Hayward TracVac TracVac Owners Manual - Page 8

Operation Before You Use The TracVac Understanding how the TracVac works will help ensure the proper operation and maintenance of your cleaner. • Before every use, visually inspect the TracVac and always check that the turbine moves freely and is not obstructed by debris. Water flowing through the turbine drives the tracks and moves the cleaner. If the TracVac moves slowly or stalls, the turbine may be partially or fully blocked with debris. Refer to "Removing Debris from the Turbine" on the following page. • Check that the pool's system is configured in a manner to maximize flow through the cleaner. Ensure that pool filter is clean, allowing for maximum flow. Make sure that supply and return valves are positioned properly and that the pump is running at the proper speed. • The TracVac's cleaning performance is optimized when operating at a flow rate that has been set with the Flow Gauge (Step 5 on previous page). This flow rate will ensure that the TracVac moves at the proper speed (see Cleaner Speed). Note that the TracVac draws debris from the pool floor and moves it to the pool filter where it's trapped and later cleaned out through backwashing or cartridge cleaning. If the pool has a high debris load, you may notice a slow down in cleaner speed which is most commonly caused by the filter getting dirty. In these cases, you may have to clean your filter before the pool is entirely clean. Refer to your filter's pressure gauge and speed of the cleaner to determine when it's time for a filter cleaning. Cleaner Speed If the Flow Gauge is not available or you want to quickly check for proper operation, you can measure the TracVac's speed as an indication for proper water flow. To do this, raise the TracVac off of the pool floor and hold it by the handle just beneath the pool water surface. Be sure to keep the cleaner under the surface so that it does Count RPMs not draw in any air. Stay clear of moving parts. Now count the number of full rotations made by the large RIGHT wheel over a period of 30 seconds (the left wheel speed varies for steering and can't be used). The number of rotations multiplied by 2 will give you the revolutions per minute; or RPM's. The TracVac's normal speed range is: Min Flow: 26.5 RPM Max Flow: 32 RPM If the RPM is below 26.5, adjust the Flow Regulator Valve (rotate knob clockwise) and check cleaner speed again. If the RPM is higher than 32, adjust the Flow Regulator Valve (rotate knob counterclockwise) and check cleaner speed again. 7 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS