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If you experience a problem with your Zodiac
®
MX™ 8, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to rectify
any performance problems. If further assistance is required, contact your retailer.
Problem Solution
Cleaner does not move or moves slowly.
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.
• Check for debris trapped in the drive motor. See the
section “Remove the debris from the motor”.
• Remove the yello adaptor from the inlet mouth. See
section “Cleaner vacuum modes”.
• 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. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at
pump and check o-ring at pump basket for wear.
• Check that the cleaner is not clogged with debris.
Cleaner’s pattern of movement
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
does not cover entire pool.
• Ensure return line fittings are directed downwards.
• Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses and that they
are not coiled. Lay in sun to straighten if necessary. Is
your hose long enough: add hose sections if necessary.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
• Observe cleaner for 5 plus minutes and ensure that each
drive track is periodically reversing direction.
• Confirm proper hose length.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
• Observe cleaner for more than five minutes and ensure
that each drive track is periodically reversing direction.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
• Use Flow Tester to verify correct flow.
• Confirm correct hose length. Shorten if necessary.
Cleaner won’t climb walls.
• Using Flow Tester as guide, increase flow to cleaner.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
Cleaner spends too much time on the walls.
• Using Flow Tester as guide, reduce flow to the second
setting.
• Verify correct hose float position.
Cleaner riding on its side.
• Verify correct hose float position.
For further information please contact your retailer.
Troubleshooting
