Zodiac MX6 Elite User manual

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 INNOVATIVE 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 services.

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

a dealer near you or just wish to nd out more information, call our

Customer Care Helpline on 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) or go to

www.zodiac.co.za.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE

INSTALLATION. ALWAYS READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL

BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

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.

INDEX

INTRODUCTION 5

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 6

Preparing your Pool 6

Assembling the Hoses 7

Assembling the Weir ttings 8

Check Cleaner Flow 9

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS 10

Auto Weir Valve 10

SECTION 3 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11

General 11

Removing Debris from the Engine 12

SECTION 4 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13

SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING 14

SECTION 6 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16

SECTION 7 – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR MX™6 17

SECTION 8 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER 18

SECTION 9 – AT YOUR SERVICE 19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING

RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT 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 fittings 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 fittings in the pool / spa or on the cleaner.

• Clean the weir basket, pump basket and backwash the pool filter

before installing the cleaner and on a regular basis thereafter.

• Always disconnect the cleaner from the weir before cleaning or

backwashing the pool filter. After cleaning or backwashing,

let the filtration 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.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the MX™6. It is through customers

such as you that our position as worldwide 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 MX™6 uses brand new technology which will take pool

cleaning to a new level

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

MX™6 to your closest pool shop, or alternatively please

phone our Customer Care Helpline 0860 ZODIAC (0860 963 422) and

we will direct you to the ZODIAC warranty agent nearest to you.

THE CONTENTS IN YOUR MX™6 BOX ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• One MX™6 Pool Cleaner

• 7 x 1.2m of Long-Life Twist Lock Hose Lengths

• One Flow Regulator Valve

• One Hose Float

• One Auto Weir Valve with 90˚ Elbow

• One Hose Protector

• One Warranty Card

• One Quick Start Guide

This Pool Cleaner has several patents pending.

MX™6 is a Trade Mark of ZODIAC Pool Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without prior notice.

While the MX™6 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 filter 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 center 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 11 or below for

more on this.

* When using chemicals, always follow manufacturer’s 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.

Pool Type

pH pH Free Chlorine

(ppm)

Cyanuric Acid

(ppm)

Calcium Hardness

(ppm)

Total Alkalinity

(ppm)

Marbelite 7.4 - 7.6 2 - 4 ppm 40 ppm 200 - 250 ppm 80 - 125 ppm

Vinyl/

Fibreglass

Painted

7.6 2 - 4 ppm 40 ppm 175 - 225 ppm 125 - 150 ppm

1. The hose oat is already fitted on

one of the hoses, connect this length

of hose to the Flow Regulator Valve

and twist until it locks into place.

2. Insert the second length of hose into the pool vertically in order to fill it

with water. Insert the male cuff of the rst hose length into the female cuff

of the second hose length, and twist until the two lock together. The hoses

must connect fairly tightly. Continue attaching hose lengths until you reach

the required length of your pool, submerging each hose length as you go.

3. Required hose length: use enough

hose to reach the furthest point

of the pool plus add another section

as shown in the diagram. (Step 3)

4. Connect your cleaner to this

length of hose by pushing the

Flow Regulator Valve onto the

cleaner swivel. When you hear a

click, it is securely connected.

Now submerge your cleaner by

filling it with water ensuring all

trapped air has escaped.

Before connecting to the weir

ensure that all the hoses are filled

with water and all the air has

been expelled.

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.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

Weir

Step 1

Step 3

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLING THE WEIR FITTINGS

With your hose lengths and cleaner connected, add the hose protector to

the last hose which will be connected to the weir.

1. Place the hose into one half of the Hose Protector.

2 . Place the other half of the Hose Protector over the hose ensuring that

the clips line up.

3 . Apply pressure to both halves of the Hose Protector until both halves

clip into place.

POSITIONING THE WEIR FITTINGS

The ideal position to t the Hose Protector is directly after the hose cuff.

Note:If the hose is connected directly to the Auto Weir Valve (not

advised), position the Hose Protector approximately 10cm from the

hose cuff.

Now connect this hose to the 90º Elbow and Auto Weir Valve as shown

in Figure 1. Plug the Auto Weir Valve and hose into the weir. Your cleaner

should begin cleaning your pool.

To Automatic

Pool Cleaner

(APC)

Male Hose Cuff

Fig. 1

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

CHECK CLEANER FLOW

When holding the MX™6 head under water, watch the yellow wheel

marker, use a stopwatch to time 10 wheel rotations.

Wait for wheels to change

direction, then begin

counting. If wheel reverses

during timing, start over.

10 rotations seconds

... .

Time is...

26-50

20-25

10-19

Result...

Poor Performance

Possible Damage

Adjust Flow...

Increase Flow

Decrease Flow

Adjust flow as described on the next page

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS

ADJUSTMENT 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 MX™6 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).

TURNINGYOUR MX™6

OFF IS MADE

EASY WITH

THE AUTO

WEIR VALVE

You no longer need

to remove the

Zodiac Auto Weir

Valve from the weir.

TURNINGYOUR MX™6

OFF IS MADE

EASY WITH

THE AUTO

WEIR VALVE

You no longer need

to remove the

Zodiac Auto Weir

Valve from the weir.

NOTE: To obtain maximun

Diaphragm efficiency, please

ensure a genuine Zodiac

Auto Weir Valve is used.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Your MX™6 Pool Cleaner

is performing too fast and/

or climbing above the

level of water

Reduce Auto Weir Valve

to medium(2) or low(1)

setting

Your MX™6 Pool Cleaner

is performing slowly and/

or not climbing the pool

walls

Increase Auto Weir Valve

to medium(2) or high(3)

setting

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