Zodiac Genius 3000 Bedienungsanleitung
TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE
0800 110 885
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Instruction Manual
New Age Technology
For All Pool Surfaces
WARNING! In terms of Section 2 of the Import and
Export ControlAct of 1989 (Act 45 of 1983),it is illegal to
export automatic pool cleaners and parts thereof. Section 4
of theAct provides that anyone convicted of exporting auto-
matic 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).
Copyright Reserved © 2002
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 NewAge technology
and unique design,your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 is virtually maintenance-
free.
•Your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 has no moving parts to jam, wear,or come
adrift.No nuts,bolts,screws,gears or wheels to corrode.
•Its innovative long-life cassette diaphragm system sucks up dirt, debris, bugs,
leaves and even pebbles.
•Your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 has a unique fluted disc that optimises the
collection of all dirt,debris and leaves in your pool.
•Your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 will quickly and quietly clean an average
pool wall-to-wall,top-to-bottom in a normal filtration cycle (excluding steps
and martini seats).
•In the event of requiring under-warranty repairs,please take your
BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to your closest Pool Shop or alternatively please
phone our Customer Care Hotline 0800 110 885 and we will direct you to the
BARACUDA®warranty agent nearest to you.
IT’S EASYTO INSTALL. JUST READTHE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE MANUAL CAREFULLY.
THE CONTENTS OFYOUR BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 BOX
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•One BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 Head
•Eight Baracuda Long Life Hose Sections (not In Head)
•OneAutoWeirValve
•One Hose Protection Mesh (not In Head)
•OneWarranty Card
•One Instruction Manual
•One Finned,Fluted Disc (in Head Only unit to be fitted by customer – see
Section 1 on page 2,Step 2).
This pool cleaner is covered by one or more of the following patents: 84/10036,86/1841,86/6841
Des 94/0843,Des 94/0844.94/0845, Des 94/4756 and Des 98/0111.
BARACUDA®is a RegisteredTrade Mark.
Genius®is a RegisteredTrade Mark.
Specifications and equipment subject to change without prior notice.
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INDEX
Page No.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
Step One Preparing your pool and filtration system 2
StepTwo Assembling your Baracuda®Genius®3000 2
StepThree Assembling the Hoses 3
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
Adjustment Suggestions: AutoWeirValve 4
Correct Balancing 5
Pool Coverage 5
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE CASSETTE SYSTEM
Cassette Mechanism – Explanation 6
Step One Procedure to Remove Diaphragm 6
StepTwo Removal of Diaphragm 7
StepThree Examination 8
Step Four DiaphragmAssembly 8
Step Five Resetting the Diaphragm 9
Step Six Cassette Reassembly 10
SECTION 4 – HOWTO KEEPYOUR
BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 HAPPY 11
SECTION 5 – PROBLEM SOLVING 12-13
SECTION 6 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Exploded Diagram – BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 14
SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15
SECTION 8 – ATYOUR SERVICE 16 – 17
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
2
STEP 1: Preparing your pool and filtration system
IMPORTANT
The filtration system must be operating at its MAXIMUMWATER 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. Adjust all return jets (whether your pool has one, two or more) to point
downwards and towards each other so that you DO NOT see a circular
water flow or waves on the surface of your pool.
STEP 2: Assembling the disc to your Genius®3000
AA
B
B
ABC
Diagram 1
1. Viewed from underneath the unit,the fins
on the Disc should point downwards and
the words Baracuda and the Zodiac logo
should not be visible.
2. Beginning at one corner of the flat front
section of the FlexiFoot,stretch the Disc
around to the other corner,until the disc
is held in place by the FlexiFoot.
Pull Disc under edge of FlexiFoot.
Disc
FlexiFoot
(factory fitted) Diagram 2
(Viewed from side)
2.Position the Disc underneath
the Disc retaining Lug (C)
Diagram 3
(Viewed from front)
3.Ensure both the Disc Pillars (A) are located
in front of the Stop blocks (B)
NB:The Disc must not rotate more than ± 4 mm once it has been installed.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
3
3
NOTE: To obtain maximum
diaphragm efficiency,please ensure a
genuine BARACUDA® AutoWeir
Valve is used.
2 3
Diagram 5: Ideal Hose Length
Weir
Diagram 6
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.
Diagram 4: Ideal Hose length
Weir
2. Attach your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to the male end (smaller side) of
the assembled hose.
3. Fit the Hose Protection Mesh over the cuff of the hose to help prevent the
hose from wearing at the weir. Position the protection mesh so that ±10cm is
exposed outside the weir.
4. Bleed all the air from the hose by placing one end over the return jet – thus
filling the hose length with water.
5. Keeping the hose-ends underwater,move it from the return line to the weir
and connect the female cuff to theAutoWeirValve. Ensure that the AutoWeir
Valve is firmly attached to the hose (See Diagram 6).
You no longer
need to remove
the Baracuda®
Auto weir valve
from the weir.
Simply depress the red pivoted
arm (A),until it locks
open the flow door.
To recommence pool cleaner
operation,release the pivoted
arm (A) by pressing down
on the flow door (B).
It’s that simple!
TURNINGYOUR BARACUDA®
GENIUS OFF IS MADE EASY
WITHTHE
AUTO
WEIR
VALVE.
A
B
1. LOW
SETTING 2. MEDIUM
SETTING 3. HIGH
SETTING
4
SECTION 2 – CORRECT SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT SUGGESTIONS
AUTO WEIRVALVE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The Baracuda®Genius®3000 pool
cleaner is performing too fast and/or
climbing above the level of the water.
ReduceAutoWeirValve to medium or
low setting
The Baracuda®Genius®3000 pool
cleaner is performing slowly and/or is
not climbing the pool walls.
IncreaseAutoWeirValve to medium
or high setting
The Baracuda®AutoWeirValve 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).You will only need to adjust
theAutoWeirValve if the following occurs:
2
1
13
23
21
This end
plugs into weir Hose attaches
to this end
Water flow
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.
POOL COVERAGE
Normally it is undesirable for the return line water flow to affect the natural
movement of your BARACUDA®hose. However,the return line pressure can
be used to balance cleaning coverage or to guide the cleaner away from steps
and corners.
A return line located anywhere along the shaded area can be utilised to gently
push the hose,allowing your BARACUDA®GENIUS®3000 to free itself from
in-pool obstacles (Diagram 8).
Diagram 7: Positioning of the hose weight (if required)
Diagram 8
5
NOTE: Do not use hose
weight if your swimming pool
is less than 2,1 metres deep.
Incorrect Correct Incorrect
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.
In the event of a blockage occuring, the Quick Release Cassette System allows
you the opportunity to remove the blockage or check the diaphragm for damage
in seconds at the poolside.
The Quick Release Cassette System also allows you to reset the diaphragm which
may also resolve performance problems such as:running and stopping,
coverage
problems and/or your Baracuda®Genius®3000 not climbing the pool walls.
STEP 1: Procedure to Remove Diaphragm
Hold the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 with one hand and unscrew the cassette
swivel nut ± 3TURNS anticlockwise (Figure 1).
Pull the cassette system from the BARACUDA® GENIUS®3000 body (Figure 2).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
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SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
STEP 2: Removal of Diaphragm
Grasp the extension pipe in one hand and unscrew the cassette ± 2TURNS anti-
clockwise (Figure 3).
Grasp the rim of the diaphragm and pull the diaphragm assembly out of the
cassette (Figure 4).
FIGURE 4
7
FIGURE 3
SECTION 3 – QUICK RELEASE
CASSETTE SYSTEM
Remove the diaphragm from the inner extension pipe (Figure 5), leaving the
retaining ring on the diaphragm.
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.Do not use any sharp objects to probe or
push an obstruction as this may damage the diaphragm.
STEP 4: Diaphragm Assembly
Prior to re-installing the diaphragm,rinse the diaphragm and the inner extension
pipe thoroughly to remove any grit. Attach the diaphragm to the inner extension
pipe (Figure 6).Slide the top of the inner extension pipe (the end which is
opposite the diaphragm) into the body.
FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 5
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