Zodiac B3 User manual

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A BETTER LIFE

For over 100 years we have been motivated by innovation...

and innovation has inspired our greatest successes. Every day

we strive to supply the highest quality products... and constantly

seek to develop INNOVATING products.

Innovation, is what we create every day... for everyone...

for a better life: Because the pool is a source of PLEASURE and JOY...

a place to REUNITE FAMILIES... which CREATES RELATIONSHIPS

and memories... a place where time stands still. That’s the magic of a pool!

At Zodiac®, we manufacture more than just pool equipment... we create

A BETTER LIFE.

Zodiac® South Africa strives to offer world-class excellence in both

products and service. Complemented by a team of dedicated staff

throughout the country, we guarantee premium after sales service.

Should you require assistance on your Zodiac® product, need to locate

a dealer near you or just wish to nd out more information, log onto

our website or call our Customer Care Helpline.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD TO ENSURE

YOUR WARRANTY IS REGISTERED AND RETAIN YOUR

PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF

FUTURE WARRANTY CLAIMS.

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION 5

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 6

Preparing your pool 6

Assembling the Hoses 7

Connecting to the Weir 8

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS 9

Auto Weir Valve 9

Correct Balancing 10

Pool Coverage 10

SECTION 3 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE 12

SECTION 4 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION 16

SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING 17-18

SECTION 6 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 19

SECTION 7 – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR 20

PACER B3™

SECTION 8 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER 21

SECTION 9 – AT YOUR SERVICE 22

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING

RISK OF SUCTION HAZARD, WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING AND

OPERATING THE CLEANER.

Do not block the suction ttings in the pool, the suction opening on the

cleaner or the cleaner hoses with any part of your body. Do not expose

your hair, loose clothing, jewellery, etc. to any suction outlet ttings in the

pool/spa or on the cleaner.

• Clean the weir basket, pump basket and pool lter before installing

the cleaner and on a regular basis thereafter.

• Always disconnect the cleaner from the weir before cleaning or

backwashing the pool lter. After cleaning or backwashing, let the

ltration system run for at least ve (5) minutes before re-connecting

the cleaner.

• Remove the cleaner from the pool before chemical or shock

treatments. Wait a minimum of four (4) hours after super

chlorination before re-installing the cleaner.

Read owner’s manual completely before operating the cleaner.

Do not operate outside of the pool.

Do not let children play with cleaner.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing a Pacer B3™. It is through customers such as you

that our position as global market leader in pool care remains unchallenged.

At Zodiac, we are constantly striving to bring the latest innovation and

technology to your pool via our range of products. The Pacer B3™ is

specically designed for small pools but rapidly cleans large pools too.

• In the event of requiring under-warranty repairs, please take your

Pacer B3™ to your closest pool shop or please phone our Customer

Care Helpline 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) and we will either send

out a technician or direct you to your nearest Zodiac repair centre.

THE CONTENTS IN YOUR PACER B3™ BOX ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• One Pacer B3™ Pool Cleaner

• 6 x 1.2m of Long-Life Twist Lock Hose

• One Adjustable Deector Wheel

• One C-Clip Hose Weight

• One Hose Quick Connector

• One Auto Weir Valve with 90˚ Twist Lock Elbow

• One Warranty Card

• One Quick Start Guide

This Pool Cleaner has one registered patent 2009/07320 and additional patents

pending. Pacer™ and B3™ are Trademarks of Zodiac Pool Care South Africa

(PTY) Ltd. Specications and equipment are subject to change without prior notice.

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While the Pacer B3™ is designed for easy installation, some

preliminary steps will assist the installation process.

Where possible, assembly should take place as close to the weir

as possible.

PREPARING YOUR POOL AND FILTRATION SYSTEM

1) Empty the weir basket.

2) Clean the pump basket.

3) Backwash and rinse the lter until the sight glass is clear.

4) Adjust all return jets (whether your pool has one, two or more) to

point downwards and towards the centre of the pool so that you DO

NOT see a circular water ow or ripples on the surface of your pool.

5) Ensure your water chemistry is correct. See page 12 or below for

more on this.

* When using chemicals, always follow manufacturers’ directions and follow the advice of your

pool professional. Always use protective clothing, gloves and glasses. Store and use chemicals

out of the reach of children.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

Free Chlorine pH Total Alkalinity

(ppm)

Calcium

Hardness (ppm)

Cyanuric Acid

(ppm)

South African

Standard 1 – 3 ppm 7.0 – 7.6 80 – 120 90 – 300 30 – 50

Ideal

reading/range 1 – 3 ppm 7.2 80 – 120 150 – 175 50

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ASSEMBLING THE HOSES

With your swimming pool preparation complete, you are ready to begin

installation.

WARNING: To avoid severe injury, make sure to turn off

the pool pump prior to completing these steps.

Your Hose Quick Connector should already be connected to the cleaner

head when received in the packaging. Remove this part from your cleaner

and begin the following steps. If not already connected to your pool cleaner,

you will nd it in your accessory bag.

1. Connect the rst length of hose to the

Hose Quick Connector and twist until it

locks into place.

2. Add the Adjustable Deector Wheel

by clipping it onto the hose which has

just been connected to the Hose Quick

Connector. This part is adjustable and

can be moved up and down the hose

to deect the cleaner head away from

difcult areas in your pool. You will need

to determine the best position but start

with the Adjustable Deector Wheel as

close to the Hose Quick Connector as

possible (as shown in the illustration).

Lastly, connect your Hose Quick

Connector to the female cuff.

3. Push the Hose Quick

Connector with hose onto

the head of the cleaner until

the two parts lock together.

You can do this above or in

the water.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

CONNECTING TO THE WEIR

In your accessory bag, you will nd an Auto Weir Valve connected to

a 90º Twist Lock Elbow. This part connects to your weir as described

below. The last hose in your line of hoses will then connect to the 90º

Twist Lock Elbow.

To Automatic

Pool Cleaner

(APC)

4. With your rst hose now connected to the cleaner head, continue

connecting the rest of your hose lengths to the rst hose. In order

to connect each hose length together, add the male end of one hose

to the female end of another. Twist until the two parts securely lock

together. Setting 2 on the ratchet system setting is advised, but use

whichever setting you feel is best. Continue connecting your hose

lengths together until your reach the farthest point of your pool

(measured from weir) and then add one extra length.

Note: Ensure only genuine Zodiac Twist Lock Hoses are used for optimum

performance.

Weir

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SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS

You will only need to adjust the Auto Weir Valve if the following occurs:

AUTO WEIR VALVE

The Zodiac Auto Weir Valve is preset at the factory to obtain maximum pool

cleaning efciency. Your Pacer B3™ is preset on setting 2. However, if you

do experience difculties, it can be manually adjusted to one of the three

settings (high, medium or low - see adjustment settings below).

Your Pacer B3™ Pool

Cleaner is performing too

fast and/or climbing above

the level of water.

Your Pacer B3™ Pool

Cleaner is performing slowly

and/or not climbing the pool

walls.

Zodiac

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SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS

CORRECT BALANCING

The Pacer B3™ cycles on/off with the pool filtration pump, vacuuming

and cleaning surfaces randomly throughout the pool. The coverage of

the cleaner is dependent on the pool’s shape and available water flow.

The main purpose of your Hose Weight is to adjust your cleaner’s

balance which is vital for its performance.

A properly balanced hose will create a 45º angle between the cleaner and

the bottom of the pool. Make sure your disc is flat in the deepest part of

the pool for correct balance.

POOL COVERAGE

While the return line water flow should not affect the natural movement

of the hose, there are occasions where it can be beneficial.

Return line pressure can be used to balance cleaning coverage and guide

the cleaner away from steps and corners.

A return line, located anywhere along the shaded area, can gently push

the hose – allowing the unit to free itself from any in-pool obstacles.

(Move hose weight on rst hose

away from machine head)

(Hose weight in

correct position)

(Move hose weight on rst hose

closer to machine head)

Incorrect

Correct

Balance

Incorrect

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