Baracoda 1500 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience a problem with your Zodiac 1500™, please review the installation section and ensure all steps have been followed correctly.

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
1. Machine does not move, or moves sluggishly.	• Confirm that the main drain is closed, if you have one.
	• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.
	• Check diaphragm for damage or wear
	(see Quick Access Cassette System).
	• Check for air in system. If water level in pump
	basket drops or you notice excessive air bubbles in
	pump basket or coming from jets, you have air in the
	system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at
	pump, check gasket in pump basket for wear.
	• Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper valve to higher
	setting.
	Note: In water 600 F or less, it may be necessary to
	increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility
	of the hose and diaphragm. To increase flow, adjust
	FlowKeeper Valve to higher setting.
2. Machine does not cover entire pool.	• Point return jets as far down as possible.
	• Make sure hose does not have memory from
	being coiled (see Care and Maintenance).
	• Confirm proper hose length.
	• Increase setting on FlowKeeper Valve if necessary.
3. Machine sticks on ladder.	• Decrease setting on FlowKeeper Valve to lower flow
	and to bring the cleaner off the wall.
	• Remove ladder if possible.
	• Install large wheel deflector. (see Zodiac Accessories)
4. Machine sticks in steps.	• Ensure correct amount of hose is being used
	(see Assembly). Shorten if necessary.
	• Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve.
	• Install large wheel deflector.
5. Machine stays on walls or edge of pool.	• Reduce setting on the FlowKeeper Valve.
6. Machine won’t climb walls.	• Increase flow by adjusting FlowKeeper Valve to
	higher setting.

If this unit is not working properly, do not return it to your dealer.

Please call 1-888-647-4004.

IMPORTANT: If your Zodiac 1500 gets stuck in your pool, please remove the unit and immediately contact ZODIAC POOL CARE CANADA, LTD. at 1-888-647-4004.

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