Hayward AquaNaut
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Troubleshooting Guide
Copyright 2015 Hayward Industries Inc.
Page 1: ...Hayward AquaNaut Troubleshooting Guide Copyright 2015 Hayward Industries Inc...
Page 2: ...5 7 Cleaner does not move Page 8 Cleaner moves too slow Right wheel doesn t turn Page 9 Right wheel skips Cleaner hose coiling Page 10 Cleaner not cleaning entire pool Page 11 Cleaner climbing too hi...
Page 3: ...fingers away from the access cover and any moving part while the cleaner is operating Never operate the cleaner with people or pets in the pool Never operate the cleaner unless cleaner is submerged un...
Page 4: ...u can safely add two lengths of hose if needed The 4 Wheel unit comes with 40 of hose 11 vacuum and one leader hose You can add quite a few lengths to it but at some point there will be two problems 1...
Page 5: ...a little because it can t pull the hose fast enough Cleaner climbs out and sucks air constantly this can also be worn tires Cleaner is not covering pool Common symptoms of LOW RPMS would be Cleaner i...
Page 6: ...under water count how many times the right front wheel hump turns around in one minute Wheel RPM should be between 11 and 14 RPMs Step 2 If the wheel RPM is not between 11 and 14 the suction to the c...
Page 7: ...ction in Cleaner Step 1 Rotate the Right front wheel forward If it doesn t move there s an obstruction Do not attempt to turn Left wheel Step 2 Remove the two screws that hold the Handle Step 3 Remove...
Page 8: ...Obstruction in Cleaner Step 4 Remove the screw that holds the Shroud Step 5 Remove the Shroud Step 5 Visually inspect the cleaner and remove any debris found in the Turbine Reduction Gears Wheel Hubs...
Page 9: ...he right front wheel will not turn If the wheel turns but ratchets something is worn or broken Parts that need to be inspected include Wheel Hub PVX051 236 Front Drive Assembly right drive PVXH019SA a...
Page 10: ...be dirty and or the skimmer baskets may be full Clean and backwash the filter clean the pump strainer basket The pump may not be primed Make sure the pump is primed You may have a suction leak Check...
Page 11: ...eaks Check if pump impeller is blocked Low wheel RPM insufficient flow After adjusting if it is still below 11 RPM your pump may not be strong enough Obstruction in the Cleaner itself Clear the obstru...
Page 12: ...ing to clean Leaf Canister in wrong place If using a leaf canister make sure it s located between the 1st and 2nd hose sections from the pool wall Leader hose is kinked If the cleaner was put on the d...
Page 13: ...ition The Float s should be 20 25 from the gray cuff head of the cleaner See manual The hose cone swivel may be blocked Although the swivel is self cleaning there may be excessive debris Remove any de...
Page 14: ...the skirts maybe worn hence increasing the suction under the machine See below for how to check tire wear Need to regulate flow May need a bypass valve or need to adjust auto skim plate Cleaner Climbi...
Page 15: ...st resistance and pops out the hose from the suction outlet Fix the air leak Usually O ring on pump lid or fitting on inlet to pump Turbine Vanes Blades Pop Out Of Turbine Vanes may be installed in th...
Page 16: ...o lengths longer than the farthest point from attachment See manual The float may be in the wrong position Adjust float to be 20 25 from the gray cuff Return fittings pushing cleaner Point them down U...
Page 17: ...Changing The Turbine Hub Step 1 Remove the two front wheels by removing the insert clips that hold the wheels to the axle then slide the wheels away from the body Page 15...
Page 18: ...Remove Handle screws and handle Then remove Shroud screw Step 3 Remove Shroud assembly Step 4 Remove steering slide assembly left with shaft and 2 springs Step 5 Remove Shaft Retainer by lifting up wi...
Page 19: ...place with new turbine hub Changing The Turbine Hub Step 6 Remove stainless steel shaft from left to right by tapping a screwdriver on the shaft with a rubber mallet until the shaft comes through on t...
Page 20: ...Changing The Turbine Hub Step 9 Insert steering slide assembly through the turbine hub then through the three gears and cam Step 8 Re Install shaft from right to left Page 18...
Page 21: ...move freely by rotating the front drive gear shaft forward Changing The Turbine Hub Step 11 Tap Shaft back into position Install the Shaft Retainer with the square tab facing towards the rear of the...
Page 22: ...Changing The Turbine Hub Step 13 Replace the wheel assemblies Step 12 Install Front Shroud Screw then Handle and two screws Page 20...
