™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL H N O F R IL L S ~ N O L ASS ES
Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a BARACUDA® PACER. It is thanks to you that we have become a worldwide market leader. Your BARACUDA® PACER features a lightweight, streamlined counterweight assembly which improves speed and manoeuvrability. • Your BARACUDA® PACER has no moving parts to jam, wear, or come adrift. No nuts, bolts, screws, gears or wheels to corrode. • Its innovative diaphragm system sucks up dirt, debris, bugs, leaves, and even pebbles.
INDEX Page No. SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Step One Preparing your pool and filtration system 2 Step Two Assembling your BARACUDA® PACER 2 Step Three Assembling the Hoses 3 SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS Adjustment Suggestions: Auto Weir Valve 4 Correct Balancing 5 Pool Coverage 5 SECTION 3 – REMOVAL & RE-FITTING OF DIAPHRAGM A.I.B.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION STEP 1: Preparing your pool and filtration system IMPORTANT To ensure the best performance from your BARACUDA® PACER, the filtration system must be operating at its MAXIMUM WATER FLOW before installation. Installation is easy if you follow these simple preliminary steps: 1. Empty the weir basket. 2. Clean the pump basket. 3. Backwash the filter until sight glass is clear. 4.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION STEP 3: Assembling the Hoses 1. Always insert the male hose cuff into the female cuff. Hoses must connect fairly tightly. The ideal length of hose is from the weir to the furthest point of the pool plus one extra section of hose. If the weir is opposite the steps, use the lowest step as furthest point (See Diagrams 4 and 5).To ensure the best performance from your BARACUDA® PACER, please ensure that only genuine BARACUDA® hoses are used. 2.
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS AUTO WEIR VALVE The Baracuda® Auto Weir Valve is preset at the factory to obtain maximum pool cleaning efficiency.Your Baracuda® Pacer is preset on setting 1. However, if you do experience difficulties, it can be manually adjusted to one of the three settings (high, medium or low).
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS CORRECT BALANCING proper balancing must be accomplished in the DEEPEST area of the pool.The buoyancy of the hose tends to LIFT the BARACUDA® PACER™ especially in deeper water. The hose weight is provided to help neutralise the buoyant effect of the hose. Diagram 7: Positioning of the hose weight POOL COVERAGE Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural movement of your BARACUDA® hose.
SECTION 3 – REMOVAL AND REFITTING OF DIAPHRAGM ADJUSTABLE INNER BODY (A.I.B.) 9.a SECT The technologically advanced AIB incorporated into your new BARACUDA® PACER makes it quick and simple for you to: • remove debris from the throat of the diaphragm and inner extension pipe • reset the gap of the throat of the diaphragm • replace the diaphragm • inspect the outer extension pipe swivel, to ensure that it is turning freely. 9.b 9.
SECTION 3 – REMOVAL AND REFITTING OF DIAPHRAGM CTION 3 10.c 10.b 10.a Step 2: Procedure to refit diaphragm. Slide the inner extension pipe with the diaphragm into the suction hole until the diaphragm fits snugly into the groove provided (Diagram10.a). Make sure the diaphragm is vertical and that the gap of the throat is not excessive. Tighten hand-nut securely. Reset diaphragm.
SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR BARACUDA® PACER™ HAPPY However good an automatic pool cleaner is, remember that it was developed to assist you with the maintenance of your swimming pool. From time to time it will need a little assistance from you. Here’s what you can do to help: 1. Weir basket, pump strainer basket, cartridge filter, skim filter, sand filter (whichever is applicable) should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to ensure optimum pool cleaner efficiency.
SECTION 5 – TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEMS The BARACUDA® PACER does not reach the shallow end of the pool or moves in a fixed pattern. CHECKS SOLUTIONS Is the hose long enough? Add more sections of hose. Is the hose affected by the return flow? Adjust the return outlet towards the bottom of the pool to make sure that the jet of water does not influence the direction of the BARACUDA® PACER hose. Are the hose lengths straight? Make sure that the hose lengths are in good condition.
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEMS CHECKS The BARACUDA® PACER works slowly or not at all. Is the sand filter clean? Backwash the filter thoroughly. Are the baskets clean? Remove baskets, clean thoroughly. (Baskets must be in good condition). Is the vacuum lid sitting flush in the weir? Remove and re-install. Are the Auto Weir Valve and the hose secure? Make sure that the connections are sealed. Is the Diaphragm operational? Refer Section 3. (Removal and refitting of diaphragm pages 6 – 7).
SECTION 6 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. WEIR ADAPTOR Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60 mm. 2. WEIR COMBINATIONS Auto Weir Valve and weir elbows illustrating some of the different combinations that can be used. 23 23 23 3. AIM FLOW DIVERTER To allow pool cleaner to clean close to return flow. 4. LARGE DEFLECTOR WHEEL If unit sticks in difficult corners, eg. steps. 5. IN-LINE LEAF EATER™ An in-line filter which collects leaves, seeds, twigs and grit before it reaches the weir.
SECTION 7 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION 10 1 11 10b 10a 9 5 1 2 8 6 7 3 4 SE CT I 12 DESCRIPTION 1. Compression Ring 2. Inner Body 3. Flexi-foot 4. Disc 5. Inner Extension Pipe 6. Diaphragm Retaining Ring 7. Diaphragm 8. Outer Extension Pipe with Hand-nut 9. Deflector Wheel 10. Main Body 10a. Float 10b. Weight 11.
SECTION 8 – AT YOUR SERVICE If you are having a problem you cannot solve, mail or fax us the following information, along with a sketch of your pool shape, indicating the location of all weirs, vacuum lines, inlets, stairs, ladders, spas, waterfalls, etc or other significant features, and briefly describe the problem. (Send a photocopy and retain this page for future use.) Mail to: Zodiac Pool Care South Africa, (Pty) Ltd, Private Bag X127, Halfway House 1685, or Fax to: (011) 314-5225 Your Name Tel. No.
Toll-free customer care hotline 0800 110 885 www.zodiac.co.za WARNING! In terms of Section 2 of the Import and Export Control Act of 1989 (Act 45 of 1983), it is illegal to export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4 of the Act provides that anyone convicted of exporting automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof may be sentenced to a 10 (ten) year term of imprisonment and a fine of R40 000 (forty thousand Rand).
