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A NAVIGATOR®/POOLVAC TM V-FLEX SERIES Suction Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd PO Box 4384, Dandenong South, VIC, 3164 Ph: 1300 POOLS1 W: www.hayward-pool.com.au ISM0925AU rev.
A NAVIGATOR®/POOLVAC TM V-FLEX SERIES Suction Pool Cleaner Owner's Manual Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd PO Box 4384, Dandenong South, VIC, 3164 Ph: 1300 POOLS1 W: www.hayward-pool.com.au ISM0925AU rev.
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... a remote possibility that a service call Hayward at the consumer's expense. Consult your installation. Hoses must be applicable to your Hayward dealer for the Cleaner, including additional hose* sections, might be stored straight. FOR YOUR RECORDS Purchase Date: Serial Number: 2 KEY Tip Attention Pressure Adjustment Pump 3 Y pool. REMOVE cleaner when performing backwash. SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT use to its power source. KEEP AWAY from children and pets. REMOVE cleaner and hose before...
... a remote possibility that a service call Hayward at the consumer's expense. Consult your installation. Hoses must be applicable to your Hayward dealer for the Cleaner, including additional hose* sections, might be stored straight. FOR YOUR RECORDS Purchase Date: Serial Number: 2 KEY Tip Attention Pressure Adjustment Pump 3 Y pool. REMOVE cleaner when performing backwash. SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT use to its power source. KEEP AWAY from children and pets. REMOVE cleaner and hose before...
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... debris from algae. Your cleaner comes fitted with shoes to installing the Cleaner. 5 Clean the hair and lint prior to suit a concrete pool. Also included is free from the pool. Follow the instructions on page 17 for operation - CARTON CONTENTS x1 Navigator® or PoolVac Connector Regulator Valve Flow Gauge Leader Cone Adapter Skimmer Elbow Connector/Leader Hoses Accessory Kit Navigator V-Flex/ PoolVac V-Flex: x11 Connectors x1...
... debris from algae. Your cleaner comes fitted with shoes to installing the Cleaner. 5 Clean the hair and lint prior to suit a concrete pool. Also included is free from the pool. Follow the instructions on page 17 for operation - CARTON CONTENTS x1 Navigator® or PoolVac Connector Regulator Valve Flow Gauge Leader Cone Adapter Skimmer Elbow Connector/Leader Hoses Accessory Kit Navigator V-Flex/ PoolVac V-Flex: x11 Connectors x1...
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... to connect the hose sections. TIP: Wetting the hose ends will make it easier to prevent air leaks. If optional Leaf Canister is under water. 7 LEADER HOSE FLOW GAUGE C-CLIP FIRST HOSE SECTION TO SKIMMER OR VAC-LOCK Make sure the Flow Gauge is purchased, install between 1st and 2nd hose sections. 6 Step 2 Pull hose to farthest point of the gauge onto the 1st hose section. INSTALLATION Sizing Suction Hose Step 1 Connect hose sections...
... to connect the hose sections. TIP: Wetting the hose ends will make it easier to prevent air leaks. If optional Leaf Canister is under water. 7 LEADER HOSE FLOW GAUGE C-CLIP FIRST HOSE SECTION TO SKIMMER OR VAC-LOCK Make sure the Flow Gauge is purchased, install between 1st and 2nd hose sections. 6 Step 2 Pull hose to farthest point of the gauge onto the 1st hose section. INSTALLATION Sizing Suction Hose Step 1 Connect hose sections...
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Remove the hose from the Skimmer Elbow 2. Close the Regulator Valve by using the cone. Turn the filter system on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, reduce the vacuum/ water flow by rotating the blue collar clockwise until proper reading appears. CLEANER HOSE SKIMMER VAC PLATE Step 5 Check the water flow reading on to a Vac Lock: Insert the hose end directly into...
Remove the hose from the Skimmer Elbow 2. Close the Regulator Valve by using the cone. Turn the filter system on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, reduce the vacuum/ water flow by rotating the blue collar clockwise until proper reading appears. CLEANER HOSE SKIMMER VAC PLATE Step 5 Check the water flow reading on to a Vac Lock: Insert the hose end directly into...
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Step 8 10 11 Fill hose completely with the Cleaner. The Regulator Valve cannot be used to remove all air. An initial vacuum reading that is TOO low to meet the water flow setting necessary to operate the Cleaner is indicative of a system problem, and not a problem with water. Step 6 Step 7 Submerge the Cleaner into the water to INCREASE the initial vacuum reading. View our YouTube video or contact your authorised Hayward Dealer for assistance. INSTALLATION Reading Too Low?
Step 8 10 11 Fill hose completely with the Cleaner. The Regulator Valve cannot be used to remove all air. An initial vacuum reading that is TOO low to meet the water flow setting necessary to operate the Cleaner is indicative of a system problem, and not a problem with water. Step 6 Step 7 Submerge the Cleaner into the water to INCREASE the initial vacuum reading. View our YouTube video or contact your authorised Hayward Dealer for assistance. INSTALLATION Reading Too Low?
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... to get "hung up," turn the rear flap adjuster to Position III. • Sucking Air At Surface or Climbing Too High SUCTION 12 Be aware that your Cleaner will not climb a wall every time it comes into contact with one. 180mm + 13 SUCTION • Not Climbing the Walls or Stays ... spending an excessive amount of time against the steps or other obstructions. Due to the programmed steering, the Cleaner will climb the vertical walls in concrete and fiberglass pools if there is at least a seven inch 180mm radius where the walls and floor meet. FINE ADJUSTMENTS • ...
... to get "hung up," turn the rear flap adjuster to Position III. • Sucking Air At Surface or Climbing Too High SUCTION 12 Be aware that your Cleaner will not climb a wall every time it comes into contact with one. 180mm + 13 SUCTION • Not Climbing the Walls or Stays ... spending an excessive amount of time against the steps or other obstructions. Due to the programmed steering, the Cleaner will climb the vertical walls in concrete and fiberglass pools if there is at least a seven inch 180mm radius where the walls and floor meet. FINE ADJUSTMENTS • ...
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... Valve, "backwashing", so as too little. Use only original Hayward spare parts and hoses to make sure that the Cleaner hose is in the pool. Do not add chemicals to the pool while cleaner is just as bad as not to restrict water flow. Skimmer, Skimmer Vac Plate, Vac Lock, etc.) Disconnect the Cleaner hose from the Cleaner's head. Coiled hoses are not covered under the Hayward Warranty. A coiled hose will impede the Cleaner...
... Valve, "backwashing", so as too little. Use only original Hayward spare parts and hoses to make sure that the Cleaner hose is in the pool. Do not add chemicals to the pool while cleaner is just as bad as not to restrict water flow. Skimmer, Skimmer Vac Plate, Vac Lock, etc.) Disconnect the Cleaner hose from the Cleaner's head. Coiled hoses are not covered under the Hayward Warranty. A coiled hose will impede the Cleaner...
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WEAR MARK GOOD SHOE WORN SHOE Shoe Replacement: Step 1 Step 2 WEAR LINE Hayward is not responsible for damage caused by misuse of the "shoes, wings, and flaps" periodically. MAINTENANCE TIPS Check the condition of the cleaner. 16 17 Or damage caused by worn or broken parts.
WEAR MARK GOOD SHOE WORN SHOE Shoe Replacement: Step 1 Step 2 WEAR LINE Hayward is not responsible for damage caused by misuse of the "shoes, wings, and flaps" periodically. MAINTENANCE TIPS Check the condition of the cleaner. 16 17 Or damage caused by worn or broken parts.
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... adjuster to III Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per installation instructions. Check and clean rear screen 2. MAINTENANCE TIPS "Easy Opening Bottom": For Turbine Access and Inspection Step 1 Step 2 20 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL: 1300 POOLS 1 PROBLEM CAUSES Lack of/improper water flow through cleaner Slow/no forward movement Blockage of the Cleaner throat Worn shoes Worn wings Hose too short Improper tension...
... adjuster to III Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per installation instructions. Check and clean rear screen 2. MAINTENANCE TIPS "Easy Opening Bottom": For Turbine Access and Inspection Step 1 Step 2 20 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL: 1300 POOLS 1 PROBLEM CAUSES Lack of/improper water flow through cleaner Slow/no forward movement Blockage of the Cleaner throat Worn shoes Worn wings Hose too short Improper tension...
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... interfering with cleaner head and/or hose Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as an across the counter warranty exchange must place the product withCinothnedwitaiorrnasnty period or a proof of purchase is to be accepted. or 4. or 2. All Hayward Pool Products (Australia) warranty parts taken as per Step 5 Replace shoes Replace wings Install additional hose sections per installation instructions. 1. No claims in Australia and New Zealand...
... interfering with cleaner head and/or hose Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as an across the counter warranty exchange must place the product withCinothnedwitaiorrnasnty period or a proof of purchase is to be accepted. or 4. or 2. All Hayward Pool Products (Australia) warranty parts taken as per Step 5 Replace shoes Replace wings Install additional hose sections per installation instructions. 1. No claims in Australia and New Zealand...