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Problem

Cause

Solution

The Information LED 
fl ashes just after 
Start.

Floating cable may not be plugged 
into the Control box correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Unplug fl oating cable 
from the Control box and reconnect.

Cleaner may not be fully submerged.

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, 
see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

Cleaner may need to be reset and 
begin a new cycle.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Press power button 
OFF, then begin a new cycle.

Propeller may be jammed and not 
turning correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Contact Zodiac After 
Sales Support at 1300 763 021.

Wheels may be jammed and not turn-
ing correctly.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Contact Zodiac After 
Sales Support at 1300 763 021.

The Information LED 
fl ashes during the 
cleaning cycle.

Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will 
appear after 60 seconds air intake)

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

The cleaner does 
not stay fi rmly on the 
pool bottom.

There is air in the appliance casing.

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

The fi lter canister is full or dirty.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the fi lter canister, 
see 

Cleaning the Filter Canister.

The cleaner does 
not or no longer 
climbs the pool 
walls.

The fi lter canister is full or dirty.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the fi lter canister, 
see 

Cleaning the Filter Canister.

Walls of pool are slippery or slimy. 
Although the water seems clear, 
microscopic algae, invisible to the 
human eye, are present in the pool. 
As a result the pool sides become 
slippery and prevent the cleaner from 
climbing. Check tires for wear and 
replace as necessary.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Do a shock chlorination 
treatment to eliminate algae. DO NOT leave the 
cleaner in the pool during this treatment.

On startup the 
cleaner does not 
move.

No power supply to the cleaner.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Check that the 
power outlet to which the Control box is connected is 
operating correctly by plugging another device into the 
power outlet..

Unit is turned OFF.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Turn the wheels 
then disconnect the Control box and wait at least 20 
seconds before reconnecting. 
If the problem persists, contact Zodiac After Sales 
Support at 1300 763 021.

Cable is tangling in 
the pool

Too much cable length in the water.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Do not unravel the 
entire cable. Use only maximum cable length to cover 
the pool area. Place the remaining unused cable on 
the side of the pool. Adjust the entry location in the pool 
to correct cord tangling.Follow the procedure in 

Cord 

Tangling 

to avoid and correct tangled cord.

The cleaner is not 
cleaning effectively.

The brushes have become smooth or 
the "wear" indicator shows.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Replace the brushes 
following the procedure in 

Replacing the Brushes

.

Filter canister is full or dirty.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Clean the fi lter canister 
following the procedure in 

Cleaning the Filter Canister

.

Floating cable is excessively coiled or 
kinked.

Remove cleaner from the pool. Make sure the fl oating 
cable is spread out over the pool. Ensure the cable is 
not too tightly wrapped or coiled when storing. If the 
problem persists, lay the cable straight in the sun to 
relax it and remove kinks. Follow the procedure in 

Cord 

Tangling 

to avoid and correct tangled cord.

5.2 

General Troubleshooting

The following table lists some of the common symptoms, causes, and solutions for correcting cleaner operation 
problems.

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Summary of Contents for CyclonX EM14 Series

Page 1: ...he 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 warr...

Page 2: ...ice company please call our After Sales Support Team at 1300 763 021 Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Getting Started 4 2 1 General Specifications 4 2 2 Unpacking 4 2 3 Cleaner Control box 4 2 4 Connecting the Floating Cable to the Control Box 5 Section 3 Operation 6 3 1 Submerging the Cleaner 6 3 2 Starting the Cleaner 7 3 3 Wall Climbing Surface Control System 7 3 4 Stopping t...

Page 3: ...t from being damaged by lawn mowers hedge trimmers and other equipment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use the robotic cleaner or control box if the cord is worn or damaged Contact Zodiac Customer Care Service 1300 763 021 immediately for proper servicing and replacement of the damaged cord Double insulation For continued protection against possible electric shock use only identical ...

Page 4: ...at it might cause an electric shock and that this is achieved by having two 2 layers of insulating material surrounding live parts or by using reinforced insulation Therefore devices having double insulated construction such as this cleaner do not require a grounded three prong plug 2 2 Unpacking The packaging should contain the following items Zodiac Robotic Cleaner Floating Cable Control box Whe...

Page 5: ...o the installation instructions relating to the swimming pool equipment for which the cleaner will be an integral part The cleaner is to be supplied through a Residual Current Device RCD with a rated residual operating current of 30mA Do not use an extension cord to connect the Control box Do not allow anyone to swim while the cleaner is in the pool The Control box is water resistant not waterproo...

Page 6: ...ls equipped with a beach area this safety feature is programmed to drive the cleaner in reverse and back into the pool when the impeller is out of the water NOTE Zodiac recommends no more than 3 cleaning cycles per week Up to 3 cleaning cycles per week in summer means your pool will always be clean and the filter less clogged 3 1 Submerging the Cleaner 1 Submerge cleaner vertically 1 and hold it u...

Page 7: ... time you use the cleaner the cleaning surface setting is Floor and Wall After the first time the default is the last setting used Select Cleaning Surface Use to change cleaning surface setting Begin Cleaning After selecting the cleaning surface press to begin operation At the beginning of the cycle the cleaner remains in place for a few seconds to initialize the microcontroller after the fan moto...

Page 8: ... generously with clean water Do not use solvents such as acetone or its equivalent Do not let your cleaner dry in direct sunlight near the pool 3 6 Cleaning the Filter Canister WARNING To avoid electric shock and other hazards which could result in permanent injury or death disconnect unplug the control box from the power source before performing any cleaning and maintenance 1 Unplug the floating ...

Page 9: ...10 Rinse the Filter Canister 6 Let the lid and filter canister dry 7 Replace lid on the canister and then replace canister back into the cleaner body 8 Plug the floating cable back into the Control box and store the cleaner out of direct sunlight for next use 3 7 Storing the Cleaner Do not let your cleaner dry in direct sunlight near the pool 1 Starting at the cleaner head Remove all coils and tan...

Page 10: ...eaner head Figure 13 3 Plug the floating cable back into Control box and store cleaner out of direct sunlight for next use Figure 13 Untangle the Floating Cable 4 2 Replacing the Brushes The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes in front and rear There are wear indicators Figure 14 on the brushes To maintain cleaner performance at its best you need to replace the brush matt as soon as one of the wear...

Page 11: ...h matt 4 3 Replacing the Track 1 Stand the cleaner on its side Figure 19 Figure 19 Stand Cleaner on its Side 2 Starting at one of the wheels pull on the inside of the track to separate the tire lip from the wheel See Figure 20 Remove the track from the cleaner Figure 20 Pull the Track Over Wheels to Remove 3 To install a new track place the inside rib of the track into the groove in the first whee...

Page 12: ...l box correctly Unplug the floating cable from the Control box and reconnect If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales Support at 1300 763 021 2 Flashes LED flashes twice Cleaner wheels may be jammed or brushes may be blocked with debris Turn cleaner wheels to ensure they are not jammed Check brushes for debris Start a new cleaning cycle If the problem persists contact Zodiac After Sales ...

Page 13: ...essary Remove cleaner from the pool Do a shock chlorination treatment to eliminate algae DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatment On startup the cleaner does not move No power supply to the cleaner Remove cleaner from the pool Check that the power outlet to which the Control box is connected is operating correctly by plugging another device into the power outlet Unit is turned OF...

Page 14: ...ight 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 14 H0446500_REVB ...

Page 15: ...NOTES 15 H0446500_REVB ...

Page 16: ...l S A S U used under license All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners 2015 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc H0446500 RevB Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 7238 Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Australia 1300 763 021 www zodiac com au ...

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