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Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000. It is thanks to you that we have achieved our position as worldwide market leader. No automatic pool cleaner equals your new BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 for performance, efficiency and reliability. Because of its simple New Age technology and unique design, your BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 is virtually maintenancefree. • Your BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 has no moving parts to jam, wear, or come adrift. No nuts, bolts, screws, gears or wheels to corrode.
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SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION STEP 1: Preparing your pool and filtration system IMPORTANT The filtration system must be operating at its MAXIMUM WATER FLOW before you install your BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000, otherwise you will have to re-adjust your BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 after cleaning the pool filter. 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 the 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 lowest step as furthest point (See Diagrams 4 and 5). To ensure the best performance from your BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000, please ensure only genuine BARACUDA® long life hoses are used.
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® Genius is preset on setting 3. 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 ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS CORRECT BALANCING Proper balancing must be accomplished in the DEEPEST area of the pool. The buoyancy of the hose tends to LIFT the BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 especially in deeper water. The hose weight is utilized to help neutralise the buoyant effect of the hose. Although usually not required, if a hose weight is needed, please contact BARACUDA® on 0800 110 885 whereby we will supply a hose weight at no charge.
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM The BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 has a long life diaphragm and a Quick Release Cassette System.This unique feature allows almost instantaneous access to the diaphragm. Large foreign objects, such as children’s toys, tree branches and rocks, should be removed manually from your pool prior to operating an automatic pool cleaner.
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM STEP 2: Removal of Diaphragm Grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette ± 2 TURNS anticlockwise (Figure 3). FIGURE 3 Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the cassette (Figure 4).
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM Remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe (Figure 5), leaving the retaining ring on the diaphragm. FIGURE 5 STEP 3: Examination Inspect the diaphragm for a blockage or any damage. Even small holes will compromise its operation. If any damage is evident, i.e. a cut or hole on the sides of the diaphragm, replace it. If there is a blockage, carefully remove it. If this can’t be done, a garden hose may be used to flush the obstacle through.
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM Pressing on the underside of the diaphragm’s ridges, push the diaphragm into the cassette body (Figure 7). FIGURE 7 The diaphragm should fit flush against the cassette body. STEP 5: Resetting the Diaphragm If the gap of the throat/diaphragm is excessive (more than 5mm), yet the diaphragm is not torn or damaged, it can be reset by leaving one ridge on the diaphragm exposed from the cassette body (Figure 8).
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM Hold the cassette and tighten the extension pipe by turning it clockwise (Figure 9). Do not overtighten. FIGURE 9 STEP 6: Cassette Reassembly Re-insert the assembled cassette unit into the BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 body (Figure 10) and tighten the cassette swivel nut ± 3 TURNS clockwise until handnut is flush with the bumper fin (Figure 11).
SECTION 4 – HOW TO KEEP YOUR BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 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. N.B.
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEMS The BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 works slowly, runs then stops, or not at all. The BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 is working slowly and air bubbles are noticable at the return jet. CHECKS SOLUTIONS Is the filter clean? Backwash and rinse 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. Is vacuum lid damaged? Replace vacuum lid.
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEMS The BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 does not reach the shallow end of the pool or moves in a fixed pattern. The BARACUDA® GENIUS® 3000 climbs above the water level. 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® GENIUS® 3000 hose.
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION EXPLODED DIAGRAM – GENIUS 3000 8 2 9 10 3 11 7 12 13 6 1 DESCRIPTION 1. Main Body with Apron 2. Collar 3. Bumper Fin 4. Foot Flange 5. Flexi Foot 6. Float 7. Weight 8. Extension Pipe with Hand-nut 9. Compression Ring 10. Cassette Diaphragm Chamber 11. Inner Extension Pipe 12. Retaining Ring 13. Long Life Cassette Diaphragm 14.
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1.WEIR ADAPTOR Fits suction inlets from 40 to 60 mm. 23 2. WEIR COMBINATIONS Auto weir valve and weir elbows illustrating some of the different combinations that can be used. 23 23 3. AIM FLOW DIVERTER To allow pool cleaner to clean close to return flow. 4. WHEEL DEFLECTOR KIT If unit sticks in difficult corners eg. steps. 5. IN-LINE LEAF EATER™ An in-line filter which collects all leaves, seeds, twigs and grit before they reach the weir.
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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. Briefly describe the problem. (Send a photocopy and retain this page for future use.) Mail to: Baracuda South Africa, Private Bag X127, Halfway House 1685, or Fax to: (011) 314-5225 Your Name Tel. No.
New Age Technology For All Pool Sur faces 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).
