20 Most Recent Zodiac Baracuda G4 Automatic Pool Cleaner Ne221 Questions & Answers

2 possible answers. 1 have you put a deflection ring on the cleaner. If not do so 2 you could use a hose motor to pull the cleaner away from the upstand. A hose motor is a cuff that goes on the hose about half way and pulls the hose along. On a long/wide pool you might need 2.

Move the cannister back in the hose line. (closer to the inlet)

Use locktite on the threads to stop this.

This seems to indicate insufficient suction from skimmer. Confirm that all other skimmers are closed off properly. Suction can be checked by disconnecting suction hose from pool cleaner and placing your hand over the end of the hose. Suction hose may also have an obstruction which will inhibit proper operation.

Could be a small rock or stick stuck in the diaprahm. If you pull the head you can look down both ends, use a ling stick or wire to clear or take the unit apart to find and clear this.

is the motor mounted on a dampening plate? do these screws have lock eashers behind them? may need to install these..

Is it getting enough suction? What type and size of pump is on the pool? If you have Intex or similar those are not strong enough to run a cleaner. Check your filter to make sure it is not clogged. The flow of water through the unit is what holds it to the floor.

They don't match up

That's how they run, they basically just follow their hose!