Baracoda ZODIAC G3 Owner's Manual And Quick Installation Instructions - Pool Preparation

Manual is about: Automatic Inground Pool Cleaner

Summary of ZODIAC G3

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    W91236 owner’s manual and quick installation instructions automatic inground pool cleaner.

  • Page 2: G3 Limited Warranty

    2 thank you for purchasing the g3. Your g3 has been designed and manufactured to be easily installed and to provide years of low maintenance operation. Prior to installing your new g3, please do the following: 1) complete and return the warranty card. 2) record your purchase information on the space...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents pool preparation......................................................................................... 4 assembly.................................................................................................... 5 installation......................................................

  • Page 4: Pool Preparation

    Pool preparation ❑ close the main drain ❑ manually vacuum the pool if excessive debris is present. This eliminates unnecessary adjustment later. ❑ clean the filter and empty the pump strainer basket ❑ divert the pool return inlets downward top view side view top view side view 4 diverting the pool r...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Assembly 1. Use enough hose sections to reach the farthest point in the pool, plus one (1) section. 2. Attach both hose weights 1.5 metres from the female end of the hose. The female end is the end that will eventually be attached to the g3 head. (do not attach now) skimmer g3 head (do not attach no...

  • Page 6: Installation (A)

    Flowkeeper™ valve for pools with a single skimmer only the pool pump provides more gallon per minute flow than your g3 requires. That's why we provide a way to regulate the flow. The flowkeeper valve is self adjusting and provides a by-pass, so that the pool pump and the g3 run properly. In single s...

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    7 important your hose is now free of air. Please ensure that the hose ends are kept under water while performing the following steps. This will prevent air from entering your system. 1. Begin by removing your vacuum plate (if you have one) and skimmer basket from the skimmer. 2. Slide the hose prote...

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    8 important please ensure that both hose weights are 1 .5 metres from the cleaner head for optimum performance. 5. Move to the skimmer and attach the assembly into the suction port. Ensure arrow on flowkeeper valve is pointing downward. 6. Submerge the g3 pool cleaner head. When bubbles stop coming ...

  • Page 9: Installation (B)

    9 1. Begin by removing your vacuum plate (if you have one) and skimmer basket from the deep end skimmer. 2. Slide the hose protector net on the male end of the hose. 3. Fill the hose with water by placing the end over a return jet inlet. Important your hose is now free of air. Please ensure that the...

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    10 4. Attach the male end of the hose to the universal valve cuff. 5. Move to the deep end skimmer and insert the cuffed hose into the suction port. 6. Attach the pool pulse to the other end of the hose..

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    8. Remove the pool pulse. Submerge the g3 pool cleaner head. When bubbles stop coming from the extension pipe, attach the cleaner head to the female end of the hose. Important please ensure that both hose weights are 1.5 metres from the cleaner head for optimum performance. Your assembly is now comp...

  • Page 12: Installation (C)

    1. Fill the hose with water by placing the end over a return jet inlet. 2. Insert the male end of the hose into the large end of the 45˚ elbow. Then insert the small end of the 45˚ elbow into the universal valve cuff. 3. Insert the universal valve cuff into the wall vacuum fitting. The 45˚ elbow sho...

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    4. Attach the pool pulse to the other end of the hose. 5. At your pump, open the wall vacuum line valve fully and slowly close the skimmer valve until the indicator of the pool pulse falls into the ideal range (when viewed from the side). Note: if possible, mark the valve at the pump so it can simpl...

  • Page 14: Care and Maintenance

    14 care and maintenance sunlight (ultraviolet rays), water and swimming pool chemicals create a harsh environment. To increase the lifespan of the g3 and hose, you should: 1. Remove the g3 from the pool before super chlorinating and reinstall it a minimum of four hours later. 2. Always store the hos...

  • Page 15: Care and Maintenance

    15 care and maintenance quick access cassette system large foreign objects, such as children’s toys, tree branches and rocks, should be removed manually from your pool prior to operating an automatic pool cleaner. In the event a foreign object does not get manually removed and a blockage occurs, the...

  • Page 16: Adjustments

    16 adjustments coverage normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural movement of the g3 hose. However, the following illustrations show how return line pressure can by used to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away from step areas with "v" shaped co...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    17 troubleshooting problem solution 1. Machine does not move, or moves slowly. • confirm that the main drain is closed. • ensure ideal flow is being attained using pool pulse ™ . Note: in water 60 ˚ f or less, it may be necessary to increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the hose...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    18 accessories part illustration part no. Description 1. W24000 ladder guard for use on stainless steel in-pool ladders 2. W24100 return line diverter use when no other return inlet directional fittings exist. 3a. W90153 retrofit eyeball return (for 1 1 / 2 " return inlet) line diverter use to repla...

  • Page 19: G3 Parts Diagram

    19 g3 parts diagram 21 part no. Description qty. 1. W69541 left g3 main body 1 2. W69542 right g3 main body 1 3. W56124 float 1 4. W41079 weight 1 5. W69545 retaining collar 1 6. W70334 cassette chambers upper and lower 1 7. W81710 diaphragm 1 8. W81600 retaining ring 1 9. W56525 inner extension pip...

  • Page 20: Let Us Help! - G3

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