Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir kratka EC R7040 – osłona wirnika – W1847A

Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir grille EC R7040 – impeller protection screen

This is the genuine Zodiac impeller protection grille (reference R7040) for the Vortex EC body. Positioned directly in front of the impeller assembly, it acts as a first-line barrier that prevents large debris — leaves, twigs, pebble fragments — from reaching and jamming the rotating impeller. Without an intact grille the impeller is exposed to damage that can bring the entire robot to a halt.

Function and position in the robot

The grille sits between the suction mouth and the impeller (Hélice EC R7021, W1846A) inside the EC body. Water and fine particles pass freely through its mesh while coarser debris is intercepted and deflected into the filter chamber. It works in direct cooperation with the support filtre EC R7040 (W1847A) and the flow guide (W1828A) to maintain the efficient cyclonic suction that is the hallmark of Vortex technology.

Modele kompatybilne

This grille is the correct OEM part for the Zodiac Vortex 3 Saphir (model W9300). Cross-referencing the Zodiac Vortex spare-parts catalogue confirms it also fits other Vortex EC-body variants including the Zodiac Vortex 3, Vortex 4, Vortex 4WD, Zodiac RV4460, Zodiac RV5300, and Zodiac Aquacyclone, all of which share the same R7040 impeller-bay architecture.

Symptoms that mean it needs replacing

Inspect the grille whenever the robot’s suction drops noticeably, the impeller stalls or fails to rotate, or the robot stops mid-cycle. A cracked, deformed or missing grille allows debris direct contact with the impeller blades, leading to rapid wear or a complete blockage. The Zodiac Vortex 3 manual recommends checking for obstructions around the impeller area by accessing the grille as a first diagnostic step.

Dlaczego autentyczny Zodiac ma znaczenie

The R7040 grille is precision-moulded to exact dimensional tolerances so that it seats flush in the EC body without gaps. An aftermarket substitute with incorrect mesh spacing or flimsy plastic will deform under pool conditions, allowing debris to bypass the screen or restricting flow and reducing cleaning efficiency. A genuine Zodiac part guarantees the interference-free fit and material durability engineered for continuous submersion.