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Pool cleaning robot 

 

18 

 

6- Troubleshoot and light indicators 

 

Symptoms 

Cause 

Solution 

Comments 

The robot is not 

functioning 

The pug is not 

connected 

Connect the plug 

Please turn off the 

power before 

performing any 

maintenance. 

Bad connection 

Check the 

connections 

Suction is weak 

The helix is 

obstructed 

Clean the helix 

The helix is 

damaged 

Replace the helix 

The filter bag is full 

Clean the filter bag 

The robot always 

rotates in the same 

direction 

A driver belt is loose 
or broken on one 
side 

Replace the driver 

belt 

The filter bag is full 

Clean the filter bag 

The robot does not 

climb on the walls 

The filter bag is full 

Clean the filter bag 

A driver belt is 

broken 

Replace the driver 

belt 

Roller is worn out 

Replace the roller 

Roller axis is worn 

out 

Replace the roller 

axis 

The robot fails to 

sink to the bottom of 

the pool 

Sponges are not 

soaked enough  

Hold the robot in the 

water until foams are 

soaked and press it. 

There is air inside 

the machine 

Flip the robot in the 

water and make sure 

that the air escapes 

Dirt comes out of the 

flow guide 

The filter bag is 

unfastened or 

broken. The dirt is 

too fine for the bag. 

Replace or correctly 

reset the filter bag. 

 

Note

: The power supply box must be 

disconnected 

from power before performing any 

maintenance on the robot. Contact your local distributor for other problems not listed 

here 

Summary of Contents for Poolbird

Page 1: ...Poolbird Cleaning Robot User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nents 4 2 Components list 6 3 Starting 7 4 1 Electrical connection 7 4 2 Startup procedure 8 4 3 Shut down procedure 9 4 4 Remote control 10 4 5 Watertight connection 11 4 Maintenance 12 5 1 Helix 12 5 2 Roller brushes 13 5 3 Belt drive 17 5 4 Filter bag 17 5 Troubleshoot and light indicators 18 6 Check list 20 ...

Page 3: ...s from the poolside Do not use your robot in case of thunderstorms Users are only allowed to perform the maintenance described in this manual Any other maintenance attempt automatically voids the warranty Make sure your robot is fully submerged before switching it on If you do not use your robot for a long time disconnect it clean it and store it in a safe dry and ventilated place If the robot doe...

Page 4: ...ical box must be disconnected after use Manual cleaning The remote control can be used at any time to clean immediately a specific area Safety out of the water The helix stops immediately when the sensor indicates that the robot is out of the water in order to prevent injury and protect the water pump Emergency stop the robot stops automatically if a foreign object prevents the helix from turning ...

Page 5: ... Main components Pic 2 3 1 Pic 2 3 2 Floating cable Sealed connection Flow guide Handle Top cover Foam rollers Track chains Side cover Engine grid cover Closing latch Bag holder Supporting frame Filter bag Engine compartment Suction valve ...

Page 6: ...ctric box components Pic 2 3 3 1 ON OFF LED no 5 2 Bottom lower part of walls and Bottom walls LED no 9 3 Cycle length programming 30 min 60 min 120 min LED n 6 7 8 4 Manual control of the cleaning robot through electrical box ...

Page 7: ...l box Qty 1 Robot X X X 1 2 Electrical box X X 1 3 Remote control X X X 1 4 RC battery X X X 1 5 Flow guide X X X 1 6 User s manual X X X 1 7 Warranty card X X X 1 8 Quality certificate X X X 1 9 Track chains X X X 1 10 Helix X X X 1 11 Filter bag X X X 1 12 Battery X X 1 Pic 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 8: ...t key allows proper insertion Then connect the box to a 220V power outlet see Pic 4 1 2 Warning The electrical box must not come into contact with water Do not let under the rain or stored outside Please ensure that the box is stored in a ventilated and dry place Pic 4 1 1 Pic 4 1 2 2 control box 3 floating cable 5 electric plug 2 control box 3 floating cable ...

Page 9: ...ns air then repeat steps 1 and 2 Ignition Press the button 1 The ignition light 5 and the cycle indicator 7 60 minutes floor wall bottom will light up You can choose another cycle length by using the button on the remote control or on the control box The LED lights indicate which cycle is selected It is possible to modify the original cycle at any time at the beginning or during the cycle Factory ...

Page 10: ...ilter will need to be cleaned In order to do this carefully turn the robot upside down on the floor and unlock the two clips Pic 4 3 2 Then remove the bag from the frame and clean it bag with a water jet or under a tap Pic 4 3 3 Once clean put the bag on the metal frame and insert back into the robot when dry Occasionally it is possible to wash the filter bag in the washing machine on the cold pro...

Page 11: ...or cleaning button ON OFF Button turns the cleaning robot on or off Direction buttons controls the robot s moves back forth left right CAUTION Do not press several times on the same button the robot would spin on itself and the cable would get tangled Timer selects the cleaning duration 30 min 60 min 120 min Floor or floor wall cleaning allows to switch anytime from Floor bottom of walls cleaning ...

Page 12: ...on Step 1 Insert the watertight connection into the robot Pic 4 5 1 An alignment key indicates insertion direction Step 2 Screw the locking nut clockwise Pic 4 5 2 Step 3 Secure the floating cable on the hook Pic 4 5 3 Pic 4 5 1 Pic 4 5 2 Pic 4 5 3 ...

Page 13: ...the old one is worn or damaged Step 1 Turn the flow guide clockwise to remove it from the robot Pic 5 1 1 Step 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the nut and the screw Pic 5 1 2 Step 3 Place the new propeller and complete step in reverse order Pic 5 1 1 Pic 5 1 2 ...

Page 14: ... rollers when the old ones are excessively worn or damaged Step 1 Flip robot on the ground and remove the bracket Push to unlock the fasteners Pic 5 2 1 Step 2 Remove the filter bag of the robot by pushing the clips as shown Pic 5 2 2 Pic 5 2 1 Pic 5 2 2 ...

Page 15: ...ng a Phillips screwdriver and a 7 mm socket unscrew all screws and nuts of the sides Pic 5 2 3 Step 4 Remove the rollers from their axis Pic 5 2 4 Side cover Pic 5 2 3 Cleaning rollers Cleaning rollers Courroie d entraînement Pic 5 2 4 ...

Page 16: ...Pool cleaning robot 15 Step 5 Drag the old sponge from its plastic holder Then place the new sponges Pic 5 2 5 Step 6 Enter the axis in the rollers fitted with new sponge Pic 5 2 6 Pic 5 2 5 Pic 5 2 6 ...

Page 17: ... of the robot Pic 5 2 7 Step 8 Fasten the transmission and the sides to the robot Pic 5 2 8 Pic 5 2 9 Pic 5 2 10 Step 8 Place the filter bag in the robot Press the net until the clips are inserted into their slots Pic 5 2 9 Step 9 Fasten the transmission and the sides to the robot Pic 5 2 10 latch ...

Page 18: ...iver remove the screws and nuts that hold the side cover and remove it Remove the drive cover and replace the drive belt Pic 5 3 1 5 4 Filter bag When the filter bag is dirty as shown below Pic 5 4 1 or when the bag has been damaged please refer to section 4 3 2 for replacement Pic 5 4 1 dirty filter bag Belt drive Belt drive Pic 5 3 1 ...

Page 19: ...bot does not climb on the walls The filter bag is full Clean the filter bag A driver belt is broken Replace the driver belt Roller is worn out Replace the roller Roller axis is worn out Replace the roller axis The robot fails to sink to the bottom of the pool Sponges are not soaked enough Hold the robot in the water until foams are soaked and press it There is air inside the machine Flip the robot...

Page 20: ...e light flashes Robot is upside down Turn it right side up and start back the program Blue green lights flash The traction engines are in safe mode Check the transmission and look for stuck debris or damages Remove the debris or replace the damaged parts and restart the robot Blue green and yellow lights flash The pump engine is stuck Turn off the robot and check that the helix is not stuck or dam...

Page 21: ...t and clean the helix and the flow guide according to chapter 5 1 after each use 3 If you do not use your robot for a long time make sure the electrical box and the robot are turned off and stored in a dry ventilated place with a temperature between 0 and 40 C 4 If the robot needs repair please contact your local or national supplier ...

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