Does not climb pool walls (TX30/TX35)
Where to look: Tracks and pool surface chemistry.
Cleaner no longer climbs pool walls — often slippery algae film or worn tracks.
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What is wrong?
Cleaner no longer climbs pool walls — often slippery algae film or worn tracks.
What you might notice
- Will not climb
- Slips on walls
Can I fix this myself?
Usually yes for cleaning/clearing. Difficulty: easy · about 10-20 min. If unsure or the fault returns, use mail-in repair.
What you need
- Soft cloth
- Garden hose
Do this
- Treat microscopic algae even if water looks clear; scrub walls with a brush.
- Check/replace worn tracks seated fully in every wheel groove.
- Clean the filter canister for better propulsion and purge air from the casing.
- If still failing after chemistry + tracks + filter, request repair.
Parts (only if cleaning fails)
- Tyre tracks
Official references
- https://assets.eu.ctfassets.net/au38h2e94wka/4VJsVuO8xd17TLhWUp7EpJ/b8e8c224859f8ab369ff0565d117f4a6/H0585900_REVA_Tornax_manual.PDF
- https://poolbuilderspoolshop.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TX30-Owners-Manual.pdf
- https://roboticsrepair.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CX35-Zodiac-User-Manual.pdf