Hayward AquaVac 6, AV6, AV6 WI-FI Series Manual

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AquaVac 6 Series

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Robotic Cleaner

Hayward Pool Products

620 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07207

www.hayward.com

Hayward Pool Products Canada

2880 Plymouth Drive
Oakville, ON L6H 5R4

www.haywardpool.ca

www.hayward-pool.com

Hayward Pool Europe

1070 Allée des Chênes
01150 St-Vulbas, France

www.hayward.fr

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Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Melbourne-Sydney-Brisbane-Perth
P.O Box 4384, Dandenong South VIC. 3164

www.hayward-pool.com.au

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
observed including the following. Failure to adhere to the safety warnings below may result in
severe injury, death or property damage.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, look
for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.

WARNING warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury, death or major
property damage and, if ignored, presents a potential hazard.

CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury
and/or property damage and, if ignored, presents a potential hazard. It also makes consumers
aware of actions that are unpredictable and unsafe.

WARNING - RISK OF INJURY

• Closely supervise children and pets at all times to ensure
they do not play with the cleaner – it is not a toy.

• Ensure that children do not attempt to access the cleaner
while it is operating.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.

DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

• NEVER swim with the cleaner in the pool.

• Always disconnect and completely remove the cleaner
before entering the pool.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

• All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable
local codes and regulations (See table at end of document).
Always follow local code requirements. Hazardous voltage
can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property damage.

• The cleaner should only be used with the provided cleaner
control unit, which supplies only Safety Extra Level Low
Voltage (SELLV) to the cleaner.

• The cleaner control unit shall be located at least 3.5 m (11.5 ft.)
from the closest edge of the pool.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD to connect control unit to electrical
outlet. This could create a safety hazard and/or damage
to the cleaner. Provide a properly located electrical outlet
per local building codes.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

• Disconnect the cleaner control unit from the electrical
outlet before carrying out any user maintenance. Before
working on any equipment, disconnect control unit
from the equipment.

• Do not bury cable. Do not operate the cleaner with a
damaged cable. If the control unit power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent, or

similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• In the United States and Canada, the cleaner control unit
must be connected only to a supply circuit protected by a

ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualied

electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected
by a GFCI. This GFCI should be tested on a routine basis.
To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should
interrupt power. Push reset button. Power should be
restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the
GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the
cleaner control unit without the test button being pushed,

a ground current is owing, indicating the possibility of

an electrical shock. Do not use the cleaner control unit.
Disconnect the cleaner control unit and contact the
manufacturer for assistance.

• In Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the cleaner control
unit must be supplied through a residual current device
(RCD) having a rated residual operating current not

exceeding 30 mA. Contact a qualied electrician if you

cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a RCD.

• Never allow the plug to enter the water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

READ BEFORE USING THE CLEANER OPERATING CONDITIONS

• Do not operate outside the pool. This will damage the motor
seal and void the warranty.

• Do not drag the cleaner out of the pool against the side wall.
This could damage the cleaner and/or the pool wall.

CAUTION - RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

• Only operate the cleaner for the period of time necessary to
clean the pool. Excessive use is unnecessary and will cause
cleaner parts to prematurely wear.

• Regularly inspect the cleaner, cables and control unit. Do
not use if damaged or if any rough edges are visible on the
cleaner. This can cause damage to the pool.

• Cleaner lter cartridges or debris canister should be
thoroughly cleaned after each use or as often as needed to
ensure the cleaner’s optimal performance.

• Never store the cleaner with dirty lter cartridges
or debris canister.

Unpacking and Cleaner Preparation

• Water temperature operation range: min 50°F / 10°C,
max 95°F / 35°C. Maximum operating depth: 3 m (10 ft.)

• Operating the cleaner in temperatures above or below this
range may affect performance, and cause premature
wear or failure.

• Ambient air temperature: max 104°F / 40°C.

• To protect from permanent damage, if the cleaner is exposed
to extremely hot ambient temperature, the power-supply will
limit or suspend operation until its temperature is down to an
acceptable operating level. To limit overheating and reduced
performance, it is recommended to keep the control unit out
of direct sunlight and keep the cooling fan unobstructed.

BOX CONTENTS

AquaVac

Connect

Wi-Fi Connected Model

• Operation instructions and warranty pack with product
information (serial and model number)

• Accessory pack
Caddy cart handle attachment pin
Canister O-ring and gasket lubricant

• Cleaner with cable

• Control unit

• Caddy cart (optional on some models)

UNPACKING

• Carefully remove the contents of the box from the top.
Do not put the box on its side to remove content as some
parts may fall out of the box and get damaged.

• Verify the contents of the box.

• Carefully read the operation instructions and warning

document rst.

• Assemble the caddy cart (if included with product).

Download and install the Hayward

AquaVac Connect Application

on your mobile device.

For Wi-Fi Connected Cleaner Version Only

Pool Preparation

pH: 7.2 - 7.8
Chlorine: 1.0-3.0 PPM
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 PPM

50˚- 100˚F
10˚- 37˚C

Cl

2

>3.0 PPM

POOL PREPARATION

• NEVER SWIM WITH THE CLEANER IN THE POOL.

• Before using the cleaner, remove any items such as
thermometers, toys and other accessories from the pool.
Such items may cause damage to the cleaner or the pool.
Large debris should also be removed manually from
the pool before installing the cleaner.

• Chemical balance of water may affect cleaner performance,
accelerate wear of certain parts, and may lead to more
frequent maintenance.

• DO NOT LEAVE THE CLEANER IN THE POOL WHEN
CHEMICAL SHOCKING THE POOL.

• pH should be adjusted and kept between 7.2 – 7.8.

• Total chlorine should be maintained between 1.0 – 3.0 PPM.
The cleaner should never be used when chlorine level
(or other oxidizer) exceeds the normal values.

• Total alkalinity level should always be maintained
between 80 – 150 PPM.

• To keep the pool safe for swimming and protect your
equipment, have the water tested frequently and balance
chemicals accordingly.

CAUTION - RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

The cleaner is not intended to clean the pool after extended
periods of disuse until the following steps have been taken:

1. Clear the pool of any large objects that might interfere
with the cleaner’s operation.

2. Check to see that the water is at the recommended level.

3. Check the water chemistry. The water should be
properly balanced (pH level), and the pool free from
algae. Algae can adversely affect the operation and
performance of the cleaner.

4. Clean or backwash the ltration system without the
cleaner in the pool.

NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION

• The cleaner should not be used to remove plaster dust or
construction debris from new or renovated pools.

• Brush the newly constructed pool surface and vacuum new
surface debris before installing the cleaner.

POOLS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS

• The cleaner should not be used to remove excessive debris
before a seasonal pool opening or following a high wind
event or sandstorm.

• Pools with excessive amounts of debris should be
vacuumed manually before using the cleaner.

• Always empty the cleaner lter cartridges or debris canister

when lled with debris.