Baracuda W83215 Owners Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

The following parts are included with your Zodiac Pacer (Model# W83215):

Universal

(1) Cleaner Head

(1) Pool Pulse™

(1) Finned Disc (1) Wheel Deflector

(2) Hose Weights

(1) FlowKeeper™ Valve

(12) Hose Lengths

(1)

Valve Cuff

(1) 41/2" Connector

45 Degree Elbows

(2)

(1) Hose Protector Net

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE ZODIAC PACER™.

IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED

AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.

PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW ZODIAC PACER, 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 ZODIAC PACER POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:

Date of Purchase _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchased From _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________ State_______________________________ Zip Code _________________________

Serial Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ZODIAC PACER LIMITED WARRANTY

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

ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WARRANTS THE ZODIAC PACER POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS FOR ONE (1) YEAR,
AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR ONE (1) YEAR. THE ZODIAC PACER HOSE IS WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS AND WEAR AND TEAR FOR ONE
(1) YEAR. 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 PACER pool cleaner. This is caused by reaction to ultraviolet rays and the chemicals used in pool water. Discoloration does not affect

the operating ability of the ZODIAC PACER. 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. 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 the above conditions exist.

5. The ZODIAC PACER 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.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE ZODIAC
PACER 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 PACER 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 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. 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 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.

To locate a Zodiac warranty/repair station, call 1-888-786-7797 or visit our website at www.zodiacpoolcare.com. 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, Inc., 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, Inc. 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 state to state.

IMPORTANT: FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS

Use of Zodiac Pool Cleaners in a vinyl liner pool:
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. Zodiac
is not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or marking on vinyl liners.

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 Pacer, 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 Zodiac Pacer before having a qualified professional perform
the necessary repairs.

Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. will not be responsible for liner damage caused by (1) a Zodiac Pacer cleaner which is out of warranty or in disrepair, or (2) a Zodiac
Pacer cleaner used in a pool having a aged or deteriorated liner. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LINER DAMAGE IF YOU USE THE ZODIAC PACER
UNDER CONDITION (1) OR (2).

THIS POOL CLEANER IS NOT WARRANTED OR GUARANTEED OUTSIDE OF CANADA, MEXICO OR THE UNITED STATES

U.S. patent nos. 4642833, 4742593, 5315728, D343034 and 5421054. Canadian patent nos. 1254106, 1256262 and 2134220. Canadian rd. no. 67767.

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

FOR SALE AND USE IN CANADA, MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES ONLY

INGROUND AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER
INSTALLATION GUIDE

Pool Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 2

Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Hose Assembly................................................................................................................................3

Balance............................................................................................................................................4

Removing Air From Hose..............................................................................................................4

Installation ......................................................................................................................................5

Achieving Proper Flow ..................................................................................................................6

Adjustments....................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................7

Accessories ......................................................................................................................................8

HOW YOUR ZODIAC AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER WORKS

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

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

• The Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner connects to the skimmer or dedicated vacuum line with the hose sections 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.

Please become f

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All diagrams are pro

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POOL COMPONENTS

RETURN INLET/SKIMMER

DEDICATED

VAC LINE

RETURN

INLET

RETURN

INLET

MAIN

DRAIN

amiliar with the components of your pool sho

& MAIN DRAIN VALVES

SKIMMER

wn.

PUMP

STRAINER

BASKET

PUMP

FILTER

vided for reference of terminology used throughout this manual. Your pool may vary.

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Thank you for purchasing this automatic pool cleaner from Zodiac. Prior to installing your pool cleaner,

review the parts and warranty information and insure that all parts shown are included with your unit.

Although the appearance of your model Zodiac Pool Cleaner may differ slightly from some

drawings shown in this installation guide, installation steps remain the same.

STEP 1 - POOL PREPARATION

• Before installing the Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner, 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 pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs.

• Close the main drain. This allows the flow to be regulated by the Flowkeeper.

• Manually vacuum the pool. This eliminates unnecessary adjustment later.

• Clean the pool filter and empty the skimmer and pump strainer baskets. Filter pressure rises as debris is cleaned from the water,

thus reducing flow.

• Divert the pool return inlets downward - (IMPORTANT!). Your Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner must move randomly throughout

the pool. Water circulating at the surface will influence the hose and limit coverage.

• To adjust the return inlet: loosen the lock ring and redirect the eyeball downward, then retighten the lock ring. If the eyeball is
difficult to adjust, insert a screwdriver inside the eyeball and gently

• If the return inlets cannot be pointed downward, then you
your Zodiac dealer.

MUST install Zodiac return line diverters. They are available through

BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

adjust downward.

TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

FOR POOLS WITH RETURN INLET

DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS

Replace the directional eyeball
with Zodiac retrofit eyeball return

erter and reinstall eyeball

v

line di
retaining ring.

P

art #W90153 for

1

1

/2" return lines

Part #W90155 for
2" return lines

AFTER ADJUSTMENT

IF UNABLE TO ADJUST RETURN INLETS

OR FOR POOLS WITHOUT RETURN INLET

Use Zodiac uni
line diverter (Part #W24100).
Pinch wires together and
insert fully into return inlet.

DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS

versal return

2