Zodiac T3 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Cleaner Movement Issues; Cleaning Pattern Issues; Cleaner Stuck at Steps

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Zodiac
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T3
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Pool Cleaner
IfyouexperienceaproblemwithyourT3poolcleaner,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. • UseFlowGaugetoverifyproperflow.
 •Confirmthatthemaindrainisclosed.
 •Checkdiaphragmforblockage,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 o-ring at pump basket for wear.
Cleanerpatterns,doesnotcoverentirepool. • UseFlowGaugetoverifyproperflow.Reduceflowto
move cleaner off the walls.
 •Ensurereturnfittingsaredirecteddown.Addareturn
diverter if necessary.
 •Makesurehoseisnotcoiledorkinked.Layinsun
to straighten if necessary.
 •Verifycorrecthoseweightpositioning:39in.(1m)from
cleaner.
 • Verifythattheengineassemblyspinsfreelyinsidethe
cleaner body.
 • 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.
 • Repositionthewheeldeflectoralongthehosetobetter
contact steps and push the cleaner aside.
Cleanerstaysonwallsoredgeofpool. • UsingFlowGaugeasguide,reduceflowtonumber
2 setting.
 • Verifycorrecthoseweightpositioning:39in.(1m)from
cleaner.
Cleanerwon’tclimbwalls. • UseFlowGaugetoverifyproperflow,number3setting.
 •Verifycorrecthoseweightpositioning:39in.(1m)from
cleaner.
Troubleshooting
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