Hayward MAGIC CLEAN, SCUBA, WHALY, AQUACRITTER Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & PARTS

MAGIC CLEAN / SCUBA / WHALY / AQUACRITTER

ABOVE-GROUND AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER

Hayward® automatic pool cleaners are specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of today’s above-ground
swimming pools.

To prevent potential injury and to avoid unnecessary service calls, read this manual carefully and completely.

CAUTION– Hayward

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Automatic Pool Cleaners are intended for use on permanently installed
above-ground swimming pools only. A permanently installed pool is constructed on the ground such
that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.

WARNING – This manual contains important safety information that must be furnished to the end

user of this product. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS, INC.

Corporate Headquarters: U.S.A:
620 Division Street 1 Hayward Industrial Drive 2935 Sidco Drive 2875 Pomona Blvd.
Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Clemmons, NC 27012 Nashville, TN 37204 Pomona, CA 91768

Canada: Europe:
2880 Plymouth Drive Parc industriel de la Plaine de l'Ain
Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R4 Allêe des chênes

01150 St Vulbas France

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Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using electrical equipment always follow basic safety precautions.

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ON EQUIPMENT.

KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION AND

REPLACE IF MISSING OR DAMAGED.

WARNING – Pump and Filter System Operates Under High Pressure. Failure to remove

pressurized air trapped in pump and filter system could result in violent component separation that can
cause death or severe personal injury.

To Relieve High Pressure: Open Manual Air Relief Valve before servicing or starting pump and

filter system. Close Air Relief Valve when a steady stream of water, not air and water, is discharged from
the valve.

WARNING – Hazardous Pressure. Pumps, filters, and other equipment/components of a

swimming pool filtration system operate under pressure. Incorrectly installed and/or
improperly tested filtration equipment and/or components may fail resulting in injury
and/or property damage. A qualified pool professional MUST conduct all pressure tests.
Do NOT connect to a high-pressure system such as a municipal water main. To prevent
explosion caused by entrapped air in the filtration system use provided air relief valve to
bleed air from the system. Confirm that ALL filtration system component clamps, bolts,
and covers have been tightened to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

WARNING – Never operate or test the filter system at more than 2 BAR.
WARNING – Explosion Hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to

explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 0.4 BAR, high
volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.

WARNING – To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on the filtration system.

CAUTION – All suction and outlet valves MUST be OPEN when starting the filter system. Failure to

do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage. All drains and suction covers MUST
have properly installed covers securely attached with the screws supplied with the covers. If screws are lost,
order replacement parts from your supplier.

This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this symbol on your system or in the

Owner’s Manual, look for one of the following words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury.

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Important Safety Information (cont.)

DANGER – Suction Entrapment Hazard. Never use the pool or spa if a drain

cover is damaged, cracked, missing, or not securely attached. Suction in drains and suction
outlets can cause drowning, disembowelment, hair or body entrapment, severe injury, and
death. Disembowelment, entrapment, or drowning is possible when body parts or hair
come in contact with damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured drain covers and

suction outlets. Suction from pumps with only one drain or suction outlet can cause
disembowelment, entrapment, or drowning. Pumps for pools and spas require two (2) functioning suction
outlets at least three (3) feet apart, on two (2) walls or on the
floor and one (1) wall of the pool or spa. Installation of pump and suction outlets must be in compliance with
all applicable local building codes. Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured drain covers
and suction outlets immediately.

WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle by a Ground

Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that
the receptacle is protected by a (GFCI).

WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged cord immediately.

Do NOT bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, trimmers, and
other equipment.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to

connect unit to electric supply. Provide a properly located outlet. Qualified personnel MUST do all
electrical wiring.

SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Information

Introduction

This manual contains information for the proper installation and operation of Hayward’s automatic pool cleaners. The
instructions in this manual MUST be followed precisely.

Features

• Patented SmartDrive programmed steering system ensures the entire bottom of the pool is cleaned quickly and
completely

• Installs in less than 10 minutes, without tools

• Unique turbine/gearing system provides constant balanced water flow assuring quiet operation and gentle

movement across the pool bottom

• Improves water circulation by pulling water from the pool bottom as it moves

• Advanced, contoured head design allows Hayward’s automatic pool cleaners to complete their steering pattern in

minimal time

• Deluxe bumper ring minimizes friction for easy movement away from walls and resumption of the programmed
steering pattern

• 2 year warranty

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