Important Recommendations; Maintenance Tips - Hayward Navigator Guide De L'utilisateur

the vacuum gauge from the hose and keep it within
easy reach. You will need it from time to time to
check the operation of the Navigator.
Important: Remove the AEV096 vacuum gauge
after adjusting the Navigator. It is not designed to
be left in the water and is not covered by the
Navigator warranty.
Step 8. Observe the Navigator in operation. The
discharge of water into the pool may affect the clea-
ner, either at the hose on the surface or with the
Navigator itself at the bottom of the pool. If the
pool's discharge can swivel, turn it so the flow of
water does not interfere with the movements of the
Navigator. Otherwise, ask your dealer to help find a
solution.
Step 9. Check that the Navigator moves without
stopping too long at steps and other obstacles (ver-
tical walls, ladders). If it seems to you that the
Navigator is stuck, set the rear flap adjustment knob
to I (see figure 3).
Step 10. The Navigator climbs the vertical walls of
cement and fiberglass pools provided that they join
the pool bottom in a smooth curve (radius at least
30 cm). When the Navigator climbs a wall, It may
stop short of the top. If the Navigator seems not to
grip the wall, set the rear flap adjustment knob to III
(see figure 3).
If the Navigator reaches the water surface and
takes in air, set the rear flap adjustment knob to I
(see figure 3). If the cleaner still climbs too high,
reduce the suction power by 25 mm (1") until ope-
ration becomes normal.
About 80% of pool residues are on the bottom, the
remaining 20 % on the walls, so the Navigator
spends more time cleaning the bottom than the
walls.
Because of the shape of most sunken liner pools
(corners too sharp), the Navigator is confined to the
bottom (whatever the depth) and sloping walls. The
Navigator does not climb vertical liner walls.
Now that your Navigator cleaner is installed and
working properly, enjoys your pool.

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Check regularly that the hose of the Navigator
is properly connected to the skimmer suction
port.
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2. Disconnect the hose of the Navigator before-
back-washing the filter. This is to ensure the
flow of water needed for effective back-
washing.
3. Never coil the hose of the cleaner. The warran-
ty does not cover problems caused by coiled
hoses.
4. Warning: If massive chlorination is applied, it is
essential to remove the Navigator and its hose
from the pool until the chlorine level returns to
normal.
5. Always disconnect the main hoses from the
Navigator head when the latter is not in the
pool.
6. Always carry and lift the Navigator by its hand-
le, never by the hose.
7. Remove the Navigator and its hose from the
pool before using the pool.
8. Check the vacuum regularly using the vacuum
gauge. Too much or too little suction is harmful.
9. Keep the back grate clean and free of debris by
regular brushing.
Remark: Bear these points in mind when instal-
ling your Navigator.

MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Navigator has a "removable bottom". The pur-
pose of this feature is readier access to the turbi-
ne/suction chamber unit for servicing or cleaning.
Should the Navigator stop or slow down too much
because of the build-up of residues in the neck or
inside the device, you can reach the turbine/suction
chamber unit (see figure 11).
DISCLAIMER
1. Ageing, sunlight, and chemical treatments
damage the liner.
2. The liner may be weakened and become brittle.
3. The pool's installation and environment may
also affect the liner.
4. When you install your Navigator, you take com-
plete responsibility for the condition of your pool
and its environment.