HOW YOUR ZODIAC 1500™ WORKS
•Your pool pump pulls water from the skimmer through a strainer basket, then pushes the water through the filter system and back into the pool through the return inlet.
•The Zodiac Automatic Pool Cleaner connects to the skimmer or dedicated vacuum line with the attachments provided. Water flows through the diaphragm of the cleaner at a rate of 14 to 19 gallons per minute.
•Diverting or
•Most common problems can be eliminated by reading through the entire manual before installing your new Zodiac 1500.
PREPARE THE POOL AND FILTRATION SYSTEM
❑Manually vacuum your pool if excessive debris is present. This eliminates unnecessary adjustment later.
❑Backwash or clean the filter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
❑Clean the skimmer basket and the pump strainer basket.
❑Divert the pool return inlet downward to the bottom of the pool.
Note: If your pool is equipped with a main drain, turn it off.
GENERAL POOL SCHEMATIC
SKIMMER
| RETURN |
IMPORTANT! | FLOW |
INLET | |
| |
Return flow must be | POOL |
| |
directed toward pool |
|
bottom as shown. | FILTER |
| |
| PUMP |
|
Diverting the pool return inlets downward allows the Zodiac 1500 to move randomly throughout the pool. Loosen the lock ring on the return inlet, aim the eyeball straight downward and tighten the lock ring.
BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
4
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
AFTER ADJUSTMENT
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
