Zodiac Vortex GV 33 Series User manual

Installaon and user manual - English
Electric cleaner
Original instrucons
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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.
• Before handling the appliance, check that it is switched o and isolated.
• 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.
• This appliance can be used by children under 8 and adults with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capabilies, or who lack experience and knowledge, if they are
correctly supervised or have been instructed in how to use the appliance safely and
understand the hazards involved. User cleaning and maintenance operaons must
not be carried out by children without supervision.
• 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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WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• The power supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA Residual
Current Device (RCD), 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.
• 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 and that all other
equipment or accessories connected to the appliance are also disconnected from
the power circuit.
• 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.
• In stormy weather, disconnect the appliance from the power supply to prevent it
from suering lightning damage.
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.

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CONTENTS
❶ Informaon before use 5
1.1 I Package contents 5
1.2 I Technical specicaons and parts list 6
1.3 I Operang principle 7
1.4 I Pool preparaon 7
❷ Use 8
2.1 I Immersing the cleaner in the pool 8
2.2 I Aachment to the base (depending on model) 8
2.3 I Electricity supply connecon 9
2.4 I Control box funcons 10
2.5 I Starng a cleaning cycle 11
2.6 I Seng the me and programming the cleaning cycles (depending on the model) 12
2.7 I The remote control (depending on the model) 14
2.8 I Removing the cleaner from the water 15
2.9 I Good pracces aer each cleaning operaon 16
❸ Maintenance 17
3.1 I Cleaning the cleaner 17
3.2 I Clean the lter as soon as the appliance is out of the pool 17
3.3 I Cleaning the propeller 18
3.4 I Replacing the brushes 19
3.5 I Changing the tyres 20
❹ Troubleshoong 21
4.1 I Appliance behaviour 21
4.2 I User alerts 22
4.3 I Pre-diagnosc menu (depending on the model) 23
Tip: to make it easier to contact the retailer
Write down the retailer's contact details to help you nd them more easily and ll in the "product" informaon on the
back of the manual: the retailer will ask for this informaon.
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❶ Informaon before use
1.1 I Package contents
(x2)
(x2)
GV 33xx
OV 33xx
RV 42xx
VortexTM PS2
VortexTM 205
AV 34xx
GV 34xx
J 34xx
OV 34xx
RV 43xx
RV 44xx
VortexTM 3 PLUS
AV 35xx
GV 35xx
OV 35xx
VortexTM 4 PLUS
Vortex 305
RV 45xx
BV 52xx
J 52xx
GV 52xx
OV 53xx
OV 54xx
RV 53xx
RV 54xx
RV AQ54
RV CAxx
VortexTM PS 400
RV 55xx
RV 56xx
A
Cleaner + oang cable
Front driving wheels (2WD)
Front/rear driving wheels (4WD)
BControl box
C Caddy kit
DBase for control box
E Kinec remote control
FKinec remote control
"Remove from pool mode"
GRemote control support
H
100µ ne debris lter
200µ large debris lter
60µ very ne debris lter
IFront "ling" tyres / (GV 3320, 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

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1.2 I Technical specicaons and parts list
1.2.1 Technical specicaons
GV 3320
OV 33xx
RV 4200
Vortex™ 205
Vortex™ PS 200
AV 348 50 - AV 350 50 - BV 5200 - J 3485 -
J 5200 - GV 3420 - GV 3520 - GV 5220 -
OV 3400 - OV 34xx - OV 35xx - OV 5200 -
OV 53xx - OV 54xx - RV AQ54 - RV CAxx
- RV 43xx - RV 44xx - RV 53xx - RV 54xx
- VortexTM 3 PLUS - VortexTM 4 PLUS -
Vortex™ 305 - Vortex™ PS 400
RV 45xx
RV 5500 RV 5600
Control box power supply 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz
Cleaner power supply voltage 30 VDC
Maximum power input 150 W
Cable length 15 m 18 m 21 m 25 m
Cleaner weight (without cable) 10.2 kg
Sucon width 270 mm
Maximum operang depth 4 m
Power supply protecon rang IPX5
Cleaner protecon rang IPX8
1.2.2 Marking
: 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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1.3 I Operang principle
The cleaner is separate from the ltraon system and can funcon independently. It just simply needs to be connected
to the mains power supply.
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).
3.5 metres
Minimum
: Control box
: Caddy
: Cleaner
: Floang cable
: Plug
: Power cord
1.4 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.

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❷ Use
2.1 I Immersing the cleaner in the pool
• Roll out the full length of the cable alongside the pool to avoid the cable becoming entangled during immersion (see
image ).
• Posion yourself halfway along the length of the pool before immersing the cleaner (see image ). This will opmise
the cleaner's movements and reduce tangling in the cable.
• Place the cleaner vercally into the water (see image ).
• 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 ).
Recommended entry point
not recommended
2.2 I Aachment to the base (depending on model)
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2.3 I Electricity supply connecon
In order to avoid any risk of electrocuon, re or serious injury, please follow the instrucons
below:
• 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 into place by turning it clockwise (to avoid damaging the
oang cable) (see image ).
• Make sure that the connector is fully pushed in so that no water can get in (see image ).
• Connect the power cord (see gure ). Only connect the control box to a power outlet protected by a 30 mA
maximum residual current device (if in doubt contact a qualied technician).

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2.4 I Control box funcons
Symbol Descripon
GV 3320
OV 3300
OV 3310 OV
3400
VortexTM PS 200
RV 4200
RV 4310
VortexTM 205
AV 348 50
GV 3420
OV 3410
J 3485
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
BV 5200
GV 5220
J 5200
OV 5200
OV 5300
OV 5330
OV 5345
OV 5390
RV CA52
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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2.5 I Starng a cleaning cycle
In order to avoid any risk of injury or material damage, please follow the instrucons below:
• Bathing is prohibited when the appliance is in the pool.
• Do not use the appliance during a shock chlorinaon. Wait unl the chlorine level has reached
the recommended value before immersing the cleaner.
• 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
- Maintenance required
• The control box switches to standby aer 10 minutes, the screen and the LEDs are switched o. Press any key to exit
standby mode. Standby mode does not stop the appliance if it is in a cleaning cycle.
2.5.1 Cleaning mode 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
• Press to start the cleaning cycle.
Tip to improve cleaning performance
At the start of the bathing season, launch several cleaning cycles in boom only mode (aer removing the
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.
2.5.2 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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2.6 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.
2.6.1 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,
MINUTES
The minutes start to ash
Select the minutes with
or
Press to conrm,
Exit the menu by pressing
or
HOURS
The hours start to ash
Select the hour with
or
Press to conrm,
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2.6.2 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 § « 2.6.1 Seng the me ».
• Start by selecng the cleaning cycle on the control box, see § « 2.5.1 Cleaning mode selecon (depending on model) ».
• Then program the days, hours and minutes.
DAY
Press for 3 seconds on
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,
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
(every 1/4 hour)
Press to conrm,
To cancel a day's programming,
hold down unl the display
changes.
Exit the menu by pressing
or
• 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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2.7 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.
2.7.1 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.
2.7.2 Pilong the cleaner
• The remote control is equipped with movement sensors to direct the cleaner:
: Forwards
: Backwards
: Le turn
: Right turn
: Stop
2.7.3 Removing the cleaner from the water (depending on the model)
• Press . The cleaner moves toward the wall and climbs up to the waterline.
2.7.4 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 is not resolved, contact your retailer.
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2.8 I Removing the cleaner from the water
• To prevent damaging the equipment, use only the handle to remove the appliance from the
pool.
2.8.1 "LIFT SYSTEM" automated mode
The "Li System" funcon was designed to facilitate removing the cleaner from the water. It may be acvated at any
me, during or at the end of a cleaning cycle.
• If necessary, press and hold the buon
me, during or at the end of a cleaning cycle.
to direct the cleaner towards the required wall, the cleaner pivots.
When facing the right wall, release the buon. The cleaner moves towards the wall (see image ).
• Or just briey press the buon
When facing the right wall, release the buon. The cleaner moves towards the wall (see image
to move it towards the opposite wall (see image ).
• The cleaner climbs the wall and stays at the waterline (see image ).
• Use the handle to take it out of the water. The cleaner expels water through a rear jet to make it lighter (see
image ).
01'30''
2.8.2 Manually
• Switch o the appliance by pressing .
• Bring the cleaner to the edge of the pool by gently pulling on the oang cable.
• When possible, pick up the cleaner by the handle and li it gently out of the pool so that the water it contains drains
into the pool (see image and ).

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2.9 I Good pracces aer each cleaning operaon
2.9.1 Clean the lter as soon as the appliance is out of the pool
• The cleaner's performance may be reduced if the lter is full or dirty.
• Clean the lter in clean water as soon as the appliance is removed form the pool aer each
cleaning cycle. Do not wait for the debris to dry.
• Aer each cleaning cycle, follow the steps for cleaning the lter, voir § « 3.2 I Clean the lter as soon as the appliance
is out of the pool ».
2.9.2 Lay out the cable to reduce tangling
The appliance'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.
2.9.3 Storing the cleaner and cable
• Screw the protecve cap back on if you unplug the control box power cord.
• Place the cleaner vercally at the locaon provided on the caddy for it to dry out quickly. Roll up the cable carefully
and place it on the caddy handle (see image ).
• Store all elements away from direct sunlight, humidity, and the elements, as well as any splashes. A protecve cover
is available as an opon (see image ).
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❸ Maintenance
To avoid serious injury:
• Disconnect the cleaner from the power supply.
3.1 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.
3.2 I Clean the lter as soon as the appliance is out of the pool
• If the lter is blocked, clean it with an acid 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
When the LED is lit, it is strongly recommended that you clean the lter.

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3.3 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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3.4 I Replacing the brushes
Are the brushes worn?
• Replace the brushes if the wear indicators are similar to example :
Remove the worn brushes
• Remove the tabs from the holes inside which they are fastened, then remove the brushes.
Posion the new brushes.
• Fit the side without tabs under the brush holder (see image ).
• 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 ).