Hayward ABOVE GROUND SERIES User manual

Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 USA
908.351.5400 • www.hayward.com
ABOVE GROUND SERIES
Suction Pool Cleaner
Owner’s Manual
ISM926 Rev. A

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TURBINE SUCTION CLEANER SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your Hayward automatic suction pool
cleaning system. Your cleaner is the smart, ecient way to clean your above-
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.
Purchase Date:
Serial Number:
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 www.hayward.com.
KEY
Attention
Tip Pressure Adjustment
Pump

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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 skimmer and pump
baskets prior to installing the cleaner.
Connector/Leader Hoses Accessory Kit
Pool Cleaner
x1
Connector
Leader
Regulator
Valve
Cone
Adapter
Flow
Gauge pH: 7.2 - 7.8
Chlorine: 1.0-3.0 PPM
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 PPM
x9
x1

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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 starting from the wall connector or skimmer.
+2
Step 2
Pull hose to farthest location in the pool opposite the wall connector or
skimmer + 2 extra hose sections.
Step 3
Fill hose completely with water.
Insert flow gauge onto 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-CLIPLEADER HOSE
FIRST HOSE
SECTION
TO SKIMMER
OR VAC-LOCK
+2

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INSTALLATION
Step 4
Connecting to skimmer:
Connect the skimmer cone adapter to
tapered male end of the first hose section.
Note: Hose end goes into cone adapter.
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.
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 (if equipped with)
• Hayward regulator valve
FIRST HOSE SECTION
CONE
ADAPTER
REGULATOR
VALVE
CONE ADAPTER
TO MAIN DRAIN
(if applicable)
TO PUMP
To install the Hayward regulator valve:
1. Remove the hose from the skimmer cone adapter.
2. Close the regulator valve by rotating the blue collar clockwise
until tight.
3. Insert the regulator valve onto the skimmer cone adapter and the
hose end into the regulator valve.
4. Turn the filter system on and allow it to evacuate any air in
the system.
5. Turn the blue collar clockwise until black disk appears between
“MIN” and “MAX” markings.
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 cannot be used to INCREASE the initial
vacuum reading.
View our YouTube video at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqyrv_9nJZI
or contact your authorized Hayward Dealer for assistance.
Step 6
Submerge the cleaner into the water to remove all air.
Step 8
Turn pump on and observe cleaner.
Step 7

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IMPORTANT TIPS
Periodically check the water flow/vacuum to be sure that your
cleaner is operating as eciently 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, wall connector, etc.).
Disconnect the cleaner hose from the skimmer/regulator valve
prior to “backwashing”, so to not 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 ensure
proper operation.
Adjust the water return toward the center of the pool so
water circulation does not interfere with the cleaner’s pool
coverage capability.
When the cleaner is out of the pool, always disconnect the leader
hose from the cleaner.

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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 is not responsible for damage caused by misuse of the
cleaner or damage caused by worn or broken parts.
Step 2
Step 1
Shoe Replacement:

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Wing Replacement:
Step 1
Step 2
MAINTENANCE TIPS
Step 3
Step 4

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TROUBLESHOOTING
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL: 908.355.7995
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTION
Blockage of the cleaner
throat
Worn shoes
Clear blockage
Replace shoes
See your pool dealer or
servicer.
Worn wings
Improper cleaner model
for application
Replace wings
Slow/no forward movement
Lack of/improper water
flow through cleaner
Check water flow with flow
gauge and adjust as per
Step 5.
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTION
Cleaner sticks at ladder,
corners, etc.
Improper water flow Check water flow with flow
gauge and adjust as per
Step 5.
Hose too short Install additional hose
sections per installation
instructions.
Worn shoes Replace shoes
Worn wings Replace wings
Steering failure 1. Check and clean rear
screen, if necessary
2. Check to see that cone
gear is free of debris and
rotates smoothly in
both directions
3. Check steering program
and troubleshoot –then:
a. clean, repair or replace
gearbox
b. check pod/A-
frame connection
and REPLACE IF
NECESSARY. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO
RETIGHTEN LOOSE
PODS.
c. check medium turbine
and spindle gear
assemblies
Remove all air from cleaner
head. Stop all air from
entering the pool through
the return lines. If cleaner
head and hose are covered
with fine bubbles, give the
hose a good tug. This will
release the air bubbles and
allow the cleaner head to
settle to the bottom of
the pool until the hose is
covered with bubbles again.
Cleaner head “floats”
Air trapped in the head
The cleaner head is actually
being pulled or lifted o the
bottom of the pool by the,
or return line flow –either at
the surface or at the bottom
of the pool –or both.
Readjust return outlets
to prevent water flow
interfering with cleaner
head and/or hose.