How To Clear Debris From a Hayward Navigator or Pool Vac Ultra
How To Clear Debris From a Hayward Navigator or Pool Vac Ultra
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If your Pool Cleaner is not moving or is barely crawling it may be clogged with debris. This guide describes how to clear the the debris and check the operation of the turbine that propels the pool cleaner.
To gain access to the Main Turbine, remove the screw that secures the Access Cover Assembly to the Lower Body.
Step 2
Lift off the Access Cover Assembly.
Step 4
Reach into the chamber that holds the Main Turbine and clear out any debris.
Step 5
Spin the wheel of the Main Turbine to ensure that it moves freely. As you rotate the wheel you should see the pods move up and down. If they move, your cleaner should now operate properly.
Step 5
Replace the Access Cover Assembly and secure it with the single screw.
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R.Posted: 11/16/2012
tonyeng - Sounds like you have covered most of the problems. The only thing I would suggest at this point is to up the pressure more. If you have the option, shut down most of the water flow going to the main drain while you are cleaning. If your cleaner is on a dedicated suction line, reduce the flow to the skimmer as well.
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tonyengPosted: 11/14/2012
Hayward pool ultra vac goes very slow 1. have good pressure 2. replaced bearings 3. fully unassembled and made sure gears move freely, direction cap rotates freely 4. reassembled - ca not see any obstructions, feet going up and down, vac rotates right - straight and left as it should
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R.Posted: 10/9/2012
GML - The bearings of the main turbine may be worn. Look at our guide on How To Service the Inside of a Hayward Navigator Suction Cleaner for information on replacing those bearings.
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GMLPosted: 10/6/2012
Hi Done all that - the main turbine catches at a certain point and I need to exert a little bit more finger pressure to get it to turn. Remedy? Thanks
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I had this same problem recently. I found that while re-assembling the pool vac, I had installed the turbine backwards, so its rotation was not sufficiently powerful. Look for Left (L) and Right (R) markings on the turbine and the pool vac, and make sure they match! It will make a big difference.
BR
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InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S.Posted: 8/27/2020
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 11/16/2012
tonyeng - Sounds like you have covered most of the problems. The only thing I would suggest at this point is to up the pressure more. If you have the option, shut down most of the water flow going to the main drain while you are cleaning. If your cleaner is on a dedicated suction line, reduce the flow to the skimmer as well.Reply
tonyeng Posted: 11/14/2012
Hayward pool ultra vac goes very slow1. have good pressure
2. replaced bearings
3. fully unassembled and made sure gears move freely, direction cap rotates freely
4. reassembled - ca not see any obstructions, feet going up and down, vac rotates right - straight and left as it should
but it goes very slowly. No idea.
any ideas please
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/9/2012
GML - The bearings of the main turbine may be worn. Look at our guide on How To Service the Inside of a Hayward Navigator Suction Cleaner for information on replacing those bearings.Reply
GML Posted: 10/6/2012
HiDone all that - the main turbine catches at a certain point and I need to exert a little bit more finger pressure to get it to turn. Remedy? Thanks
Reply
Steamboat Posted: 6/3/2012
Thank youReply
BR Posted: 8/13/2020
I had this same problem recently. I found that while re-assembling the pool vac, I had installed the turbine backwards, so its rotation was not sufficiently powerful. Look for Left (L) and Right (R) markings on the turbine and the pool vac, and make sure they match! It will make a big difference. BRReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/27/2020
Thank you for the heads up. Cheers!Reply