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® NAVIGATOR /POOLVAC SERIES Suction Pool Cleaner Owner’s Manual Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 908.351.5400 • Hayward.com ISM0925 rev. A...
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Your Cleaner is the smart, e cient way to clean your in-ground pool. Hayward Turbine Cleaners are powered by your pool’s filter system and are designed to work well with most systems. The performance of the Cleaner in your pool will be relative to its power source.
Store the cleaner in a shaded safe area. Hoses must be stored straight. DO NOT coil the hose. KEEP AWAY from children and pets. REMOVE cleaner when performing backwash. REMEMBER safety first. For complete warnings and safety information visit Hayward.com Pressure Adjustment Attention Pump...
PREPARING THE POOL Please complete the following steps to prepare your pool for installation: DEBRIS Remove any large objects and excessive debris from the pool. WATER LEVEL Confirm that water level is at the recommended level. WATER CHEMISTRY Make sure water is properly balanced and that the pool is free pH: 7.2 - 7.8 from algae.
INSTALLATION Sizing Suction Hose Step 1 Connect hose sections. Note: Make sure all connections are tight to prevent air leaks. TIP: Wetting the hose ends will make it easier to connect the hose sections. If optional Leaf Canister is purchased, install between 1st and 2nd hose sections.
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Step 2 Pull hose to farthest point of the pool + 2 extra hose sections. Step 3 Fill hose completely with water. Insert Flow Gauge into the leader hose. Attach the C-Clip of the gauge onto the 1st hose section. FLOW GAUGE C-CLIP LEADER HOSE...
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INSTALLATION Step 4 Connecting to Skimmer: Connecting to Hayward Vac Lock: Connect the Skimmer Cone adapter to tapered male end of Insert the hose end directly into the vacuum hose. the Vac Lock without using the cone. CLEANER HOSE CONE...
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Suction Valve(s) in the filter system • Hayward Regulator Valve • An optional Hayward Automatic Skimmer Vacuum Plate* To install the Regulator Valve: Remove the hose from the Skimmer Cone Close the Regulator Valve by rotating the blue collar clockwise until tight.
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Cleaner is indicative of a system problem, and not a problem with the Cleaner. The Regulator Valve and Skimmer Vacuum Plate cannot be used to INCREASE the initial vacuum reading. View our YouTube video or contact your authorized Hayward Dealer for assistance. Step 6...
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Step 7 Submerge the Cleaner into the water to remove all air. Fill hose completely with water. Step 8...
FINE ADJUSTMENTS • Sticking on Steps/Liner/Obstacles Your Cleaner should move about the pool without spending an excessive amount of time against the steps or other obstructions. If the cleaner seems to get “hung up,” turn the rear flapper adjuster to Position I. SUCTION •...
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Be aware that your Cleaner will climb the vertical walls in concrete and fiberglass pools if there is at least a seven inch (7”) radius where the walls and floor meet. Due to the programmed steering, the Cleaner will not climb a wall every time it comes into contact with one.
A coiled hose will create a memory in the hose that will impede the Cleaner’s ability to move properly. Coiled hoses are not covered under the Hayward Warranty. Use only original Hayward spare parts and hoses to insure proper operation.
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When the Cleaner is out of the pool, always disconnect the leader hose from the Cleaner’s head.
MAINTENANCE TIPS Check the condition of the “shoes, wings, and flaps” periodically. WEAR MARK GOOD SHOE WORN SHOE WEAR LINE Hayward not responsible for damage caused by worn or broken parts. Or damage caused by misuse of the cleaner.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL: 908.355.7995 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTION Lack of/improper water Check water flow with Flow flow through cleaner Gauge and adjust as per Step 5 Blockage of the Cleaner Clear blockage throat Slow/no forward movement Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings Improper cleaner model...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTION Cleaner head is HEAVIER Remove all air from cleaner than WATER, and should head. Stop all air from not “float entering the pool through the return lines. If cleaner head and hose are covered Cleaner head “floats” with fine bubbles, give the hose a good tug.
Pool Products with respect to its pool products and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Hayward Pool products be responsible for any consequential, special or incidental damages of any nature.
Type of Pool: Concrete/Gunite Vinyl Fiberglass Pool Capacity _________________ (U.S. Gallons) Other _________________ Please include me on all e-mail communications regarding Hayward® Equipment or promotions. New Installation Replacement Mail to: Installation for: Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street In Ground...