Zodiac RF 42iQ - FreeRider robotic pool cleaner
Our pool specialist’s view
Cordless floor, wall and waterline cleaning
Top-access 100 µm basket
Status monitoring in iAquaLink
Optional finer filters are not supplied as standard
A transport trolley is not included
We would recommend RF 42iQ for a typical private pool where cordless convenience and complete cleaning matter. Before purchase, compare the supplied filter with the debris most common in your pool. Optional baskets are not automatically included.
the Poolservis team
Zodiac RF 42iQ - FreeRider robotic pool cleaner
FreeRider RF 42iQ is a cordless option for pools up to 10 × 5 m when walls and the waterline also need cleaning. The built-in battery reduces cable preparation, while the top-access basket simplifies maintenance.
Dimensions and key specifications
| Product code | 606978 |
|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Maximum pool dimensions | 10 × 5 m |
| Supplied filtration | 100 µm |
| Maximum battery runtime | Up to 120 min |
| Charging time | < 5 h |
| App control | Yes |
| Filter access | Top access |
| Trolley included | No |
Choosing this cleaner
✓No power cable during cleaning
✓Floor, wall and waterline cleaning
✓Top-access filter
Keep in mind: Optional finer filters are not automatically included. Use the exact RF 42iQ designation and product code 606978 when selecting spare parts.
How this model works in practice
The supplied basket is rated at 100 µm. Runtime is up to 120 minutes and charging takes less than five hours. iAquaLink provides status monitoring and the functions supported by this model. A charger is included, but a transport trolley is not.
Controls and equipment
- A built-in rechargeable battery allows operation without a power cable attached.
- The iAquaLink app provides status monitoring and the functions supported by this model. A charger and 100 µm filter are supplied.
Filtration: what is actually supplied
This version is supplied with 100 µm filtration. A lower micron figure indicates finer filtration. Fine filters clog sooner under a heavy debris load, so check them regularly. The cleaner does not replace the pool’s filtration and water treatment.
Before choosing
Optional finer filters are not automatically included. Use the exact RF 42iQ designation and product code 606978 when selecting spare parts.
Verified supplied equipment
- Zodiac RF 42iQ - FreeRider robotic pool cleaner
- supplied 100 µm filter
- charger
This overview lists the verified core equipment for this version. Other filter grades and optional accessories are not automatically included.
Care after cleaning
Lift the cleaner by its handle and allow water to drain. Empty the filter and rinse it with clean water; a clogged basket reduces suction. Before charging out of the pool, clean and dry the charging contact as instructed.
Product video: Zodiac FreeRider RF 42iQ
Video by: Fluidra France
How to care for your automatic pool cleaner
Regular care helps maintain performance and extend the cleaner’s service life. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions and the operating limits of your model.
- Maintain correct pH and chemical levels. Unsuitable pH or excessive sanitiser concentrations can damage materials and shorten the cleaner’s life.
- Do not leave the cleaner in the pool unnecessarily. Remove the cleaner from the water after the cleaning cycle. Rinse it with clean water, allow it to drain and store it in a dry, ventilated place. Unnecessary prolonged immersion exposes its components to pool chemicals and mineral deposits.
- Clean the filter after every use. Empty and thoroughly rinse the basket or filter bag. A clogged filter restricts water flow and reduces cleaning performance.
- Rinse the entire cleaner after use in salt water. Avoid unnecessary immersion. After removal, thoroughly rinse the exterior, filter compartment and removable filters with clean, unsalted water to remove salt residue. Follow the manual’s rinsing and handling instructions.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Cordless robotic pool cleaners |
|---|---|
| ? Cleaning coverage: | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Robot power supply: | Cordless rechargeable |
| ? Recommended pool length: | 8–10 m |
| ? Filter fineness: | 60–120 µm |
| ? Pool surface: | Liner / PVC, Fibreglass, Concrete, Ceramic tiles and mosaic |
| ? Pool floor profile: | Flat, Sloping, Complex |
| ? App control: | Yes |
| Filter access: | Top access |
| ? Battery runtime: | 90–150 min |
| ? Transport trolley included: | No |
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