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Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaners require a specific number of hose weights to compensate for the buoyancy of the hose depending
on the cleaner model. A properly balanced pool cleaner hose will create a 45-degree angle from the cleaner head and the bottom of
the pool as shown below.
STEP 4 - BALANCE
STEP 5 - REMOVING AIR FROM HOSE
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Turn the filtration system off.
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Attach the cleaner head to the female end of the hose.
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Turn on the filtration system.
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Fill the hose with water by placing the end over a return inlet.
FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CLEANER MODEL.
(Model number is stated on the cover of the manual.)
MODEL# W83251 -
Hose weight is not required for this model cleaner in most pools. As a troubleshooting technique to
improve coverage or prevent the cleaner from climbing the walls excessively, snap (1) hose weight onto the first hose section,
one meter from the cleaner head.
MODEL# W03000 -
Snap (1) hose weight onto the middle of the first hose section,
1
/
2
meter from the cleaner head.
MODEL# W83215 & W83216 -
Snap (2) hose weights onto the middle of the second hose section,
1
1
/
2
meters from the cleaner head.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
RETURN
INLET
Note:
For pools 8 1/2 feet or deeper, please refer to page 7 of this manual for balancing instructions.
