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Viper Hayward 5500 Owner's Manual

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High Performance
Automatic Pool Cleaner
Owner's Guide
Model 5500
• Important Safety Instructions
• Installation Instructions
• Parts List
• Consumer Product
Safety Registration Card
• Warranty
Attention Installer:
This manual contains important
information about the installation,
operation, and safe use of this
automatic pool cleaner.
This Owner's Guide should be
given to the owner/operator of
this cleaner to keep.

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  • Page 1 High Performance Automatic Pool Cleaner Owner's Guide Model 5500 • Important Safety Instructions • Installation Instructions • Parts List • Consumer Product Safety Registration Card • Warranty Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation, and safe use of this automatic pool cleaner.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Regularly inspect the cleaner and hoses; do not use if damaged or if any rough edges are visible on the cleaner; this can cause damage to the pool. • Only pick-up the Viper cleaner by its wing (Part A, page 4), never by the hose or bag. Disclaimer •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing the Viper Cleaner from Pool ........14...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Your warranty card is packed in the Owner’s Guide and Accessory Pack. Important This manual is for Viper owners who want to install their Automatic Pool Cleaner. However, we recommend that an Authorized Hayward Dealer install the cleaner. The Hayward 5060 Booster Pump purchased separately as part of the Viper Automatic Pool Cleaner package offers optimum cleaner performance.

  • Page 5: Principle Parts

    Principle Parts Warning - Risk of Injury Read this entire Owner’s Guide before installing the Viper cleaner. 1. Installation of the Booster Pump by a licensed electrician should precede installation of the Viper Cleaner. 2. Lay the parts on the ground and check against the illustration below.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Pool

    Pools with excessive amounts of sand (dense debris) should be vacuumed manually before installing the Viper. The Viper Bag has a larger mesh area toward the bottom of the bag that allows sand in excess of 1 cup to pass through the bag.

  • Page 7: Connecting Viper Cleaner To Pool

    Connecting The Viper Cleaner To Pool Warning - Risk of Injury The Booster Pump must be OFF when connecting or disconnecting cleaner or hose. Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage The filter pump must always be run to clear air from the system before turning on the Booster Pump.

  • Page 8: Sizing Pressure Hose

    Stretch hoses out as straight as possible, preferably in the sun, to allow them to relax and straighten. Note: Bent hoses will cause tangling and impede proper performance of the Viper cleaner. Measuring Pressure Hose Specification Cleaner performance depends on a properly sized pressure hose.

  • Page 9: Mender Nut Connections

    Rectangular-Shaped Pool Dedicated Line Farthest Point Kidney-Shaped Pool Dedicated Line Farthest Point Angle-Shaped Pool Dedicated Line Mender Nut Connections Note: It is easier to install the swivels when the hose and swivels are wet. 1. Slide Mender Nut on to end of the swivel with small end of nut towards pressure hose.

  • Page 10: Large Capacity Debris Bag

    Always empty the Viper bag when sand (or heavy debris) fills the bag up to the “Empty Sand Line”. The Viper will continue to operate with 1 cup of sand and the remainder of its bag filled with debris. Note: Pools with excessive amounts of sand should be manually vacuumed before installing the Viper.

  • Page 11: Operating The Viper Cleaner

    2. Be sure valves to and from the Booster Pump and dedicated return line are fully opened. 3. a) The Viper Cleaner and its Booster Pump can only operate when the pool's filter pump is operating. With the cleaner assembled and connected, place the cleaner in the pool.

  • Page 12: Correctly Operating Cleaner

    “Empty Sand Line”. Pools with excessive amounts of sand should be manually vacuumed before installing the Viper The Viper is designed to operate with 1 cup of sand and the remainder of its bag filled with leaves, acorns, grasses, etc. Pressure Hose Most of the pressure hose should remain at the surface of the water the majority of the time.

  • Page 13: Cleaner Adjustments

    Out frequency. • The cleaner comes with a 3-prong Spin-Out cam installed, which causes the Viper cleaner to Spin-Out once every 50 seconds. This is appropriate for most pools. • Pools that are small, shallow in depth and/or have many sharp geometric features or other obstacles may benefit from more frequent Spin-Outs.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Sweep Hose Power

    Adjusting Sweep Hose Power • In most pools it will not be necessary to adjust the Sweep Hose power. • Observe the Viper cleaner operating in the pool. The Sweep Hose should move in a slow, undulating (snake-like) motion. • Sweep Hose Not Moving: if the sweep hose does not move side-to-side and just drags behind the cleaner, check the Sweep Hose for holes.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Sand (dense debris): Always empty the Viper bag when sand (or heavy debris) fills the bag up to the blue “Empty Sand Line”. DO NOT operate the Viper if it runs on its side. 1. Hold Bag over trash can or wherever debris is to be placed.

  • Page 16: Replacing Parts

    Storing the Viper Cleaner 1. Turn the Booster Pump OFF and set the timer so the Booster Pump will not turn on while the Viper cleaner is out of the pool (Never operate the Booster Pump without the cleaner connected).

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Escape from Some Corners Cleaner Head Rotates More Than 3/4 Turn During Spin-Out Sweep Hose Sprays Out Of Pool Little Or No Sweep Hose Movement Viper Running On Side For Technical Assistance Call: 1-800-227-1477 Cause Solution Low or no Water Pressure Check Filtration and Booster Pumps, Valves, Cleaner Connections.

  • Page 18: Booster Pump

    Motor Bolt with Washer Kit (4-pack) AX5060P Stem Bumper AX5060D Base AX5060HKIT Booster Pump Hose Kit AX5060K Metal Flange (Prior to 2004) (not shown) Vertical Installation Kit Viper Booster Pump (sold separately) To Pool Solar System Chlorinator 2a/2b Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts.

  • Page 19: Viper Parts Diagram And Replacement Parts List

    Viper Parts Diagram Viper Cleaner Exploded View Viper Cleaner Hoses 14 AX5500HA (Complete) Ref. No. Part No. AX5500TA AX5501F AX5003M AX5500GA AX5010D4 AX5009C AX5000D AX5500MA AX5000CVA AX5000B AX5000A AX5009E AX5009A AX5500HA AX5004Y AX5010 AX5500HE AX5000SA AX5004P AX5004S AXS038 AX5000RSHA AX5500BFA...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Important! Retain Your Bill of Sale For Proof of Warranty Eligibility To the Original Retail Consumer / Purchaser (the “PURCHASER”) of the Hayward Viper Automatic Pool Cleaner (the “CLEANER”). Hayward Pool Products, Inc. (“HAYWARD”) warrants the parts for One (1) year from the date of original purchase (excluding the bag and sweep hose which are normal replacement parts).
  • Page 21 Limited Warranty HAYWARD hereby disclaims any and all claims, and PURCHASER releases HAYWARD from any and all claims for damages to any pool plaster or vinyl liner in PURCHASER'S pool by reason of the use and/or operation of the CLEANER. 8.
  • Page 22 Hayward Pool Products, Inc. 2875 Pomona Blvd. Pomona, CA 91768 Phone: (909) 594-1600 www.haywardnet.com Copyright © 2003 Hayward Pool Products. All Rights Reserved. P/N IS5500R2...

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