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To ensure prompt warranty service, should it be required, please:

 • CompleteandreturntheZodiacWarrantyCard.

 • Recordyourpurchaseinformation.

 • Attachacopyofyourpurchasereceipttothisdocument.

DateofPurchase:___________PurchasedFrom:__________________________________

SerialNumber(locatedunderthelid)___________________________________

Ifserviceisrequired,simplypresentyourmanualwiththeattachedreceipttoaregisteredZodiacwarantyserviceprovider.

Important Information

Notice for Vinyl Liner Pools: Before installing your pool cleaner, examine the interior of your pool carefully. If the vinyl

liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner, or has damage to the

base material or supporting walls, do not install the cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs

or liner replacement. Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. (Zodiac) will not be responsible for liner damage caused by a cleaner

which is in disrepair, pattern removal from a vinyl liner, or a cleaner used in a pool having an aged or deteriorated liner.

Please see Limited Warranty.

• Tohelppreventsuctionentrapmentaccidents,wallvacuumfittingsshouldhaveasafetyvaclockinstalled.Contact

your builder or retail pool professional for details.

• Cleantheskimmerbasket,pumpbasketandpoolfilterbeforeinstallingthecleanerandonaregularbasisthereafter.

• Alwaysdisconnectthecleanerfromthepoolwallorskimmerbeforecleaningorbackwashingthepoolfilter.After

cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five (5) minutes before re-connecting the cleaner.

• Removethecleanerfromthepoolbeforechemicalorshocktreatments.Waitaminimumoffour(4)hoursaftersuper

chlorination before re-installing the cleaner.

WARNING

RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH.Ensurethatyourvacuumsuctionfittingsinstalledinyourpoolforconnectionofyoursuction-sidepoolcleanerarecertifiedasbeing

compliantwithapplicablesafetystandardssuchasIAPMOSPS4.Donotblockthesuctionfittingswithanypartoryourbody.Donotexposeyour

hair,looseclothing,jewelry,etc.toanysuctionoutletfittings,hoseopenings,orthebypassvalveopeninginthepool/spa.

Readowner’smanualcompletelybeforeoperatingthecleaner.

Removecleanerbeforeenteringthepool.

Do not operate outside of the pool.

Do not let children play with cleaner.

For customer service or support:

Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. 2620CommerceWay,Vista,CA92081-8438 1-800-822-7933

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.

  2115SouthServiceRoadWest,Unit3,OakvilleONL6L5W2Canada  1-888-647-4004

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CongratulationsonthepurchaseofyournewMX6automaticpoolcleaner.Builtwithproventechnology,the

MX6isdesignedandmanufacturedforeasyinstallation,andyearsofcarefreeoperation.Beforeinstallingthe

cleaner, please take a few moments to become familiar with its components and to review the items listed under

Important Information.

Likemostmechanicaldevices,theMX6requiresperiodicadjustments,routinemaintenance,andthe

replacementofcertainhardworkingparts.BesuretohavetheMX6checkedoccasionallybyyourlocaldealeror

service center.

AlwaysinsistongenuineZodiacreplacementparts.Non-Zodiacpartsarenotmadetoourspecifications.They

mayhaveanadverseeffectontheoperationofyourMX6ormayevendamageit.

MX6 Components (Figure 1)

1. CleanerBody

2. FlowRegulatorValve

3. ValveCuff

4. 45˚Elbow

Introduction

5. 45˚Elbow,Extended

6. Flowkeeper™Valve

7. LeaderHoseSectionwithHoseFloat

8. Twist-LockHoseSection(x9)

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Installation

Prepare the Pool

1. Turnoffthepoolfilterpump.

2. Manuallyvacuumthepool,andmakesurethepoolfilterandpumpbasketareclean.

3. Closethepoolmaindrainline.

4. Aimthereturnlinefittingsdown.

Assemble and Connect the Hose

WARNING

RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH.

Ensurethatyourvacuumsuctionttingsinstalledinyourpoolforconnectionofyoursuction-side

poolcleanerarecertiedasbeingcompliantwithapplicablesafetystandardssuchasIAPMOSPS4.Donot

blockthesuctionttingswithanypartoryourbody.Donotexposeyourhair,looseclothing,jewelry,etc.toany

suctionoutletttingsorhoseendsinthepool/spa.

Assemble hose sections:

 Pushandtwisttheconnectoroneachhosesectionuntiltheylockintopositionwithclickingsound.Hose

cuffshavethree(3)connectionpositions.Anyofthethree(3)positionsaresufficientforanair-tightseal.

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Connect to a skimmer:

The FlowKeeper™ valve must always be used in single skimmer

installations.Thevalveregulatesflowtoensurethepoolpumpand

cleaner run properly.

If the pool has more than one skimmer, connect the hose to

the one closest to the pump.

Thepartsusedtoconnectthehoseandthesequenceinwhichtheyare

installeddependsonthetypeofskimmer(Figure3).

1. Removetheskimmerbasket.

2. Connectthevalvecuff,FlowKeepervalveandthe45degree

elbow together.

3. Twistlockthemaleendofthehoseintotheendofthe45degree

elbow.

4. Inserttheskimmerpipewitharrowpointingdown.

Connect to a dedicated suction line:

1. Twistlockthemaleendofthehoseintothelargeend

oftheextended45°elbow.

2. ConnectelbowtotheinstalledSafetyVac

wall fitting (sold separately).

3. Angletheelbowupwardtowardsthewatersurface

(Figure4).

Determine correct hose length for your pool:

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Figure 4

1. Measureenoughhosetojustreachthefarthestpointofthepoolfromtheskimmer

ordedicatedsuctionline.Removeanyadditionalhosesections,asnecessary.

See(a)inFigure5,below.

2. Nextattachtheleaderhoseattotheendwherethecleanerheadwillbe

connected.See(b)inFigure5,below.Theextralengthallowsthecleanerto

reach the far point in the pool if a loop forms while in operation.

Leader Hose (b)

Skimmer or dedicated suction line

Farthest distance across pool (a)

Total Hose Length Required =

Farthest distance across pool

+ one hose (Leader Hose)

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Test for Proper Flow

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, make sure to turn off the suction pump that is responsible for the pool cleaner

operation.Donotexposeyourhair,looseclothing,jewelry,etc.totheopenendofthehose.

Theflowregulatorvalveisdesignedtoconsistentlylimithighflowofwaterthroughthecleaner.Whenflowis

correct, the cleaner components are less susceptible to damage and the life of the cleaner can be extended.

Wheel rotation speed is a good indicator of how water is flowing through the cleaner. By checking for proper

wheelrotationtiming,youcanverifytheMX6isoperatingatmaximumefficiency.

Time wheel rotations:

1. Turnonthepoolfilterpump.

2. Obtainastopwatchortimer.

3. Leavingthepumponandwaterflowingthroughthe

cleaner,bringtheMX6tothesurfaceofthewaterand

holditfullysubmergedjustbelowthewaterline.

4. Locatetheyellowwheelspeedindicatorinsidethe

wheelrimonthehandlesideofthecleaner(Figure8).

Connect the Cleaner

1. Removetheinstructiondecalsfromthehoseand

flow regulator valve.

2. Attachtheflowregulatorvalvetotheleaderhose.

Leader hose is the hose section with foam float

pre-attached (Figure 6).

3. Submergethecleanerandflooditwith

water.

4. Whenbubblesstopcomingfromthecleaner,

connect the hose by pushing the flow regulator

valveontothecleaner(Figure7).

5. Allowthecleanertosinktothebottomofthepool.

6. Temporarilydisconnectthehosefromtheskimmer

or dedicated vacuum line.

7. Turnonthepoolfilterpump.

8. Floodthehosewithwaterbyplacingtheendin

front of one of the pool water return inlets.

9. Turnoffthepoolfilterpump.

10.Reconnectthehosetotheskimmerordedicated

vacuum line.

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5. Begin timing how long it takes for the wheels to

rotate10times.

6. Notehowmanysecondsfor10rotations.If

the count is within 20 - 25 seconds, flow to

thecleanerisadequateandnoadjustmentis

necessary.

Adjust flow if necessary:

1. Determineiftheflowtothecleanerisadequate

orshouldbeadjusted.Ifthecountis:

 •26-50seconds---IncreaseFlow(+)

•10-19seconds---DecreaseFlow(–)

2. UsetheFlowKeeper™valvesettingupordown,

oradjustthevalvesattheequipmentpadto

increase or decrease flow to the cleaner as

necessary(Figure9).

Increase Flow

Decrease Flow

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Operation and Routine Maintenance

TheMX6cycleson/offwiththepoolfiltrationpump,vacuumingandcleaningallsurfacesrandomlythroughout

thepool.Theclimbingabilityofthecleanerisdependentonthepool’sshapeandavailablewaterflow.IfMX6

isnotclimbingyourwalls,ensuretheflowiscorrectbycheckingthewheelspeedandadjustthevalvesas

necessary.Also,ensurethepool'ssurfaceisnotcoveredinalgaeasaslipperysurfacewillaffectthecleaner’s

traction.

Duringeachcoveragepatterncycle,thecleanertravelsforwardandpivots.Thepowerscrubberunderneaththe

cleaner creates downward force for climbing and stability as well as directing debris into the cleaner mouth.

Emptying the Pump Basket

FortheMX6tooperateatoptimumefficiency,emptythepumpbasketregularly.Themoredebrisinthepool,the

more often the pump basket should be cleared.

Backwashing the Pool Filter

AlwaysdisconnecttheMX6fromthepoolbeforecleaningorbackwashingthepoolfilter.Aftercleaningor

backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five (5) minutes to flush out the suction lines before

reconnecting the cleaner.

Adding Chemicals to the Pool

Removethecleanerfromthepoolforatleastfour(4)hourswhenaddingchemicals.

Storage and Winterizing

NeverstoretheMX6indirectsunlight.Whenstoringforthewinter,drainoutallthewater(freezedamageis

notcoveredbythewarranty).Removeallconnectorsandadaptersfromthededicatedsuctionlineorskimmer.

When storing the cleaner, even for short times, do not coil the hose as the hose may develop memory which can

affect cleaner performance. Disassemble the hoses and layout flat to store.

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Removing Trapped Debris from Cleaner

WARNING

Toavoidseriousinjury,makesurethatthecleanerisdisconnectedfromthehoseandthepoolsuctionpump

is turned off prior to starting this operation.

1. Presstheyellowbuttonontopofthecleanertoreleasethelatch.

2. Openthecleanerliduntilitstaysopeninaverticalposition(Figure10).

3. Lookintoengineandremoveanyleavesordebris(Figure10).

4. Ifnecessary,slowlypushenginepaddlesforwardand/orbackwardtomovestuckdebristoanaccessible

position then remove it. When moving the engine paddles, make sure the cleaner tracks are allowed to move

freely as they will turn as the engine paddles rotate.

5. Closethelidandensurethelatchclicksinplace.

6. Turncleaneroverandcheckfordebrisinscrubberandinlet(Figure11).

Figure10

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IfyouexperienceaproblemwithyourMX6,followthetroubleshootingstepsbelowtorestoreperformance.If

furtherassistanceisrequired,contactZodiacTechnicalSupportDepartmentat(800)822-7933.

Please have your serial number and date of purchase available when you call.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Cleanerdoesnotmoveormovesslowly. •Confirmthatthemaindrainisclosed.

 • Backwashthefilterandemptypumpbasket.

 •Checkforanydebrisjammedinengine.Refertosection,“Remove

TrappedDebrisfromCleaner”.

 •Checkforadequateflowtothecleaner.Refertosection,“Testfor

ProperFlow”.Adjustvalvesattheequipmentpadtochangeflowif

necessary.

 •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.

Cleanerpatterns,doesnotcoverentirepool. •Checkforadequateflowtothecleaner.Refertosection,“Testfor

ProperFlow”.Adjustvalvesattheequipmentpadtochangeflowif

necessary.

 •Ensurereturnfittingsaredirecteddown.Addareturndiverterif

necessary.

•Makesurehoseisnotkinkedorcoiled.Layinsuntostraightenif

necessary.

 •Verifycorrecthosefloatpositioning.Hosefloatshouldbeonthehose

closesttothecleanerapproximately9inchesfrom

the cleaner.

• Observecleanerformorethanfive(5)minutesandensurethatthe

cleaner periodically reverses direction. If it does not, contact your

dealer or service center for help.

 • Confirmproperhoselength.Refertosection,“DeterminetheCorrect

HoseLengthforyourPool.”

Cleanergetsstuckatsteps. • Observecleanerformorethanfive(5)minutesandensurethatthe

cleaner periodically reverses direction. If it is not, contact your dealer or

service center for help.

• Ensuretheswivelontopofthecleanerrotatesfreely.

•Checkforadequateflowtothecleaner.Refertosection,“Testfor

ProperFlow”.Adjustvalvesattheequipmentpadtochangeflowif

necessary.

 • Confirmproperhoselength.Refertosection,“DeterminetheCorrect

HoseLengthforyourPool.”Shortenhoseifnecessary.

Cleanerwon’tclimbwalls. • Checkforadequateflowtothecleaner.Refertosection,“Testfor

ProperFlow”.Adjustvalvesattheequipmentpadtochangeflowif

necessary.

Cleanerridingonitsside. • Verifyhosefloatispositionedcorrectly.Hosefloatshouldbeonthe

hoseclosesttothecleanerapproximately9inchesfrom

the cleaner.

MX6 Spare Parts

ExplodedpartsdiagramandlistofsparepartnumbersisavailableontheZodiacwebsiteatwww.ZodiacPoolSystems.com

andinCanadaatwww.ZodiacPoolSystems.ca

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