The device described in the manual is the BARACUDA® Captura Plus™ Robotic Pool Cleaner, designed for domestic in-ground pools up to 10m x 5m. It is suitable for various pool surfaces including concrete, pebblecrete, quartzon, fibreglass, and vinyl, but not for tile or above-ground pools. It is designed to handle medium to large debris.
Function Description
The Captura Plus™ is an automated robotic pool cleaner that operates independently to clean pool floors and walls up to the waterline. It features a "Surface Control System" (SCS) for optimized wall cleaning and waterline brushing, adapting to different pool surface types. The cleaner is equipped with a fan motor that creates suction for debris collection into a filter canister. It has variable programming for cleaning cycles. A safety feature automatically stops the cleaner if it is powered on but not submerged in water; for pools with a beach area, it is programmed to reverse and re-enter the pool if the impeller is out of the water.
Important Technical Specifications
- Control Box Supply Voltage: 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz; short circuit-proof safety isolating type.
- Supply Voltage (to cleaner): 30 V DC.
- Installed Load: 150 W max.
- Cable Length: 15m (50 ft).
- Cleaner Size (WxDxH): 41 x 42 x 25 cm.
- Weight of Cleaner: 9 kg.
- Filtration: All-purpose filter canister.
- Cycle Lengths: Variable programming.
- Insulation: Double-insulated product, not requiring a safety connection to ground.
- Control Box: Water-resistant, not waterproof.
- Operating Temperature: Not to be used if water temperature is above 35° C (95° F) or below 13° C (55° F).
- Electrical Safety: To be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current of 30mA.
Usage Features
- Transport Caddy: The cleaner comes with a transport and storage caddy that requires assembly. This caddy facilitates easy movement and storage of the cleaner and its control unit.
- Control Unit: The control unit attaches to the caddy and serves as the interface for operating the cleaner. It features a "Start/Stop" button, "Select Cleaning Surface" buttons (for Floor or Floor and Walls), and a "Surface Control System" (SCS) button for adjusting wall climbing grip.
- Information LED: An LED indicator on the control box flashes in specific sequences to signal malfunctions such as incorrect cable connection, jammed wheels/brushes, jammed pump axis/propeller, or a dirty filter.
- Wall Climbing (Surface Control System - SCS): The cleaner can clean pool walls up to the waterline. The SCS allows users to adjust the grip intensity based on the pool surface type (Pebble Surface LOWEST, Concrete, Vinyl/Fiberglass, Smooth - HIGHEST). LEDs indicate the pump strength for SCS, with more LEDs signifying stronger grip. The default setting is two LEDs.
- Submerging the Cleaner: Before operation, the cleaner must be fully submerged and held vertically, moving gently side-to-side to release trapped air until bubbles stop.
- Floating Cable Management: The floating cable should be spread over the pool without kinks or coils, allowing enough length for the cleaner to reach all pool areas. The control box must be kept at least 3.5m from the pool edge and connected to an RCD-protected power outlet.
- Stopping and Removing: To stop operation, press the "Start/Stop" button. The cleaner should be lifted from the water using its handle, never by the floating cable. It should be held vertically over the pool to drain water before removal.
- Recommended Usage: Baracuda recommends up to 3 cleaning cycles per week in summer to keep the pool clean and the filter less clogged.
Maintenance Features
- Filter Canister Cleaning: The filter canister should be cleaned after each use. This involves disconnecting the control box from the power source, pressing a "Push 'n' Go" button to release the handle, lifting out the canister, pressing two latches to remove the lid, and rinsing the canister and lid with clean water using a hose. Solvents should not be used.
- Cable Untangling: After each cleaning cycle, the floating cable should be untangled, starting from the cleaner head, to prevent kinks and coils. If the cable becomes excessively coiled or kinked, it can be laid straight in the sun to relax it.
- Brush Replacement: The cleaner is fitted with PVC brushes that have "wear indicators." Brushes should be replaced when a wear indicator is reached, or every two years, to maintain optimal cleaning performance. Replacement involves standing the cleaner upright, separating the brush edges, undoing tabs, removing the worn mat, positioning the new mat with bristles facing downwards, threading tabs into slots, and cutting the tabs at the guides.
- Track Replacement: To replace a track, the cleaner is stood on its side. The inside rib of the track is pulled to separate it from the wheel, and the track is removed. A new track is installed by placing its inside rib into the groove of the first wheel, stretching it around the second and last wheels, and ensuring it is properly seated in the grooves and under the track guide.
- Storage: After cleaning and untangling the cable, the cleaner should be stored vertically on its caddy with the rear tracks on the caddy side wedges. The power cable should be loosely coiled around the caddy hook. The cleaner should be stored out of direct sunlight or inclement weather and allowed to dry quickly on its caddy.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides a detailed troubleshooting table for common problems, their causes, and solutions, including issues like the cleaner not moving, not climbing walls, or cable tangling. For persistent problems, users are advised to contact Baracuda Customer Service.
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