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1. the connections but they MUST be tight enough to prevent any air leaks Wetting the hose ends will make it easier to connect the hose sections Figure 4 17 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation Instructions cont Step 5 Measure Hose Lengths A simple rule of thumb to measure hose requirements is to measure the distance from the skimmer or dedicated suction line to the farthest point in the pool then add three 3 extra hose sections This extra length is absolutely necessary for proper operation of your cleaner If the total hose length is not long enough it will be necessary to purchase additional hose sections from your Hayward dealer The hose length supplied 9 75 meters has been determined to be sufficient for the majority of pools nationally If your hose requirement is more than this you must purchase additional hose sections for your cleaner to work properly Step 6 Check the bumper ring located on the bottom of your cleaner to make sure it turns freely It may be necessary to reposition the ring on the small wheels Next read the instructions on the warning label applied to the top of the cleaner Submerge your cleaner into the water and remove all of the entrapped air When escaping air bubbles cease you are ready to connect the leader hose The leader hose has a gray cuff that reads REMOVE LABEL AND CONNECT TO CLEANER Connect the gray cuff of the leader hose to your cleaner See Figure 5 and2. a OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION amp PARTS MAGIC CLEAN SCUBA WHALY AQUACRITTER ABOVE GROUND AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER Hayward automatic pool cleaners are specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of today s above ground swimming pools To prevent potential injury and to avoid unnecessary service calls read this manual carefully and completely AN CAUTION Hayward Automatic Pool Cleaners are intended for use on permanently installed above ground swimming pools only A permanently installed pool is constructed on the ground such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage AN WARNING This manual contains important safety information that must be furnished to the end user of this product FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Corporate Headquarters 620 Division Street Elizabeth NJ 07207 Canada 2880 Plymouth Drive Oakville Ontario L6H 5R4 HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC U S A 1 Hayward Industrial Drive 2935 Sidco Drive 2875 Pomona Blvd Clemmons NC 27012 Nashville TN 37204 Pomona CA 91768 Europe Parc industriel de la Plaine de l Ain All e des ch nes 01150 St Vulbas France 14 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaners Important Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing and using electrical equipment always follow basic safety precautions CAREFULLY
3. Also check the pool and remove any objects that might clog your cleaner s bottom intake including large amounts of leaves Step 3 Head Assembly Magic Clean AquaCritter amp Whaly only Magic Clean AquaCritter 1 Antenna Installation Pull Antenna through the back of the head to the front Align flat section of Antenna base to Key inside of head Pull until it snaps into place See Fig 1 Figure 1 2 Head Installation Insert the tab at the bottom of the head into its corresponding hole on the cleaner body Then swing the top of the head forward Align tab with top hole Apply forward pressure until head snaps firmly in place See Fig 2 Whaly 1 Tail Installation Insert the tab at the top of the tail into its corresponding hole on the cleaner body Then swing the bottom of the tail down Align the two 2 tabs with the corresponding holes Apply forward pressure until the tail snaps firmly in place See Fig 3 Figure 3 Step 4 There are eleven 11 81 cm connector hoses and one 1 81 cm leader hose with a gray cuff Connect the special cleaner hose sections together by pushing and twisting the tapered male connector end of each hose firmly into the female end of the adjacent hose sections See Fig 4 Depending on the size and shape of your pool all hose sections might not be used However the leader hose MUST ALWAYS be used or your cleaner will not operate properly It is not necessary to Bottom Out
4. Hayward s automatic pool cleaners The instructions in this manual MUST be followed precisely Features e Patented SmartDrive programmed steering system ensures the entire bottom of the pool is cleaned quickly and completely e Installs in less than 10 minutes without tools e Unique turbine gearing system provides constant balanced water flow assuring quiet operation and gentle movement across the pool bottom e Improves water circulation by pulling water from the pool bottom as it moves e Advanced contoured head design allows Hayward s automatic pool cleaners to complete their steering pattern in minimal time e Deluxe bumper ring minimizes friction for easy movement away from walls and resumption of the programmed steering pattern e 2 year warranty 16 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaners Installation Instructions Step 1 Clean or backwash the filter and clean the pump strainer basket prior to installing your Hayward automatic pool cleaner NOTE If the pump does not have a strainer basket it is absolutely necessary that the Hayward AE W560 Leaf Canister be installed The Hayward AE W560 Leaf Canister can be purchased separately from your local Hayward dealer Following the installation of your Hayward automatic pool cleaner clean the system at regular intervals according to individual pool conditions Step 2 Check the water chemistry Make sure that the water is properly balanced and that the pool is free from algae
5. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ON EQUIPMENT KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION AND REPLACE IF MISSING OR DAMAGED ps are J This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on your system or in the Owner s Manual look for one of the following words and be alert to the potential for personal injury N DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury ZN WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury N CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury A WARNING Pump and Filter System Operates Under High Pressure Failure to remove pressurized air trapped in pump and filter system could result in violent component separation that can cause death or severe personal injury To Relieve High Pressure Open Manual Air Relief Valve before servicing or starting pump and filter system Close Air Relief Valve when a steady stream of water not air and water is discharged from the valve 4 WARNING Hazardous Pressure Pumps filters and other equipment components of a swimming pool filtration system operate under pressure Incorrectly installed and or improperly tested filtration equipment and or components may fail resulting in injury and or property damage A qualified pool professional M
6. body entrapment severe injury and death Disembowelment entrapment or drowning is possible when body parts or hair come in contact with damaged broken cracked missing or unsecured drain covers and suction outlets Suction from pumps with only one drain or suction outlet can cause disembowelment entrapment or drowning Pumps for pools and spas require two 2 functioning suction outlets at least three 3 feet apart on two 2 walls or on the floor and one 1 wall of the pool or spa Installation of pump and suction outlets must be in compliance with all applicable local building codes Replace damaged broken cracked missing or unsecured drain covers and suction outlets immediately AN WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Connect only to a grounding type receptacle by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI AN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged cord immediately Do NOT bury cord Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers trimmers and other equipment AN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply Provide a properly located outlet Qualified personnel MUST do all electrical wiring SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Information Introduction This manual contains information for the proper installation and operation of
7. 4 AEXV313 Lower Body Screw x 1 25 AEXV030A Lower Body fixed throat 10 1 26 AEXV442 Flap Kit White 2 flaps front amp rear 25 1 27 AEXV417WHP Pod Kit 25 1 28 AEXVOI5P Pod Screw Kit 2 hex head screws amp 2 washers 50 1 29 AEXVO016P Pod Plug 6 pack 50 l 30 AEXV552WHP Wing Kit White 50 1 31 AEXV014SP Slotted Santoprene Shoes 4 pack 50 1 32 AEXV304A Bottom Plate 25 l 33 AEXV512A Nozzle i 1 22 Special order Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner HAYWARD LIMITED WARRANTY To the original Consumer Purchaser HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS warrants the CLEANER excluding shoes motion devices on bottom of unit wings motion devices on side of unit and flaps motion devices on the front and rear of unit for TWO 2 years from the original date of purchase to be free of defects in materials and workmanship Should a defect in workmanship and or materials in the CLEANER become evident during the term of this Limited Warranty the original consumer purchaser shall ship the item freight prepaid to an authorized Factory Service Center as soon as possible after the discovery of the defect together with a letter stating the CLEANER serial numbers or letters date of purchase of the item claimed to be defective the name and address of the consumer owner and a brief description of the problems defects encountered Call 33 825 000 549 for the name and address of the nearest Factory Service Center HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS will at its option
8. Line Vacuum Gauge from your Hayward dealer to verify performance of your system Step 9 Observe your cleaner in operation The pool s return water flow may affect the operation of your cleaner by interfering with the hose on the surface of the water or the cleaner on the bottom of the pool If the pool is equipped with an adjustable type eyeball return fitting redirect the water flow so that it does not interfere with the cleaner s movement If the return water flow is preventing the cleaner from functioning properly and the pool is not equipped with an adjustable type eyeball fitting it will be necessary to purchase a Hayward AEXK19A Return line Diverter from your Hayward dealer Now that your cleaner is installed and operating enjoy a carefree pool It is necessary to run your cleaner only long enough to clean the pool bottom not for the entire filter cycle It is however a good idea to run your cleaner daily as this is an excellent way to improve water circulation and chemical distribution in the pool because your cleaner functions as a moving bottom drain Important Tips 1 Periodically check to make sure all other outlets to the pump are securely closed 1 e other skimmers or bottom drain when operating your cleaner 2 Periodically check to make sure that the cleaner hose is securely attached to the suction fitting in the skimmer 3 Disconnect the cleaner hose from the skimmer prior to backwashing the filte
9. UST conduct all pressure tests Do NOT connect to a high pressure system such as a municipal water main To prevent explosion caused by entrapped air in the filtration system use provided air relief valve to bleed air from the system Confirm that ALL filtration system component clamps bolts and covers have been tightened to the manufacturer s recommendations AN WARNING Never operate or test the filter system at more than 2 BAR N WARNING Explosion Hazard Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby Use only a low pressure below 0 4 BAR high volume blower when air purging the pump filter or piping AN WARNING To reduce risk of injury do not permit children to use or climb on the filtration system A CAUTION All suction and outlet valves MUST be OPEN when starting the filter system Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and or property damage All drains and suction covers MUST have properly installed covers securely attached with the screws supplied with the covers If screws are lost order replacement parts from your supplier 15 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaners Important Safety Information cont DANGER Suction Entrapment Hazard Never use the pool or spa if a drain cover is damaged cracked missing or not securely attached Suction in drains and suction outlets can cause drowning disembowelment hair or
10. cleaner throat Clear blockage Cleaners movement is fast and erratic Remove AEV512A Turn off filter and turn cleaner upside down Insert a small screwdriver in the notch at the rear of the opening Using a prying motion remove the throat Cleaner sticks at ladder or wall Improper vacuum It may be necessary to purchase an AEVO96P In Line vacuum gauge from your Hayward dealer to verify performance of your system Hose too short Add additional hose per installation instructions Stuck on ladder Remove ladder or install a Hayward AEXW100 Ladder Bumper Steering failure Check and clean rear screen Check to see if cone gear rotates smoothly in both directions If the cleaner appears to be stuck or hung up at the wall ladder or other obstruction or anywhere else in the pool and does not return to normal operation within a minute or so turn the filter system OFF Remove the cleaner from your pool Check for blockages or any other obvious problems Check the Bumper Ring for free rotation Check filter system for water flow and re install the cleaner If the cleaner is getting stuck contact your Hayward dealer Under no conditions should the cleaner remain in the pool connected to the filter system if the problem of getting stuck or hung up is not corrected To better serve you please have the following information available if you call Hayward s Technical Service Department at 33 825 000 549 France 1 The purchase dat
11. e of your cleaner 2 The serial number located on the bottom of your cleaner 20 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Replacement Parts Parts Diagram A Frame Kit AXV111P See pgs 192 193 GA OD l Turbine Kit AXV112P See pgs 192 193 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Replacement Parts cont Parts Listing Ref No Part No Description Ctn Oty No Req d l AEXV464 Head Assembly includes Head Eyes amp Antennae 10 1 2a AEXV4570R Shell Magic Clean un 1 2b AEXV457YL Shell AquaCritter 1 2c AEXV457SD Head Assembly for Scuba x 1 2d AEXV457W Head Assembly for Whaly including Tail i 1 2e AEXV457WT Tail Assembly for Whaly j 1 3 AEXV513BK Screen Black 10 1 4 AEXV443 Magic Clean Spots 4 lg amp 2 sm 10 1 5 AEXV070 Cone Gear l 6 AEXV309 Intermediate Gear Shaft 1 7 AEXV301 Intermediate Gear 25 1 8 AEXV068 Spindle Gear Screw 1 9 AEXV303 Spindle Gear 25 1 10 AEXV066A Spindle Gear Bushing 25 1 11 AEXV306 Cone Gear Bushing 50 l 12 AEXV060WH Upper Middle Body i 1 13 AEXV065P Lower Upper Body Screw 6 pack x 1 14 AEXV064A Medium Turbine Drive Gear 25 l 15 AEXV062C Medium Turbine 25 l 16 AEXV009 Medium Turbine Case with Axle 25 1 17 AEXVO055P Turbine Bearings 2 50 1 18 AEXV518P Gear Box 10 1 19 AEXV050CWH Lower Middle Body 1 20 AEXV525A Base Plate Assembly 5 1 21 AEXV551P Wheel Kit 6 wheels axles 25 1 22 AEXV458 Ring Black 5 1 23 AEXV057P Middle Body Screw 6 pack x 1 2
12. ized service or the use of other than genuine HAYWARD parts 6 Any injury loss damage defect or malfunction of the CLEANER or failure to function resulting from any failure to operate or maintain the CLEANER in accordance with the directions contained in Owner s manual or operating instructions provided by HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS or any injury loss damage defect malfunction or failure to function resulting from any accident acts of God alterations in the CLEANER by anyone other than HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS or misuse unreasonable use tampering abuse acts omissions failure or negligence by anyone other than HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS including but not limited to such damages or injuries to parts resulting from improper installation or damage to pump parts resulting from running pump dry e g interruption in or inadequate supply of water to internal pump parts due to loss of prime or obstruction in lines or otherwise or damage defect or malfunction resulting from defects in failure or malfunction of or negligence abuse or misuse with respects to equipment other than the CLEANER Malfunction of damage to materials failure in or changes in the appearance of CLEANER resulting from chemical reaction to substances with which any part of the CLEANER may come in contact Loss of time inconvenience incidental expenses such as telephone calls labor or material charges incurred with the removal or reinstallation of the CLEANER or any pa
13. r This will assure the flow of water necessary for effective backwashing 4 CAUTION When shock treating your pool the cleaner and hoses MUST be removed from your swimming pool until such time that the chlorine levels have normalized 4 CAUTION Never coil the cleaner hose Coiled hose is not under warranty When the cleaner is out of the pool always disconnect the leader hose from the cleaner head When carrying or lifting the cleaner always use the molded in handle Do NOT carry it by the hose When swimming in the pool remove the cleaner and hoses from the water Pools bottoms that are severely wrinkled have large bubbles deep footprints or other imperfections might affect the cleaner s operation 10 Keep rear screen clear of fixed debris by brushing regularly NOTE We do NOT recommend installation of your cleaner until these conditions are corrected O 0 oY p Disclaimer 1 Vinyl can be affected by age sunlight and water chemistry 2 Vinyl can become brittle and weak 3 Vinyl can also be affected by the installation and the pool s surroundings 4 When installing your cleaner you must assume all responsibility for the condition of the pool and the pool s surroundings 19 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Troubleshooting Slow no forward movement Lack of improper water flow through cleaner Clean In Line Leaf Canister Clean Hair and Lint Pot Clean Filter System Partial blockage of
14. repair or replace all defective CLEANER parts covered by this Limited Warranty at its own cost and expense and return same to consumer freight prepaid HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS is not responsible for any costs or expenses of handling packing shipping or transporting the CLEANER or any parts thereof to or from the service facility unless expressly provided to the contrary by state law No dealer distributor or other similar person has any authority to make any warranties or representations concerning HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS its CLEANER or to extend this warranty beyond the express terms contained herein HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS assumes no responsibility for any warranties beyond express terms contained in this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is valid and enforceable only in the United States of America and Canada on CLEANER owned and normally operated in the United States of America and Canada You must provide in some form reasonable acceptable to HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS written proof of the original date of purchase of the CLEANER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 1 Hoses which are warranted by the hose manufacturer to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO 2 years 2 Shoes motion devices on bottom of unit on the CLEANER 3 Wings motion devices on side of unit on the CLEANER 4 Flaps motion devices on the front and rear of unit on the CLEANER 5 Defects or damage caused by unauthor
15. rts or device used with the CLEANER or ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you As a matter of policy HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS will not refund the consumer s purchase price Vinyl liner pools are sometimes subject to brittleness of the vinyl due to a variety of factors including aging pool chemicals deficiencies caused by improper installation or cleaning of supporting walls or base and general wear and tear Consequently the Manufacturer disclaims all liability for damage to any vinyl liner in the Customer s pool by reason of use and or operation of CLEANER Customer claims against the Manufacturer shall be limited to those claims which may be asserted under the Limited Warranty relating to any defect or malfunction of the CLEANER OTHER RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to state Hayward Pool Products Inc Hayward Pool Europe 620 Division Street P I P A All e des Ch nes Supersedes all previous publications Elizabeth NJ 07207 01150 St Vulbas France _Retain this Warranty Certificate in a safe and convenient location for your records 23
16. submerge the entire lengths of hose to remove all of the air as when vacuuming the pool with a standard hand vacuum Figure 5 Step 7 With the filter system turned OFF connect the hose to the skimmer according to Figures 6 or 7 NOTE The optional methods for installing the hose over the pool rail or through the top opening in the skimmer Figure 6 shows the proper way to connect the hose to a skimmer with a bottom suction port using the AEX VO93BP Skimmer Cone Adapter included Figure 7 shows the proper way to connect the hose into a skimmer that has a back or side suction port In this case the standard AEX V093BP cannot be used because of the skimmer configuration and the optional AEX V151 90 degree Elbow must be purchased from your Hayward dealer Figure 6 Figure 7 18 Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation Instructions cont Step 8 Turn ON your filter system Now that your cleaner is operating check to see that the cleaner is moving about the pool It should be operating with left and right turns It should turn away from the walls in a short time frame If the cleaner is performing as stated above your installation is complete NOTE Hayward automatic pool cleaners are powered by your pool s filter system and are designed to work with most systems for above ground pools Therefore the performance of your cleaner will be relative to the power source It may be necessary to purchase a AEV096P In
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