Zodiac Pacer, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... equipment we create A BETTER LIFE Zodiac South Africa strives to offer world class excellence in both products and service Complemented by a team of dedicated staff throughout the country we guarantee premium after sales services Should you require assistance on your Zodiac product need to locate a dealer near you or just wish to find out more information call our Customer Care Helpline on 0860 Z...

Page 3: ... 3 REMOVAL and REFITTING OF THE DIAPHRAGM 10 AIB Adjustable Inner Body Explanation 10 Procedure to remove Diaphragm 10 Procedure to refit reset Diaphragm 11 SECTION 4 HOW TO KEEP YOUR PACER OPERATING EFFICIENTLY 12 SECTION 5 PROBLEM SOLVING 13 SECTION 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15 Exploded diagram PACER 15 SECTION 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16 SECTION 8 THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR PACER 17 SECTION 9 GETT...

Page 4: ...the cleaner Clean the weir basket pump basket and pool filter before installing the cleaner and on a regular basis thereafter Always disconnect the cleaner from the weir before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five 5 minutes before re connecting the cleaner Remove the cleaner from the pool before chemical or shock trea...

Page 5: ...ning problems caused by severe angles and pool steps Your PACER will quickly and quietly clean any average pool In the event of requiring under warranty repairs please take your PACER to your closest pool shop or alternatively please phone our Customer Care Helpline 0860 Zodiac 0860 963 422 and we will direct you to the Zodiac warranty agent nearest to you IT S EASY TO INSTALL JUST READ THE INSTRU...

Page 6: ...with the top of the disc marked TOP facing towards the machine see Diagram 1 2 Position disc underneath the Stop Block A then position under the disc Retaining Lug B see Diagram 2 3 Ensure that the disc rotates freely around the Flexi foot once it has been fitted SECTION 1 INSTALLATION Diagram 2 Fitting the disc Position underneath Retaining lug Diagram 3 Diagram 1 Fitting the disc 4 Every PACER P...

Page 7: ...ist Lock Hoses are used 2 Fit the Hose Weight to the first section of the hose 1 metre from the PACER Head Refer to Section 2 on page 9 for correct settings 3 Bleed all the air from the hose by placing one end over the return jet thus filling the hose length with water 4 Keeping the hose ends underwater move the hose from the return line to the weir and connect the female cuff directly to the Auto...

Page 8: ...e a genuine Zodiac Auto Weir Valve with 90 Elbow You no longer need to remove the ZODIAC Auto WeirValve from the weir Simply depress the red pivoted arm A until it locks open the flow door To recommence pool cleaner operation release the pivoted arm A by pressing down on the flow door B It s that simple TURNINGYOUR PACER OFF IS MADE EASY WITH THE AUTO WEIRVALVE 3 2 1 1 Low Setting 2 Medium Setting...

Page 9: ...yant effect of the hose POOL COVERAGE Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natu ral movement of your Zodiac Hose However the return line pressure can be used to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away from steps and corners A return line located anywhere along the shaded area can be utilised to gently push the hose allowing your PACER to free itsel...

Page 10: ...CAREFULLY 1 Procedure to remove Diaphragm Separate pool cleaner from hose Loosen Hand nut one and a half turns anti clockwise Diagram 8a Grasp Diaphragm lip at edge of suction hole and pull The Inner Extension Pipe and Diaphragm will be released in one piece Diagram 8b Pull Diaphragm off the Inner Extension Pipe If there is a blockage carefully remove it Do not use any sharp objects as this may da...

Page 11: ...Tighten Hand nut securely Reset Diaphragm If the gap of the throat is excessive more than 5mm yet the Diaphragm is not torn or damaged push down lightly on the Inner Extension Pipe so as to close the gap slightly and hold in place before tightening the Hand nut Diagram 9b Re install pool cleaner and switch on pump NOTE The procedure of removing and refitting the Diaphragm could in itself rectify a...

Page 12: ...tion 3 Removal and refitting the Diaphragm Page 10 IMPORTANT Sunlight UV rays pool chemicals and other harsh conditions can take their toll on your PACER and other pool accessories pH is Very Important pH is a simple numerical scale which indicates the acid alkaline balance of water A pH value of 7 0 denotes neutrality i e neither acid nor alkaline High pH values above 7 0 denote alkaline conditio...

Page 13: ...s the Diaphragm operational Refer Section 3 Removal and Refitting of Diaphragm pages 10 11 Your PACER is working slowly and air bubbles are noticeable at the return jet Is there a leak in the system Possible problem areas Possible leak at pump lid Check the pump lid O ring Possible leak in the hose Is the Auto Weir Valve below water level Check level of water Your PACER is sticking in corners or a...

Page 14: ... Your PACER climbs above the water level Is there too much suction Check that the Auto Weir Valve is not blocked by leaves and preventing the water from flowing through the Auto Weir Valve Your PACER does not climb the walls easily Is there sufficient suction Make sure the filter is clean Adjust Auto Weir Valve setting Refer to correct settings page 8 Your PACER falls on its side Is the float dama...

Page 15: ...Inner Body 3 Flexi foot 4 36 Fin Disc 5 Inner Extension Pipe 6 Diaphragm Retaining Ring 7 Long Life Diaphragm 8 Outer Extension Pipe with Hand nut 9 Deflector Wheel 10 Sprintsweep Float Assembly a Float b Weight 11 Twist Lock Hose Adaptor for Pacer Head Only 11 SECTION 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 16: ...Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60mm 2 WEIR COMBINATIONS Auto Weir Valve and Weir Elbows illustrating some of the different combinations that can be used 5 CYCLONIC LEAF CATCHERTM An in line filter which collects all the leaves seeds twigs and grit before they reach the weir using an innovative vortex technology Connects in line with the hoses suitable for Twist Lock and standard pool hose ...

Page 17: ...nce of a fully automatic product which allows you to spend time relaxing at the poolside perfect for a modern day lifestyle You will also experience the fantastic soft feeling that only a salt chlorinated pool can offer No more red eyes or itchy skin just smiles all the way A PowerFirst Premium Heat Pump from Zodiac Extend your swimming season and get even more pleasure from your pool by installin...

Page 18: ...long have you owned your current pool Do you own any other Zodiac products If so which ones Which of our products would you like to own Describe how you feel about owning a pool love it hate it Why did you choose to purchase a Zodiac product Why did you choose to purchase your PACER Have you ever called our Call Centre If so please rate it on a scale of 1 5 1 Extremely poor 4 Good 2 Poor 5 Extreme...

Page 19: ...tain this page for future use Mail to Zodiac Pool Care SA Private Bag X127 Halfway House 1685 Fax to 011 314 5225 Name Tel No Postal Address Code Serial Number Purchased from Date of Purchase Pool Surface Tick one Plaster Vinyl Fibreglass Other If other please stipulate Pool Size Litres Pump Size Type of Filter Tick one Sand D E Cartridge Filter Size or Model No My pool looks like this Briefly des...

Page 20: ...In terms of Section 2 of the Import and Export Control Act of 1989 Act 45 of 1983 it is illegal to export Automatic Pool Cleaners and parts thereof Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting Automatic Pool Cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a 10 ten year term of imprisonment and a fine of R40 000 forty thousand Rand ...