Zodiac Pacer 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 and ltration system 6

Assembling your PACER™ 6

Assembling the Hoses 7

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS 8

Adjustment Suggestions: Auto Weir Valve 8

Correct balancing 9

Pool coverage 10

SECTION 3 – REMOVAL AND REFITTING OF

THE DIAPHRAGM 10

AIB (Adjustable Inner Body) – Explanation 10

Procedure to remove Diaphragm 10

Procedure to ret/reset Diaphragm 11

SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR PACER™ OPERATING

EFFICIENTLY 12

SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING 13

SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15

Exploded diagram – PACER™ 15

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16

SECTION 8 - THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR PACER™17

SECTION 9 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER 18

SECTION 10 – AT YOUR SERVICE 19

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.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing a PACER™. It is through customers such as you that

our position as worldwide market leader in poolcare remains unchallenged.

• Your PACER™ features a lightweight, streamlined counterweight assembly

which improves speed and manoeuvrability.

• Your PACER™ has no moving parts to jam, wear, or come adrift. No nuts,

bolts,screws, gears or wheels to corrode.

• Its Innovative Long Life Diaphragm System sucks up dirt, debris, bugs, leaves,

and even pebbles.

• The Adjustable Inner Body (AIB), increases efciency and makes Diaphragm

maintenance quick and easy.

• The ingenious Deector Wheel virtually eliminates cleaning problems caused

by severe angles and pool steps.

• Your PACER™ will quickly and quietly clean any average pool.

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

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.

IT’S EASY TO INSTALL. JUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL

CAREFULLY.

PACER™ is a Trade Mark of Zodiac®Pool Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Specications and equipment subject to change without prior notice.

HE AD ONLY

• PACER™ Pool Cleaner

• 36 Fin Disc

• Twist Lock Hose Adaptor

• Deector Wheel

• Warranty Card

• Quick Start guide

COMBI PACK ONLY

• PACER™ Pool Cleaner

• Auto Weir Valve with 90˚ Elbow

• 6 x1.2m Twist Lock Hose Lengths

• 36 Fin Disc

• Deector Wheel

• C-Clip

• Warranty Card

• Quick Start Guide

PREPARING YOUR POOL AND FILTRATION SYSTEM

IMPORTANT

The ltration system must be operating at its maximum water ow before you install

your PACER™, otherwise you will have to re-adjust it after cleaning the pool lter.

Installation is easy if you follow these simple preliminary steps:

1. Empty the weir basket.

2. Clean the pump basket.

3. Backwash 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 each other so that you DO NOT see a circular water ow

or ripples on the surface of your pool.

ASSEMBLING YOUR PACER™

1. Fit the disc over the Flexi-foot (base) of your machine, with the top of the disc

(marked TOP) facing towards the machine. (see Diagram 1)

2. Position disc underneath the Stop Block (A) then position under the disc Retaining

Lug (B). (see Diagram 2)

3. Ensure that the disc rotates freely around the Flexi-foot once it has been tted.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

Diagram 2: Fitting the disc.

Position underneath Retaining lug.

Diagram 3

Diagram 1 : Fitting the disc.

4. Every PACER™ Pool Cleaner is supplied with a Medium

Deector Wheel. The purpose of this wheel is to protect

the Outer Extension Pipe and Main Body and also to

guide the PACER™ away from swimming pool steps

or stairs. Position the Deector Wheel on the

Outer Extension Pipe as in Diagram 3. Then push

down rmly on the Deector Wheel, the Deector

Wheel will click into place. Make sure the top clips

are seated in the groove. Ensure that the Deector

Wheel rotates freely.

ASSEMBLING THE HOSES (COMBI)

1. Always insert the male hose cuff into the

female cuff and twist until they lock together.

Hoses must connect fairly tightly. The best

setting on the ratchet system is setting 1 or 2.

The ideal length of hose is from the weir to the

farthest point of the pool plus one extra section

of hose. If the weir is opposite the steps, use lowest

step as farthest point (see Diagram 4). To ensure

the best performance from your PACER™, please

ensure that only genuine Zodiac®Twist Lock Hoses are used.

2. Fit the Hose Weight to the rst section of the hose ±1 metre from the PACER™

Head. (Refer to Section 2, on page 9 for correct settings)

3. Bleed all the air from the hose by placing one end over the return jet – thus lling

the hose length with water.

4. Keeping the hose-ends underwater, move the hose from the return line to the weir

and connect the female cuff directly to the Auto Weir Valve 90˚ Elbow.

5. Ensure that the Auto Weir Valve is rmly attached to the weir vacuum lid.

(PACER HEAD ONLY)

Your Pacer head is compatible with both Standard and Twist Lock hoses. Use the

Twist Lock hose adaptor (See section 6) when using Twist Lock hoses.

SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION

Weir

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

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be manually adjusted to one of the three settings (high, medium or low –

See Adjustment Suggestions below).

NOTE: To obtain maximun

Diaphragm efficiency, please

ensure a genuine Zodiac

Auto Weir Valve is used.

NOTE: To obtain maximum

Diaphragm efciency, please

ensure a genuine Zodiac®

Auto Weir Valve

with 90˚ Elbow

You no longer

need to remove

the ZODIAC

Auto Weir Valve

from the weir.

Simply depress the red pivoted arm (A), until it

locks open the flow door.

To recommence pool cleaner operation, release the

pivoted arm (A) by pressing down on the flow door

(B). It’s that simple!

TURNING YOUR PACER™ OFF IS MADE EASY

WITH THE AUTO WEIR VALVE

1. Low Setting 2. Medium Setting 3. High Setting

This end plugs

into the weir

Hose or 90˚

Elbow attaches to

this end

Water Flow

Your PACER™ Pool Cleaner

is performing too fast and/or

climbing above the level of

the water.

Reduce Auto Weir Valve to

medium(2) or low(1)

setting

Your PACER™ Pool Cleaner

is performing slowly and/or

not climbing the pool walls.

Increase Auto Weir Valve to

medium(2) or high(3)

setting

SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS

ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS

CORRECT BALANCING

Proper balancing must be accomplished in the deepest area of the pool

(Diagram 6). The buoyancy of the hose tends to lift the PACER™, espe-

cially in deeper water. The Hose Weight is provided to help neutralise

the buoyant effect of the hose.

POOL COVERAGE

Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natu-

ral movement of your Zodiac®Hose. However, the return line pressure

can be used to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away

from steps and corners.

A return line located anywhere along the shaded area can be utilised to

gently push the hose, allowing your PACER™ to free itself from in-pool

obstacles (Diagram 7).

Incorrect IncorrectCorrect

Diagram 7

Diagram 6

SECTION 3 – REMOVAL AND REFITTING

OF THE DIAPHRAGM

ADJUSTABLE INNER BODY (AIB)

The technologically Advanced AIB incorporated

into your new PACER™ makes it quick and simple

for you to:

• Remove debris from the Diaphragm

and Inner Extension Pipe.

• Reset the Diaphragm.

• Replace the Diaphragm.

• Inspect the Outer Extension Pipe

Swivel, to ensure that it is turning freely.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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• Separate pool cleaner from hose.

• Loosen Hand-nut one and a half turns

anti-clockwise (Diagram 8a).

• Grasp Diaphragm lip at edge of suction

hole and pull. The Inner Extension Pipe and

Diaphragm will be released in one piece

(Diagram 8b).

• Pull Diaphragm off the Inner Extension Pipe.

• If there is a blockage, carefully remove it. Do

not use any sharp objects as this may damage

the Diaphragm.

• Inspect Diaphragm closely for perforations

or cracks.

• Even small holes will compromise its operation.

If the Diaphragm is damaged in any way,

replace before retting.

Diagram 8

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