Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting
I f you experience a problem with your MX8, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore
performance. If further assistance is required, contact Zodiac Technical Support Department at (800) 822-7933.
Problem
Cleaner does not move or moves slowly.
Cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool.
Cleaner gets stuck at steps.
Cleaner won't climb walls.
Cleaner riding on its side.
MX8 Spare Parts
Exploded parts diagrams and list of spare parts is available at: www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com
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Solution
• Confirm that the main drain is closed.
• Check wheel speed to verify proper flow. Refer to section, "Check for
Proper Flow."
• Backwash filter and empty pump basket.
• Check for debris jammed in engine. Refer to section, "Remove Debris
from Engine".
• Switch cleaner to large debris cleaning mode. Refer to section, "Pool
Cleaner Vacuum Modes".
• Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket drops or you see
excessive air bubbles in the pump
basket or coming from the return lines, there is air in the system. Check
hose connections, tighten all fittings at pump and check o-ring at pump
basket for wear.
• Check the flow regulator valve to make sure the internal piston can
move freely.
• Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow. Refer to section, "Check for
Proper Flow". Adjust flow if necessary.
• Ensure return line fittings are directed downward. Add a return diverter
if necessary.
• Make sure hose is not kinked or coiled. Lay in sun to straighten if
necessary.
• Verify hose float is positioned approximately 9" from cleaner.
• Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure that each
drive track is periodically reversing direction. If it is not, contact dealer
or service center for help.
• Confirm you measured the proper hose length for your pool.
• Observe cleaner for more than five (5) minutes and ensure that each
drive track is periodically reversing direction. If it is not, contact you
dealer or service center for help.
• Ensure the swivel on top of the cleaner rotates freely.
• Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow. Refer to section, "Check for
Proper Flow". Adjust flow if necessary.
• Confirm proper hose length. Shorten if necessary.
• Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow. Refer to section,
"Check for Proper Flow". Adjust flow if necessary.
• Verify hose float is positioned approximately 9" from cleaner
• Verify hose float is positioned approximately 9" from cleaner.
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