If you experience a problem with your Ranger, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore
performance. If further assistance is required, contact Zodiac Customer Service. Please have your serial
number and date of purchase available when you call.
Problem
Cleaner does not move or moves slowly.
Cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool. • Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
Cleaner moves extremely fast or climbs walls. • Lower the FlowKeeper Valve setting to reduce
Solution
Note: In water 60° F (16° C) or less, it may be necessary
to increase flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility
of the hose and diaphragm.
• Ensure FlowKeeper Valve is installed with arrow
pointing down towards skimmer pipe.
• Adjust FlowKeeper Valve to increase flow to cleaner.
• Clean baskets and filter.
• If pump has two speeds, make sure it is on high.
• Check diaphragm for damage or wear.
• If the pool has multiple skimmers, verify that the
skimmer not connected to the cleaner is closed.
• 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 gasket in pump basket for wear.
return diverter if necessary.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to
straighten if necessary.
• Confirm proper hose length.
• Use flow from return jet to guide cleaner.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Use flow from return jet to guide cleaner.
flow to the cleaner.
• Open a second skimmer if there is more than one.
Troubleshooting
7