Zodiac ALPHA iQ iAquaLink CONTROL User manual

Instruc ons for installa on and use - English
Electric robo c cleaner
Transla on of the original instruc ons in french
H0655700.A - 2019/09 - EC1102A
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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 qualifi ed in the technical fi elds concerned (electricity, hydraulics or refrigera on) is authorised to perform any servicing or repairs
to the appliance. The qualifi 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 power is switched off and isolated from the power supply.
• The appliance is intended to be used with pools for a specifi 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 persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili es or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruc on concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
• The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instruc ons and in compliance with local 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 qualifi 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 (confi rma on to be sent to the carrier within 48 hours by registered le er).
• If the appliance suff ers a malfunc on, do not try to repair it yourself; instead contact a qualifi 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 (infl ammable or non-infl ammable) in the direc on of the appliance, as this may damage the body
and cause a fi re.
• Do not touch the fan or moving parts and do not place any objects or your fi ngers in the vicinity of the moving parts during opera on of the
appliance. Moving parts can cause serious injury or even death.
WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• The electrical supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA diff eren al residual current protec on 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 circuit outlet.
• Before carrying out any opera ons, check that:
- The required input voltage indicated on the appliance ra ng plate corresponds with the mains supply voltage;
- The mains supply service is compa ble with the power requirements of the appliance and is properly grounded;
- The plug (where applicable) is compa ble with for the socket.
• In the event of abnormal opera on or the release of odours from the appliance, turn it off immediately, unplug it from its power supply and
contact a professional.
• Before any access to the appliance for service or maintenance, ensure that it is switched off and completely disconnected from the power
supply. Furthermore, in addi on to confi rming that the hea ng priority (where applicable) is deac vated, ensure that any other equipment or
accessories connected to the appliance are also disconnected from the power supply 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 only by the manufacturer or an authorized representa ve or repair facility.
• 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 source of supply, ensure that the terminal block or supply socket to which the appliance will be connected
is in good condi on and is not damaged or corroded in any way.
• For any component or sub-assembly containing a ba ery: do not recharge or dismantle the ba ery, or throw it into a fi 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 suff 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 properly operate in pool water with a temperature of between 15°C and 35°C.
• To avoid possible injury and 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 on the inner surface of the liner, or if you no ce that the support (bo om and walls) is damaged, do not install
the cleaner before performing the necessary repairs or before replacing the liner using a qualifi ed professional. The manufacturer cannot 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, infl 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 erased pa erns, wear or scratching of vinyl surfaces are not the liability of the manufacturer of the pool cleaner and are not
covered by the limited warranty.
Recycling
This symbol means that your appliance should not be disposed of with other rubbish. It will be selec vely collected for the
purpose of reuse, recycling or transforma on. If it contains any substances that may be harmful to the environment, these will
be eliminated or neutralised.
Contact your retailer for recycling informa on.

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CONTENTS
❶ Specifi ca ons 3
1.1 I Package contents 3
1.2 I Cleaner func ons 4
1.3 I Technical specifi ca ons and marking 5
❷ Installa on 6
2.1 I Set-up 6
2.2 l Assembling the caddy 7
❸ General use 8
3.1 I Opera ng principle 8
3.2 I Pool prepara on 8
3.3 I Immersing the cleaner in the pool water 8
3.4 I Electrical supply connec ons 9
3.5 I Star ng and stopping a cleaning cycle 10
❹ Control using the iAquaLink™ app 12
4.1 I Connec ng to the iAquaLink™ app 12
4.2 I iAquaLink™ control 14
❺ Maintenance 16
5.1 I Cleaning the cleaner 16
5.2 I Cleaning the fi lter 16
5.3 I Cleaning the propeller 17
5.4 I Replacing the brushes 18
5.5 I Changing the tyres 19
❻ Troubleshoo ng 20
6.1 I Appliance behaviour 20
6.2 I Error codes 21
6.3 I Troubleshoo ng the connec on to the iAquaLink™ app 22
• Before you do anything with the device, it is vital that you read this installa on and user manual, as well as the
"warnings and warranty" booklet delivered with the device. Failure to do so may result in material damage or
serious or fatal injury and will invalidate the warranty.
• Keep these documents for future reference and pass them on throughout the device's service life.
• Distribu ng or modifying this document in any way without authorisa on from Zodiac® is prohibited.
• Zodiac® is constantly developing its products to improve their quality; therefore, the informa on contained in this
document may be modifi ed without no ce.
Tip: to make it easier to contact your dealer
Write down your retailer's contact details to help you fi nd them more easily and fi ll in the "product" informa on on the
back of the manual; your dealer will ask you for this informa on.
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❶ Specifi ca ons
1.1 I Package contents
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
RA 6300 iQ - RA 6370 iQ - RA 6500 iQ - RA 6570 iQ - RA 6700 iQ
ACleaner + fl oa ng cable
BControl unit
C Caddy kit
D
60µ very fi ne debris fi lter
200µ large debris fi lter
100µ fi ne debris fi lte
EProtec ve cover
: Supplied : Available as an op on

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1.2 I Cleaner func ons
Symbol Designa on RA 6300 iQ -
RA 6370 iQ RA 6500 iQ - RA 6570 iQ RA 6700 iQ
Control unit :
Start/Stop the appliance
Ini ate iAquaLink™ Control connec on
Bluetooth™ connec on status
Wi-Fi connec on status
Remove from pool mode «Li System»
Select a cleaning mode
Quick mode (quick cleaning of the Bo om only)
Smart mode (op mised cleaning of Bo om + sides +
water line)
Ultra mode (Intensive Bo om + sides + water line
cleaning)
Waterline only mode
Increase or reduce the cleaning  me
(+/- 15 minutes)
« Full fi lter» indicator
Informa on LED
Er : 03 Error code or message display
Smartphone via the iAquaLink™ app:
Start-up, shutdown and monitoring the cleaning cycle
Remote control mode
«Spot Cleaning» mode (1m² around the cleaner)
Cleaning cycle programming on 7 days
Informa on
°C/°F Water temperature display
: Available
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1.3 I Technical specifi ca ons and marking
1.3.1 Technical specifi ca ons
RA 6300 iQ - RA 6370 iQ- RA 6500 iQ -
RA 6570 iQ RA 6700 iQ
Control unit supply voltage
220-240 V ac, 50 Hz,
short circuit-proof safety isola ng type*
Cleaner supply voltage 30 V dc
Maximum absorbed power 150 W
Cable length 18 m 21 m
Cleaner dimensions (L x W x H) 43 x 48 x 27 cm
Package dimensions (L x W x H) 56 x 56 x 46 cm
Cleaner weight 10.2 kg
Packed weight 21 kg 22.3 kg
Frequency band 2.412 GHz - 2.484 GHz
Radio output power +20 dBm
* This cleaner u lizes a double-insulated construc on. An appliance which uses such construc on is one that has been
designed in such a way that it does not require an earth/ground connec on between the appliance and its power
supply. This type of construc on helps mi gate exposure of the user to poten ally hazardous electrical condi ons
without relying on an earthed (grounded) metal enclosure. It incorporates the use of two layers of insula ng material
surrounding the live electrical parts or by using reinforced insula on. Through the use of this type of double-insulated
construc on, this cleaner does not u lized or require a grounded (three-prong) cord/plug.
1.3.2 Marking
: Filter access hatch lock
: Brushes
: Tyres
: Transport and removal from pool handle
: Front drive wheels
: Rear drive wheels
: Floa ng cable
: Sensor aerea (in accordance to the
model)

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❷ Installa on
2.1 I Set-up
3.5 Meters Minimum
: Control unit
: Caddy
: Cleaner
: Floa ng cable
: Plug
: Mains cable
: "iAquaLink™" Wi-Fi
remote control
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2.2 l Assembling the caddy
• Tool-less assembly
Tighten the
nut loosely
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
Finish
 ghtening
the nut

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❸ General use
3.1 I Opera ng principle
The cleaner is independent of the fi ltra on system and can therefore operate autonomously. It just simply needs to be
connected to the mains power supply.
It fi 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 collected and held in the cleaner's fi lter.
The cleaner may be operated using one of the following methods:
- The control box, included with the robo c cleaner system,
- A smartphone or tablet which is compa ble with the iAquaLink™ applica on (see "❹ Control using the iAquaLink™
app").
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 one which is built into the ground or on
the ground and cannot be easily dismantled and stored.
• The device must operate in pool water of the following quality:
Water temperature Between 15°C and 35°C
pH Between 6.8 and 7.6
Chlorine < 3 mg per L
• When the pool is dirty, especially when commissioning, remove the larger debris using a net in order to op mise the
device's performance.
• Remove any thermometers, toys and other objects that might damage the device.
3.3 I Immersing the cleaner in the pool water
• Roll out the full length of the cable alongside the pool to prevent it from 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.
• Lower the cleaner ver cally into the water (see image ).
• Move it slightly in all direc ons so that any air trapped in it can escape (see image ).
• It is essen al that the device sinks on its own and se les on the pool bo om. When it is immersed, the cleaner draws
the length of cable it needs into the pool (see image ).
Recommended entry point
not recommended
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3.4 I Electrical supply connec ons
To prevent risk of electrocu on, fi re, or serious injury, be sure to adhere to the following:
• The use of an electrical extension cord is prohibited when connec ng the control unit.
• Make sure that the socket is easily accessible at all  mes and is protected from rain or splashes.
• The control box is splash-proof but must not be immeresed in water or any liquid. It must not
be installed in a fl oodable area; keep it at least 3.5 metres away from the edge of the pool and
avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
• Posi on the control unit close to the socket.
• Unscrew the protec ve cap (see image ).
• Connect the fl oa ng cable to the control unit and lock it into place by turning it clockwise (risk of damage to the
fl oa ng cable) (seeimage , ).
• Make sure that the connector is fully pushed in so that no water can get in (see image ).
• Connect the mains cable (see image ). The control unit should only be connected to a power outlet protected by a
30mA maximum, Residual Current Device (RCD) (if in doubt contact a qualifi ed technician).

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3.5 I Star ng and stopping a cleaning cycle
To prevent risk of injury or property damage, be sure to adhere to the following:
• Bathing is prohibited while the device is in the pool.
• Do not use the device during a shock chlorina on. Wait un l the chlorine level has reached
the recommended value before immersing the cleaner.
• Do not leave the device una ended for an extended period.
• Do not use the device if the rolling cover is closed.
• When there is power to the control unit, the following symbols light up to indicate:
-The ac on in progress
-The cleaning selected
-Maintenance required
• The control unit switches to standby a er 5 minutes, the screen and LED switches off . Simply press a bu on to come
out of standby. Standby mode does not stop the device opera ng if it is in a cleaning cycle.
3.5.1 Choice of cleaning mode
• By default, Smart mode is the pre-set cleaning mode (cleaning the fl oor, walls and waterline over an op mised period
of  me depending on the pool's dimensions).
• During the fi rst cycle launched in Smart mode, the cleaner explores the pool while cleaningfor a cycle las ng 2 hours
and 30 minutes. During this fi rst cycle, the control box displays "AUTO / 2h30" (depending on the model). At the end
of this cycle, the op mum cleaning  me is calculated.
• This op mum cleaning  me is then saved and becomes the default cleaning  me for future cycles launched in Smart
mode. The control box then displays the op mum  me calculated.
• To reset Smart mode, press and hold the bu on
mode. The control box then displays the op mum  me calculated.
for 5 seconds Launch a new cycle in Smart mode so that the
cleaner recalculates the op mum cleaning  me.
• The cleaning cycle can be modifi ed before the device starts or while it is opera ng. The new mode will be started
immediately and the remaining  me from the previous cycle will be canceled.
• Press :
- Quick Mode (Quick cleaning bo om only):
- Smart Mode (Op mised cleaning of the bo om, sides and water line):
- Ultra mode (Intensive cleaning the bo om, sides and water line): (in accordance to the model)
- Water line mode only: (in accordance to the model)
• Press to start the cleaning cycle.
Tip: to improve cleaning performance
At the start of the bathing season, run a few cleaning cycles in bo om only mode (a er removing any large
debris with a net).
Regular use of the cleaner (not more than 3  mes a week) will keep your pool permanently clean and the
fi lter less clogged.
3.5.2 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 15 minutes.
-: Increase by 15 minutes.
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3.5.3 Ending the cleaning cycle
To prevent damaging 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 off the device by pressing .
• When the cleaner is within arm's reach, pick it up by the handle (see image ) and li it gently out of the pool so that
the water it contains drains into the pool (see image ).
• Place the cleaner ver cally in the loca on provided on the caddy for it to dry out quickly (see image ).
• Then store it with the control unit away from sunlight and anywhere it might be splashed with water. A protec ve
cover is available as an op on (see image ).
3.5.4 "Out of water" mode
This func on enables the cleaner to be returned to an exact point at the edge of the pool. As it is li ed from the water,
the cleaner sprays a jet of water behind it to make it lighter.
• Direct the cleaner towards the required pool wall, then make it climb to the water line: keep pressure on to  lt
it
Direct the cleaner towards the required pool wall, then make it climb to the water line: keep pressure on
. The cleaner moves towards the wall when you release the bu on.
Tip: avoid the fl oa ng cable becoming too entangled
The cleaner's behaviour is strongly aff ected by the cable becoming tangled. A cable which is correctly
untangled will ensure 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 roll it up carefully and place it on the caddy handle.

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❹ Control using the iAquaLink™ app
Mobile device
(smartphone or tablet) Domes c Wi-Fi
network
Cleaner
control unit Robot cleaner
The iAquaLink™ app is available for iOS and Android systems.
With the iAquaLink™ app you can control the cleaner from any loca on at any  me and have the benefi t of advanced
func ons such as addi onal programming and troubleshoo ng assistance.
Before you install the app, you must:
• Connect the control unit to the power,
• Immerse the cleaner in the pool,
• Use a smartphone or tablet connected to Wi-Fi,
• Use a smartphone or tablet abled to run iOS 11.0 and above and Android 5.0 and above.
• Use a Wi-Fi network with a reasonably powerful signal when connec ng to the cleaner's
control unit.
• Have your home Wi-Fi network password at the ready.
4.1 I Connec ng to the iAquaLink™ app
• Download the iAquaLink™ app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Log in or register. Add a system, select the model type
and sign-in. Press the bu on.
Home Wi-Fi network
The Bluetooth LED fl ashes (for up to 3
minutes). The Bluetooth LED stops fl ashing when paired to phone. Choose the home Wi-Fi network and enter the Wi-Fi password.
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The Wi-Fi LED fl ashes when connected to the
home router and the Bluetooth LED turns off . The connec on to the internet is established when the Wi-Fi LED is solid.
• It can take several minutes to connect.
• If an error message appears or the connec on s ll isn't made, refer to table "6.3 I
Troubleshoo ng the connec on to the iAquaLink™ applica on".
• Once confi gured, the cleaner is displayed in "My Systems" when next connec ng to the iAquaLink™
applica on.
4.1.1 Ini al se ngs
• Customise the cleaner's name so that it can be found easily in the "My Devices" page if there are several devices
connected to the iAquaLink™ applica on;

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4.2 I iAquaLink™ control
Before controlling the cleaner with the applica on, take care to:
• Connect the control box to a power outlet,
• Immerse the cleaner in the pool.
4.2.1 Programming and controlling cleaning cycles
From the applica on:
• Start, stop cleaning;
• View the current cycle's remaining cleaning  me (displayed in hours and minutes);
• The remaining  me is not displayed during the fi rst Smart mode cycle. The fi rst Smart cycle is used to
"inspect" the pool to determine op mal cleaning  me. This op mized cleaning  me is displayed from the
2nd cycle, and shows how much cleaning  me remains.
• Increase, reduce the cleaning  me by sequences of 15 minutes (depending on model);
• Choice of pre-set cleaning modes: Quick cleaning, Smart cleaning, Ultra cleaning, Water line only cleaning (depending
on model);
• The new cleaning mode will take eff ect for the cleaning cycle in progress and all future cycles.
• The cleaning cycle  me may vary depending on the selected se ngs.
• Schedule cleaning cycles (days and hours) (depending on model); Cleaning cycles may be programmed to repeat,
only one program can be set per day;
• Check the pool's temperature during the cleaning cycle (depending on model);
The cleaner measures the water temperature while opera ng.
• When the cleaner is at the bo om of the pool, it is normal to see a diff erence between the temperature
measured by the cleaner and the temperature measured by a thermometer placed on the pool's surface,
or which is measured by another device.
4.2.2 "Li System" func on for helping to remove the cleaner from the water
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.
• Only ac vate the Li System func on if the cleaner is in view.
• To guide the cleaner to the required wall, use the right or le arrow;
• When the cleaner is opposite the wall, press the "Li System" bu on . The cleaner will start to move to the
pool wall and climb to the waterline;
• Using the handle, li the cleaner from the water. At this point, the cleaner will expel a powerful jet of water. It will
then be lighter to li from the pool.
• Fully remove the cleaner from the water.
• Do not pull on the fl oa ng cable to li the cleaner out of the water; use the cleaner's
handle.
• You are strongly encouraged to remove and clean the fi lter a er each cleaning cycle.
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4.2.3 Remote control (according to model)
The cleaner can be controlled using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control.
• Use the remote control mode only if you have the cleaner within view.
• 2 modes are available for pilo ng the cleaner:
"Joys ck mode": Press the icons to move the cleaner forwards and backwards and to turn le or right.
"Kine c mode": Control the cleaner by  l ng the mobile device upwards (backwards movement), downwards
(forward movement), to the le (turn le ), to the right (turn right).
• The "Spot Cleaning" func on can be used for specifi c areas (depending on the model): when this func on is ac vated,
the cleaner cleans a 1m2 area in front of it.
• If the cleaner is rela vely slow to respond to an ac on requested in the app, check the Wi-Fi network
signal, see "4.1 I Ini al cleaner set-up"
4.2.4 Error messages
• If an error is detected, a warning symbol will be displayed .
Press the warning symbol to display
If an error is detected, a warning symbol will be displayed
the troubleshoo ng solu ons, see ""6.2 I User alerts".
Select Clear Error if you think you have solved the problem, or select OK if you want to leave the cleaner in error mode
and troubleshoot the problem later.
4.2.5 Se ngs
At any moment, some se ngs can be modifi ed by pressing the Se ngs icon.

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❺ Maintenance
To avoid serious injury:
• Disconnect the cleaner from the power.
5.1 I Cleaning the cleaner
• The device must be cleaned regularly using clean or slightly soapy water. Do not use solvents.
• Rinse the device generously using clean water.
• Do not let your device dry in the sun by the pool.
Tip: replace the fi lter and the brushes every two years
It is recommended that you change the fi lter and the brushes every 2 years to preserve the integrity of the
device and guarantee op mum performance.
5.2 I Cleaning the fi lter
• The cleaner's performance may be reduced if the fi lter is full or dirty.
• Clean the fi lter with clean water a er each cleaning cycle.
• If the fi lter is blocked, clean it with an acid solu on (white vinegar, for example). It is recommended that you do this
at least once a year, since the fi lter will clog if not used for several months (winter period).
Tip: Check the status of the "full fi lter" indicator
When the LED illuminates, it is strongly recommended that you clean the fi lter.
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5.3 I Cleaning the propeller
To avoid serious injury:
• Disconnect the cleaner from the power.
• You must wear gloves when doing maintenance on the propeller .
• Loosen the screw on the grille (see image ).
• Remove the grille (see image ).
• Remove the fl ow guide carefully (see image ).
• To remove the propeller, wear gloves and hold the end of the propeller carefully when pushing it (see image ).
• Remove all debris (hair, leaves, stones, etc.) which may be blocking the propeller.

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5.4 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 in which they are fi xed.
Posi on the new brushes.
• Start by fi  ng 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 image ).
• Cut the tabs using a pair of scissors for them to be level with the other blades (see image ).
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5.5 I Changing the tyres
Remove the worn tyres
Posi on the new tyres