baracuda G3 - Troubleshooting; Common Cleaner Issues and Solutions

If you experience a problem with your G3, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore
performance. If further assistance is required, contact Zodiac Customer Service. 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ensureproperflow.Note:Inwater
60° F (16° C) or less, it may be necessary to increase
flow to compensate for the reduced flexibility of the
hose and diaphragm.
 •Checkdiaphragmfordamageorwear.
 •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 gasket in pump basket for wear.
Cleanerpatterns,doesnotcoverentirepool. • UseFlowGaugetoverifyproperflow.Increaseflowto
improve climbing. Reduce to move cleaner off the walls.
 •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weightpositioning.
 • Movehoseweightawayfromcleanerslightly.Fordeep
pools add a weight.
 • Confirmproperhoselength.
Cleanergetsstuckatsteps. • UseFlowGaugetoverifyproperflow.
 • Confirmproperhoselength.Shortenifnecessary.
 • Usereturnjetstoguidecleaner.
Cleanerstaysonwallsoredgeofpool. • UsingFlowGaugeasguide,reduceflowtothecleaner.
 •Verifycorrecthoseweightpositioning.
 • Movehoseweightawayfromcleanerslightly.
Cleaner won’t climb walls. Note: Climbing ability may be limited in some vinyl pools
and pools with safety ledges.
 • UsingFlowGaugeasguide,increaseflowtocleaner.
 •Verifycorrecthoseweightpositioning.
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