Hayward Pool Vac XL All Models - Page 18

Pool Vac Ultra TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cleaner climbs to water surface and sucks air CAUSES SOLUTIONS Too much/improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust per instructions in Step 6. Improper tension on rear flap Turn rear flap adjuster to I proper operation is achieved If still climbing too much, reduce water flow until Steering failure 1) Check and clean rear screen smoothly in both directions 2) Check to see that cone gear is free and rotates 3) Check medium turbine and spindle gear assemblies for malfunction Problem: Cleaner head "floats" CAUSES SOLUTIONS Head buoyancy Refer to this manual to ensure enough hose lengths are installed Remove all air from cleaner head Stop all air from entering the pool through the return lines the air bubbles and allow the cleaner head to settle If cleaner head and hose are covered with fine bubbles, give the hose a good tug. This will release to the bottom of the pool until the hose is covered with bubbles again The cleaner head is actually being pulled or lifted off the bottom of the pool by the cleaner hose, of return line flow - either at the surface or at the bottom of the pool - or both 16 Readjust return lines to prevent water flow from interfering with cleaner head and/or hose