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Zodiac FreeRider FR500 iQ Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

Zodiac FreeRider FR500 iQ Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

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Brand: ZODIAC

$1,375.00

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Product Description

Unleash Cordless Cleaning Power

The Zodiac FreeRider FR500 iQ is a high-performance robotic pool cleaner designed for in-ground pools up to 10 × 5 meters. Combining cordless convenience with powerful cleaning technology, it features the NEW Tap & Lift Function, App Control, and a long-lasting lithium-ion battery. The FR500 iQ makes pool maintenance effortless and lets you enjoy your pool with minimal effort.

With Cyclonic Suction Technology and active scrubbing brushes, the FR500 iQ delivers excellent cleaning results across floors, walls, and waterlines. The 3L filter canister with 100µ filtration efficiently captures all types of debris, and the transparent window allows for easy monitoring. When the cleaning cycle ends, the FR500 iQ stays at the waterline for simple retrieval, or you can activate the Tap & Lift function to assist with wall climbing.

Ideal for all pool surfaces, including concrete, fibreglass, vinyl, and tiles, the FR500 iQ combines high performance with easy usability for pool owners looking for a low-maintenance solution.

Why Choose the Zodiac FreeRider FR500 iQ?

  • Reduce Pool Maintenance Icon

    Reduce Pool Maintenance
    Effortlessly cleans floors, walls, and waterlines, reducing pool upkeep and giving you more time to enjoy your pool.

  • Healthy Pool Icon

    Clean, Healthy Pool Water
    Powerful suction and scrubbing brushes remove dirt and debris, minimizing the need for chemical cleaners and ensuring healthier, clearer water for your family.

  • Efficient Cleaning Icon

    Efficient Cleaning Performance
    The 2-hour cleaning cycle covers your entire pool, improving water circulation and clarity while reducing strain on your filtration system.

  • 2-year Warranty Icon

    Reliability You Can Trust
    With Zodiac’s industry-leading quality, the FR500 iQ ensures long-lasting performance. Backed by a 2-year warranty, it provides peace of mind with every clean.

  • Australian Made Icon

    Perfect for Australian Pools
    Engineered for Australian pool conditions, the FR500 iQ is durable and efficient, offering a robust solution for local pool owners.

Zodiac FreeRider FR500 iQ Unleashed Cleaning Power

Benefits:

High Performance Cordless Design

✔ No tangled cords
✔ Long-lasting lithium-ion battery (2-hour runtime)
✔ Fast charging in under 5 hours
✔ Battery charge indicator

The FR500 iQ offers cordless convenience, eliminating cord hassles. Its long-lasting battery ensures effortless cleaning, with the LED indicator helping you monitor the status. Quick charging in under 5 hours gets you back to cleaning faster.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature High Performance Cordless Design
FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Cyclonic Suction Technology

Suction Efficiency

✔ Patented Cyclonic Suction Technology
✔ Active scrubbing brushes
✔ Efficient debris collection

Cyclonic Suction ensures constant power and efficient debris collection, while active scrubbing brushes lift dirt for thorough cleaning.

Fine Filtration

✔ 3L filter canister with 100µ filtration
✔ Transparent lid for easy debris inspection

The 100µ filter efficiently captures debris, and the transparent lid allows you to check levels easily, making maintenance a breeze.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature 100 Micron Fine Filtration
FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature iAqualink App Control

App Control

✔ Monitor battery/charging status
✔ Receive cycle completion notifications
✔ Access product tutorials

App Control offers complete remote access, letting you track battery status, receive notifications, and access setup tutorials from your phone.

Versatile Pool Compatibility

✔ Suitable for concrete, fiberglass, pebblecrete, quartzon, vinyl, and tile surfaces
✔ Ideal for pools up to 10 x 5 metres
✔ Works with rectangular, oval, free-form, flat, and sloped pools

The FR500 iQ is designed to clean a variety of pool shapes and surfaces, making it the perfect choice for pools of almost any type and size.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Versatile Pool Compatibility
FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature HMI Control Interface

Rear Control Screen

✔ Monitor battery status
✔ Simple cleaning mode operation
✔ Easy cycle initiation

The Rear Control Screen provides a straightforward interface to monitor battery levels and start cleaning with a single press. With intuitive operation, you can easily manage your cleaning cycle, ensuring smooth and efficient pool maintenance.

Tap & Lift Removal System

✔ Easy retrieval from waterline
✔ Tap the cleaner with your pool pole to prompt wall climb

After cleaning, the FR500 iQ stays at the waterline for easy removal. If you miss the 10-minute window, just tap it with your pool pole to activate the Tap & Lift function for effortless handling.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature NEW Tap & Lift Removal System
FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Outdoor Charger

Outdoor Charger

✔ Compatible with indoor and outdoor charging
✔ Full charge in under 5 hours
✔ Energy-saving modes for extended battery life

The premium outdoor charger ensures a full charge in under 5 hours, providing a complete cycle runtime. Energy-saving modes enhance battery efficiency, supporting longer use and optimal performance. For the best results, charge in a shaded area below 35°C.

Family-Friendly Enjoyment

✔ More time for fun and family activities
✔ Keeps your pool clean with minimal effort
✔ Ideal for creating lasting memories with loved ones

With the FR500 iQ handling the pool cleaning, you’ll have more time to enjoy quality moments with family and friends, knowing your pool is always ready for fun and relaxation.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Family-Friendly Enjoyment

Key Features & Design Highlights:

Overall Features and Benefits of The FR500 iQ

  • Powerful Suction & Climbing Efficiency
    The FR500 iQ delivers powerful suction with its advanced Cyclonic Suction Technology and extra-large 23 cm suction inlet, ensuring efficient debris collection and preventing clogging. The Bypass System enhances wall climbing, ensuring smooth operation even when the filter is obstructed.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Advanced Cyclonic Suction Technology

  • Enhanced Mobility & Traction
    With Dual Traction Motors, the FR500 iQ moves effortlessly across all pool surfaces, while the Tank Trax system ensures reliable performance on various pool terrains by maintaining constant contact with the surface.
FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Dual Traction MotorsFreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Tank Trax System
  • Active Scrubbing Brushes
    The active scrubbing brushes agitate and lift stubborn dirt and debris from both the floor and walls, ensuring a deep, thorough clean every cycle.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature Active Scrubbing Brushes

  • Advanced Wall Detection
    The Advanced Wall Detection system ensures the cleaner moves efficiently to climb walls and clean the waterline with precision, optimizing energy usage.

Detection


The cleaner uses accelerometer and traction current data to detect when it encounters a vertical surface.

Orientation


Once a wall is detected, the cleaner adjusts its position perpendicular to the wall using independent traction motors.

Collection

The cleaner begins a slow, timed ascent to the water's surface for thorough cleaning, ensuring optimal results.

Ready for More

After reaching the waterline and completing its timed clean, the cleaner descends and continues the cycle.

  • HMI Control Interface
    Easily monitor the cleaner’s performance, battery levels, cleaning mode, and cycle status with the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), offering a user-friendly control experience.

FreeRider FR500 iQ Feature HMI Control Interface

  • Cleaning Cycles
    The FR500 iQ runs a 2-hour cleaning cycle that efficiently covers floors, walls, and waterlines, making the most of every minute.
  • Perimeter Cleaning Technology
    At the end of the cleaning cycle, the FR500 iQ performs a perimeter clean to ensure thorough cleaning of areas where debris tends to accumulate.

Rectangular Pools


Performs 6 cleaning paths before transitioning to perimeter cleaning, taking about 5 minutes.

Freeform Pools


Adapts to the pool’s shape and logically covers the perimeter, ensuring thorough cleaning.

  • Transparent Window with Filter LED
    The transparent window allows easy monitoring of the 3L filter canister’s debris levels, while the Filter LED provides a clear visual cue when it’s time to empty the canister.
  • Filtration System
    The 100µ filtration system efficiently captures fine dust and large debris, reducing the need for chemical cleaners and ensuring a healthier pool environment.
  • Easy Removal from Water
    The Tap & Lift Removal System ensures easy retrieval from the water after the cleaning cycle. If missed, simply tap the cleaner with your pool pole to activate the Tap & Lift function.
  • Fast Charging & Long-Lasting Battery
    The lithium-ion battery offers up to 2 hours of runtime and can be recharged in under 5 hours, providing reliable performance with every session.
  • iAqualink Connectivity
    Control the FR500 iQ remotely with iAqualink. Monitor battery status, receive notifications, and manage cleaning cycles directly from your smartphone.
  • Climate Care Certified
    The FR500 iQ is Climate Care Certified by SPASA Australia, meeting high environmental sustainability standards with low energy consumption and efficient performance.

Technical Specifications:

Zodiac FreeRider robotic pool cleaners are designed for efficient, hassle-free cleaning across various pool types and sizes. Below is a comparison of the key features and specifications for the FR200, FR500 iQ, and FR800 iQ models to help you choose the right cleaner for your pool.

  FR200 FR500 iQ FR800 iQ
Types of Inground Pools
Surfaces Concrete, Pebblecrete, Quartzon, Fibreglass, Vinyl and Tiles
Shapes Rectangular, Oval, Free Shape, Flat, Gentle Slope, Composite Slope, Diamond Shape
Pool Size Up to 8 x 4m Up to 10 x 5m
Performance
Cleaning Areas Floor & Walls Floor, Walls & Waterline
Cleaning Modes 1 - Floor/Walls 1 - Floor/Walls/Waterline
(Smart Cycle & Waterline via iAquaLink)
1 - Floor Only
2 - Floor/Walls/Waterline
(Smart Cycle & Waterline via iAquaLink)
Cycle Length 120 min 120 min - Floor/Walls/Waterline
90 min - Floor Only
Number of Cycles 1 1 onboard + 2 app-exclusive 2 onboard + 2 app-exclusive
Filtration Level 150μ Filter Canister 100μ Filter Canister 150μ / 60μ Dual Filter Canister
Filter Capacity 2L 3L
Active Brushing
Brush Position Front
Connectivity Controls
App Control
Hand-Held Remote
Ease of Use
Caddy
Retrieval Modes Manual Hook
(Pole not included)
Tap & Lift, Waterline Pick Up App Notification or Manual Hook
(Pole not included)
Transparent Window
Filter LED
Technical Specifications
Number of Motors 2
Power Charger Supply Voltage - 110-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz Class II*
Supply Voltage - 21.6 V DC
Battery Type - Lithium-Ion 5.1Ah
Operating Power - 25 W
Charger Supply Voltage - 110-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz Class II*
Supply Voltage - 29.4 V DC
Battery Type - Lithium-Ion 6.4Ah
Operating Power - 29.4 W
Charging Time < 4 hours < 5 hours
Charging Type CC/CV Smart Charger Battery Management System (BMS)
Suction Inlet Width 17cm 23cm
Operating Depth 40cm – 4m
Water Temp Range 13°C – 35°C
Weight 5.8kg 8.9kg
Warranty 2 Years
1 Year on wearable parts (filter, tracks, brush, tyres)
2 Years
(2 years or 800 running hours on motor block, whichever comes first)
1 Year on wearable parts (filter, tracks, brush, tyres)

*Class II: An appliance with double insulation or reinforced insulation that does not require grounding.