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... possibility that power source. For Your Records Record the following information for your convenience. 1) Purchase Date 2) Serial Number Note The Pool Vac Ultra should not be used to your pool is powered by your Pool Vac Ultra. On those occasions, where your installation. Pool Vac Ultra INSTALLATION MANUAL Congratulations on your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer for price and availability.
... possibility that power source. For Your Records Record the following information for your convenience. 1) Purchase Date 2) Serial Number Note The Pool Vac Ultra should not be used to your pool is powered by your Pool Vac Ultra. On those occasions, where your installation. Pool Vac Ultra INSTALLATION MANUAL Congratulations on your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer for price and availability.
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.... •Adjustable standpipe for various skimmer models. •Factory-set pressure relief valve for achieving a pool cleaning balance that water will always bypass debris and maintain proper water flow to empty. Pool Vac Ultra OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The Hayward Skimmer Vac Plate is a great accessory for added safety. Benefits include: •Extra-large basket traps leaves...
.... •Adjustable standpipe for various skimmer models. •Factory-set pressure relief valve for achieving a pool cleaning balance that water will always bypass debris and maintain proper water flow to empty. Pool Vac Ultra OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The Hayward Skimmer Vac Plate is a great accessory for added safety. Benefits include: •Extra-large basket traps leaves...
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...(9) connector hoses and one (1) leader hose with the cleaner's operation. Check to see Figure 1). Check the water chemistry. Connect the special Pool Vac Ultra hose sections together by -step, and it will not operate properly. However, the leader hose must be used . After reading these instructions...some maintenance and troubleshooting hints. Following the installation of the adjacent hose section (see that might not be used or the Pool Vac Ultra will also give you through the installation step-by pushing and twisting the tapered male connector end of each hose ...
...(9) connector hoses and one (1) leader hose with the cleaner's operation. Check to see Figure 1). Check the water chemistry. Connect the special Pool Vac Ultra hose sections together by -step, and it will not operate properly. However, the leader hose must be used . After reading these instructions...some maintenance and troubleshooting hints. Following the installation of the adjacent hose section (see that might not be used or the Pool Vac Ultra will also give you through the installation step-by pushing and twisting the tapered male connector end of each hose ...
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... 3 3 After the correct hose length has been assembled, fill hose completely with water. Connect the V093C Skimmer Cone to the tapered male end of the Pool Vac Ultra. Make sure the Flow Gauge is absolutely necessary for your skimmer. If the hose is not long enough, it to run long enough to... to work properly. Insert Flow Gauge into the suction port of the gauge onto the first hose section. Step 4 The hose should reach from your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE...
... 3 3 After the correct hose length has been assembled, fill hose completely with water. Connect the V093C Skimmer Cone to the tapered male end of the Pool Vac Ultra. Make sure the Flow Gauge is absolutely necessary for your skimmer. If the hose is not long enough, it to run long enough to... to work properly. Insert Flow Gauge into the suction port of the gauge onto the first hose section. Step 4 The hose should reach from your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra dealer. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE...
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..., and after closing the Regulator Valve (Rotate the blue collar clockwise/toward + until the proper reading appears on the gauge. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Turn the blue collar counter clockwise until closed/tight), insert the Regulator Valve into the Skimmer Cone, and insert the hose ...on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, it to run long enough to adjust vacuum/water flow. If a Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate is higher than required with the Skimmer Vacuum Plate. Step 6 Check the water flow reading on the Flow Gauge. (Refer to...
..., and after closing the Regulator Valve (Rotate the blue collar clockwise/toward + until the proper reading appears on the gauge. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Turn the blue collar counter clockwise until closed/tight), insert the Regulator Valve into the Skimmer Cone, and insert the hose ...on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, it to run long enough to adjust vacuum/water flow. If a Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate is higher than required with the Skimmer Vacuum Plate. Step 6 Check the water flow reading on the Flow Gauge. (Refer to...
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... rear of the entrapped air. When escaping air bubbles cease, you have connected your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Dealer for assistance. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Contact your hose to time. Submerge the Pool Vac Ultra into the cleaner head, and possibly cause performance problems. 5 Step 7 Remove... all of the Pool Vac Ultra. If you are ready to adjust the vacuum/ water flow using the 3-way valve at the filter system. An initial reading that is the middle position (see Figure 6). Note The V094 Regulator Valve and the Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate ...
... rear of the entrapped air. When escaping air bubbles cease, you have connected your Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Dealer for assistance. Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Contact your hose to time. Submerge the Pool Vac Ultra into the cleaner head, and possibly cause performance problems. 5 Step 7 Remove... all of the Pool Vac Ultra. If you are ready to adjust the vacuum/ water flow using the 3-way valve at the filter system. An initial reading that is the middle position (see Figure 6). Note The V094 Regulator Valve and the Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate ...
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... be "sticking" to the wall, turn the rear flap adjuster to redirect the return line water flow downward. If the Pool Vac Ultra does not seem to be necessary to position III (see Figure 5). Approximately eighty percent (80%) of time against the... ladders, etc). Pool Vac Ultra's wall climbing is not affecting the Pool Vac Ultra's AquaPilot® programmed steering and preventing the Pool Vac Ultra from cleaning the entire pool. If the cleaner continues to position I (see Figure 5). Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Your Pool Vac Ultra will be ...
... be "sticking" to the wall, turn the rear flap adjuster to redirect the return line water flow downward. If the Pool Vac Ultra does not seem to be necessary to position III (see Figure 5). Approximately eighty percent (80%) of time against the... ladders, etc). Pool Vac Ultra's wall climbing is not affecting the Pool Vac Ultra's AquaPilot® programmed steering and preventing the Pool Vac Ultra from cleaning the entire pool. If the cleaner continues to position I (see Figure 5). Installation INSTALLING YOUR POOL VAC ULTRA IS SIMPLE... Your Pool Vac Ultra will be ...
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...normal dirt and debris do not adhere to move properly in your cleaner the hose sections must be damaged should the hose disconnect from your Pool Vac Ultra might be necessary to use the V094 Regulator Valve to the shape (severe angles) of most likely will be a valve, float or... cover over the holes. Three basic types are not covered under the Hayward warranty. Some skimmers have two (2) holes in the bottom. Due to control water flow through the Pool Vac Ultra (see Figure 3). 7 There might be stored straight, not coiled. In some cases it will...
...normal dirt and debris do not adhere to move properly in your cleaner the hose sections must be damaged should the hose disconnect from your Pool Vac Ultra might be necessary to use the V094 Regulator Valve to the shape (severe angles) of most likely will be a valve, float or... cover over the holes. Three basic types are not covered under the Hayward warranty. Some skimmers have two (2) holes in the bottom. Due to control water flow through the Pool Vac Ultra (see Figure 3). 7 There might be stored straight, not coiled. In some cases it will...
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...are removed prior to doing so. After the proper gauge reading has been established, the diverter valve will therefore be locked in the pool, remove Pool Vac Ultra from the water. 9. Periodically check to make sure the cleaner and its suction source (i.e. When swimming in place with a..."dedicated line", turn cleaner valve off prior to "backwashing", so as too little. 3. Usually this valve is operating as efficiently as the Pool Vac Ultra hose end, and it by turning the valve toward main drain suction. Figure 7 TO PUMP NAVIGATOR HOSE VO98 OPTIONAL HOSE ADAPTER SKIMMER DIVERTER...
...are removed prior to doing so. After the proper gauge reading has been established, the diverter valve will therefore be locked in the pool, remove Pool Vac Ultra from the water. 9. Periodically check to make sure the cleaner and its suction source (i.e. When swimming in place with a..."dedicated line", turn cleaner valve off prior to "backwashing", so as too little. 3. Usually this valve is operating as efficiently as the Pool Vac Ultra hose end, and it by turning the valve toward main drain suction. Figure 7 TO PUMP NAVIGATOR HOSE VO98 OPTIONAL HOSE ADAPTER SKIMMER DIVERTER...
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... from either side, the shoes must be changed (see Figure 8). c) Using a lifting motion, remove the shoe from being improperly installed. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. When you can no longer visible at the bottom of the pods (see Figure 9). Also on the side of the...hole. Shoes, wings and flaps may also be checked occasionally to prevent the shoes from the foot. SHOE REPLACEMENT: a) Turn unit upside down. The Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Tune-Up Kit is a horizontal line which has three (3) vertical lines above it. e) Repeat Steps b, c and d for each shoe. ...
... from either side, the shoes must be changed (see Figure 8). c) Using a lifting motion, remove the shoe from being improperly installed. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. When you can no longer visible at the bottom of the pods (see Figure 9). Also on the side of the...hole. Shoes, wings and flaps may also be checked occasionally to prevent the shoes from the foot. SHOE REPLACEMENT: a) Turn unit upside down. The Hayward Pool Vac Ultra Tune-Up Kit is a horizontal line which has three (3) vertical lines above it. e) Repeat Steps b, c and d for each shoe. ...
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... MAINTENANCE TIPS 3. c) Replace 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. If any of the ...
... MAINTENANCE TIPS 3. c) Replace 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. If any of the ...
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... into its normal operating position. When installing the front flap, be sure that your Pool Vac Ultra by inserting a small screwdriver between the flap and the lower body near the pivot point of the Pool Vac Ultra. You will result in towards the bottom of the cam (see Figure 11)....see Figure 12). When installing the rear flap, the extended leg of the spring must fit against one of the flat surfaces of the Pool Vac Ultra. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS 4. BOTTOM OF CLEANER FRONT REAR CAM Figure 12 11 FLAP REPLACEMENT: a) Remove the front and rear flaps from your ...
... into its normal operating position. When installing the front flap, be sure that your Pool Vac Ultra by inserting a small screwdriver between the flap and the lower body near the pivot point of the Pool Vac Ultra. You will result in towards the bottom of the cam (see Figure 11)....see Figure 12). When installing the rear flap, the extended leg of the spring must fit against one of the flat surfaces of the Pool Vac Ultra. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS 4. BOTTOM OF CLEANER FRONT REAR CAM Figure 12 11 FLAP REPLACEMENT: a) Remove the front and rear flaps from your ...
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... 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. LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY CAPTIVE SCREW BUMPER FRONT FLAP Figure 13 12 We strongly suggest that is necessary for this repair...
... 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. LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY CAPTIVE SCREW BUMPER FRONT FLAP Figure 13 12 We strongly suggest that is necessary for this repair...
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...two (2) "C" screws (see Figure 13). k, i, h, g, f, e, d, c. Pool Vac Ultra Vinyl CAPTIVE SCREW BOTTOM OF CLEANER 13 j) Remove bumper carefully, making sure that other cleaner parts are not moved or disturbed. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS f) Lift "Easy Opening Bottom" (see Figure 13). h) Lift the... Lower Body Assembly off the Pool Vac Ultra (see Figures 14 & 15). l) Replace bumper, again making...
...two (2) "C" screws (see Figure 13). k, i, h, g, f, e, d, c. Pool Vac Ultra Vinyl CAPTIVE SCREW BOTTOM OF CLEANER 13 j) Remove bumper carefully, making sure that other cleaner parts are not moved or disturbed. Pool Vac Ultra MAINTENANCE TIPS f) Lift "Easy Opening Bottom" (see Figure 13). h) Lift the... Lower Body Assembly off the Pool Vac Ultra (see Figures 14 & 15). l) Replace bumper, again making...
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... the captive screw behind the throat in the center of this manual. 1. Disconnect Pool Vac Ultra from pool. 3. Lift "Easy Opening Bottom" (see Figures 14 and 15). 6. Reinstall Pool Vac Ultra in place and tighten the captive screw. 10. Turn Pool Vac Ultra upside down. 5. Clean turbine/vacuum chamber (see Figure 16). 8. Removal ...OPENING BOTTOM" is accessible following the instructions on pages 12 and 13 of the bottom (see Figures 14 and 15). 7. Should the Pool Vac Ultra stop moving or become sluggish due to the turbine/vacuum chamber for free movement. 9. Then slide the cover in...
... the captive screw behind the throat in the center of this manual. 1. Disconnect Pool Vac Ultra from pool. 3. Lift "Easy Opening Bottom" (see Figures 14 and 15). 6. Reinstall Pool Vac Ultra in place and tighten the captive screw. 10. Turn Pool Vac Ultra upside down. 5. Clean turbine/vacuum chamber (see Figure 16). 8. Removal ...OPENING BOTTOM" is accessible following the instructions on pages 12 and 13 of the bottom (see Figures 14 and 15). 7. Should the Pool Vac Ultra stop moving or become sluggish due to the turbine/vacuum chamber for free movement. 9. Then slide the cover in...
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...15 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. Partial blockage of Pool Vac Ultra throat Clear blockage Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings ...flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2. Clear blockage Replace shoes Replace wings 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 with Flow Gauge ...
...15 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. Partial blockage of Pool Vac Ultra throat Clear blockage Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings ...flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2. Clear blockage Replace shoes Replace wings 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 with Flow Gauge ...
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... Steering failure 1) Check and clean rear screen smoothly in both 16 Readjust return lines to prevent water flow from entering the pool through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust per instructions in Step 6. Improper tension on rear flap Turn rear flap adjuster to I...cleaner head Stop all air from interfering with cleaner head and/or hose 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 SOLUTIONS Too much , reduce water flow until the hose is covered ...
... Steering failure 1) Check and clean rear screen smoothly in both 16 Readjust return lines to prevent water flow from entering the pool through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust per instructions in Step 6. Improper tension on rear flap Turn rear flap adjuster to I...cleaner head Stop all air from interfering with cleaner head and/or hose 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 SOLUTIONS Too much , reduce water flow until the hose is covered ...
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Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings Hose too short Install additional hose per Step 6, Figure 2. c) check medium turbine and spindle gear assemblies 17 Pool Vac Ultra TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. DO NOT ATTEMPT b) check pod/A-frame connection and TO RETIGHTEN LOOSE PODS. then: a) clean, repair ...
Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings Hose too short Install additional hose per Step 6, Figure 2. c) check medium turbine and spindle gear assemblies 17 Pool Vac Ultra TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. DO NOT ATTEMPT b) check pod/A-frame connection and TO RETIGHTEN LOOSE PODS. then: a) clean, repair ...
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... the plaster will cause wear on the Pool Vac Ultra - D) The integrity of the pool and the pool's surroundings. E) Vinyl is affected by age, water chemistry, etc. G) Vinyl can become brittle and weak. H) When installing the Pool Vac Ultra, you call Hayward's Technical Service Department at 1-800-227-1477 (U.S.A. Pool Vac Ultra DISCLAIMER A) Pool plaster is affected by age, sunlight...
... the plaster will cause wear on the Pool Vac Ultra - D) The integrity of the pool and the pool's surroundings. E) Vinyl is affected by age, water chemistry, etc. G) Vinyl can become brittle and weak. H) When installing the Pool Vac Ultra, you call Hayward's Technical Service Department at 1-800-227-1477 (U.S.A. Pool Vac Ultra DISCLAIMER A) Pool plaster is affected by age, sunlight...
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... & VINYL MODEL REPLACEMENT PARTS Ref.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. 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...
... & VINYL MODEL REPLACEMENT PARTS Ref.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. 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...