Zodiac Vortex 3 Owner's Manual

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3.4 Electrical ConnectionWARNINGFailure to comply with the following warnings canresult in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning.PREvENT ElECTRICAl shOCk• u.s.: Per NEC® requirements, keep the controlunit at least five (5) ft. (1.5 m) from the edge of thepool. CANADA: Per CEC® requirements, keepthe control unit at least three (3) m (10 ft.) from theedge of the pool.• Only connect the control unit to a receptacleprotected by a ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI). Contact a certified electrician if you cannotverify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.• Do not use an extension cord to connect the controlunit.• Do not allow anyone to swim while the cleaner is inthe pool.For your safety and to obtain the best possibleperformance from your cleaner, connect the cleaner’sfloating cable to the control unit and thread connectoruntil it is snug. Do not overtighten. Refer to Figure 14.The control unit is equipped with an automatic shutoff feature to prevent overheating if operated in directsunlight for an extended period of time.WARNINGThe control unit is water-resistant, not waterproof. Inorder to prevent electrocution, which could result inserious injury or death, never submerge the controlunit or leave exposed to inclement weather.Figure 14. Electrical Connection21Power SupplyConnectorFloating Cablesection 4. Operation4.1 submerging the Cleaner1. Submerge the cleaner in the pool and removeany air trapped inside by keeping the unitvertical. Refer to Figure 15.1Figure 15. submerge the Cleaner vertically2. Ensure the unit sinks to the bottom of the pooland does not float. Refer to Figure 16.2Figure 16. Cleaner sinking to the Bottom of the Pool3. Spread out the floating cable over the pool,ensuring there are no kinks or coils in the cable.Refer to Figure 17.Figure 17. spread Floating Cable Over the PoolPage 9ENGLISHZodiac ® Vortex™ 3, Vortex 4 Robotic Pool Cleaner | Owner's Manual