Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL Dear Valued Water Tech Customer, Thank you for choosing Water Tech’s innovative new swimming pool cleaner, the CX-1. The CX-1 has been designed to be completely “user friendly” beginning with its “Hands-Free” launch into your pool. Simply place the cleaner at poolside, press one button and the CX-1 will climb into the pool by itself and get to work. 1. WARNINGS & CAUTIONS...................................................................... 2 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS.................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Before using your CX-1, please read the following warnings and read carefully through this Operator Manual. This appliance can be used by children aged from 12 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Package Contents Pool Blaster CX-1 Charger Hook * The hook attaches to your standard size pool pole to help you retrieve the unit from your pool.
Specifications CX-1 Specifications Cleaning Coverage (sq. ft./hr.).................3542 sq. ft./hr. Minimal Operation Depth........................................16 in. Maximum Operation Depth.....................................15 ft. Run Time.................................................Up to 4 Hours. Charging Time................................................6-8 Hours. Cleaning Width.......................................................18.0”. Suction Power...................................
Knowing Your Unit Full Unit Full Unit - Rear Full Unit - Bottom Bottom - Cover Closed Bottom - Filter Bag - Cover Filter Bag with Cover 5
Knowing The Control Panel * On the next page, you will find more detail on how each mode and cycle works. *Note: When your CX-1 is in sleep mode, only the Battery LEDs (and ON/OFF LED for “Weekly” Mode) will stay ON. Smart Features No matter which modes are chosen, these smart features are included into the software: • Upside-down: The CX-1 is fully capable of detecting when it is upside-down and can then reorient itself to continue cleaning.
a. Select Cleaning Cycle You can program the CX-1 to run for 2 hours or in intervals over a week long period. 1-Day Cleaning Cycle Sleeping during 1-Day Cleaning Cycle Weekly Cleaning Cycle Sleeping during Weekly Cleaning Cycle • 1-Day: The CX-1 will run continuously for up to 2 hours and then go into sleep mode. If 2 hours is not enough, you can wake the robot from the sleep mode to start another 2-hour cycle. The robot can run for two “1-Day” cycles on a single charge.
Weekly Cycle Running Schedule Weekly cycle runs your robot every day for a full week. Starting from when you first turn it on, the robot will clean approximately 60 minutes. Then at the same time every day for the remainder of the week, the robot will run for approximately 30 minutes. b. Select Cleaning Mode • Cleaning Modes: The CX-1 is equipped with tilt sensors to help achieve the customer’s desired cleaning mode.
Prepare the Cleaner for Use a. Charging your cleaner CHARGING TIME: 6-8 HOURS Be sure to charge in a dry, shaded area. The robot cannot be charged while in the pool. But the robot can be charged immediately after removing from the pool. Just make sure that the pins of the robot’s charging jack are dry before plugging in the charger. (The CX-1 will not run when the charger is plugged in). DO NOT attempt to charge the CX-1 at temperatures above 113°F (45°C) or below 41°F (5°C).
Battery Packs Charged (Solid) Battery Packs Charging (Flashing) As both battery packs are charging, the LEDs (shown above) will flash. Once a battery pack is fully charged, its LED will turn solid. It is common for 1 LED to turn solid before the other. If one or both LEDs are not flashing or do not turn solid, contact Water Tech Customer Service. If the CX-1 is charging with the Power (ON/OFF) Button turned ON, the “1-Day”, “Weekly”, and “ON/ OFF” LEDs will be ON (as shown on the left).
Prepare the Cleaner for Use b. Filter Bag mounting Closed Cover Unlocked Cover To remove the Filter Bag, flip the CX-1 upside-down and turn the knob on the bottom counter-clockwise. You will feel the knob “snap” as the lock is undone. Note that the locks will move inwards. This means the cover is unlocked. Filter Bag Filter Bag & Cover (Out) Pull out the entire bottom cover. The filter bag will be locked by the locking tabs inside the cover (Illustrated above as #1 and #2).
Lock Cover Filter Bag & Cover (In) Re-insert the filter bag with the cover on top. Make sure you lock the bag under the two locking tabs (Illustrated above as #1 and #2). Then, insert bag into unit as you lower the cover into place. Turn the knob clock-wise to lock the cover. You will hear a “snap” again as the cover locks. Closed Cover The locking tabs will move outwards. This means the cover is locked.
Start Cleaning Aim at the pool When the CX-1 is done charging, it’s important that you DO NOT submerge the CX-1 in water without replacing the rubber plug covering the charging jack. Failure to follow this step could damage your unit. Aim the CX-1 at the pool (place robot roughly 3 ft. from the edge of the pool). For above ground pools, drop the robot in the pool after selecting your desired settings Push the ON/OFF button and select your desired Cleaning Cycle and Cleaning Mode.
Retrieval After Use Warning! Risk of Drowning! NOT a life saving device. Never allow children or persons who cannot swim to use this product. This product is designed to be used around a residential swimming pool and a person who cannot swim can drown if they accidentally fall into the pool while using or retrieving this product. Do not enter the pool when the pool cleaner in in the pool. Lift the CX-1 to the surface using a slow, steady pulling motion. Remember, the CX-1 is heavy while full of water.
Owner Performed Maintenance a. Filter Bag Always remove and clean the filter bag after every use. Do not store the unit with a dirty filter. b. Filter Screen Check the filter screen (Highlighted in red above) for any debris that may have escaped the filter bag. It is recommended to occasionally clean the inside of the unit with a hose.
c. Cleaning bottom cover 1. Press outward on the bottom cover so the valve mount can fit around triangular tabs (shown circled above). 2. While still pressing outward, lift the valve mount up and out of the bottom cover. Rinse out the valve mounts and bottom cover. 3. Align the valve mounts with the bottom cover and press down into place. 4. Press until triangular tabs snap back over valve mounts.
e. Long Term Storage • Before long term storage, run the CX-1 until the batteries are fully discharged. Then use the chart below to charge the batteries the appropriate amount before storing. Number of Months to be Stored 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months Number of Hours to be Charged Charge for 1.5 hours Charge for 2 hours Charge for 2.5 hours • Do not store the CX-1 at temperatures above 113°F (45°C) or below 41°F (5°C). • After 9 months of storage, charge the batteries for 2 hours every 6 months.
CX-1 Calibration Procedure Only follow the instructions below if instructed to by Water Tech or the Troubleshooting / FAQs section. Make sure that the batteries are FULLY CHARGED and the unit is OUT OF WATER before calibrating. Calibration Procedure: Read all instructions before attempting to calibrate robot. 1. Turn ON the robot. 2. Within 5 seconds of turning the robot ON, press the “Cleaning Mode” button 5 times. x5 3. The “Floor Only” LED light will flash rapidly to indicate proper entry. 4.
5. The pump will turn ON immediately after pressing the button. a. If the pump does not turn ON. Turn the robot OFF and try again. 6. Once the pump turns OFF, the robot has been calibrated. It is now OK to turn the robot OFF or place it by the pool and it will automatically turn ON within 5 seconds.
CX-1 Troubleshooting • The robot is getting stuck on the main drain of my pool. ? 1. The robot should be able to free itself from the main drain after a couple of minutes. 2. If your robot cannot free itself or is consistently getting stuck: • Do NOT purchase an aftermarket solution, and do NOT return your robot • Water Tech is willing to provide a free part that may help prevent this issue. Please contact Water Tech Customer Service to receive a free part.
? CX-1 Troubleshooting • Robot is driving away during charging. • Contact Water Tech Customer Service regarding a “Control Box” issue. • Robot is not moving and “1-Day”, “Weekly”, “ON/OFF”, and Battery LEDs are all ON: 1. Turn the robot OFF and ON again using the Power (ON/OFF) Button. 2. Refer to page 10 for more information. 3. If problem persists, contact Water Tech Customer Service regarding a “Control Box” issue. • Robot appears to be driving in circles or driving back and forth over the same area.
CX-1 FAQs charged in a DRY, SHADED AREA. Leaving the charger in water or direct sunlight WILL damage the charger and VOID the warranty. ? • Can I remove the robot before it has finished a full cycle? • Yes, the robot can be removed from the pool at any time. Please remember to turn the robot OFF when removing from the pool, or leave it facing the pool when in “sleep mode”. • How do I remove the robot from the pool? • The CX-1 includes a hook which can be mounted to any standard pool pole.
? CX-1 FAQs • I put the robot in “Weekly” Cycle and now only 3 lights are ON, why is that? • When in “Weekly” Cycle the robot will clean once a day for 7 days. When it is not cleaning, the robot is in “Sleep Mode” which is indicated by the 3 lights. See Pages 7-8 of manual for more information on “Weekly Cleaning Cycle”.
? CX-1 FAQs • Can I open the pool with my CX-1? • The CX-1 is not intended for cleaning a pool just after opening. • Once the pool has been properly cleaned after opening, it is safe to use the CX-1. • If my robot is in sleep mode and I clean my bag, what will happen? • When the robot is in sleep mode, it is safe to remove it from the pool. After cleaning the filter bag, the robot can be placed pool side and it will drive itself back into the pool when it wakes up.
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