Zodiac BARACUDA User Manual
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Beta
Owner’s Manual
and Quick
Installation
Instructions
Automatic Aboveground Pool Cleaner
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE BARACUDA®BETA®. YOUR BETA®HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW BETA
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.
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, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
RECORD YOUR BARACUDA®BETA®POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:
Date of Purchase
Purchased From
City State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Serial No.:
BARACUDA® BETA®LIMITED WARRANTY
This BARACUDA®BETA®was carefully inspected before shipment from our warehouse. Upon unpacking, if any part proves defective or missing, please notify your dealer
immediately. Please consult owner’s manual for complete instructions on the installation and operation of your BARACUDA
ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WARRANTS THE BARACUDA®BETA®POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR FOR THE
FIRST TWO (2) YEARS INCLUDING THE HOSES. 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.
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BETA®.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Discoloration of the BARACUDA®BETA®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 BARACUDA
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 BETA
void all warranty on the unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE BARACUDA®BETA®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 BARACUDA
RANTY 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 indi-
rect, 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, INC., shall be limited to those claims which may be asserted under the
Limited Warranty relating to any defect, malfunction or wear of the BETA
To obtain warranty replacements or repair, the unit should be returned, freight prepaid, to an authorized warranty center or directly to : ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC., 2028 NW 25th Avenue,
Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Call for authorization at (888) 786-7797. 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
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BETA®. Therefore, this Limited Warranty does not cover the replacement of discolored parts.
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
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BETA®ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WAR-
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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.
Canadian patent nos. 1,140,708, 1,254,105 and 1,256,262. Canadian rd. no. 64787 U.S. patent nos. 4,351,077, 4,642,833, 4,742,593 and 5,014,382.
This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following Canadian and U.S. patents and Canadian registered design:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prepare the Pool and Filter System.................................................... 4
Assembly............................................................................................ 4
Installation.......................................................................................... 6
Maintenance and Care........................................................................ 9
Accessories......................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................... 11
Easy Access System
Parts Diagram..................................................................................... 14
Let Us Help ........................................................................................ 15
Check that the following parts are included:
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(1) Cleaner Head
w/Footpad and Apron
(1) FlowKeeper
Valve
(11) Hose Lengths
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(1) Wheel Deflector
(2) 45-degree Installation
Adapter Elbows
(1) Pool Pulse
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(3) Hose Deflectors
(1) Hose Protector
(1) Yellow Disc
(1) Aboveground
If assistance is required, call 1-888-786-7797
Important: for Vinyl Liner Pool Owners
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 Baracuda
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 Baracuda
Beta before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs.
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Beta®, examine the interior of your pool carefully. If your vinyl
Skimmer Cuff
(1) Hose
Connector
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PREPARE THE POOL
AND FILTER SYSTEM
Step 1: Manually vacuum your pool.
Step 2: Backwash or clean the filter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 3: Clean the skimmer basket and the pump strainer basket.
Note: If your pool is equipped with a main drain, turn it off.
ASSEMBLY
Step 1: Slide the yellow disc over the base of the footpad. Be sure it fits properly in the grooves
provided. Be sure to install the disc with “TOP” printed facing up.
Step 2: Slide the wheel deflector over the extension pipe and secure between the two lowest
pipe ridges.
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Step 3: Connect the hose sections, placing the hose deflectors (Part No. 24209) as indicated in
the illustrations below. Pools larger than 26’ require additional hose sections. For oval
pools use enough hose sections to reach the farthest point from the skimmer plus 2 to 3
sections.
27' - 28' Diameter (requires one extra hose section)
TO SKIMMER
TO BETA
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21' - 24' Diameter
TO BETA
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15' - 18' Diameter
TO BETA
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12' Diameter
TO SKIMMER
TO SKIMMER
TO BETA
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Step 4: Place the hose connector (Part No. 33205)
on the male end of the hose. The connector end of the hose will attach to the
Flowkeeper valve.
TO SKIMMER
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