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Exploded views: find the right spare part by position number

An exploded view is a technical drawing that shows a machine pulled apart, with every component drawn in the order it is assembled and given its own position number. Instead of guessing which brush, seal or housing panel fits, you look up the number on the diagram and order exactly that part. Here we list exploded views for a large number of pool cleaners and related equipment, so that a repair can be planned before anything is taken apart.

The listing covers well over a thousand drawings, each tied to a specific model rather than to a product family. That matters, because two cleaners that look almost identical on the outside can use different drive components, different filter panels or a different cable length.

What an exploded view shows

Each drawing sets out the complete assembly of one model: outer shell, chassis, drive components, filtration section, brushes or rollers, and the electrical or hydraulic parts that make the unit move. Alongside the illustration sits a numbered parts list, so a worn item can be identified by its place in the assembly instead of by description alone.

• Position numbers — the link between the picture and the parts list; quote this number when searching for a replacement.
• Assembly order — useful when refitting, as it shows which washers, clips and seals sit between larger components.
• Grouped sub-assemblies — some items are supplied as a complete set rather than individually, and the drawing makes that clear.
• Fasteners and small parts — screws, pins and O-rings that are easy to lose during a strip-down are usually shown as well.

Models covered in this listing

A large part of the range is made up of Zodiac drawings, including the RT series with models such as RT 2100, RT 2150, RT 3200, RT 3250, RT 3260 and RT 3270, and the OT series with the OT 2130, OT 2190, OT 3200, OT 3230 and OT 3290. Many of these also appear in a TILE version, for example the RT 2100 TILE, RT 3200 TILE, OT 2130 TILE, OT 3200 TILE, OT 3230 TILE and OT 3290 TILE, and those versions are listed separately because the brush or traction surface can differ from the standard variant.

Beyond the RT and OT families, the listing extends to drawings such as the RX 4350, the RC 4060 and the W 432, along with a wide spread of other references. Each drawing carries its own article code, for example WR000092 or WR000254, which makes it straightforward to refer back to the same document later.

Finding your model and the right position number

Start with the model designation rather than the shape of the unit. On most cleaners this is printed on a label on the body, under the handle or on the power supply unit; on older machines the marking may have faded, in which case the supply unit or the original paperwork is often the most reliable source. Work through the following checks before ordering.

• Match the full model name — including suffixes such as TILE, since those variants are listed as separate drawings.
• Check the drive type — wheeled and tracked versions of a similar model use different running gear.
• Measure before ordering seals — note the inner diameter, outer diameter and thickness of an O-ring or gasket, and compare it with the part description.
• Note cable and hose lengths — floating cables and hose sets are model-dependent and are shown as individual positions on the drawing.
• Count what you remove — brushes, clips and fixings often come in sets, and the parts list indicates the quantity used.

Parts that tend to wear first

On cleaners that run through a full season, the items that usually need attention are the contact surfaces and the filtration section. Brushes and traction surfaces wear down against the pool floor and walls, filter panels or cartridges clog and eventually tear, and tracks, wheels and bearings lose grip as they age. Floating cables suffer from twisting, and seals harden over time. An exploded view lets you decide whether a single component solves the problem or whether a complete sub-assembly is the sensible replacement.

Exploded views at PoolParthub.com

Here you will find exploded views for a broad spread of pool cleaner models, with the Zodiac RT, OT, RX, RC and W references well represented, alongside many further drawings for other units. They are listed per model and per reference code so that the right document can be located quickly.

The reason for keeping such a wide set available is simple: a correct repair starts with a correct identification. Working from the drawing for your exact model reduces the chance of ordering a part that almost fits, and makes it easier to see how the assembly goes back together once the replacement arrives.