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Vortex-Pro
Robotic Pool Cleaner
Owner's Manual
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this
manual, this product must be repaired by a pool technician who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment
by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist.
In the event no such state or local requirement exists, the pool technician must be a professional with
sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this
manual can be followed exactly. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
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- Page 1 Vortex-Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this manual, this product must be repaired by a pool technician who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8.1 Viewing Cleaner Status Information 4.5 Operating the Cleaner with for Troubleshooting ........... 20 the Remote Control ..........11 8.2 Control Box Error Codes ........21 4.6 Synchronizing the Remote Control ....12 8.3 General Troubleshooting ........22 4.7 Storing the Cleaner ......... 12 ........23 Section 9. Conformity THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER BY ZODIAC ® YOUR CLEANER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION. A WARRANTY CARD IS SUPPLIED IN THE BOX. PLEASE GO TO www.zodiac.co.za TO REGISTER FOR WARRANTY. Taking these steps will help ensure prompt warranty service, should it be required. If service is required, please contact your original dealer. If the original dealer does not perform warranty service, please visit www.zodiac.co.za to locate an independent service company near you. If you are unable to locate a service company, please call our Customer Care Line at 0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665). H0503800_REV A... -
Page 3: Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Section 1. Congratulations on purchasing the Zodiac robotic cleaner. Please read through the entire manual before installing the ® cleaner. Your cleaner must be installed and operated as specified. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings can result in permanent injury, electrocution or death. -
Page 4: Section 2. Cleaner Specifications
• If there are any missing parts or damage, contact grounded (three-prong) cord/plug. Zodiac at 0860 88 POOL (0860 887 665). ® Section 3. Assembly Unpacking The packaging should contain the following items: •... -
Page 5: Assembling The Transport Caddy
Assembling the Transport Caddy Unscrew the handnut from the base unit (Figure 2). Figure 4. Twist Handnut to Secure Frame Snap two (2) support blocks into place (Figure 5). Slide axle and hubcap piece through center of Figure 2. Remove Handnut from Base Unit Insert the metal handle frame tubing into the wheel and attach to base unit. - Page 6 Figure 6. Attach Caddy Handle Align cleaner hook pins with the top holes in the handle tube and snap into place (Figure 7). Figure 8. Snap Remote Control Holder into Place Figure 7. Snap Cleaner Hook into Place Locate pin on the remote control holder and align it with the receptacle on the handle of the Figure 9.
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Page 7: Connecting The Control Box To Caddy
Connecting the Control box to Caddy Connecting Floating Cable to Control Align the bottom of the control box with the notch at bottom of the control box hook on the WARNING caddy (Figure 10). Failure to comply with the following warnings can result in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning. PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Keep the control box at least 3.5 m from the edge of the pool. -
Page 8: Section 4. Operation
Section 4. Operation CAUTION To prevent damage to the cleaner, be sure to adhere to the following guidelines: • Remove the cleaner from the pool after the cleaning cycle is completed and store on the caddy out of direct sunlight or inclement weather. • Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable. Always use the lift feature to remove cleaner from the pool. • Take additional care when lifting the cleaner out of Figure 13. Connect Power Cable the pool. It becomes heavier when filled with water. Grip the notched end of the floating power • Always remove the cleaner from pool when super cable, insert into the control box, and turn chlorinating or adding acid. clockwise to tighten. (Figure 13.) • Do not handle cleaner while it is in operation. NOTE: To avoid damaging the power cable, do not try to twist the entIre cable housing (see Figure 14a). - Page 9 Figure 15. Submerge the Cleaner Vertically Ensure the unit sinks to the bottom of the pool and does not float (Figure 16). Figure 16. Cleaner Sinking to the Bottom of the Pool Spread out the floating cable over the pool, ensuring there are no kinks or coils in the cable (Figure 17). Figure 17.
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Page 10: The Vx55 4Wd Cleaner Control Box
The VX55 4WD Cleaner Control box Navigate Day/Hour Display Current Time/ Set Time Validate Time Setting Selection Program Cleaning Cycles / Set Time Cancel Programming Dirty Filter Indicator Remove Cleaner from Pool Start/Stop Cleaner Operation Select Cleaning Level • Intensive •... -
Page 11: Stopping The Cleaner And Removing From The Pool
Removing from the Pool Remote Control The automated Lift System makes removing the cleaner The VX55 4WD robotic cleaner comes with a handheld from the pool simple. The Lift System will move the remote control stored on the cleaner caddy next to the cleaner toward the edge of the pool then drive it to the control box. -
Page 12: Synchronizing The Remote Control
• To remove the cleaner from the pool using the remote control, press (see Figure 20). The cleaner rotates left until you release the Lift System button. Synchronizing the Remote Control Even though the remote control is factory-synchronized to your cleaner's control box, it may be necessary to synchronize again if you need to replace either the control box or the remote control. -
Page 13: Section 5. Programming The Cleaner
Section 5. Programming the Press to select. Cleaner The control box allows you to program the cleaner to run each day for up to 7 days, perfect for when you go away on holidays. Current minutes setting flashes. NOTE: You cannot change programming or display current day and time during a cleaning cycle. Press buttons to cycle through 1-59 minutes and display desired... -
Page 14: Programming Cleaning Cycles
Choose pool cleaning settings to program. • Choose to select either the pool Press buttons to cycle floor or the floor and walls of the pool. through four 15- minute increments (00, 15, 30, • Choose to select Walls only in addition or 45). to Floor Only or Floor and Walls. •... -
Page 15: Section 6. Cleaning And Maintenance
Section 6. Cleaning and Press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds to Maintenance delete programming for the selected day. Press to exit. WARNING To Cancel All Programs: To avoid electric shock and other hazards which could result in permanent injury or death, disconnect (unplug) the control box from the power source Press to make sure you have exited before performing any cleaning and maintenance. the Programming Menu. Cleaning the Filter Canister Press and hold to delete all... -
Page 16: Cord Tangling
Figure 28. Wash Filter Canister Figure 25. Remove Filter Canister Assembly Push the quick release button on the canister assembly (4) and pull open the filter assembly 6.2. Cord Tangling (5), as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Open Filter Canister Assembly IMPORTANT Separate the filter canister from the filter Cleaner floating cable may become tangled if correct support (6), as shown in Figure 27. procedure is not followed after each cleaning cycle. -
Page 17: Replacing The Brushes
Replacing the Brushes After every cleaning cycle: The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes. There are ''wear'' indicators on the brushes (Figure 29). To maintain cleaner performance at its best you need to replace the brushes as soon as one of the wear indicators is reached (even if the blade wear is not even). -
Page 18: Replacing The Tyres
To install a new brush matt, position the Replacing the Tyres new brush matt on the roller with the bristles Pull on the inside of the old tyre to remove the facing downwards (Figure 32). tyre lip from the wheel (Figure 35). Figure 32. -
Page 19: Section 7. Spare Parts
(Figure 38). Section 7. Spare Parts The complete spare parts list and exploded view is available on the Zodiac website at www.zodiac.co.za Figure 38. Start on One Side of the Tyre Work the tyre onto the wheel and verify the rib of the tyre is positioned properly within the groove of the wheel (Figure 39). -
Page 20: Section 8. Troubleshooting
Section 8. Troubleshooting Viewing Cleaner Status Information for Troubleshooting Information about your cleaner's current status and any relevent error condition is available through a troubleshooting status screen. After cycling through each message, control box returns to current day and time To view cleaner status information: display. -
Page 21: Control Box Error Codes
NOT A CLEANER ERROR • End of cycle status code. Cleaner function is normal. No action required. Cleaner and control box • Turn cleaner power off then back on to restart communication error. the program. • Check connection of the floating cable on the control box. • Check the connector pins in the floating cable for corrosion or a bent pin. If any of the above problems are not resolved through troubleshooting, contact Zodiac Customer Care Line: 0860 POOL (0860 887 665). H0503800_REV A... -
Page 22: General Troubleshooting
NOTE: If flashing lights are Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see accompanied by an error Submerging the Cleaner. code on the display, refer to Cleaner may need to be reset and Turn control box power OFF, then back ON, then Control box Error Codes. begin a new cycle. restart the cleaner. Propeller may be jammed and not Contact Zodiac Customer Care Line at 0860 88 turning correctly. POOL (0860 887 665). Wheels may be jammed and not turn- Contact Zodiac Customer Care Line at 0860 88 ing correctly. POOL (0860 887 665). Error code appears during Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see the cleaning cycle. appear after 60 seconds air intake) Submerging the Cleaner (section 4.1). The cleaner does not stay There is air in the appliance casing. Submerge the cleaner following the procedure in firmly on the pool bottom. -
Page 23: Section 9. Conformity
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify these specifications without notice. Although the robotic pool cleaners have been tested in a large variety of swimming pools, Zodiac cannot guarantee that this robotic pool cleaner will be compatible with all pools. Some pool features may affect performance. For further advice, please contact your Zodiac dealer. - Page 24 Halfway House, 1685 011 237 3900 | www.zodiac.co.za ZODIAC ® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U, used under license. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. ©2015 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. H0503800 Rev A...
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