How To Repair A Zodiac Pool Vaccum

Hither we are offering some troubleshooting tips on some of the most frequently asked issues well-nigh the diaphragm suction pool cleaners including:

Diaphragm constantly splitting
Suction cleaner is not climbing
Suction Cleaner does non motion or stops and starts
Suction Cleaner is getting stuck on an obstacle
How to use a Pool Pulse to measure the suction menstruum
How to accommodate an Advertising Flow Valve

With these simple step-by-stride instructions, you'll be able to ensure your puddle cleaner is working to the best of its ability all year round!

zodiac G3 suction cleaner

Diaphragm constantly splitting

The most common cause of diaphragm splitting is ordinarily due to too much suction. To ensure the longest life possible for your diaphragms delight ensure that you check your suction level using the Puddle Pulse later cleaning or backwashing your filter, and brand certain your water is balanced. Brand sure you remove the cleaner from the pool when you add whatsoever chemicals. Brand certain yous remove any larger debris from your puddle earlier running your cleaner, as this can besides affect the diaphragm.

Note: Suction cleaners apply a diaphragm to plough suction into movement, when this office rips, stretches or deforms due to utilize it can cause the cleaner to cease moving. This is an easily replaceable and consumable part you can purchase from your local pool shop. They may even be able to aid you install it if you don't feel comfortable doing so yourself. If your product is still inside warranty, feel costless to reach out to us for further assistance. Here'due south a video to aid if you wish to supervene upon the diaphragm on your own:

Suction cleaner is not climbing

The chief cause of a suction cleaner not climbing is ordinarily due to lack of suction. Follow these steps to get your suction cleaner back on the climbing

The first thing that should be checked is to ensure there are no blockages in the pump or skimmer basket that may prevent the pump from operating efficiently. Remove any droppings found in these areas.
To check the current suction level, employ a pool pulse. Each suction cleaner will have a specifically recommended suction reading simply 2.5-iii is a good identify to be. (Notation: suction can be adapted via the AD valve or vacplate, or via increasing the speed of the VS pumps. Increasing suction beyond a pool pulse reading of 3 will increase the speed of the cleaner and reduce the life of a diaphragm dramatically.)
Check the current location of the hose weight. Moving the hose weight further abroad from the head of the cleaner will help allow the cleaner to climb all the same this may also cause the cleaner to unintentionally float (bad). Move in small-scale increments and retest after each change. (Note: Each cleaner has a specific weight location for all-time utilize.– refer to the products manual)
Check the diaphragm for stretching, rips/tears and/or blockages inside the engine. Remove whatsoever debris found or replace the diaphragm if damaged. It is also a good idea to check the engine/outer extension tube/cup assembly/cassette sleeping accommodation for damage. If cracks are apparent, h2o may exist escaping through them causing a loss of suction.
Check pool chemical science and Scrub the surface of the walls. If the pools walls are slippery or have signs of algae growing, this may prevent the suction cleaner from climbing.

Suction Cleaner does not move or stops and starts

Check the pump to identify if in that location is water in the basket. If no water is present, cheque for a blockage in the pools system (skimmer box, pump basket etc) to ensure the error is not with the suction cleaner.
If water is present, bank check the diaphragm for excessive stretching, rips or tears and check for blockages inside the suction cleaners engine that may forbid water flow.
Bank check the Flow rate/Suction level and the Ad valve setting to ensure adequate suction is available.
Check the hose for leaks by lifting the hose out of the water and at each joint listening for any air escaping. We desire to practise that for ALL hose joints. The pump must exist running during this step.

Check all parts for damages
Inspect the Engine/outer extension tube/cup assembly/cassette chamber for any broken or cracked pieces
If whatsoever parts are broken – Supersede parts

Suction Cleaner is getting stuck on an obstruction

Establish if it is the cleaner or the hose that is getting stuck and the type of obstruction that is causing the problem. Some obstacles such as ladders may pose an upshot, this is not the fault of the cleaners.

Diaphragm suction cleaners are "pulled" past the hose, its movement and positioning is therefore directly controlled via the hose location. For all-time results, Direct the return line to gently push the cleaner hose past positioning the return directional eyeball so information technology aims towards the wall on the contrary side of the puddle. Adapt until surface motion is visible 8 ft. (2.5 m) out from the return.

How to use a Pool Pulse to measure the suction period

Before attaching the suction cleaner head, measure the suction flow at the hose on the concluding hose length (the section furthest abroad from the skimmer box) past connecting the Pool Pulse to the hose using the Quick connector.
pool pulse 1
Keep the Pool Pulse under water and turn on the pool filter pump.
The suction provided by the pump will pull the leap back. Notice the indicator
pool pulse 2
A suction level of 3 is perfect.
If the reading is 0-2, arrange the AD Valve to level 3 to increase menses
If the reading is 4-6, adjust the AD Valve to level 1 to reduce flow

See the side by side paragraph to find out how to adjust an Advertising Flow Valve.

How to adjust an Advertising Flow Valve

The Advertizement Flow valve works past regulating the menstruation of water through the puddle cleaner to the pump.
As the filter collects droppings, the valve will automatically maintain the right period by opening/closing a spring loaded valve. Moving the adjustable black tab to a different position will either increment tension on the spring or reduce tension on the spring in order to allow more or less h2o through the valve.

The Advertizing Menses valve has iii settings: High (3), Medium (2) and Depression (i). It comes preset at a factory setting of two. Yous volition need to adjust the Advertizing Menses valve when and if a problem occurs.

Problem examples	Solution
The Zodiac pool cleaner is performing as well fast or climbing above the level of the water.	Reduce AD Flow valve to setting i
The Zodiac pool cleaner is performing slowly or is not climbing the pool walls.	Increase AD Menses valve to setting 3 *also check to ensure there is no blockages in the pump or skimmer box.