Pool Vac XL ® Navigator Pro ® Pool Vac Classic Owner’s Manual Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Phone (908) 351-5400 www.hayward-pool.
Turbine Suction Cleaner OWNER’S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of your Hayward automatic suction pool cleaning system from Hayward. Your Cleaner is the smart, efficient 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. Therefore the performance of the Cleaner in your pool will be relative to that power source.
Installation INSTALLING YOUR HAYWARD CLEANER IS SIMPLE... To prepare your pool for installation, please follow the easy steps listed below. After reading these instructions, the “How To” installation DVD (included with Pool Vac XL & Navigator Pro only) will walk you through the installation step-by-step, and it will also give you some maintenance and trouble-shooting hints. These instructions apply to all Hayward Turbine Cleaner models.
Installation INSTALLING YOUR HAYWARD CLEANER IS SIMPLE... Step 4 The hose should reach from the skimmer or Hayward Vac Lock® to the furthest point in the pool, plus two (2) extra hose sections. (The length of each hose section is four feet.) This extra length is absolutely necessary for proper operation of your Hayward Cleaner. If the hose is not long enough, it will be necessary to purchase additional hose sections from your Hayward dealer.
Installation INSTALLING YOUR HAYWARD CLEANER IS SIMPLE... Step 6 Check the water flow reading on the Flow Gauge. (Refer to Step 4, Figure 2). The black disk should be in the box between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
Installation INSTALLING YOUR HAYWARD CLEANER IS SIMPLE... Note The V094 Regulator Valve and the Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate can only be used to LOWER an initial vacuum reading that is TOO HIGH. The Regulator Valve and the Skimmer Vacuum Plate cannot be used to INCREASE the initial vacuum reading. An initial 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 the cleaner.
Installation INSTALLING YOUR HAYWARD CLEANER IS SIMPLE... Step 9 Observe your Cleaner in operation, and make sure that the return line flow is not affecting the Cleaner’s programmed steering and preventing the Cleaner from covering the entire pool. If the cleaner hose is being pushed across the surface of the pool, it will be necessary to redirect the return line water flow downward. This is to allow the Cleaner to move its programmed cleaning pattern.
Turbine Suction Cleaners IMPORTANT TIPS Pool Vac XL/Navigator Pro In one piece fiberglass pools there is very little dirt on the walls, but your Cleaner will still climb the walls. Due to the shape (severe angles) of most in-ground vinyl liner pools, your Cleaner’s cleaning is confined to the bottom (both shallow and deep) and the hopper sides. Hayward Turbine Cleaners do not climb the vertical walls of in-ground or on-ground vinyl liner pools. However, normal dirt and debris do not adhere to these walls.
Turbine Suction Cleaners IMPORTANT TIPS Some skimmers have a vari-flow or diverter valve in the bottom of the skimmer. This valve can be turned to regulate skimming and main drain suction. Turn the valve to full skim and then adjust the Flow Gauge by turning the valve toward main drain suction. Usually this valve is the same size as the Cleaner’s hose end, and it will therefore be necessary to purchase a V098 Hose Adapter (see Figure 7).
Turbine Suction Cleaner MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Check the condition of the “shoes, wings and flaps” periodically. The shoes and wings have wear indicators on their sides and should be checked occasionally to determine if they need replacing. The shoe wear indicator is a line on the side of the shoe that appears as a difference in texture. When this texture difference is no longer visible at the bottom of the shoe when viewed from either side, the shoes must be changed (see Figure 8).
Turbine Suction Cleaner MAINTENANCE TIPS 3. WING REPLACEMENT: a) Using a screwdriver, remove the plugs from both pods (see Figure 9). b) Remove the old wings by bending the wings up toward the sides of the cleaner, and lift them off their hooks (see Figure 10). If any of the wing hooks are broken, take the Cleaner to your dealer for pod replacement as the unit will not function properly if the wings are not properly attached.
Turbine Suction Cleaner MAINTENANCE TIPS 4. FLAP REPLACEMENT: a) Remove the front and rear flaps from your Cleaner by inserting a small screwdriver between the flap and the lower body near the pivot point of the flaps (see Figure 11). b) You will notice that your replacement flaps look similar but are marked “Front” and “Rear” on the flap. Because the springs in the flaps are different, it is absolutely necessary to install the proper flap in the front and rear of the unit.
Pool Vac XL MAINTENANCE TIPS 5. POOL VAC XL SKIRT/MID SECTION REPLACEMENT: Replacement of the Pool Vac XL Skirt/Mid Section is not recommended as DIY repair. There is strong possibility that the replacement could cause propulsion system issues. It is strongly suggested that you bring your Pool Vac XL to a HAYWARD dealer for replacement.
Navigator Pro MAINTENANCE TIPS 5. Navigator Pro Skirt/Mid Section Replacement: Replacement of the Navigator Pro Skirt/Mid Section is not recommended as DIY repair. There is strong possibility that the replacement could cause propulsion system issues. It is strongly suggested that you bring your Navigator Pro to a HAYWARD dealer for replacement.
Removal Instructions “EASY OPENING BOTTOM” 6. “EASY OPENING BOTTOM” The purpose of the “EASY OPENING BOTTOM” is to allow quick access to the turbine/ vacuum chamber for easy cleaning and maintenance. 1 Should the Cleaner stop moving or become sluggish due to debris trapped in the throat or inside the unit, the turbine/vacuum chamber is accessible following the instructions on pages 13 & 14 of this manual. D 1. Turn off pump. 2. Remove Cleaner from pool. 3. Disconnect Cleaner from leader hose. 4.
Removal Instructions “EASY OPENING BOTTOM” 6. Lift “Easy Opening Bottom” (see Figures 14 & 15). 7. Clean turbine/vacuum chamber (see Figure 16). 8. Check turbine for free movement. 9. Reinstall “Easy Opening Bottom” by lining up the cover screen with the two slots shown in Figures 14 and 15. Then slide the cover in place and tighten the captive screw. 10. Reinstall your Cleaner in the pool per installation instructions.
Turbine Suction Cleaner TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Slow/no forward movement CAUSES SOLUTIONS Lack of/improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6. Blockage of the Cleaner throat Clear blockage Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings Improper cleaner model for application Call 908-355-7995 (U.S.A.
Turbine Suction Cleaner TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cleaner climbs to water surface and sucks air.
Turbine Suction Cleaner TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. CAUSES SOLUTIONS Improper water flow Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6. Worn shoes Replace shoes Worn wings Replace wings Hose too short Install additional hose per installation instructions.
Turbine Suction Cleaner DISCLAIMER A) Pool plaster is affected by age, water, chemistry, etc. B) Pool plaster can deteriorate over a period of time. C) The integrity of “good” pool plaster is such that a pool vacuum cleaner - automatic or manual cannot remove that plaster. D) The integrity of “good” pool plaster is such that the plaster will cause wear on the Cleaner - not vice versa. E) Vinyl is affected by age, sunlight and water chemistry. F) Vinyl can become brittle and weak.
Turbine Suction Cleaner LIMITED WARRANTY Month Date Year Serial Numbers or Letters from bottom of unit (21-) If you purchased your Cleaner in the United States For convenient registration visit: www.hayward-pool.com or mail to: Hayward Pool Products 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Attn: Warranty DEPT If you purchased your Cleaner in Canada For convenient registration visit: www.haywardcanada.com or mail to: Hayward Canada 2880 Plymouth Dr.
Turbine Suction Cleaner WARRANTY REGISTRATION HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY To the Original Retail Consumer/Purchaser (the “PURCASER”) of the Hayward Pool Vac XL, Navigator Pro and Pool Vac Classic (the “CLEANER”): Hayward Pool Products, Inc. (“HAYWARD”) warrants the cleaner from the date of original purchase.
Turbine Suction Cleaner WARRANTY REGISTRATION 21
Turbine Suction Cleaner WARRANTY REGISTRATION 22 Hayward is a registered trademark and Pool Vac Navigator Pro andare Pool Vac Classic trademarks of Hayward Vac XL, Ultra and Navigator trademarks ofare Hayward Industries, Inc. Industries, Inc. © 2009 2010 Hayward Industries, industries, Inc.
