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  If you experience a problem with your Tracker

, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to  

restore performance. If further assistance is required, contact BARACUDA

®

 After Sales Support Department at  

1300 784 423. Please have your serial number and date of purchase available when you call.

Problem

Solution

Cleaner does not move  

or moves slowly  

(+25 seconds for  

10 wheel revolutions) 

•  Confirm that the main drain is closed.
•  Check for debris jammed in engine. Backwash filter and empty 

pump basket. 

•  Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket drops or 

you see excessive air bubbles in the pump basket or coming 

from the return lines, there is air in the system. Tighten all fittings 

at pump.

Cleaner patterns, does not 

cover entire pool.

•  Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via  

AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.

•  Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a return diverter if 

necessary.

•  Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to straighten  

if necessary.

•  Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.
•  Observe the cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure 

that the drive track is going forwards smoothly. If it is not, contact 

your dealer or service center for help.

•  Confirm proper hose length.

Cleaner gets stuck at steps.

•  Observe the cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure 

that the drive track is going forwards smoothly. If it is not, contact 

your dealer or service center for help.

•  Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
•  Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via  

AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.

•  Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.

Cleaner won’t climb walls.

•  Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via  

AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.

•  Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.

Cleaner climbs too much  

(-18 seconds for  

10 wheel revolutions)

•  Count Wheel Revolutions, flow may need to be adjusted via  

AD Valve/Skimtrol plate.

•  Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose.

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for tracker

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual H0532000 REV A...

Page 2: ...r basis thereafter Always disconnect the cleaner from the pool wall or skimmer before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least f...

Page 3: ...ion Like most mechanical devices the Tracker requires periodic adjustments routine maintenance and the replacement of certain hardworking parts Always insist on genuine Baracuda replacement parts Non...

Page 4: ...e directed far enough down to prevent water flow affecting the natural movement of the hose you will need to install return line diverters 2 AD Flow Valve The AD Flow valve works by regulating the flo...

Page 5: ...roblem occurs 3 Assemble the hose sections Start to connect one of the standard hose to the skimmer box Vac plate Then continue adding lengths of standard hose sections until you reach the furthest po...

Page 6: ...se to skimmer box then turn pool filter pump back on 6 Check Cleaner Flow 6 1 Watch the orange wheel marker use a stopwatch to time ten 10 wheel rotations 7 Adjust Flow if Necessary using the AD Flow...

Page 7: ...is most important to disconnect the head of the cleaner from the leader hose section when you take the cleaner out of the pool Backwashing the Pool Filter Always disconnect the Tracker from the pool...

Page 8: ...until it clicks into an upward position 3 Look into engine and remove debris that is present 4 If needed slowly push engine paddles forward and or backwards to move stuck debris to an accessible posi...

Page 9: ...ssary Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled Lay in sun to straighten if necessary Verify correct hose float positioning on the leader hose Observe the cleaner for more than five 5 minutes and ensure...

Page 10: ...ev A Baracuda is a registered trademark of Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd ABN 87 002 641 965 219 Woodpark Rd Smithfield NSW 2164 Australia Tel 1800 688 552 www zodiac com au Copyright Zodiac Australia...

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