Zodiac Vortex universal water-exit assist hook – blue - R0973400

Zodiac Vortex universal water-exit assist hook – blue

This is the genuine Zodiac replacement universal hook designed to assist with lifting and guiding your robotic pool cleaner out of the water at the end of a cleaning cycle. It hooks securely over the pool coping or wall edge, giving you a stable anchor point so the robot can be retrieved smoothly without strain on the cable or the user. Supplied in blue, it is listed as a universal accessory within the Zodiac Vortex range and is catalogued as an original spare part for the Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir (W9300).

Function and purpose

Retrieving a water-logged robotic cleaner from the pool can be awkward, particularly on raised or tiled coping edges. The water-exit assist hook clips over the pool edge and acts as a guide rail or pivot point, allowing the robot to be tilted and drawn upward in a controlled motion. This protects both the cleaner’s chassis and the pool surround from impact damage during extraction.

Model compatibility

This hook is designated as a universal accessory within the Zodiac Vortex robotic cleaner family and is referenced as a genuine spare part for the Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir. Due to its universal classification, it is broadly intended for use across the Vortex robotic cleaner range; always verify the part number against your specific model’s exploded parts diagram before ordering.

When to replace it

Replace the hook if the clip or hooking arm shows visible cracking, has become brittle from prolonged UV and chlorine exposure, or no longer holds securely on the pool coping. A hook that slips during extraction puts unnecessary load on the floating cable and increases the risk of dropping the robot back into the pool.

Perché l'autenticità è importante

Aftermarket hooks are frequently moulded from inferior UV-sensitive plastics that degrade rapidly in outdoor pool environments. The genuine Zodiac part is manufactured to the same material and dimensional specification as the original component supplied with the cleaner, ensuring a consistent fit on the coping profile and reliable service life season after season.