Davey LeafWizard User manual

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Automatic Pool Cleaner
Installation and
Operating Instructions
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Website: davey.com.au

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Davey LeafWIZARD®automatic
pool cleaner. Your new LeafWIZARD®has been designed to keep your
swimming pool clean and free of dust, leaves and debris, whilst you simply
relax and enjoy swimming in a clean pool!
INDEX:
Packing List .................................................................................................. 2
Flow Rate Requirement................................................................................ 3
Your LeafWIZARD®Pool Cleaner................................................................. 3
Step1: Pre-Installation of your LeafWIZARD®.............................................. 4
Step 2: Prepare your pool for the LeafWIZARD®.......................................... 5
Step 3: Setting Up the Hoses ....................................................................... 5
Step 4: Starting the LeafWIZARD®............................................................... 7
Step 5: Fine Tuning ...................................................................................... 7
Caring for your LeafWIZARD®...................................................................... 9
Maintenance & Service Tips ....................................................................... 10
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................................11
Accessories ................................................................................................ 12
Spare parts................................................................................................. 13
Davey Water Products Guarantee.............................................................. 16
PACKING LIST:
Included with your LeafWIZARD®are the following parts:
1. LeafWIZARD®Head Unit
2. 11 x Hose Sections
3. 1 x Leader Hose
4. Hose Weight Ring
5. Hose Protector Ring
6. Speed Control Valve
7.SetofLowProleTyresfortiled&slipperypoolnishes
Automatic Pool Cleaner
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ THESE INSTALLATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. To get the best performance from your
LeafWIZARD®it is essential that you set up the pool cleaner properly.

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Flow Rate Requirement
For optimum cleaning performance, your LeafWIZARD®automatic pool
cleanerrequires140-200litresperminute(lpm)ofowfromthepoolpump.
Your LeafWIZARD®Pool Cleaner
1. LeafWIZARD®Head Unit: The LeafWIZARD®operates using vacuum
fromthepumpowtodriveasimpleturbineinsidetheheadunit.This
drivesthewheelsofthecleanerwhilstvacuumingdebrisofftheoorof
your pool. The LeafWIZARD®has reversing gears to turn and move the
cleaner in a random fashion, so that it cleans your pool thoroughly and
quickly.
2. Drive Wheel: Is the (left) wheel powered by the turbine that drives the
cleaner forward.
3. Flipper Wheel:Thiswheelincludesthe“ipperarm”andreverses
randomly to turn the LeafWIZARD®around.
4. Flipper Arm: is designed to lift and reverse the LeafWIZARD®away
fromobstaclesonthepooloor.
5. Powered Rollers: The three powered rollers assist in overcoming
obstacles which are commonly found in swimming pools such as main
drains, transition ledges and convex curves on steps or swim-outs. They
arealsohelpfulforhighspotsintheoorofthepool.
6. Swivel Valve Connection: The swivel connects to the hose and allows
the LeafWIZARD®head unit to turn and move randomly around the pool.
7. Suction Envelope / Brushes: The suction envelope is the area under
the cleaner where the vacuum action takes place. It is surrounded by
brushes that gently sweep dirt and debris into the large suction opening.
8. Top / Bottom Wheels: These wheels allow the LeafWIZARD®to
negotiate pool walls and also provide counter-weights to keep the
cleanerincontactwiththeoor.
9. Bumper Horns: These horns prevent the LeafWIZARD®from getting
trappedindifcultpositionssuchascorners,stairsandladders.
10. Grill (Turbine Cover): This grill can be removed to allow easy access
totheturbineforthepurposeofne-tuningtheperformanceofyour
cleaner.
11. Speed Control Valve: The speed control allows you to adjust your
LeafWIZARD®totheowrateofyourpumpforoptimumcleaning
performance.
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Step 1: Pre-installation of your
LeafWIZARD®Pool Cleaner
Before you begin to install the LeafWIZARD it is important you have a basic
understandingofhowthepoolwaterowsfromtheskimmer,throughthe
poolpumpandlterreturningtothepool.Belowisadiagramofatypical
poolwithstandardequipmentshowinghowthewaterusuallyows.Ifyou
are still unsure, simply refer to your local Davey Dealer for assistance.
LeafWIZARD®Head Unit:
Top & Bottom View -
SWIVEL VALVE
GRILL DRIVE WHEEL
BUMPER
HORNS
FLIPPER
WHEEL FLIPPER ARM
TOP WHEEL
BOTTOM
WHEEL
POWER ROLLERS
SUCTION ENVELOPE
(AREA SURROUNDED
BY BRUSHES)
SOFT RUBBER END FITS
INTO VACUUM PLATE
HARD WHITE END
FITS ONTO HOSE
SPEED CONTROL
VALVE

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Step 2: Prepare your pool for the LeafWIZARD®
1.Cleanthelterandemptytheskimmerbaskets
2. Completely close off main drain and / or second skimmer box
3. Ensure the pool water is chemically balanced
4. Adjust water returns jets downwards to minimise turbulence which can
inuencethehose,andthefreemovementoftheLeafWIZARD®.
Step 3: Setting up the Hoses
The LeafWIZARD®is supplied with 11 Main hoses and 1 Leader hose.
1. Firmly connect the Main hose sections together with enough lengths
to reach from the skimmer box to the furthest point in the pool, plus an
additional 1-2 lengths.
NOTES: a. If you require extra lengths, please contact your LeafWIZARD®
dealer. See Spare Parts section for part code.
b. Todisassembletwohoselengths,rmlysqueezethejoinand
bend down to release the joint.
NOTE: Some skimmer boxes require the use of an expanding or threaded
plug to effectively close off the main drain line. If you are unsure,
simply ask your local pool professional.
Female cuff Male cuff

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2. Slide the hose weight over the Leader hose that will connect onto the
head unit and position it approximately 20cm from the head unit. Push
thefemalecuffendofthehosermlyintotheswivelsocketonthehead
of the LeafWIZARD®.
3. Attach the last (male) end of the hose to the speed control valve by
simplypushingthehosermlyoverthehardspigotendofthevalve.
4. Submerge the LeafWIZARD®head unit under water (while the pump is
OFF) and rotate it to release any air in the head.
5.Feedthecleanerhoseverticallyintothepoolsothatitllswithwater.
(Do not run the cleaner while air is in the hose)
Helpful Tip: Placetheendofthehoseoverareturnjettoquicklyllthe
hose with water.
6. Place the speed control valve on the ‘0’ setting and push the rubber end
ofthevalvermlyintothevacuumplateonyourskimmerboxorintoa
dedicated vacuum port (if applicable).
Head
Unit
20cm

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Step 5: Fine Tuning
If the LeafWIZARD®is running slowly:
1.IftheSpeedControlValveisinthe“O”positionbutthepoolcleaneris
moving too slowly (the main drain line and second skimmers are fully
closed.Allleafbasketsclearandthelterclean),thespeedcanbe
increasedbyclosingthesizeofthevacuumopeningunderneaththe
cleaner as shown below.
Step 4: Starting the LeafWIZARD®
1. Place the LeafWIZARD® in your pool and switch the pool pump ‘ON’
2. Turn the body of the Speed Control Valve clockwise from the ‘0’ (Fast)
position until the pool cleaner is moving along at approximately 9 metres
per minute. At this speed the drive wheel is turning at approximately 24
revolutions per minute (rpm), or 6 revolutions per 15 seconds.
3. Check the revolutions by holding the pool cleaner under the water with
the drive wheel facing up, and count the number of revolutions of the
raised notch on the drive wheel.
TIP: The LeafWIZARD can continue to operate effectively at speeds as low
as 6-7 metres per minute. DO NOT exceed 24 rpm of the left hand
drive wheel. Check as per instructions above. If the LeafWIZARD
travels too fast it will tend to brush light debris aside and may rear up,
reducing vacuum power. If it travels too slowly, the LeafWIZARD may
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2. If after adjusting the vacuum opening the LeafWIZARD®is still travelling
too slowly, the speed can be increased by changing the position of the red
turbine throttle located under the grill to 4 or 5. The factory setting is 3.
Toaccesstheturbine,simplypushrmlyonthegrillatthelocationlabelled
“PRESS”andthegrillwillipopen.
Variable size vacuum opening:
To enable the LeafWIZARD®to remove palm nuts, acorns or similar types
of debris, the shape of the vacuum opening can be altered by removing the
tab on the swivel valve vaccum opening and adjusting the moveable tab as
shown.

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Not enough traction:
1. If the LeafWIZARD®is losing traction and not turning correctly, the
traction can be increased by adjusting the red turbine throttle to position
1 or 2, and then resetting the forward speed to 24 revolutions per
minute. This will provide more traction to the wheels.
2.Thenishonsomepoolscanmakeitdifculttomaintainsuctionand
tractionsuchasfullytiledpoolsorbreglasspools.TheLeafWIZARD®
isequippedwithasparesetoflowproletyres(lightgrey)designedfor
suchpools.Removethestandardtyresandreplacewiththelowprole
tyres if traction is a problem.
To remove the tyres simply pull the rubber tyre off the wheel, and roll it
overuntilitisreleased.Theword“OUT”onthewallofthe(lightgrey)
highproletyresshouldbefacingoutwards/awayfromtheheadunit.
NOTE:Youmustremovetheoriginaltyrebeforettingthealternativetyre.
Youshouldnottthealterativetyreovertheoriginalone,asthis
will reduce the performance of the cleaner.
Caring for your LeafWIZARD®
DO NOT EVER:
1. Remove the LeafWIZARD®from the pool while the pump is running as
this will introduce air to the pump and cause it to lose Prime.
2. Put any oil, grease or other lubricants on the LeafWIZARD®Body or
moving parts. Water is the only lubricant required.
3. Store cleaner hose in a coiled position. It is manufactured using special
materials which enables hose memory and may cause the hose to lie
awkwardly in the water preventing the LeafWIZARD®from moving freely
around the pool.
4. Operate the LeafWIZARD®constantly at a forward speed above 24 rpm.
This drives the LeafWIZARD®much harder than required and may cause
unnecessary wear and tear not covered by warranty.

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Maintenance & Service Tips
Operating Time: It is good practice to operate your LeafWIZARD®for the
amount of time required to clean your pool only, to maximise the life of the
product.
Flipper Arm:Theipperarmbootshouldbereplacedwhenworn
to prevent damage to the pool surface and to ensure best turning
performance.
Brushes: The brushes that surround the vacuum opening create the
suctionenvelopeandareimportantforsweepingtheoorandforproviding
optimum suction at the envelope. These parts will wear over time. Monitor
these brushes and replace if they are clearly worn.
Tyres: It is important to monitor the tread wear on the tyres. If the tyres
are balding replace them to ensure best traction and movement around the
pooloor.
Ladder (Above Ground Pools): To prevent LeafWIZARD®being caught
behind ladders in above ground pools, the ladder could be removed when
the LeafWIZARD®isoperating,oranobstacleplacedonpoolooronboth
sides of the ladder feet to prevent LeafWIZARD®moving behind the ladder.
Remove LeafWIZARD®pool cleaner when backwashing: To allow
optimumowratethroughlterandtoavoiddebriscloggingthelter
backwash system.
Protect the LeafWIZARD®:When not in use, store in a safe, shaded
area.If“shocking”yourpoolwithchemicals,removethecleanertoavoid
chemical damage.
Avoid sand & debris entering the top GRILL: If the pool surrounds are not
grassed or paved, utilise your LeafWIZARD®only when your pool requires
vacuuming and remove LeafWIZARD®from the pool when vacuuming is
complete.Sandanddebrisiseasilyvacuumedfromtheoorofthepool,
however if sand falls on top of the LeafWIZARD®fromaroundanunnished
pool, and enters via the grill it may cause the wheels to lock. If this occurs,
rstturnoffthepumpanddisconnecttheheadunit.Thenremovethegrill
and try unlocking the wheels by rotating the large gear wheel inside whilst
hosing the turbine with a jet of water from a garden hose.
Vacuum Opening: Dirt may lock the adjustment over time. Clean
periodically.
Spare Parts: If any of the parts above require replacing please see
replacement part codes on page 13.