ZODIAC Baracuda G3 Owners Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
The following parts are included with your Baracuda G3 (Model# W03000):
Universal
(1) FlowKeeper™ Valve
(1) Pool Pulse™
(1) Cleaner Head
(1) Hose Weight
(1) Finned Disc
(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 BARACUDA®G3™.
YOUR BARACUDA G3 HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY
INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW BARACUDA G3, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1) Complete and return the warranty card.
Record your purchase information on the spaces provided below.
2)
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 BARACUDA G3 POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:
Date of Purchase ___________ Purchased From ________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________
City __________________________________________________ State_______________________________ Zip Code _________________________
(located on underside of machine head)
BARACUDA G3 LIMITED WARRANTY
This BARACUDA G3 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 BARACUDA G3.
ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WARRANTS THE BARACUDA G3 POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS
TEAR FOR (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.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE
BARACUDA 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 STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Discoloration of the BARACUDA 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 BARACUDA 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 BARACUDA 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, 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.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS
• 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 Baracuda 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 Baracuda G3 before having a qualified professional perform
the necessary repairs.
ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LINER DAMAGE CAUSED BY (1) A BARACUDA G3 CLEANER WHICH IS IN
DISREPAIR, (2) PATTERN REMOVAL FROM A VINYL LINER, OR (3) A BARACUDA G3 CLEANER USED IN A POOL HAVING AN AGED OR
DETERIORATED LINER.
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
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 BARACUDA G3.
To obtain warranty replacements or repair, call (888) 786-7797 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, 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.
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:
U.S. patent nos. 4642833, 4742593, 5421054 and 5450645. Canadian patent nos. 1254105 and 1256262. Other Patents Pending.
AND ALL WEAR AND
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
•
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
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