Baracoda ZODIAC 1500 User Manual

ZODIAC 1500

Owner’s Manual
and Quick
Installation
Instructions

™

W83338

Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE ZODIAC 1500™.

YOUR ZODIAC 1500 HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY

INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.

PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW ZODIAC 1500, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:

1) Complete and return the warranty card.

2) Record your purchase information on the spaces provided below.

3) Attach your invoice (or a copy) to this page.

These actions will insure prompt warranty service, should it be required.

RECORD YOUR ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:

Date of Purchase

Purchased From

City __________________________________________________Province ____________________________Postal Code ______________

Serial No.:

ZODIAC 1500 LIMITED WARRANTY

This Zodiac 1500 was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse. Upon unpacking, if any part proves defective or missing, please notify Zodiac Pool Care
Canada, Ltd. immediately. Please consult owner’s manual for complete instructions on the installation and operation of your Zodiac 1500.

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD. WARRANTS THE ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR TWO

(2) YEARS. ALL WARRANTIES ARE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.

Should this product prove defective in workmanship, materials or wear during the applicable warranty period, the consumer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be such

repair or replacement of the product as provided below.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Discoloration of the Zodiac 1500 pool cleaner. This is caused by reaction to ultraviolet rays and the chemicals used in the pool water. Discoloration does not affect the operating ability of the
Zodiac 1500. Therefore, this Limited Warranty does not cover the replacement of discolored parts.

2. Damage to or malfunction of the unit resulting from excess chlorination or improper water chemistry balance.

3. Replacement of parts which fail or become defective as a result of improper installation, negligence, misuse, abuse or tampering by unauthorized repair personnel.

4. Age, pool water imbalance, and improper installation can cause vinyl pool liners to become brittle or unduly wrinkled. Corrosion of the supporting walls and/or irregularities in the pool base
may also cause liner failure. The use of this product in such an environment is at the pool owner’s risk. Therefore, the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims for
damage where these conditions exist.

5. The Zodiac 1500 is designed for use in aboveground pools only. If unit is used in any other application, the pool owner hereby releases the manufacturer from any and all claims. This misuse
will void all warranty on the unit.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE ZODIAC 1500 POOL CLEANER. ALL

IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WITH RESPECT TO EACH COMPONENT OF THE ZODIAC 1500 ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH
COMPONENT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

In no event shall

loss, or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential or similar damages, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such claim. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

No claim under this Limited Warranty will be recognized unless the registration card, included in your box, is completed and returned within fifteen (15) days of the purchase date. Only the

original purchaser may submit a claim under this Limited Warranty. Purchaser’s claims against ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD., shall be limited to those claims which may be
asserted under the Limited Warranty relating to any defect, malfunction or wear of the Zodiac 1500.

To obtain warranty replacements or repair, call for authorization at [phone]. When submitting a claim, always supply serial number, evidence of purchase date, retailer and a brief

description of the problems/defects encountered.
and return same to purchaser, freight collect.

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD. assumes no responsibility for any warranties or representations made by other individuals or businesses beyond the express terms contained in

this Limited Warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD. be liable in contract or in tort, or under any other legal theory, for lost profits or revenues, loss of use or similar economic

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD., reserves the right to repair or replace all defective or worn parts covered by this Limited Warranty

For sale and use in the United States, Canada, and Mexico only. This pool cleaner is not warranted or guaranteed outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian and U.S. patents and Canadian registered design:

Canadian patent nos. 1254 105, and 1256 262. U.S. patent nos. 4642 833, 4742 593, 5450 645, 5418 995 and 4982 754.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

How Your Zodiac 1500 Works ................................................... 4

Prepare the Pool and Filter System............................................ 4

Assembly .................................................................................... 5

Installation .................................................................................. 6

Diaphragm Inspection ................................................................ 8

Care and Maintenance................................................................ 9

Accessories................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................... 10

Parts Diagram............................................................................. 11

Let Us Help ................................................................................ 12

Check that the following

parts are included:

(11) Hose Lengths

(1) FlowKeeper

Valve

(1) Hose Protector

(2) 45-degree Installation

Adapter Elbows

(1) Hose

Connector

(1) Cleaner Head

(1) Aboveground

Skimmer Cuff

(1) Slotted Disc

(1) Wheel Deflector

Stop: If any of the above listed parts are missing, do not

return it to your dealer. Please call 1-888-647-4004.

Important:

Vinyl liners are subject to deterioration or damage due to age, the effect of chemicals, corrosion or failure of the
supporting walls; as well as improper installation, maintenance or cleaning of the supporting walls or base.

Before installing the Zodiac 1500, examine the interior of your pool carefully. If your vinyl liner is brittle or
has wrinkles, stones, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner, or has damage to the
base material or supporting walls, do not install the Zodiac 1500 before having a qualified professional
perform the necessary repairs.

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HOW YOUR ZODIAC 1500™ WORKS

•Your pool pump pulls water from the skimmer through a strainer basket, then pushes the water through the

filter system and back into the pool through the return inlet.

• The Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner connects to the skimmer or dedicated vacuum line with the attachments

provided. Water flows through the diaphragm of the cleaner at a rate of 14 to 19 gallons per minute.

•Diverting or re-directing the return inlets downward breaks up the circulation pattern of water within the pool.

This allows random cleaning around the pool.

• Most common problems can be eliminated by reading through the entire manual before installing your new

Zodiac 1500.

PREPARE THE POOL AND FILTRATION SYSTEM

❑ Manually vacuum your pool if excessive debris is present. This eliminates unnecessary adjustment later.
❑ Backwash or clean the filter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
❑ Clean the skimmer basket and the pump strainer basket.
❑ Divert the pool return inlet downward to the bottom of the pool.

Note: If your pool is equipped with a main drain, turn it off.

GENERAL POOL SCHEMATIC

IMPORTANT!

Return flow must be

RETURN
FLOW
INLET

POOL

SKIMMER

directed toward pool
bottom as shown.

PUMP

Diverting the pool return inlets downward allows the Zodiac 1500 to move randomly throughout the pool. Loosen
the lock ring on the return inlet, aim the eyeball straight downward and tighten the lock ring.

BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

FILTER

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

AFTER ADJUSTMENT

SIDE VIEW

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TOP VIEW