it to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
3.8.1 Switching the remote control on and o
• To switch on: press .
• To switch o: press and hold .
Tip: improve the remote control recepon.
The frequency of the ashing of the led located on the remote control indicates the recepon quality. If the
LED ashes quickly, recepon quality is OK.
For the best communicaon between the control box and the remote control:
- Posion the control box on the caddy.
- Turn the control box towards the pool
- Removal all large obstacles between the control box and the pool.
3.8.2 Direcng the cleaner
• The remote control is equipped with movement sensors to direct the cleaner:
: Forwards
: Backwards
: Le turn
: Right turn
: Stop
3.8 Taking the cleaner out of the water (depending on the model)
• Press . The cleaner moves toward the wall and climbs up to the waterline.
3.8.4 Synchronising the remote control with the control box
By default, the remote control is already synchronised with the control box. If replacing the remote control/control box
or if a synchronisaon problem occurs, follow the steps below:
• Place the remote control a maximum of 50 cm away from the control box.
• Connect the control box, check that the display shows the operang me, and that no cleaning cycle is running.
• Switch on the remote control by pressing .
• Before the remote control switches to standby (around 45 seconds) press the and buons simultaneously
for 6 seconds.
• Check that synchronisaon was successful by observing the display and the remote LED:
Display on the
control box Remote LED Result
Good
0:45
2 seconds
Flashing • Synchronisaon successful.
FAIL On steady
• Check that the distance between the control box and the remote
control is 50 cm maximum.
• Check the remote control baeries. Replace them if necessary.
If the problem connues contact your retailer.
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❹ Maintenance
To avoid serious injury:
• Disconnect the cleaner from the power supply.
4.1 I Cleaning the cleaner
• The appliance must be cleaned regularly using clean or slightly soapy water. Do not use solvents.
• Rinse the appliance thoroughly with clean water.
• Do not let your appliance dry in the sun by the pool.
Tip: replace the lter and brushes every 2 years
You are encouraged to change the lter and the brushes every 2 years to preserve the integrity of the
appliance and guarantee opmum performance.
4.2 I Cleaning the lter
• The cleaner's performance may be reduced if the lter is full or dirty.
• Clean the lter regularly with clean water for ecient pool cleaning.
• If the lter is clogged, clean it with an acidic soluon (spirit vinegar, for example). It is
recommended that you do this at least once a year, since the lter will clog if not used for
several months (winterising period).
Tip: Check the status of the "lter cleaning" indicator (depending on the model)
We recommend that you clean the lter as soon as the LEDs light up.

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4.3 I Cleaning the propeller
To avoid serious injury:
• Disconnect the cleaner from the power supply.
• Wear gloves when maintaining the propeller .
• Loosen the screw on the grid (see gure ).
• Remove the grid (see gure ).
• Remove the ow guide carefully (see gure ).
• To remove the propeller, wear gloves and hold the end of the propeller carefully when pushing it (see gure ).
• Remove all debris (hair, leaves, stones, etc.) which may be blocking the propeller.
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4.4 I Replacing the brushes
• Each brush is equipped with wear indicators; the distance between the indicators and the end of the brush indicates
whether the brush is in good condion (see gure ).
• The brushes are worn and should be replaced when the wear indicators appear as shown in gure .
• To remove worn brushes, remove the tabs from the holes in which they are xed (see gure ).
• To t new brushes, start by ng the side without tabs under the brush holder (see gure ).
• Roll the brush around its support, slide the tabs into the aachment holes and pull on the end of each tab unl its
edge passes through the slit (see gure ).
• Cut the tabs using a pair of scissors for them to be level with the other blades (see gure ).