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If you experience a problem with your Baracuda

MX™ 8, please follow the troubleshooting steps below

to restore performance. If further assistance is required, contact Zodiac

Technical Support Department

at (800) 822-7933. Please have your serial number and date of purchase available when you call.

Problem Solution

Cleaner does not move or moves slowly. • Confirm that the main drain is closed.

• Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.

• Check for debris jammed in engine. Backwash filter and

empty pump basket.

• Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket

drops or you see excessive air bubbles in the pump

basket or coming from the return lines, there is air in the

system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at

pump and check o-ring at pump basket for wear.

Cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool. • Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.

• Ensure return fittings are directed down. Add a return

diverter if necessary.

• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to

straighten if necessary.

• Verify correct hose float positioning.

• Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and

ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing

direction. If it is not, contact you dealer or service center

for help.

• Confirm proper hose length.

Cleaner gets stuck at steps. • Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and

ensure that each drive track is periodically reversing

direction. If it is not, contact you dealer or service center

for help.

• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.

• Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow.

• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.

Cleaner won’t climb walls. • Using Flow Gauge as guide, increase flow to cleaner.

• Verify correct hose float positioning.

Cleaner climbs too much. • Using Flow Gauge as guide, reduce flow to the second

setting.

• Verify correct hose float position.

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