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Baracuda Genius 3000 Instruction Manual

Summary of Genius 3000

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    Toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.Zodiac.Co.Za instruction manual new age technology for all pool surfaces warning! In terms of section 2 of the import and export control act of 1989 (act 45 of 1983), it is illegal to export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4 of the ...

  • Page 2: The Manual Carefully.

    Dear customer, thank you for buying a baracuda ® genius ® 3000. It is thanks to you that we have achieved our position as worldwide market leader. No automatic pool cleaner equals your new baracuda ® genius ® 3000 for performance, efficiency and reliability. Because of its simple new age technology ...

  • Page 3: Index

    1 index page no. Section 1 – installation step one preparing your pool and filtration system 2 step two assembling your baracuda ® genius ® 3000 2 step three assembling the hoses 3 section 2 – correct settings adjustment suggestions: auto weir valve 4 correct balancing 5 pool coverage 5 section 3 – ...

  • Page 4: Section 1 – Installation

    Section 1 – installation 2 step 1: preparing your pool and filtration system important the filtration system must be operating at its maximum water flow before you install your baracuda ® genius ® 3000, otherwise you will have to re-adjust your baracuda ® genius ® 3000 after cleaning the pool filter...

  • Page 5: Section 1 – Installation

    Section 1 – installation 3 3 note: to obtain maximum diaphragm efficiency, please ensure a genuine baracuda ® auto weir valve is used. 2 3 diagram 5: ideal hose length weir diagram 6 step 3: assembling the hoses 1. Always insert the male hose cuff into the female cuff. Hoses must connect fairly tigh...

  • Page 6: Adjustment Suggestions

    You no longer need to remove the baracuda ® auto weir valve from the weir. Simply depress the red pivoted arm (a), until it locks open the flow door. To recommence pool cleaner operation, release the pivoted arm (a) by pressing down on the flow door (b). It’s that simple! Turning your baracuda® geni...

  • Page 7: Adjustment Suggestions

    Section 2 – correct settings adjustment suggestions correct balancing proper balancing must be accomplished in the deepest area of the pool. The buoyancy of the hose tends to lift the baracuda ® genius ® 3000 especially in deeper water. The hose weight is utilized to help neutralise the buoyant effe...

  • Page 8: Section 3 – Quick Release

    Section 3 – quick release cassette system the baracuda ® genius ® 3000 has a long life diaphragm and a quick release cassette system.This unique feature allows almost instantaneous access to the diaphragm. Large foreign objects, such as children’s toys, tree branches and rocks, should be removed man...

  • Page 9: Section 3 – Quick Release

    Section 3 – quick release cassette system step 2: removal of diaphragm grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette ± 2 turns anti- clockwise (figure 3). Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the cassette (figure 4). Figure 4 7 figure 3.

  • Page 10: Section 3 – Quick Release

    Section 3 – quick release cassette system remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe (figure 5), leaving the retaining ring on the diaphragm. Step 3: examination inspect the diaphragm for a blockage or any damage. Even small holes will compromise its operation. If any damage is evident, i.E....

  • Page 11: Section 3 – Quick Release

    Section 3 – quick release cassette system pressing on the underside of the diaphragm’s ridges, push the diaphragm into the cassette body (figure 7). The diaphragm should fit flush against the cassette body. Step 5: resetting the diaphragm if the gap of the throat/diaphragm is excessive (more than 5m...

  • Page 12: Section 3 – Quick Release

    Section 3 – quick release cassette system hold the cassette and tighten the extension pipe by turning it clockwise (figure 9). Do not overtighten. Step 6: cassette reassembly re-insert the assembled cassette unit into the baracuda ® genius ® 3000 body (figure 10) and tighten the cassette swivel nut ...

  • Page 13: Baracuda

    Section 4 – how to keep your baracuda ® genius ® 3000 happy 11 however good an automatic pool cleaner is, remember that it was developed to assist you with the maintenance of your swimming pool. From time to time it will need a little assistance from you. Here’s what you can do to help: 1. Weir bask...

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    Section 5 – problem solving 12 toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.Baracuda.Zodiac.Co.Za problems checks solutions the baracuda ® is the filter clean? Backwash and rinse the filter genius ® 3000 works thoroughly. Slowly, runs then stops, or not at all. Are the baskets clean? Remove bask...

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    Section 5 – problem solving toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.Baracuda.Zodiac.Co.Za 13 problems checks solutions the baracuda ® is the hose long enough? Add more sections of hose. Genius ® 3000 does not reach the shallow end of the pool or moves in a fixed pattern. Is the hose affecte...

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    Description 1. Main body with apron 2. Collar 3. Bumper fin 4. Foot flange 5. Flexi foot 6. Float 7. Weight 8. Extension pipe with hand-nut 9. Compression ring 10. Cassette diaphragm chamber 11. Inner extension pipe 12. Retaining ring 13. Long life cassette diaphragm 14. Finned, fluted disc section ...

  • Page 17

    Section 7 – optional accessories 15 3. Aim flow diverter to allow pool cleaner to clean close to return flow. 5. In-line leaf eater™ an in-line filter which collects all leaves, seeds, twigs and grit before they reach the weir. Connects in-line with the hoses. 4. Wheel deflector kit if unit sticks i...

  • Page 18: Notes

    16 notes section 8 – at your service.

  • Page 19: Www.Baracuda.Zodiac.Co.Za

    Toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.Baracuda.Zodiac.Co.Za 17 section 8 – at your service if you are having a problem you cannot solve, mail or fax us the following information, along with a sketch of your pool shape, indicating the location of all weirs, vacuum lines, inlets, stairs, la...

  • Page 20: Instruction Manual

    Toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.Zodiac.Co.Za instruction manual new age technology for all pool surfaces warning! In terms of section 2 of the import and export control act of 1989 (act 45 of 1983), it is illegal to export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4 of the ...