Hayward Pool Products NAVIGATOR POOLVAC Series User manual

NAVIGATOR®/POOLVAC SERIES
Suction Pool Cleaner
Owner’s Manual
ISM0925 Rev. C
Hayward Pool Products
400 Connell Drive, Suite 6100, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07069 USA
908.351.5400 • Hayward.com

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TURBINE SUCTION CLEANER
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of your Hayward automatic suction pool
cleaning system. 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. The performance of the Cleaner in your
pool will be relative to its power source. Because the operation and performance
of the Cleaner are system reliant, there is a remote possibility that a service call
may be necessary to complete the proper installation of your Cleaner. This call
will be at the consumer’s expense.
Lastly, one or more of the accessories designed for the Cleaner, including
additional hose* sections, might be applicable to your installation. Consult
your Hayward dealer for prices and availability. For Technical Assistance,
call Hayward at 908.355.7995 (USA only).

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SAFETY WARNINGS
DO NOT use to remove large debris in new pools.
REMOVE cleaner and hose before adding ANY chemicals to your pool.
DO NOT swim with cleaner.
Store the cleaner in a shaded safe area.
Hoses must be stored straight. DO NOT coil the hose.
KEEP AWAY from children and pets.
REMOVE cleaner when performing backwash.
REMEMBER safety first.
For complete warnings and safety information visit Hayward.com
KEY
Attention
Tip Suction Adjustment
Pump

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CARTON CONTENTS
Accessory Kit
Navigator®
x1
Connector
Leader
Regulator
Valve
Cone
Adapter
Pressure
Gauge
Connector/Leader Hoses

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CARTON CONTENTS PREPARING THE POOL
Please complete the following steps
to prepare your pool for installation:
DEBRIS
Remove any large objects and
excessive debris from the pool.
WATER LEVEL
Confirm that water level is at the
recommended level.
WATER CHEMISTRY
Make sure water is properly
balanced and that the pool is
free from algae.
FILTER
Clean or backwash the filter.
Clean the hair and lint prior to
installing the Cleaner.
pH: 7.2 - 7.8
Chlorine: 1.0-3.0 P.P.M
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 P.P.M

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INSTALLATION
Sizing Suction Hose
Step 1
Connect hose sections.
Note: Make sure all connections
are tight to prevent air leaks.
TIP: Wetting the hose ends will
make it easier to connect the hose
sections.
If optional Leaf Canister is purchased, install between 1st and 2nd
hose sections.

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+2
Step 2
Pull hose to farthest point of the pool + 2 extra hose sections.
Step 3
Fill hose completely with water.
Insert Flow Gauge into the leader
hose. Attach the C-Clip of the
gauge onto the 1st hose section.
Make sure the Flow Gauge is under water.
FLOW GAUGE
C-CLIP
LEADER HOSE
FIRST HOSE
SECTION
TO SKIMMER
OR VAC-LOCK

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INSTALLATION
Step 4
Connecting to Skimmer:
Connect the Skimmer Cone
adapter to tapered male end of
the vacuum hose.
Connecting to Hayward
Vac Lock:
Insert the hose end directly
into the Vac Lock without
using the cone.
Step 5
Check the water flow reading on
the Flow Gauge.
The black disk should be between
the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
If the disk is in the proper location,
move on to step 6.
CLEANER HOSE
CONE
ADAPTER

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If the black disk is outside of the box on the “MAX” side and you
have connected your hose to the skimmer, reduce the vacuum/
water flow by using one of the following:
• Suction Valve(s) in the filter system
• Hayward Regulator Valve
• An optional Hayward Automatic Skimmer Vacuum Plate*
CLEANER HOSE
CONE
ADAPTER
REGULATOR
VALVE
CONE ADAPTER
TO MAIN DRAIN
(if applicable)
TO PUMP
To install the Regulator Valve:
1. Remove the hose from the Skimmer Cone
2. Close the Regulator Valve by rotating the blue collar clockwise
until tight.
3. Insert the Valve into the Skimmer Cone and the hose end into
the Valve.
4. Turn the filter system on and allow it to eliminate any air in
the system.
5. Turn the blue collar clockwise until proper reading appears.
*Follow the installation instructions included with the Skimmer Vacuum Plate.
Reading Too High?

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INSTALLATION
Reading Too Low?
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 the Cleaner.
The Regulator Valve and Skimmer Vacuum Plate cannot be used
to INCREASE the initial vacuum reading.
View our YouTube video or contact your authorized Hayward
Dealer for assistance.
Step 6

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Step 7
Submerge the Cleaner into the water to remove all air. Fill hose
completely with water.
Step 8

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FINE ADJUSTMENTS
Your Cleaner should move about
the pool without spending an
excessive amount of time against
the steps or other obstructions. If
the cleaner seems to get “hung
up,” turn the rear flapper adjuster
to Position I.
• Not Climbing the Walls or Stays on the Floor
• Sticking on Steps/Liner/Obstacles
If the Cleaner does not seem to be
“sticking” to the wall, turn the rear
flap adjuster to Position III.
• Sucking Air At Surface or Climbing Too High
SUCTION
SUCTION

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Be aware that your Cleaner will climb the vertical walls in concrete
and fibe glass pools if there is at least a seven inch (7”) radius
where the walls and floor meet.
Due to the programmed steering, the Cleaner will not climb a wall
every time it comes into contact with one.
7” +

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IMPORTANT TIPS
Periodically check the water flow/vacuum to be sure that your
Cleaner is operating as efficiently as possible.
Remember, too much vacuum is just as bad as too little.
Periodically check to make sure that the Cleaner hose is
securely attached to its suction source (i.e. Skimmer, Skimmer
Vac Plate, Vac Lock, etc.)
Disconnect the Cleaner hose from the Skimmer/Regulator
Valve, or, if using a “dedicated line,” turn cleaner valve off prior
to “backwashing”, so as not to restrict water flow.
DO NOT COIL HOSE
When storing your Cleaner, the hose sections must be stored
straight. A coiled hose will create a memory in the hose that will
impede the Cleaner’s ability to move properly.
Coiled hoses are not covered under the Hayward Warranty.
Use only original Hayward spare parts and hoses to insure proper
operation.

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When the Cleaner is out of the pool, always disconnect the leader
hose from the Cleaner’s head.

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MAINTENANCE TIPS
Check the condition of the “shoes, wings, and flaps” periodically.
WEAR MARK
GOOD SHOE WORN SHOE
WEAR LINE
Hayward not responsible for damage caused by worn or broken
parts. Or damage caused by misuse of the cleaner.

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Step 2
Step 1
Shoe Replacement:

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Wing Replacement:
Step 1
Step 2
MAINTENANCE TIPS

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Step 3
Step 4

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MAINTENANCE TIPS
“Easy Opening Bottom”: For Turbine
Access and Inspection
Step 1
Step 2