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Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Will Not Stay Down
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Related Hayward Pool Vac XL Manual Pages
All Models - Page 2
... may be applicable to clean your installation. The Pool Vac Ultra is an installation related call Hayward at the consumer's expense. Pool Vac Ultra
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Congratulations on your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer for price and availability. Also, one or more of the Pool Vac Ultra automatic pool cleaning system from Hayward. Consult your purchase of the accessories designed...
All Models - Page 3
... debris before they reach the filter system.
•Superior design ensures that automatically alternates between skimming the pool's surface and vacuuming with each cycle of the filtration system's time clock.
Pool Vac Ultra
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The Hayward Skimmer Vac Plate is a great
accessory for added safety. Benefits include:
•Finger-tip dial control for superior skimmer...
All Models - Page 4
... sections. Make sure that the water is free from algae.
Step 3 There are also shown in the "Pool Vac Ultra Installation Video".
FIRST HOSE SECTION
TO POOL VAC ULTRA
SECOND HOSE
SECTION
SKIMMER These instructions apply to installing the Pool Vac Ultra. It is purchased, install between 1st and 2nd hose sections. These instructions are nine (9) connector hoses and...
All Models - Page 5
..., if you must obtain additional hose sections for your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer. Insert Flow Gauge into the suction port of the skimmer (see Figure 2)
Figure 2
FLOW INDICATOR (DESIRED POSITION)
MIN MAX
LEADER HOSE C-CLIP
V574 FLOW GAUGE
TO SKIMMER OR VAC-LOCK
FIRST HOSE SECTION
POOL DECK/COPING
Step 5
Turn the filter system on...
All Models - Page 6
... Figure 4). Installation
INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Step 6 Check the water flow reading on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, it to run long enough to eliminate any air in the filter system, or the Hayward V094 Regulator Valve or an optional Hayward Automatic Skimmer Vacuum Plate...
All Models - Page 7
... air bubbles cease, you have connected your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Dealer for assistance. Note
The V094 Regulator Valve and the Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate can only be used to... to meet the water flow setting necessary to "sink" the Pool Vac Ultra hose, as when vacuuming the pool with the cleaner. Submerge the Pool Vac Ultra into the cleaner head, and possibly cause performance problems.
5...
All Models - Page 8
... position I (see Figure 5). Figure 5
Figure 6
Step 9
Observe the Pool Vac Ultra in contact with a wall. If the Pool Vac Ultra seems to get "hung up the wall.
If the Pool Vac Ultra hose is not affecting the Pool Vac Ultra's AquaPilot® programmed steering and preventing the Pool Vac Ultra from cleaning the entire pool. Step 11
The Pool Vac Ultra will not climb the wall each time it...
All Models - Page 9
.... Three basic types are not covered under the Hayward warranty. There might be sure to these walls. However, normal dirt and debris do not adhere to grasp the cleaner by its handle, not by a valve at the filter system and most in your Pool Vac Ultra might be necessary to use the V094 Regulator...
All Models - Page 10
...Usually this valve is operating as efficiently as not to restrict water flow.
5. Disconnect the Pool Vac Ultra hose from the skimmer/regulator valve, or, if using a "dedicated line", turn cleaner valve... of some kind so that it won't change position with operation of the Pool Vac Ultra.
2. Never coil the Pool Vac Ultra hose. Coiled hose is securely attached to its
hose are going to super ...
All Models - Page 11
... REPLACEMENT:
a) Turn unit upside down. c) Using a lifting motion, remove the shoe from your dealer. Pool Vac Ultra
MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. When you can no longer visible at the bottom of the shoe when viewed from being ... if they need replacing. The shoe wear indicator is available from the foot. The Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Tune-Up Kit is a line on one of the shoe that appears as a ...
All Models - Page 12
... the wings, making sure that you match the "L" (Left) and "R" (Right) of the wing hooks are broken, take the Pool Vac Ultra to your dealer for pod replacement as the unit will not function properly if the wings are not properly attached. b) Remove the old...of the pods. WING REPLACEMENT a) Using a screwdriver, remove the plugs from both pods (see Figure 10). Pool Vac Ultra
MAINTENANCE TIPS
3.
All Models - Page 13
...BOTTOM OF CLEANER
Figure 11
b) You will feel the spring action and notice that your Pool Vac Ultra by inserting a small screwdriver between the flap and the lower body near the pivot point ...the front flap is inserted into its normal operating position. Push the flap in place. Pool Vac Ultra
MAINTENANCE TIPS
4. You will result in its normal position, you will feel some resistance at...
All Models - Page 14
... loosen the captive screw behind the throat in the center of the Pool Vac Ultra Bumper is not recommended as a "Do It Yourself" repair, because there is a slight possibility that the replacement might cause a problem in a position that you consult your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer for this repair.
We strongly suggest that is necessary for this...
All Models - Page 15
... instructions and/or installation video.
i) Remove four (4) "B" screws (see Figure 13). k) Remove two (2) "C" screws (see Figure 13). n) Reinstall Pool Vac Ultra in reverse - Figure 14 - h) Lift the Lower Body Assembly off the Pool Vac Ultra (see Figure 13). j) Remove bumper carefully, making sure that other cleaner parts are not moved or disturbed. g) Remove four...
All Models - Page 16
... the turbine/vacuum chamber for free movement. 9. Figure 16
TURBINE/VACUUM CHAMBER
14 The purpose of this manual. 1. Reinstall Pool Vac Ultra in place and tighten the captive screw. 10. "EASY OPENING BOTTOM".
Remove Pool Vac Ultra from leader hose. 4. Locate and loosen the captive screw behind the throat in Figures 14
and 15. Check turbine...
All Models - Page 17
... shoes Replace wings Call 1-800-227-1477 (U.S.A. only)
Lack of/improper water flow through cleaner
Partial blockage of Pool Vac Ultra throat Worn shoes Worn wings Improper cleaner model for application
Call 1-800-227-1477 (U.S.A. Pool Vac Ultra
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem: Slow/no forward movement CAUSES Lack of/improper water flow through cleaner
Check water flow...
All Models - Page 18
...either at the surface or at the bottom of return line flow - Pool Vac Ultra
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem: Cleaner climbs to water surface and sucks air
CAUSES
...
Readjust return lines to prevent water flow from entering the pool through the return lines
the air bubbles and allow the cleaner head to the bottom of the pool until
Steering failure
1) Check and clean rear screen
smoothly ...
All Models - Page 19
... too short
Install additional hose per Step 6, Figure 2. then:
a) clean, repair or replace gearbox
REPLACE IF NECESSARY. c) check medium turbine and spindle gear assemblies
17
Pool Vac Ultra
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Improper water flow
Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per installation...
All Models - Page 20
... plaster. G) Vinyl can also be affected by age, sunlight and water chemistry. automatic or manual cannot
remove that a pool vacuum cleaner - C) The integrity of the pool and the
pool's surroundings. H) When installing the Pool Vac Ultra, you call Hayward's Technical Service Department at 1-800-227-1477 (U.S.A. not vice
versa. E) Vinyl is affected by age, water chemistry, etc...
All Models - Page 21
No. Req'd 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
19 Part No.
Description
1 a AXV436LG Top for Pool Vac Ultra concrete, light gray (exchange only)
1b AXV436BL Top for Pool Vac Ultra vinyl, elite blue (exchange only)
1c AXV436BK Top for Pool Vac Ultra concrete, black (exchange only)
2a AXV437
Body, concrete, white
2b AXV447
Body, vinyl, white
2c AXV449
Body, ...
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