Zodiac INDIGO User manual

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Dear Sirs,
Thank you for the confidence you have shown in BARACUDA technology for automatic
pool cleaning. It is thanks to pool professionals that we have become the European and
world leader in the field of hydraulic appliances. This is why we wish to be in even
closer contact with you, the better to respond to your needs and offer you a constantly
improving technical and sales service.
The Indigobook is the technical guide distributed only to pool industry professionals
selling INDIGO
TM
robots by ZODIAC. It supplements the information given to the user
in the technical instructions provided with the appliance.
This information will enable you to give valuable advice to your INDIGO
TM
owning
customers. It will also help you adjust the robot effectively to suit the configuration of
every pool for optimum performance.
The design of ZODIAC appliances has always been oriented to simplicity and reliability.
Please do not hesitate to contact our technical service or to get in touch with our usual
sales contact for further information.
The ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE technical and sales team
The ZODIAC product INDIGO™ is made by ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE S.A.S.U.

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CONTENT
1. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. THE INDIGO DOESN'T MOVE OR SUCK UP ANY LITTER.............................................................................................. 3
1.2. WALL CLIMBING .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. ROBOT TILTS BACKWARD ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. ROBOT EMERGING ABOVE THE WATER LINE............................................................................................................ 4
1.5. BAD ADHESION TO POOL BOTTOM ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.6. NO MOVEMENT –SUCTION OK ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.7. FILTRATION INEFFECTIVE....................................................................................................................................... 6
2. ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1. TOOLS REQUIRED ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. BRUSHES ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1. Your robot is fitted with foam pads............................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2. Your robot is fitted with rubber brushes....................................................................................................... 8
2.3. ROTOR.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. HANDLE.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5. BUMPER.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.6. MOTOR UNIT PROTECTIVE SCREEN ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.7. TRACK PLATE ON TRACTION SIDE (SIDE OPPOSITE CABLE)................................................................................... 10
2.7.1. Removal of the Track Plate......................................................................................................................... 10
2.7.2. Track........................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.7.3. Drive Roller – Transmission Belt – Track .................................................................................................. 11
2.7.4. Track Plate.................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.7.5. Belt Tension Jacks....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.7.6. Belt Settings................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.7.7. Fitting the Traction Track Plate (side opposite cable) ............................................................................... 12
2.8. CABLE SIDE TRACK PLATE................................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.1. Removing the Cable-Side Track Plate ........................................................................................................ 13
2.8.2. Track Guide Roller Track ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.8.3. Track Plate.................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.8.4. Plate Assembly (cable side) on the Housing............................................................................................... 14
2.9. MOTOR UNIT ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.9.1. Removing the Motor Unit............................................................................................................................ 15
2.9.2. Replacing the Motor Unit ........................................................................................................................... 15
3. TECHNICAL DIAGRAMS....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1. GENERAL DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2. TROLLEY (W1210A)............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3. MOTOR UNIT (W1287A)....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4. CONTROL UNIT (W1207A) ................................................................................................................................... 21
3.5. HOUSING (W1286A) ............................................................................................................................................ 22
3.6. MOTOR HOUSING COVER (W0684A) .................................................................................................................... 23
3.7. FLEXIBLE LEAD KIT (W1313A) ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.8. PUMP MOTOR (W1290A)...................................................................................................................................... 25
3.9. GEARED TRACTION MOTOR (W1166A)................................................................................................................. 26
3.10. FILTER HOLDER (W1201A) .................................................................................................................................. 27
4. PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................................... 28
5. CONTACT INDIGO TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT........................................................................................... 30

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1. TROUBLESHOOTING
1.1. THE INDIGO DOESN'T MOVE OR SUCK UP ANY LITTER
You've switched on and tried to start Indigo but it doesn't do anything.
POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The red indicator light doesn't come
on when you start a cycle (Turbo or
Perfect).
- The red light comes on but the robot
won't start.
ÆPlug in another electrical appliance to check the
plug.
ÆCheck the robot cable is properly connected to
the control unit.
1.2. WALL CLIMBING
Indigo goes forwards and backwards without any problems but has difficulty climbing the
walls or can't climb them at all.
POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The filter bag is clogged with litter, scale or
flocculents.
- There are microscopic algae on the sides
of the pool.
- The belts have become slack.
- The belts and tracks are slipping (fatty
bodies present).
ÆEmpty and clean the filter bag with clear
water. Use soap if necessary.
ÆCheck the quality of the water and apply any
necessary treatment; lower the pH slightly
(remove the unit from the water prior to shock
chlorination).
ÆIf necessary, clean the sides with a hand
broom.
ÆTighten or replace the belts (never add
grease or silicone).
ÆClean the tracks, belts and pulleys with C
essence or similar.

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1.3. ROBOT TILTS BACKWARD
The robot tilts backwards at the foot of the sidewall.
POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The rotor is broken or obstructed by
foreign bodies.
- The robot's suction system is
malfunctioning.
ÆRemove any hairs, pieces of cloth or foreign
bodies obstructing the rotor or replace the rotor if it
is broken.
ÆBring the robot up to just below the water level
and check for backflow at the turbine screen outlet.
If the pump isn't working, ask your supplier for the
necessary after-sales service.
1.4. ROBOT EMERGING ABOVE THE WATER LINE
The robot is emerging above the waterline and is sucking in air.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The robot is too light because there's
air in it.
- The water level is too high, which
forces the robot to come into contact
with the edging.
- The lining is furred or the pH of the
water is low.
ÆTurn the robot over to expel the air from the filter
bag and press the foam pads.
ÆLower the water level.
ÆAdjust the pH and clean the waterline.

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1.5. BAD ADHESION TO POOL BOTTOM
The robot doesn't stay properly on the bottom of the pool, and even wants to pull away from the
bottom.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The robot is too light because there's
air in it.
- The rotor is broken or obstructed by
foreign bodies.
- The robot's suction system is
malfunctioning.
ÆTurn the robot over to expel the air from the filter
bag and press the foam pads.
ÆAdd more ballast.
ÆRemove any hairs, pieces of cloth or foreign
bodies obstructing the rotor or replace the rotor if it
is broken.
ÆBring the robot up to just below the water level
and check for backflow at the turbine screen outlet.
If the pump isn't working, remove the motor unit and
ask your supplier for the necessary after-sales
service.
1.6. NO MOVEMENT –SUCTION OK
The Indigo won't go forwards or backwards, but the suction system is working properly (backflow at
turbine outlet).
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The belts are slack.
- The beta pin has come out of its housing
and fallen into the motor unit protective
screen or into the robot.
- The belts and tracks are slipping (fatty
bodies present).
- The traction motor is malfunctioning.
ÆTighten the belts or replace them.
ÆChange and refit the pin.
ÆClean the tracks, belts and pulleys with C
essence or similar.
ÆAsk your supplier for the necessary after-sales
service.

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1.7. FILTRATION INEFFECTIVE
The filtration system is not working properly or the rotor is throwing up litter.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
- The filter bag is clogged with litter, scale or
flocculents.
- The rotor is broken or obstructed by foreign
bodies.
- The filter bag has come unstitched and
may even be torn.
- The filter bag has not been properly fitted:
the base is incorrectly positioned.
- A foreign body (small stone, branch, leaf,
etc.) is stuck in the suction holes in the filter
holder.
- The black flap valves are deformed or
missing.
ÆEmpty the filter bag and clean it with clear
water and, if necessary, soap.
ÆRemove any hairs, pieces of cloth or foreign
bodies obstructing the rotor or replace the rotor
if it is broken.
ÆChange the filter bag.
ÆReposition the filter bag elastic or replace
the bag if the elastic has become too slack.
ÆClear the filter bag inlet.
ÆReplace the black flap valves.

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2. ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY
2.1. TOOLS REQUIRED
∗No-bounce mallet
∗Cordless drill/screwdriver
∗Flat-nose pliers
∗Wrench ∅19 (packing gland)
∗Automatic stripping pliers
∗"Ogival head" oblique cutting pliers
∗Lever-operated grease pump
∗Set of screwdrivers for slotted-head screws
∗Set of screwdrivers for cross-recessed screws
2.2. BRUSHES
2.2.1.Your robot is fitted with foam pads.
We recommend that you change the foam pads after one season's use.
It is essential to change them if their surface becomes smooth or worn
Turn the robot upside down and:
Open out the pads to reveal the foam attachment clips, then lift the clips up (using a lever if
necessary) and remove them; be careful not to open them too wide. (Zoom A).
Diagram 16

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−Place the edges of the foam pads face up and position all the clips in their slots without securing
them.
−When all the clips are correctly positioned in their slots, open them out slightly and press them in
around the pad holder with the guide mark in the centre of the clips positioned at the foam pad
join.
−Tighten the pads, keeping the guide mark in the correct place.
2.2.2. Your robot is fitted with rubber brushes.
We recommend that you change the foam pads after 2 season's use.
−Turn the robot upside down, taking care not to rest it on the float arms (diagram 17).
−Spread the edges of the rubber brush to unfasten the retaining strips, then remove the worn brush
(Zoom C).
−Position the replacement brushes with the small fine bristles outside; to do this, thread the part
without a strip between the green bumper and the brush holder (for the robot to give of its best,
the strips must be positioned correctly (Zoom D).
Diagram 17

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−Thread the strips into their respective slots and pull them very gently so that the heels go through
to the other side of the slots
−With a pair of scissors, cut strips at least 5 mm from the heel (diagram 18).
2.3. ROTOR
a) Disconnect the rotor from the control unit.
b) Holding the flow guide remove the four 2.9 X 9.5 (W0351A) self-tapping screws.
c) Remove the rotor (using a screwdriver as a lever).
d) Remove the flow guide to clear access to the rotor.
e) Refit the rotor.
f) Refit the flow guide and the four screws. (Make sure the rotor isn't touching the flow guide.)
2.4. HANDLE
The handle can be removed from the housing to avoid scratches if you need
to take out the track plates.
To remove the handle, unscrew the two M5X35 and the spreaders.
2.5. BUMPER
The bumper needs to be removed before removing the plates.
a) – b) Position a large flat-bladed screwdriver
between the bumper and the housing, using
the brush holder as a lever.
c) Repeat this step in the opposite corner.
d) Remove the 2 halves assembled (1 front, 1
lateral)
a-b d
Diagram 18

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2.6. MOTOR UNIT PROTECTIVE SCREEN
a) Free the filter holder.
b) Remove the two 3.5 X 13 self-tapping
screws.
c) Remove the moor unit protective screen
and then the ballast weights. (The robot
comes with a single ballast weight on
the cable side.)
2.7. TRACK PLATE ON TRACTION SIDE (SIDE OPPOSITE CABLE)
When you remove the traction-side plate you can change the following parts:
The track
The track guide roller
The brush holders
The track plate
The drive roller
The belts
The 'S' and 'C' shaped belt tension jack
2.7.1. Removal of the Track Plate
Before removing the plates you have to remove the bumpers, the handle and motor unit protective
screen.
You can then start to remove the plate.
a) Remove the self-tapping screw at the top of the plates.
b) Turn the robot upside down. Then use flat-nose pliers to remove the Beta pin from the traction
motor axle.
c) Remove the track opposite the plate.
d) Remove the three 3.9 X 25 self-tapping screws and the washers.
e) Carefully free the plate and the brush holders.
a b c