| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The Zodiac Baracuda G3 cleaner does not move or moves slowly. | Main drain open, improper flow, dirty filter, damaged diaphragm, air in system. | – Confirm that the main drain is closed. – Use Flow Gauge to ensure proper flow; adjust if necessary. – Backwash filter and empty pump basket. – Check diaphragm for damage or wear and replace if needed. – Check for air in the system and secure hose connections, tighten fittings, and check the pump basket o-ring. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda G3 cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool. | Improper flow, incorrect return jet positioning, kinked hose, incorrect hose weight positioning, incorrect hose length. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify and adjust proper flow. – Ensure return fittings are directed downwards; use a return diverter if needed. – Straighten out any kinked or coiled hose. – Verify and adjust hose weight positioning. – Confirm and adjust proper hose length. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda G3 cleaner gets stuck at steps. | Improper flow, incorrect hose length, return jets not guiding cleaner. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow. – Confirm and adjust proper hose length; shorten if necessary. – Adjust return jets to help guide the cleaner. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda G3 cleaner stays on walls or edge of pool. | High flow, incorrect hose weight positioning. | – Reduce flow to the cleaner using the Flow Gauge as a guide. – Verify and adjust hose weight positioning; move it slightly away from the cleaner if necessary. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda G3 cleaner won’t climb walls. | Limited climbing ability in certain pools, low flow, incorrect hose weight positioning. | – Increase flow to the cleaner using the Flow Gauge as a guide. – Verify and adjust hose weight positioning. – Note that climbing ability may be limited in vinyl pools and pools with safety ledges. |
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G3 travels with the disk at an angle in the front. Not flat on the pool surface.
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Zodiac G3 using the Cyclonic leaf basket and attaches to the skimmer. I am getting air in my PUMP basket. I’ve checked everything several times. Once I disconnect the Zodiac the pump returns to normal. Can’t figure out whats causing the air. Zodiac works fine when hooked up, except for the air in the pump basket …
Submit Your Own IssueThe suction hose keeps falling off the G-3 Pro each time the pump stops suvking. I can’t push it on any tighter. What causes this?
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