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CONSUMER INFORMATION AND SAFETY
DANGER
Risk of electrical shock or electrocution
The electrical supply to this product must be installed in accordance with all
applicable local codes and ordinances
(see page 23).
Improper installation will create
an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users or others
due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
WARNING
Do not play with cleaner or cable or apply to body. Can trap or tear hair or body parts.
Cable can trip or entangle swimmers, which could result in drowning.
CAUTION
Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage. The cleaner was not designed
to automatically clean steps or to work under a solar cover. It was also not designed to do
initial cleanup for a new pool installation.
OPERATING THE CLEANER
WARNING
A Ground Fault C ircuit Interrupter (GFCI –USA) must be installed to protect your electrical
outlet and to prevent any possible electric shock. Failure to do so could create an
electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users or others due to
electrical shock and may also cause damage to property.
CAUTION
DO NOT switch the pool cleaner to “ON” if it is not immersed in the water. Operating the
cleaner out of the water may cause severe damage and will result in loss of warranty.
Always remember to unplug the cleaner from the power supply before removing the
cleaner from the pool.
WARNING
It is mandatory to allow a safety distance between the power supply and the pool as
required by the current installation standard (11.5 feet minimum or 3.5 meters).
WARNING
Always stay out of the pool while cleaner is in operation or in the pool.
Do not use an extension cord to connect to the power supply.
WARNING
CAUTION
Power supply heat sink surface may be hot.
HAYWARD
only warrant i es the quality, performance and safety of its products when assembled with genuine
Hayward manufactured parts. Use of non-genuine Hayward manufactured parts will void all warranty.
Keep the power supply control in shaded area . The power supply control is equipped
with an automatic shut off to prevent over heating if operated in direct sunlight.