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Recycling

This symbol means that your appliance must not be thrown into a normal bin. It will be selecti vely collected for the purpose of 

reuse, recycling or transformati on. If it contains any substances that may be harmful to the environment, these will be eliminated 

or neutralised.

Contact your retailer for recycling informati on.

 WARNINGS

GENERAL WARNINGS

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Failure to respect the warnings may cause serious damage to the pool equipment or cause serious injury, even death.

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Only a person qualifi ed in the technical fi elds concerned (electricity, hydraulics or refrigerati on) is authorised to perform any 

servicing  or  repairs  to  the  appliance.  The  qualifi ed  technician  working  on  the  appliance  must  use/wear  personal  protecti ve 

equipment (such as safety goggles and protecti ve gloves, etc.) in order to reduce the risk of injury occurring when working on 

the appliance.  

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Before handling the appliance, check that power is switched off  and isolated from the power supply.

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The appliance is intended to be used for pools and spas for a specifi c purpose; it must not be used for any purpose other than 

that for which it was designed.

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This  appliance  is  not  intended  for  use  by  persons  (including  children)  having  a  physical,  sensory  or  mental  disability,  or  by 

persons lacking experience or knowledge of the appliance, unless they are fi rst instructed or are supervised during the use of the 

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

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The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructi ons and in compliance with local and nati onal standards. 

The  installer  is  responsible  for  installing  the  appliance  and  for  compliance  with  nati onal  installati on  regulati ons.  Under  no 

circumstances may the manufacturer be held liable in the event of failure to comply with applicable local installati on standards.

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For any work other than the simple user maintenance described in this manual, the product should be referred to a qualifi ed 

professional.

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Incorrect installati on and/or use may cause serious damage to property or serious injuries (possibly causing death). 

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All equipment, even postage and packing paid, travels at the risks and perils of the recipient. The latt er shall issue reserves in 

writi ng on the carrier's delivery slip if damage is detected, caused during transport (confi rmati on to be sent to the carrier within 

48 hours by registered lett er). In the event that an appliance containing coolant has been turned on its side, menti on your 

reservati ons in writi ng to the carrier.

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If the appliance suff ers a malfuncti on, do not try to repair it yourself; instead contact a qualifi ed technician.

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Refer to the warranty conditi ons for details of the permitt ed water balance values for operati ng the appliance.

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Deacti vati ng, eliminati ng or by-passing any of the safety mechanisms integrated into the appliance shall automati cally void the 

warranty, in additi on to the use of spare parts manufactured by unauthorised third-party manufacturers.

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Do not spray insecti cide or any other chemical (infl ammable or non-infl ammable) in the directi on of the appliance, as this may 

damage the body and cause a fi re.

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Zodiac® heat pump, fi lter pump and fi lter appliances are compati ble with the most commonly used types of pool water treatment 

systems.

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Do not touch the fan or moving parts and do not place objects or your fi ngers in the vicinity of the moving parts when the 

appliance is in operati on. Moving parts can cause serious injury or even death.

SPECIFIC FEATURES APPLICABLE TO "Pool cleaners"

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The cleaner must operate in pool water at a temperature of between 15°C and 35°C.

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To avoid possible injury or damage to the cleaner, do not operate the cleaner out of the water.

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In order to prevent possible injury, bathing is prohibited when your cleaner is in the pool.

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Do not use the cleaner during shock chlorinati on.

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Do not leave the cleaner unatt ended for an extended period.

WARNING ON THE USE OF A CLEANER IN A POOL WITH A VINYL SURFACE: 

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Before installing your new cleaner, carefully inspect the lining of your pool. If the liner has eroded in some areas, or if you 

noti ce gravel, folds, roots or corrosion caused by metal beneath the liner, or if you noti ce that the surface (bott om and walls) is 

damaged, do not install the cleaner before performing the necessary repairs or before having the liner replaced by a qualifi ed 

professional. The manufacturer may not be held liable in any way for damage caused to the liner.

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The surface of certain vinyl patt erned surfaces can wear rapidly and the patt erns disappear on contact from objects such as 

cleaning brushes, toys, infl atable buoys, chlorine distributors and automati c pool cleaners. The decorati on on some vinyl surfaces 

can be scratched or worn by basic fricti on such as through the use of a pool brush. The colours of certain patt erns can also be 

erased during use or when in contact with objects in the pool. The manufacturer may not be held liable for the erased patt erns, 

wear or scratching of vinyl surfaces, which are not covered by the limited warranty.

Summary of Contents for P280

Page 1: ...More documents on www zodiac com H0647000 A 2018 07 Instructions for installation and use English Hydraulic cleaner Translation of the original instructions in French EN 280 380 3900 SPORT ...

Page 2: ...hat an appliance containing coolant has been turned on its side mention your reservations in writing to the carrier If the appliance suffers a malfunction do not try to repair it yourself instead contact a qualified technician Refer to the warranty conditions for details of the permitted water balance values for operating the appliance Deactivating eliminating or by passing any of the safety mechan...

Page 3: ...5 1 I Cleaner behaviour 15 Before handling the appliance it is vital that you read this installation and user manual as well as the warnings and warranty booklet delivered with the appliance Failure to do so may result in material damage or serious or fatal injury and will void the warranty Keep and pass on these documents for later consultation during the appliance s service life The distribution...

Page 4: ...er B Feed hose and Lead hose assembly C Blue and red restrictor discs The blue disc is already installed for P280 and P380 D Ultra thin bag Dual capacity silt bag Standard silt bag Leaf bag Disposable bags EZ Bag x 6 E Tail Sweep Pro F Tank Tracks Kit Supplied Available as an option ...

Page 5: ... 5 HP or more if the distance from the equipment room is 15 metres 1 2 2 Cleaner marking Filter bag Head float Cleaner body Sweep hose Sweep hose cleaning brush Suction hose Filter bag clamping clip P280 P380 Setting the thrust jet Adjusting screw of the sweep hose 1 2 3 Hoses marking Suction port Cleaner Lead hose marked Polaris Lead Hose Feed hose marked Polaris Swivel N 1 Swivel N 2 Universal w...

Page 6: ...e filter to be cleaned The clean water is discharged into the pool via the backflow return lines A deviation is created on this piping to supply the booster pump Polaris pressure cleaners are connected to the suction port transformed into a discharge port The venturi effect generated by the jets transforms the water supply into a powerful suction current and allows the cleaner to move ...

Page 7: ...tting UWF with the blue or red flow restrictor disc onto the suction port opening The blue flow restrictor disc is already installed on 280 et 380 see picture Insert the quick disconnect into the universal wall fitting UWF by rotating in the clockwise direction then by pulling to lock in place see picture Lay out the feed hose beside the pool see picture EN ...

Page 8: ...aximum pool depth Unwind the tape measure beside the hose and begin measurement from the end of the hose containing the back up valve Measure to the pool depth previously i e 1 80 metres in the example measured and mark the hose Cut the hose at the marking Set any excess hose aside Recommended For example 1 80 meters 2 3 2 Adjusting lead hose s floats Place each float at a distance of 60 to 90 cm ...

Page 9: ...l on the bag to remove it see picture Attach the filter bag clamping clip on the hose see picture Place the head float in accordance with the following indications see picture P280 position at a distance of 1 3 to 2 5 cm P380 Fully embed the head float 2 4 2 P3900 Sport Fasten the hose connection clips to the hose on the cleaner Pull on the bag to remove and wrap it around the hose Fasten the bag ...

Page 10: ...se and the feed hose screw the swivel to fasten together 2 6 I Checking that the length of the assembled hoses is sufficient Position the cleaner to the most distant point the hose length must deviate by at most 15 cm from this distance Do not take into account steps stairs or poolsides ...

Page 11: ...e the two feed hose s sections using the swivel and attach clamps see picture Adjust the distance between each float on the feed hose the recommended distance between each float is 45 to 90 cm Slide the floats on the hose to position them see picture Adjust the distance between each float on the feed hose the recommended distance between each float is Suction port connection Lead hose connection F...

Page 12: ...leaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before connecting the cleaner 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel Do not place your hair loose clothing jewellery etc in the vicinity of the open end of the hose Do not handle the cleaner while it is operating except when checking the wheel RPM Before starting the cleaner check the rotational speed of the w...

Page 13: ... 2 2 If the water flow rate is too high Before performing the following checks make sure the booster pump and filter pump are shutdown Position the blue flow restrictor disc see 2 2 I Installing the feed hose on the suction port and check the rotational speed of the wheel see 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel If the water flow rate is still too high position the red flow restrictor ...

Page 14: ...The jet is located at the rear of the cleaner and thrusts the cleaner in a given direction Depending on the cleaner s behaviour this movement can be changed by adjusting the rear jet Robot behaviour Result Rear jet adjustment The cleaner is in contact with the bottom of the pool and moves in a straight line The cleaner flies around the pool and or does not make contact with the pool bottom The cle...

Page 15: ... or place the Velcro strips P3900 Sport P280 P380 P3900 Sport Tip A dry bag is easier to clean It is easier to clean the bag when it is dry Remove the bag and leave to dry before emptying Alternate between 2 filter bags so as not to temporarily stop operation 4 2 I Cleaning the in line filter Disassemble the in line filter assembly Rinse the filter in clean water Reposition by pressing down firmly...

Page 16: ...r and check that water is expelled normally Check the positioning of the rear thrust jet see 3 4 I Setting the thrust jet P280 P380 Check that the blue flow restrictor disc is properly installed in the universal fitting UWF to reduce the flow rate If the blue restrictor disc is insufficient install the red flow restrictor disc to further reduce the flow rate The robot does not move backwards Check t...

Page 17: ...end of the sweep hose Replace the cleaning brush if worn or missing Adjust the sweep hose to obtain balanced movements see 3 3 I Configuring the sweep hose P3900 Sport Check the rotational speed of the wheel see 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel The sweep hose continuously sprays the area around the pool Adjust the speed of the sweep hose see 3 3 I Configuring the sweep hose Replace...

Page 18: ...023 49180 St Barthélémy d Anjou cedex S A S U au capital de 1 267 140 SIREN 395 068 679 RCS PARIS Votre revendeur Your retailer Modèle appareil Appliance model Numéro de série Serial number Pour plus d informations enregistrement produit et support client For more information product registration and customer support www zodiac com ...

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