Owner’s Manual Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. 2620 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081 Tel: 800-822-7933 Fax: 877-327-1403 www.baracuda.com © 2009 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Baracuda® S3 Robotic cleaner. Please take a moment to read through the entire manual before installing your new unit. Your cleaner must be installed and operated as specified. Read and follow all instructions. ! WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings can result in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning.
ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL USAGE S3 Robotic LIMITED WARRANTY UNPACKING THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE S3 Robotic CLEANER. YOUR S3 Robotic HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE LOW MAINTENANCE OPERATION. The packaging should contain the following items: • S3 Robotic cleaner • Transport and storage caddy • Power supply • (1) Nut and (1) bolt • Owner’s Manual PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR NEW S3 Robotic, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: 1) Complete and return the warranty card.
ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL USAGE INITIAL USAGE Failure to heed the following warnings can result in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning. Select either Perfect or Turbo cleaning cycle on the power supply: The Perfect Cycle • Completed in 3 hours • Cleans walls and floors • Intensive and complete cleaning The Turbo Cycle • Completed in 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER Element CLEANING AND STORAGE OF THE Cleaner • Ensure that the power supply cable has been disconnected from the electrical outlet or that the floating cable has been disconnected from the power supply. • Remove the cleaner from the water and lay it upside down to access the filter frame plate located on the bottom of the cleaner. Diagram 9. • Undo the 4 clips that hold the plate in place.
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE: The cleaner is not properly adhering to the bottom of the pool. SAFETY STANDARDS: Baracuda® S3 Robotic is ETL listed to UL Standards. SOLUTION: Repeat the instructions noted in “Submerging the Cleaner” section of the manual to release trapped air. This product is manufactured in accordance with UL 1081 5th Edition listed test standards. ISSUE: The cleaner will not climb the walls. SOLUTION: • Ensure the filter element is not full or clogged up.
