Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and Operating Instructions Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment. E-mail: sales@davey.com.au Website: davey.com.au...
Automatic Pool Cleaner Congratulations on the purchase of your Davey LeafWIZARD automatic ® pool cleaner. Your new LeafWIZARD has been designed to keep your ® swimming pool clean and free of dust, leaves and debris, whilst you simply relax and enjoy swimming in a clean pool! INDEX: Packing List ....................
Flow Rate Requirement For optimum cleaning performance, your LeafWIZARD automatic pool ® cleaner requires 140-200 litres per minute (lpm) of flow from the pool pump. Your LeafWIZARD Pool Cleaner ® 1. LeafWIZARD Head Unit: The LeafWIZARD operates using vacuum ® ® from the pump flow to drive a simple turbine inside the head unit. This drives the wheels of the cleaner whilst vacuuming debris off the floor of your pool. The LeafWIZARD has reversing gears to turn and move the ®...
SPEED CONTROL VALVE Step 1: Pre-installation of your LeafWIZARD Pool Cleaner ® Before you begin to install the LeafWIZARD it is important you have a basic understanding of how the pool water flows from the skimmer, through the pool pump and filter returning to the pool. Below is a diagram of a typical pool with standard equipment showing how the water usually flows. If you are still unsure, simply refer to your local Davey Dealer for assistance.
Step 2: Prepare your pool for the LeafWIZARD ® 1. Clean the filter and empty the skimmer baskets 2. Completely close off main drain and / or second skimmer box 3. Ensure the pool water is chemically balanced 4. Adjust water returns jets downwards to minimise turbulence which can influence the hose, and the free movement of the LeafWIZARD ®...
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2. Slide the hose weight over the Leader hose that will connect onto the head unit and position it approximately 20cm from the head unit. Push the female cuff end of the hose firmly into the swivel socket on the head of the LeafWIZARD ® 20cm Head Unit 3. Attach the last (male) end of the hose to the speed control valve by simply pushing the hose firmly over the hard spigot end of the valve.
Step 4: Starting the LeafWIZARD ® 1. Place the LeafWIZARD in your pool and switch the pool pump ‘ON’ ® 2. Turn the body of the Speed Control Valve clockwise from the ‘0’ (Fast) position until the pool cleaner is moving along at approximately 9 metres per minute.
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2. If after adjusting the vacuum opening the LeafWIZARD is still travelling ® too slowly, the speed can be increased by changing the position of the red turbine throttle located under the grill to 4 or 5. The factory setting is 3. To access the turbine, simply push firmly on the grill at the location labelled “PRESS” and the grill will flip open.
Not enough traction: 1. If the LeafWIZARD is losing traction and not turning correctly, the ® traction can be increased by adjusting the red turbine throttle to position 1 or 2, and then resetting the forward speed to 24 revolutions per minute.
Maintenance & Service Tips Operating Time: It is good practice to operate your LeafWIZARD for the ® amount of time required to clean your pool only, to maximise the life of the product. Flipper Arm: The flipper arm boot should be replaced when worn to prevent damage to the pool surface and to ensure best turning performance.
Troubleshooting Problem 1: LeafWIZARD slows down or stops: ® Cause Solution / Action Clear skimmer and pump baskets Ensure the cleaner hose is assembled tightly Ensure the filter is clean / backwashed Ensure the vacuum plate is correctly seated Not enough Ensure the speed control valve is seated correctly in suction or vacuum plate blockage in the...
Rotate head unit underwater to release trapped air Head unit Accessories Part Description Davey Code Is installed on the hose line and catches large leaves and debris before they get to the pump, preventing build up in the pump In-line Leaf Snatcher M32534 basket.
Spare Parts Part Davey Code Replacement Main Hose x 1M 401628 Replacement Leader Hose x 1M (Dark Grey) 401813 Pair of LeafWIZARD Standard Tyres (Dark Grey) plus ® 401805 flipper boot Pair of LeafWIZARD High Profile Tyres Plus Flipper Boot 401806 ® Hose Weight M5963 Hose Protector...
DAVEY WATER PRODUCTS GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND This Davey product is guaranteed to be free of material or manufacturing defects at the time of original purchase. Should the head unit or hose fail as a result of such defects within 2 years from the original purchase, the product will be repaired free of charge NOTE: Rubber tyres and boot and floats are guaranteed for 1 year.
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