Troubleshooting - Zodiac Baracuda MX 8 Guide Du Propriétaire

If you experience a problem with your Baracuda
to restore performance. If further assistance is required, contact Zodiac
at (800) 822-7933. 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. • Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
Cleaner won't climb walls.
Cleaner climbs too much.
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MX™ 8, please follow the troubleshooting steps below
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Solution
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.
• Check for debris jammed in engine. Backwash filter and
empty pump basket.
• 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.
• Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a return
diverter if necessary.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to
straighten if necessary.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
• Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and
ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing
direction. If it is not, contact you dealer or service center
for help.
• Confirm proper hose length.
• Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and
ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing
direction. If it is not, contact you dealer or service center
for help.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
• Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Using Flow Gauge as guide, increase flow to cleaner.
• Verify correct hose float positioning.
• Using Flow Gauge as guide, reduce flow to the second
setting.
• Verify correct hose float position.

Troubleshooting

Technical Support Department