Baracoda ZODIAC G3 User Manual

Owner’s Manual and Quick Installation Instructions

W91236

Automatic Inground Pool Cleaner

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 spaces provided below.

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

These actions will insure prompt warranty service, should it be required. Simply present your owner’s manual, along with the invoice at any of our authorized warranty centers nationwide.

RECORD YOUR G3 POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:

Date of Purchase _______________ Purchased From________________________________________________ Serial Number: ____________________________________

City __________________________________________________________ Province ________________________________ Postal Code____________________________

(located on underside of machine head)

G3 LIMITED WARRANTY

This G3 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 G3.

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD. WARRANTS THE G3 POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR TWO (2) YEARS. THE G3 HOSE IS WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS AND WEAR AND TEAR FOR ONE (1) YEAR. 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.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE G3 POOL CLEANER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NOTICE: As a term of of any warranties provided above, you must contact Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd at (888)647-4004 immediately upon the happening of any event upon which you make a warranty claim. Failure to provide this prompt notice may result in your forfeiting warranty rights and claim.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Discoloration of the G3 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 G3.

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 G3 is designed for use in inground 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.

6. In no event shall 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 loss, or for indirect,

special, incidental, consequential or similar damages, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

ALL WARRANTIES ARE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE OF

Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool

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toys, floats, fountains, chlorine dispensers, and automatic pool cleaners.

Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush. Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it

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comes into contact with objects in the pool.

• 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.

has damage to the base material or supporting walls, do not install the G3 before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs or liner replacement.

ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA LTD. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LINER DAMAGE CAUSED BY (1) A G3 CLEANER WHICH IS IN DISREPAIR, (2) PATTERN REMOVAL FROM A VINYL LINER, OR (3) A G3 CLEANER USED IN A POOL HAVING AN AGED OR DETERIORATED LINER.

Zodiac is not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or marking on vinyl liners.

WARRANTY PROCEDURES

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS

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.

the Limited Warranty relating to any defect, malfunction or wear of the G3.

To obtain warranty replacements or repair, call (888) 647-4004 for authorization. When submitting a claim, always supply serial number, evidence of purchase date, retailer and a brief description of the problems/defects encountered. Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd. reserves the right to repair or replace all defective or worn parts covered by this Limited Warranty 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 jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents:1,254,105 and 1,256,262. OTHER PATENTS PENDING

For sale and use in Canada only. This pool cleaner is not warranted or guaranteed outside of Canada.

Purchaser’s claims against Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd., shall be limited to those claims which may be asserted under

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pool Preparation......................................................................................... 4

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

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

Care and Maintenance................................................................................14

Adjustments ...............................................................................................16

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................17

Accessories ................................................................................................18

Parts Diagram............................................................................................ 19

Let Us Help................................................................................................20

Check that the following parts are included:

(1) FlowKeeper™

(1) Cleaner head

(1) Finned disc

Valve

(1) Universal

(2) Hose weights

(12) Hose Lengths

Valve Cuff

(1) 45-degree elbow adapter

(1) Hose Connector

(1) Hose protector net

(1) Pool Pulse™

If this unit is not working properly, do not return it to your retailer.

Call 1-888-647-4004.

Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool

• toys, floats, fountains, chlorine dispensers, and automatic pool cleaners. Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush. Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or

• when it comes into contact with objects in the pool.

• 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 G3, examine the interior of your pool carefully. If your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, 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 G3 before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs or liner replacement.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS

Zodiac is not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or marking on vinyl liners.

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

PUMP

STRAINER

BASKET

PUMP

FILTER

WALL VACUUM

FITTING

RETURN

INLET

RETURN

INLET

MAIN

DRAIN

SKIMMER & MAIN

DRAIN VALVES

SKIMMER

Diverting the pool return inlets downward allows the G3 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

TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

AFTER ADJUSTMENT

OP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

1. Use enough hose sections to

reach the farthest point in the

pool, plus one (1) section.

ASSEMBLY

Skimmer

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)

Hose Weights

Female End

G3 Head

(Do not attach now)

Male End

(Skimmer End)

1.5 Metres

ASSEMBLY

FINNED DISC INSTALLATION

Slide the finned disc over the foot pad. Be sure it fits properly in the grooves provided.

The fins on the disc face upward.

Bottom View

The next steps vary based on whether your pool has one

skimmer, two skimmers or a wall vacuum fitting. Please

follow the appropriate instructions for your type of pool.

INSTALLATION (A)

FOR POOLS WITH ONE SKIMMER

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 skimmer installations the Flowkeeper Valve MUST BE used. Installations in a vac line or a second skimmer do not require the flowkeeper.

Rear View

To adjust setting, pull and move to desired setting.

Skimming action is maintained through a bypass throat in the valve. As the filter collects debris, the valve automatically maintains the correct flow to the cleaner. The Flowkeeper valve comes preset at the two (2) setting. The lower the number, the lower the flow to the cleaner head. Should readjustment become necessary, pull the adjustment handle to raise or lower the setting. There are three total setting options.

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