Hayward Navigator User manual

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NavigatoY®
Installation Manual
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Navigator
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Navigator automatic pool cleaning system from
Hayward. The Navigator is the smart, efficient way to clean your in-ground pool. The Navigator
is powered by your pool's filter system and is designed to work well with most systems.
Therefore the performance of the Navigator in your pool will be relative to that power source.
Because the operation and performance of the Navigator are system reliant. there is a remote
possibility that a "service calr may be necessary to complete the proper installation of your
Navigator. Because this is an installation related call. it will be at the consumer's expense.
Also, one or more of the accessories designed for the Navigator, including additional hose
sections lifneeded) might be applicable to your installation. Consult your Hayward Navigator
dealer for price and availability. For Technical Assistance. call Hayward at 1-800-227-1477
(USA only)
For Your Records
Record the following information for your convenience.
1) Purchase Date _
2) Serial Number _
Note
The Navigator should not be used to clean the pool for spring start-up unless the conditions
noted in Step 1 are met. On those occasions. where your pool is subjected to an abnormal debris
load, maintenance steps should be taken to return the pool to "pre-installation" condition.
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To prepare your pool tor Navigator installation, please follow the easy steps listed below. These
instructions are also shown in the ~Navigator Installation Vldeo-. After reading these instructions. the
-How To· installation video 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 Navigator rro:lels.
Step 1
Check the pool and remove any large objects that might interfere with the cleaner's operation. Check to
see that the water level is at the recommended level. Check the water chemistry. Make sure that the
water is properly balanced and that the pool is free from algae. Algae can adversely affect the
operation of the Navigator. and its performance.
Step 2
Clean or backwash the filter, and clean the hair and lint pot prior to installing the Navigator. Following the
installation of Navigator, clean the syStem at regular intervals actO/ding to individual pool conditions.
Step]
There are nine (9) connector hoses and one (11 leader hose with a hose cuff. The hose cuff has a red sticker
attached to it that reads ~REMOVE LABEL AND CDNNECTTD ClEANER~.
Connect the special Navigator hose sections together by pushing and twisting the tapered mare COf\nector
end of each hose firmly into the open female end of the adjacent hose section (see Ftgure It Depending on
the size and shape of your pool, all hose sections might not be used. However. the leader hose must be
used or the Navigator will not operate properly. It is not necessary to "Bonom Out" the COtlnections, but
they mustbe tight enough to prevent any air leaks. Wening the hose ends will make it easier to connect
the hose sections.
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Step 4
The hose should reach from the skimmer or Ha'fV'lard Vac lock* to the furthest point in the pool, plus two
12l extra hose sections. (The length of each hose section is lour feetl This extra length is absolutely
necessary for proper operation of the Navigator. If the hose is not long enough, it will be necessary to
purchase additional hose sections from your Ha'fV'lard Navigator dealer. The hose length supplied (40 feetl
has been determined to be sufficient for the majority of pools nationally. If your hose requirement is more
than this, you must obtain additional hose sections for your cleaner to work properly. Alter the correct hose
length has been assembled. fill hose completely with water, Insert Flow Gauge into the leader hose, then
attach the C-Clip of the gauge onto the first hose section. Make sure the Flow Gauge is under water. (see
Figure 2)
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Step 5
Tum the filter system on and allow it to run long
enough to eliminate any air in the system. Connect the
V093C Skimmer Cone to the tapered male end of the
vacuum hose if you are connecting the hose to your
skimmer. Then. insert the cone into the suction port of
the skimmer (see Figure 3)or, if you are using a
Hayward Vac lock, insert the hose end directly
into the Vac lock without using the cone. (Refer
to Important lips for more specific skimmer
information.)
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Step 6
Check the water flow reading on the Flow Gauge. (Refer to Slep 4, Figure 2l. The black disk should be in
the box between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings. If the setting is higher than required with the black disk
outside of the box on the "MAX" side and you have connected your hose to the skimmer, it will be
necessary to reduce the vacuum/water flow by using a valve or valves in the filter system, or the Hayward
V094 Regulator Valve or an optional Hayward Automatic SKimmer Vacuum Plate designed to adjust
vacuum/water flow. To install the V094 Regulator Valve. turn the filter system off. Remove the hose from
the V093C Skimmer Cone. and aher closing the Regulator Valve (Rotate the blue collar clockwise/toward t
until closed/tight), insert the Regulator Valve into the Skimmer Cone. and insert the hose end into the
Regulator Valve (see Figure 41
Turn the filter system on and allow it to run long enough to eliminate any air in the system. Turn the blue
collar counter clockwise until the proper reading appears on the gauge.
If a Ha'{'Nard Skimmer Vacuum Plate is to be used. follow the installation instructions included with the
Skimmer Vacuum Plate
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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 nol a problem with the cleaner.
Contact your Hayward Navigator Dealer lor assistance.
II you have connected your hose to the Hayward Vac Lock, it will be necessi31)' to adjust the vacuuml water
flow using the 3-way valve at the filter system. The handle on the valve should be turned so thal1he Flow
Gauge which is installed in the Navigator hose reads properly (refer to Figure 2). After the 3-way valve has
been properly adjusted. the vacuum gauge at the 3-way valve should be mar1ted so that the water
flow
can be adjusted by referring to the gauge at the valve. rather than reinstalling the Flow Gauge
in the hose each time an adjustment is necessary.
Step 7
Remove the Flow Gauge from the hose and keep it handy. You will want to use the Flow Gauge to check
the Navigator's operation from time to time if the Navigator is connected to your skimmer. If you are using
a Hayward Vac Lock, the Flow Gauge will only be necessary if you neglect to mark the valve gauge, or if
replacement of the valve gauge is necessary.
StepS
Check the rear flap adjuster dial at the left rear of the Navigator. It should be set at position number II which
is the middle position (see Figure 51. Submerge the Navigator into the water and remove all of the entrapped
air. When escaping air bubbles cease, you are ready to connect the hose.
Connect the hose cuff of the ~ader hose to the Navigator and submerge the hose to remove all air as when
vacuuming the pool with a standard hand·vacuum (see Figure 6).
Do not use the return linelinlet water to Hsink~ the Navigator hose, as this will force air into the
cleaner head, and possibly cause perfonnance problems.
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Step 9
Observe me Navigator in operation. and make sure that the return line flow is not affecting the Navigator's
SmartOrive-programmed SleeriAg and preventing the Navigator frolfl'cleaning the entire pool. If the
Navigator hose is being pushed across !tie surface of the pool, it will be necessary to redirect the return line
water flow downward. This is to allow Ille Navigatu to move in its programmed cleaning pattern. If your pool
does not have adjustable "eye ball" type return fittings, contact your Navigator dealer for a Hayward Kl9A
Return line Oivertef.
Step 10
Observing the Navigator in operation, it shoold move about the pool without spending an excessive amount
of lime against the steps or other obstrUCtions lvertical walls. ladders, etc). If the Navigator seems to gel
~hung up·, tum the rear flap adjuster to position r (see Figure 51
Step 11
The Navigator will climb the vertical walls in elmerete and fiberglass swimming pools if there is alleast a
twelve inch (12") radius where the walls and floor meet. Navigator's wall climbing is governed by the
programmed steering, and therefore it will not climb the wall each time it comes in contact with a wall.
When the Navigator does start up a wall, it will not always go all the way up the wall. If the Navigator does
not seem to be ·sticking· to the wall, tum the rear flap adjuster to position lit (see Figure 51.
If the Navigator climbs to the water's surface and sucks air, tum the rear nap adjuster to Position I
(see Figure 51. If the cleaner continues to climb 100 high. reduce the water flow until proper operation is
achieved,
Approximately eighty percent 180%1 of the dirt in a concrete pool will be on the floor of the pool.
Approximately twenty percenl12O%1 of the dirt will be on the walls. Yoor Navigator will spend its cleaning
time aa:ordingly.
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In one piece fiberglass pools there is very little dirt on the walls, but the Navigator will still climb the walls.
Due to the shape (severe angles) of most in-ground vinyl liner pools, the Navigator's cleaning is confined
to the bottom lboth shallow and deepl and the hopper sides. Navigator does 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.
00 NOT COIL HOSE
When storing your cleaner the hose sections must be stored straight, not coiled. A coiled hose will create a
memory in the hose that will impede the Navigator's ability to move properly in your pool. Coiled hoses
are not covered under the Hayward warranty. When removing the Navigator from your pool, be sure to
grasp the cleaner by its handle, not by its hose, otherwise your Navigator might be damaged should the
hose diSC1)nnect from the cleaner.
1. Skimmers come in many configurations and cannot all be described here. Three basic types are
discussed however.
Some skimmers have two (2) holes in the bottom. There might be a valve, float or cover over the holes.
Remove everything in the skimmer, exposing the holes. The rear hole is usually the suction port In some
cases it will be necessary to use the V094 Regulator Valve to control water flow through the Navigator
(see Figure 4).
Some skimmers have only one hole in the bonom. This suction port is usually controlled by a valve at the
filter system and most likely will not need a V094 Regulator Valve (see Figure 3).
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IMPORTANT TIPS
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Some skimmers have a van-flow Of divener valve in the bonom of the skimmer. This valve can be turned 10
regulate Skimming and main drain suction. Turn ttle valve to full skim and then adjust the Flow Gauge
vacuum gauge by turning the valve toward main drain suction. Usually this valve is the same size as the
Navigator hose end, and it will therefore be necessary to purchase a V098 Hose Adapter (see Figure 7).
After the proper gauge reading has been established. the diverter valve will have to be locked in place with
a wedge of some kind so that it won'! change position with operation of the Navigator.
2. Periodically check the vacuum/water flow 10 be sure thaI the Navigator is operating as efficiently as
possible. Remember. too much vacuum IS just as bad as too little.
3. Periodically check to make sure thai the Navigator hose is sectJfely anached to its suction source
[i.e. Skimmer. Skimmer Vac Plate. Vat; Lock. etc.l
4. Discomect the Navigator hose from the skimmer/regulator valve. Of. if using a ~dedicated tine~. tum
cleaner valve off prior to -backwashing". so as not to restrict water flow.
5. Never coil the Navigator hose. Coiled hose is not covered under the warranty.
6. When the Navigator is out of the pool. always disconnect the leader hose from the Navigator head.
7. Always carry Navigator by the molded·in handle. Do not cerry it by the hose
8. When swimming in the pool. remove Navigator from the water.
9. If you are going to super chlorinate. shock. or add gas chlOfine to your pool. make sure the cleaner and
its hose are removed prior to doing so.
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1. Check the condition of the Ms ho8S, wings and flapsw 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). Also on the side, the wing wear indicator is a horizontal line
which has three (3) vertical lines above it. When you can no longer see the horilontalline, the wings
must be changed (see Figure 9). The Hayward Navigator Tune-Up Kit is available from your dealer.
Shoes. wings and flaps may also be purchased separately.
2. SHOE REPLACEMENT:
al Turn unit upside do'N1l.
bJ Insert screwdriver between foot and shoe on one of the pods (see Figure 8).
cl Using a lifting motion, remove the shoe from the foot.
dl Dip a new shoe in water and attach the shoe to the foot, making sure to put the small post into the
small hole and the large post into the large hole. These posts and holes are different sizes to prevent
the shoes from being improperly installed
e) Repeat Steps b. c and d for each shoe.
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