USER GUIDE 12
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1. 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 12 3 x Dear Customer Thank you for choosing our Sweepy Free automatic swimming pool cleaner by ZODIAC The robot has been designed manufactured and controlled with great care to ensure that it will satisfy your requirements Please read this user guide carefully before using it for the first time This document presents all the information you will need to ensure optimal operation and safety of your robot For additional information please contact your usual retailer who being a swimming pool professional will provide recommendations concerning the use and maintenance of your robot Your retailer will also provide any spare parts you may require and also provide qualified after sales service USER GUIDE 1 YOUR SAFETY 13 2 FIRST OPERATIONS 13 UNPACKING 13 ASSEMBLING THE TRANSPORT CART 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 14 IMMERSION OF THE ROBOT 14 OPERATION 14 REMOTE CONTROL MODE 15 Using the remote control 16 Switching to remote control mode 16 Return to automatic operation 16 Synchronising the remote control 16 RECOMMENDATIONS 16 3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 17 CLEANING THE FILTER BAG 17 CLEANING AND STORAGE 17 4 CHANGING THE BRUSHES 18 5 ADJUSTING THE BALLAST 19 6 POTENTIAL PROBLEMS 19 7 CONFORMITY 20 8 SWEEPY FREE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 20 9 WARRANTY 21 Disposing of the product Protection of the environment In accordance with the requirements of French Directive DEEE2. 2002 96 CE Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste used electrical and electronic appliances must be disposed of separately from normal household waste in order to promote reuse recycling and other forms of recovery also to limit the quantity of waste that needs to be destroyed and to reduce the number of dumps When disposing of this product respect local laws applying to waste disposal Do not dump it in nature areas Take it to a centre specialised in dealing with electrical and electronic waste and or enquire with your retailer when purchasing a new product 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 13 F 1 YOUR SAFETY The Sweepy Free robot has been manufactured in conformity with the most demanding norms In order to ensure optimal and safe functioning of your swimming pool cleaner you must respect the following instructions gt Only plug the control box to a power socket protected with a residual differential current protection system of 30 mA maximum gt Make sure that the electric plug is always easily accessible gt The control box must not be installed in a place that is liable to flooding gt The control box must be placed at a distance of at least 3 5 m from the edge of the swimming pool and should not be directly exposed to the sun gt Never allow anyone to bathe in the pool whilst the robot is in the swimming pool gt If the control box were to accidentally fall into the pool unplug
3. gt EN 301 489 03 2000 07 Electromagnetic and radiofrequency spectrum compatibility ERM electromagnetic compatibility norm EMC for radio equipment and services Part 3 Conditions specific to low range apparatus SRD operating at frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz gt EN 60 065 1998 Audio and video devices and similar electronic appliances Safety requirements This apparatus is not designed for use by persons including children whose physical sensory or mental abilities are reduced nor by persons lacking in experience or knowledge except if they have benefited from supervision or prior instructions concerning the use of the apparatus given by a person responsible for their safety Control box supply voltage 230V 50 Hz Weight of robot 9 9 kg Robot supply voltage 30 V DC Packed weight 22 1 kg Installed load 150 W max Filtration capacity 20 microns Cable length 16 5 m or 25 m Theoretical width cleaned 330 mm Robot size WxDxH 42 x 40 x 28 cm Pump output 16m h Pack size WxDxH 58 x 58 x 59 cm Cycle lengths 45 min 1 15 hrs 1 20 hrs 2 hrs The manufacturer reserves the right to modify these specifications without notice Although the Sweepy Free robot has been tested in a large range of pools ZODIAC cannot guarantee that it will be perfectly adapted to a specific type of pool 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 21 3 The present terms and conditions are based on French law as in force at th
4. fitted on the underside Figure 7 gt Pull back the 4 clips that hold the plate in place Remove the plate keeping it upside down so that the contents remain in the bag Figure 8 gt Undo the 2 plastic clips to extract the bag Figure 9 gt Gently pull back the elastic band at the base of the filter and remove the latter from its support plate Sch ma 10 gt Empty the bag and clean it using tap water or if necessary using slightly soapy water In this case rinse thoroughly taking care to turn it over It can be washed in a washing machine following the instructions mentioned on the label fitted on the inside of the bag gt Also rinse the filter support plate and remove any impurities that might be stuck under the clips gt Replace the filter bag by placing the knot in the elastic band at the middle of the length of the filter support and the corners of the bag on the angles of the metal rods The Zodiac label is fitted to one of the metal rods gt Place the plastic locking clips on the rods gt Replace the filter support and clip it into place Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 l ae Figure 10 CLEANING AND STORAGE The robot must be cleaned regularly using plain tap water or slightly soapy water excluding any deter gent such as trichloroethylene or equivalent products Rinse the robot thoroughly using tap water None of the external mechanical parts accessible to the user require greasing The robot must be stored o
5. thorough cleaning of your swimming pool 1 20 hrs and 2 hrs Ly gt Bottom only mode the robot will only clean the bottom of the swimming pool i gt Bottom and walls mode the robot will clean the bottom wall and waterline of your swimming pool 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 15 F When you switch the power on the robot it will be in sleep mode It is waiting for an instruction to start The robot is started by pressing a button corresponding to one of the 2 cleaning cycles The light corresponding to the selected cycle will light up The robot will start after a few seconds and will calculate its own cleaning trajectory Pressing on the button will light up the indicator corresponding to the current operating mode Bottom only or Bottom and Walls You can switch between operating modes by pressing the button y The robot will not start immediately pressing the button corresponding to one of the 2 cleaning cycles will instruct the robot to start the cleaning cycle When the robot is switched on it will be set to the operating mode that was active when it was last switched off Bottom only or Bottom and Walls You can change the cleaning cycle and cleaning mode at any time during the operation Simply press the button corresponding to the other cycle I or Il or to the other mode Bottom only or Bottom and walls This will start a new full cleaning cycle To stop the robot during t
6. able outlet side gt Put the grid back into place and screw it onto the casing then put the filter support plate back into place Figure 21 6 POTENTIAL PROBLEMS The robot does not stay on the bottom of the swimming pool There is air trapped in the robot casing Repeat the immersion procedure following the instructions under the section Immersion of the robot step by step Turn the robot upside down whilst keeping it under water to release the air trapped in the casing The robot does not climb the walls There can be 3 reasons for this gt the filter bag is full or dirty simply clean it gt the ballast is not adapted Adjust the ballast gt although the water may seem clear there can be microscopic algae in your swimming pool invisible to the eye that make the wall slippery and prevent the robot from climbing Give the pool a chlorine shock treatment and lower the pH slightly Do not leave the robot in the water during the shock treatment Upon starting the robot does not move Check that the power cable to which the control box is properly connected Check that you have correctly initiated cleaning cycles or Il If the problem persists contact your retailer The 2 indicators for Cycle I and Cycle II blink alternately Your robot has encountered a problem or an error occurred during its operation Unplug the power cord wait 10 seconds minimum then reconnect the power cord Check that the cable is c
7. ast 3 5 m from the edge of the swimming pool avoiding direct exposition to the sun it can be placed either on the ground or on the carry cart as illustrated in Figure 4 gt Connect the robot cable to the control box and lock the connector Figure 5 gt Only plug the control box to a power socket protected with a residual differential current protection system of 30 mA maximum if you have any doubts contact an electrician installer VERY IMPORTANT If you use an extension cable in order to connect your robot to the electrical mains make sure that the control box cannot be placed within 3 5 m of the edge of the swimming pool Figure 4 IMMERSION OF THE ROBOT IMPORTANT No bathing is allowed whilst the robot is operational in the in the swimming pool Immerse the robot in the water Figure 6 It is essential that the device sinks on its own and settles on the bottom of the swimming pool Ensure that the cable is fully unrolled in order to reduce twisting and tangling up Stretch the cable over the length of the pool For optimal operation we recommend placing the cart with the control box at mid distance of the swimming pool length Figure 6 OPERATION Sweepy Free offers 4 cleaning programs Depending on the state of your swimming pool you have the choice between 2 cleaning cycles and 2 operating modes gt gt Cycle for fast cleaning of a slightly dirty swimming pool 45 min and 1 15 hrs Pp gt Cycle Il for
8. atically even if said terms were to differ from those stated in the present document EXCLUSIONS FROM THE WARRANTY gt Parts subject to normal wear such as the wheel tracks brushes belt straps and filter bags gt Electrical damage caused by lightning or due to a faulty electrical connection gt Damage due to shock or mishandling robot including accessories and cables gt Under no circumstances will repair work or replacement under the terms of the warranty entail an extension or renewal of the period of warranty of the apparatus Period covered by the warranty The warranty runs for two years from the date of invoicing to the first owner Object of the warranty During the period covered by the warranty as defined here above any part recognised as presen ting a defect will be repaired or exchanged by the manufacturer with a new or fully operational part Under reservations related to future French legal provisions concerning the general public that may come into force after the date of publication of the present warranty travel and labour expenses will be borne by the user In the case of return to our workshop shipping costs return will be borne by the user labour expenses will be covered by the manufacturer Immobilisation and deprivation of use of a device for purposes related to its repair will not open right to compensation In all cases the retailer s legal warranty will continue to apply as provided for under articl
9. e 4 of Decree n 78 464 dated 24 March 1978 Damage in transit Appliances are transported at the users own risk It is the user s responsibility to check that the appliance is in perfect condition prior to accepting its delivery Our responsibility will not be engaged in this respect
10. e time of printing TERMS amp CONDITIONS We guarantee that the equipment is technically flawless and free from defects both with res pect to material and workmanship and that it corresponds to the evolution of technology and to the industry standards in force at the time of its introduction for sale to the market Subsequent modifications made to our products enhancements or modifications related to the technological evolution of the product will not result in any intervention on our behalf The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the apparatus only in the case of reco gnised conformity related defect The choice between these two options will be our decision The operations covered by the warranty will not exceed the damage suffered directly and will not entail unreasonable costs to be borne by the retailer or manufacturer The warranty will automatically become void if the device has been tampered with for repair or other by a third party external to our services or by a repair service not approved by us or if modifications have been made without our written approval The warranty will also be void in the case of use non conform to the User Manual supplied together with the apparatus Any legal warranty such as described under article 1641 of the French Civil Code will apply Any law entering into force after the date of publishing of the present warranty and the terms of which concern the general public will apply autom
11. he course of a cycle press on the button C NOTE Pressing the button corresponding to the cycle currently running will have no effect After completing the cycle the robot will stop the lights indicating the selected cycle and mode will blink to show that the unit is still under power and that the cycle is completed Press the button Unplug the power cable from the mains socket Unplug the cable from the control box and wrap it around the support hooks fitted on the cart If you wish to initiate a new cycle after the robot has stopped press the button h and wait a few seconds before restarting your robot IMPORTANT Wait approximately 1 4 hour after the end of the cycle before removing the robot from the water REMOTE CONTROL MODE You can control the robot as you wish using the remote control The remote control features 4 buttons 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 16 F Using the remote control The direction of the robot is determined by the cable outlet from the casing Note the robot always rotates around the cable so it will turn to the right or to the left depending on whether the robot is moving forwards or reversing Switching to remote control mode The remote control mode is activated as soon as one of the keys on the remote control unit is pressed The LED on the control panel will blink alternately The robot will then move in the selected direction Eanvard aa Pressing on the r bu
12. it from the electrical socket before retrieving It gt To avoid electrical shock do not open the electronic control box If you encounter a problem contact a qualified technician gt Do not operate the robot when it is out of the water gt Do not attempt to repair the electric power cord Contact the after sales service to have it replaced by an original spare part so as to avoid danger gt Do not use the robot in the swimming pool if the water temperature is above 35 C gt Unplug the power cord before any cleaning service or maintenance operation and after using the robot This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 2 FIRST OPERATIONS UNPACKING The packaging should contain the following elements gt the Sweepy Free robot a carry cart a control box a remote control box complete with neck strap the user manual and the warranty certificate Unpack the elements as follows gt First remove the box that is on top of the robot it contains the control box gt Then take out the parts for the cart Figure 1 gt 2 upper tubes right 1 and left 2 1 control box hook 3 2 cable hooks top 4 and bottom 5 1 hook cap 6 and one bag of screws containing 2 special plas
13. n its carry cart which has been specially designed to avoid squas hing the brushes and to ensure that it can dry safely and quickly IMPORTANT Do not leave the robot to dry in the sun by the pool side Do not leave the control unit and the remote control box in the sun or under the rain 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 18 F 4 CHANGING THE BRUSHES THE ROBOT IS FITTED WITH SEBS RUBBER PADS The rubber pads include wear indicators To ensure that your swimming pool cleaner remains highly efficient you must change the brushes as soon as one of the wear indicators has been reached even if the strips are not evenly worn Figure 11 We recommend changing the brushes after 2 seasons of use To change the brushes gt Turn the robot on its back gt Pull the strips through the slots in the first brush gt Remove the worn brush gt Place the new brush by wrapping the smooth part with no strips around the brush support Figure 12 gt Insert each strip in the corresponding notch and pull gently on the strips in order to pull them through to the other side of the slot Figure 13 gt Cut the strips using a pair of scissors to match their length with that of the other strips Figure 14 gt Repeat the above operations on the second brush Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 THE ROBOT IS FITTED WITH FOAM PADS We recommend that you change the pads after a season s use It is essential that they a
14. orrectly connected to the control box Check there are no debris preventing brush rotation and or that there is no debris near the propeller Clean the filter bag Start a new cleaning cycle If the problem persists contact your retailer 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 20 F This device has been designed and manufactured according to the following norms According to the directive on Electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC and norms EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 A2 2002 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1l 2001 A2 2005 According to the directive on low voltage 2006 95 EC and the norms EN 60335 1 2002 A1 2004 A2 2006 A11 2004 A12 2006 EN 60335 2 41 2003 A1 2004 The device conforms to all of the above It has been tested under normal conditions of use R amp TTE CONFORMITY BZT ETS Certification Gmbh attests under its responsibility that the product ERONE 024A manufactured by ELPRO INNOTEK S p A Via Piave 23 1 31020 to which the present certificate refers is conform to the appropriate normalisation norms and documents gt EN 300 220 3 V1 1 1 2000 09 Electromagnetic and radiofrequency spectrum compatibility ERM low range apparatus SRD radio equipment used in the frequency range between 25 MHz and 1 000 MHz for power levels of up to 500 mW Part 3 harmonised EN norm covering the essential requirements of article 3 2 of R amp TTE Directive
15. ote control unit is now ready If the light indicators switch off when the 3 buttons are held down restart the synchronisation procedure RECOMMENDATIONS Use your automatic cleaning robot as often as possible You will enjoy a swimming pool that is always clean and the filter bag will clog up less often The robot must operate in swimming pool water that has the following properties Chlorine lt 2mg l pH between 6 8 and 7 6 temperature between 10 C and 35 C It is possible that part of the pool is not perfectly clean after executing the automatic program In this case you can use the remote control mode in order to perfect the cleaning easily and quickly 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 17 3 Do not leave the robot permanently in the water IMPORTANT Do not use your robot after using a chlorine shock treatment in your swimming pool Do not pull on the cable to lift the robot out of the water Use only the handle 3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER BAG We recommend cleaning the filter bag after each cycle Do not let debris or dirt dry up in the filter bag This would make it very difficult to clean and could make it unusable Ensure that the power cable is unplugged from the power mains or that the floating cable is disconnected from the power supply unit gt Lift the robot out of the water and place it upside down on the deck so as to enable access to the filter support plate
16. re changed as soon as their surface becomes smooth or worn In order to do this proceed as follows gt Turn the robot over gt Push the pads aside to reveal the pad clips Slide your fingers under the pads in order to release the clips holding them in place Be careful not push them too far Figures 15 and 16 gt Remove the used pads and replace them with new ones with the smooth side facing inwards gt Replace the clips Figures 17 and 18 gt Retighten the pads Figure 15 Figure 17 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 19 F 5 ADJUSTING THE BALLAST It might be necessary to adjust the ballast in order to enhance the efficiency of the robot Important the filter bag must be clean the swimming pool water must be properly balanced and there must be no algae on the swimming pool walls before proceeding with adjusting the ballast of the swimming pool cleaner If the robot floats too high above the waterline and takes in air move the ballast 2 plates from position 3 to position 2 and add another ballast 2 plates to position 4 so that the ballast remains balanced If the robot does not float up to the waterline remove the ballast 2 plates situated under the motor casing To adjust the ballast gt Carefully turn the robot on to its back gt Remove the filter support plate Figure 19 gt Unscrew and remove the casing protection grid Figure 20 gt Adjust the ballast Figure 21 5 c
17. tic screws 7 4 long screws 8 4 nuts 9 and a spanner gt Finally extract the lower part of the cart 10 Check that the device has not suffered any damage during its transport shocks broken parts etc if you notice any anomalies contact your retailer before using your robot ASSEMBLING THE TRANSPORT CART Assembling the upper part of the cart Figure 2 a Fit the upper handle tubes 1 and 2 on the control box support hook 3 b Then place the cable support hook 4 the tubes must be turned towards the cable hook c Place the screw 7 at the top of the cable support and tighten it using the spanner supplied d Insert the long screws 8 in the control box support whilst maintaining the nuts c d 9 in the cable support and tighten them Figure 2 2 Notice Sweepy UK qxd 8 12 08 16 30 Page 14 F Figure 3 Figure 5 a Place the upper part as assembled above on the lower part of the cart 10 b Place the cable support 5 and its cover 6 on the assembled parts Insert the screw 7 at the bottom of the cable support and tighten it using the spanner supplied Insert the 2 long screws 8 in the support cover whilst maintaining the nuts 9 in the cable support and tighten them Final assembly Figure 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For your safety and to guarantee the optimal functioning of your robot follow the steps hereunder gt Place the control box at a distance of at le
18. tton will make the robot move Forwards and turn a m to the right The robot will continue to turn whilst the button is pressed right or left depending on the current direction of displacement Once the button is released the robot continues its initial movement forward or backward Pressing the t buttons l will move the device in the chosen direction The light indicators situated on the control box showing the current cycle and mode will blink alternately Return to automatic operation Return to automatic mode is achieved by pressing the Auto button The robot will also return to automatic mode if no button has been pressed during 30s In all cases the robot will stop for 3 seconds the pump continues to operate before resuming the cleaning cycle in automatic mode The diode indicators on the box will stop blinking Synchronising the remote control If you need to replace the control box or the remote control unit the new remote control unit must be matched with the control box To this effect Plug the control box to the power supply It is not necessary for the robot to be connected to the control box gt Press the button r on the remote control and keep it pressed down for the continuation dof the peering procedure gt Press the button then the Cycle button whilst at the same time pressing D gt After approximately 6 seconds the 4 indicators on the box will light up gt Release the button the rem
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