baracuda G3 Guide Du Propriétaire page 9

If you experience a problem with your G3, 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. • Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow. Increase flow to
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
Cleaner stays on walls or edge of pool.
Cleaner won't climb walls.
Solution
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Use Flow Gauge to ensure proper flow. 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.
• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.
• Check diaphragm for damage or wear.
• 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.
improve climbing. Reduce to move cleaner off the walls.
• 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 weight positioning.
• Move hose weight away from cleaner slightly. For deep
pools add a weight.
• Confirm proper hose length.
• Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Use return jets to guide cleaner.
• Using Flow Gauge as guide, reduce flow to the cleaner.
• Verify correct hose weight positioning.
• Move hose weight away from cleaner slightly.
Note: Climbing ability may be limited in some vinyl pools
and pools with safety ledges.
• Using Flow Gauge as guide, increase flow to cleaner.
• Verify correct hose weight positioning.
Troubleshooting
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