| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The Zodiac Baracuda T3 cleaner does not move or moves slowly. | Improper flow, main drain open, diaphragm blockage/damage/wear, dirty filter, air in system. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary. – Confirm that the main drain is closed. – Check diaphragm for blockage, damage, or wear and replace if needed. – Backwash filter and empty pump basket. – Check for air in the system, secure hose connections, tighten fittings, and check the pump basket o-ring. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda T3 cleaner patterns, does not cover entire pool. | Improper flow, incorrect return jet positioning, coiled or kinked hose, incorrect hose weight positioning, engine assembly not spinning freely, incorrect hose length. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary, reduce flow to move cleaner off the walls. – Ensure return fittings are directed downwards; add a return diverter if necessary. – Straighten any coiled or kinked hose. – Position hose weight correctly: 39 in. (1 m) from cleaner. – Verify that the engine assembly spins freely. – Confirm proper hose length. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda T3 cleaner gets stuck at steps. | Improper flow, incorrect hose length, return jets not guiding cleaner, wheel deflector positioning. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow and adjust if necessary. – Confirm proper hose length and shorten if needed. – Adjust return jets to help guide the cleaner. – Reposition the wheel deflector for better contact with steps. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda T3 cleaner stays on walls or edge of pool. | High flow, incorrect hose weight positioning. | – Reduce flow to the cleaner using the Flow Gauge, set to number 2. – Verify hose weight positioning: 39 in. (1 m) from cleaner. |
| The Zodiac Baracuda T3 cleaner won’t climb walls. | Low flow, incorrect hose weight positioning. | – Use Flow Gauge to verify proper flow, set to number 3. – Verify hose weight positioning: 39 in. (1 m) from cleaner. |