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Hayward Navigator Installation Instructions Manual

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Summary of Contents for Hayward Navigator

  • Page 1 Navigator & Pool Vac Ultra...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Precautions Page 1 Navigator and Pool Vac Ultra Overview Pages 2-4 Installation Pages 5-8 Major Components Pages 9-10 Disassembly & Parts Replacement Pages 11-26 Troubleshooting Pages 27-36...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Use only the gauge provided to check the system vacuum (or suction). • Never use your hand to verify the amount of vacuum at the skimmer or dedicated suction line. • Keep hands and fingers away from the access cover and any moving part while the cleaner is operating.
  • Page 4 Navigator & Pool Vac Ultra Overview Hayward currently offers two suction cleaners for in-ground pools, the Navigator and the Pool Vac Ultra (PVU) and each version has a model designed for Gunite or Vinyl applications. While the colors, shell shapes, and names may be different, the majority of the major components of these cleaners are interchangeable.
  • Page 5 Pre-Installation Checklist The majority of issues experienced with the cleaner are due to improper installation or expectations. The following pre- installation checklist will ensure correct performance. • Is the pump size adequate to supply enough suction to operate the cleaner (use the flow gauge)? •...
  • Page 6 Pre-Installation Checklist Continued • Remove all large objects from the pool that could interfere with the operation of the cleaner. • Treat and remove algae from the pool water and surfaces. • Check and balance the water chemistry. • Make sure the water level in the pool is correct. •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Page 5...
  • Page 8 Installation Page 6...
  • Page 9 Installation Page 7...
  • Page 10 Installation Page 8...

  • Page 11: Major Components

    Major Components Page 9...
  • Page 12 Lower Body Assembly Page 10...
  • Page 13 Lower Body Disassembly Page 11...
  • Page 14 Wing Removal & Replacement Page 12...
  • Page 15 Wing Removal & Replacement Page 13...
  • Page 16 Pod Removal & Replacement Page 14...
  • Page 17 Pod Removal & Replacement Page 15...
  • Page 18 Shoe Removal & Replacement Page 16...
  • Page 19 A Frame Removal & Replacement Page 17...
  • Page 20 Flap Removal & Replacement Page 18...
  • Page 21 Flap Removal & Replacement Page 19...
  • Page 22 Middle Body Disassembly Page 20...

  • Page 23: Gear Box Removal

    Gear Box Removal Page 21...
  • Page 24 Turbine Assembly Removal & Replacement Page 22...
  • Page 25 Turbine Assembly Removal & Replacement Page 23...
  • Page 26 Medium Turbine and Upper Body Page 24...
  • Page 27 Medium Turbine and Upper Body Page 25...
  • Page 28 Upper Gear and Medium Turbine Page 26...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Page 27...
  • Page 30 Hang Test Continued Page 28...
  • Page 31 Hang Test Continued Page 29...
  • Page 32 Cleaner Moves Too Slow Or Fast Page 30...
  • Page 33 Cleaner Moves Too Slow Or Fast Page 31...
  • Page 34 Hose Collapsing Page 32...
  • Page 35 Cleaner Is Lifting Or Floating Page 33...
  • Page 36 Cleaner Gets Stuck In Corners or on Steps Page 34...
  • Page 37 Cleaner Gets Stuck In Corners or on Steps Page 35...
  • Page 38 Cleaner Does Not Climb Vinyl Walls Page 36...

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