ZODIAC Ranger Owners Manual

W83404

(1)

Cleaner Head

(1) 45 Degree Elbow

(1) FlowKeeper™ Valve

(1) 41/2" Connector

(10) Hose Lengths

(1) Aboveground Valve Cuff

(1) Slotted Disc

The following parts are included with your Ranger (Model# W01698):

OWNER’S

MANUAL

(1)

Wheel Deflector & Adapter

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING RANGER®.

YOUR RANGER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY

INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE YEARS OF LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW RANGER, 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 RANGER POOL CLEANER DATA HERE:

Date of Purchase ___________ Purchased From ________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________

(located on underside of machine head)

City __________________________________________________ State_______________________________ Zip Code _________________________

RANGER LIMITED WARRANTY

This RANGER 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 RANGER.

ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WARRANTS THE RANGER POOL CLEANER AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS

AND ALL WEAR AND TEAR

FOR (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.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE RANGER
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 RANGER®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 RANGER. 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 RANGER 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.

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 Ranger, 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 Ranger before having a qualified professional perform the

necessary repairs.

ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LINER DAMAGE CAUSED BY (1) A RANGER CLEANER WHICH IS IN
DISREPAIR, (2) PATTERN REMOVAL FROM A VINYL LINER, OR (3) A RANGER 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 RANGER.

To obtain warranty replacements or repair, call [phone] 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, 5450645, 5418995 and 5315728. Canadian patent nos. 1254105, 1256262, 2134220 and 2181896. Other Patents Pending.

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

Disc Installation............................................................................................................................ 3

Wheel Deflector Installation .........................................................................................................3

Hose Assembly................................................................................................................................4

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

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

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................6

Accessories......................................................................................................................................7

ABOVEGROUND AUTOMATIC POOL
CLEANER INSTALLATION GUIDE

HOW YOUR ZODIAC AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER 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 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.

• Reading through the entire manual before installing your new Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner will help to insure it is installed

properly and eliminate potential problems.

POOL COMPONENTS

• Please become familiar with the components of your pool shown.

• All diagrams are provided for reference of terminology used throughout this manual. Your pool may vary.

W83401

POOL

SKIMMER

RETURN
FLOW
INLET

PUMP

FILTER

IMPORTANT!

Return flow must be directed
toward pool bottom as shown.

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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.

• 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 adjust downward.

• If the return inlets cannot be pointed downward, then you MUST install Zodiac return line diverters. They are available through
your Zodiac dealer.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

AFTER ADJUSTMENT

FOR POOLS WITH RETURN INLET

DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS

Replace the directional eyeball
with Zodiac retrofit eyeball return
line diverter and reinstall eyeball
retaining ring.

Part #W90153 for
11/2" return lines

Part #W90155 for
2" return lines

IF UNABLE TO ADJUST RETURN INLETS

OR FOR POOLS WITHOUT RETURN INLET

DIRECTIONAL FITTINGS

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

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

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.