Hayward Pools H6000 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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Wa r n i n g

Read this entire Owner’s Guide before assembling and installing the Phantom cl e a n e r. Failure to follow safety warnings and Owner’s Guide instructions can result in severe injury, death or property damage. For additional free copies of the Owner’s Guide you can download them from w w w. h a y w a r d n e t . c o m or call (800) 227-1477.

Warning - Risk of Electrical Shock

The Hayward Phantom Automatic Pool Cleaner is designed to connect to a threaded 1-1/2 inch female pipe fitting on a dedicated return line that is powered by a 3/4 H.P. Booster Pump. You should have a licensed electrician install the cleaner’s booster bump. The Booster Pump must be

installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all local code requirements. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

Warning - Risk of Injury

Failure to follow the safety warnings below may result in severe injury, death or property damage.

• A l w ays disconnect and remove the cleaner and pressure hose before entering the pool.

• Disconnect the Safety Rope that seperates the pool’s shallow end from the pool’s deep end,b e fore running the Phantom. A l w ays reconnect the Safety Rope before entering the pool.

• A l w ays handle with care.Do not let children or pets play with the cleaner; it is not a toy.

• A l w ays turn the Booster Pump O F F b e f ore handling the cleaner.

• Do not operate outside the pool.The Phantom Cleaner and hoses contain high-pressure water jets that may cause injury.

• Disconnect pressure hose from the universal wall fitting b e f ore removing the cleaner from the pool.

• N e v e r point any of the cleaner’s high-pressure jets,p r e s s u r e h o s e , pressure gauge or sweep hose at any person or pet.

Important Information

Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage

• A l w ays turn the Filtration Pump on b e f o r e turning the booster pump on.Running the booster pump dry will d a m a ge the booster pump and is not covered by the H a yward warranty.

• A l w ays disconnect and remove the Phantom cleaner and hoses from the pool before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter.

• After cleaning or backwashing the pool filter, allow the f i l t r a tion system to run for a minimum of five minutes or until all debris has been flushed from plumbing lines befo r e reconnecting the Phantom cleaner.

• New plumbing lines must be flushed out before connecting the Phantom cleaner.

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

• The Phantom cleaner should not be used to remove excessive sand (dense debris) following wind or sandstorms.

• A l w ays disconnect and remove the Phantom cleaner and hoses before chemically shocking the pool.

• O n ly operate the Phantom cleaner for the period of time n e c e s s a ry t o clean the pool. Excessive use is unnecessary and will cause cleaner parts to premat u r e ly wear.

• R e g u l a r l y inspect the cleaner and hoses; do not use if d a m a ged or if any rough edges are visible on the cleaner; this can cause damage to the pool.

• Lift the Phantom cleaner by its wing (Part A , p a ge 4), never by the hose or bag .

D i s c l a i m e r

• Pool plaster is affected by ag e , w a ter chemistry, e t c .

• Pool plaster can deteriorate over time.

• The integrity of “ g o o d ” pool plaster is such that a pool vacuum cleaner – automatic or manual – cannot remove the plaster.

• The integrity of “ g o o d ” pool plaster is such that the plaster will cause wear on the cleaner, the cleaner will not wear out “ g o o d ” pool plaster.

• V i nyl pool liners are affected by ag e , s u n l i g h t , and wat e r c h e m i s t ry.

• V i nyl pool liners can become brittle and weak.

• V i nyl pool liners can be affected by the installation and the p o o l ’s surroundings.

• P atterns on vinyl pool liners vary in quality.

• When installing the Phantom cleaner, you assume responsibility for the condition of the pool’s surroundings and chemistry.

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Contents

Introduction

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Principle Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preparing the Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Dedicated Return Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Tools Needed for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting Phantom Cleaner to Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing the Universal Wall Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Assembling and Sizing the Rigid Pressure Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the Rigid Pressure Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Disconnecting a Hose Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting Hose to Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Operating the Phantom Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Large Capacity Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Attaching Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Removing Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Emptying Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sand (Dense Debris) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Correctly Operating Phantom Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Spin-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sweep Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Fine Debris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sand (Dense Debris) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Pressure Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Phantom Cleaner Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Spin-Out Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Spin-Out Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Adjusting Spin-Out Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Top and Bottom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjusting Sweep Hose Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Removing Phantom Cleaner from Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Emptying Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cleaning the In-Line Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sweep Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Storing the Phantom Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Periodic Freezing Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Booster Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Phantom Parts Diagram and Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

C o n gr a t u l ations on your purchase of the Hayward Phantom A u t o m atic Pool Cleaner. The Hayward Phantom is the only To t a l Pool Cleaner. The Phantom is designed to not only to clean your p o o l ’s bottom and sides, but also to skim the wat e r ’s surface as well – all automat i c a l l y !

This revolutionary design offers the following features:

• Faster Cleaning

-Wider Vacuum Nozzle

-Powerful Sweep Hose

• Large Debris Pick-up

-Large Suction Inlet

-Three High Pressure Water Jets

• Less Frequent Bag Cleaning

-Large Capacity Bag

-Easy to remove, clean and replace debris bag

• Complete Pool Cov e r a g e

- P atented AquaDrive™ water jet propulsion

-Randomized Cleaning & Spin-out

-Sweeps debris off steps while skimming

• Cleans the Pool Bottom, Sides a n d Skims the Wa t e r ’ s Surfa c e

- A u t o m a tic Ascent and Descent

-Switch for Bottom & Side Cleaning Only or Surface

Skimming Only

• Less Wear on Pool Surfa c e

-P atented AquaDrive water jet propulsion:no powered

wheels wearing pool surfaces

• Easy Installation

A limited warranty program protects your Hayward Phantom cleaner. To take full advantage of this limited warranty, please read, complete and return the Limited Wa r r a n t y

Registration Card within 14 days of purchase date.

Your warranty card is included in this Owner’s Guide.

I m p o r t a n t

This Owner’s Guide is for Phantom owners who want to install their A u t o m atic Pool Cleaner. H o w e v e r, we recommend that an Authorized Hayward Dealer install the cleaner.

The Hayward 5060 Booster Pump purchased separat e ly or as part of the Phantom A u t o m atic Pool Cleaner package off e r s optimum cleaner perfo r m a n c e . Use of other booster pumps will provide acceptable performance if they deliver at least 35 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) at 12 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) at the d e d i c a ted line pool wall fitting.For electrical and plumbing i n s t a l l a tion procedures for the Hayward Booster Pump, refer to the O w n e r ’s Guide that comes with the Hayward 5060 Booster Pump.

Purchase Date

Serial Number

(located on back of cleaner)

Number of Rigid Pipe Assemblies Used

Pressure Gauge Reading

For Your Records

Principle Parts

Preparing the Pool

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Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage

Hose may be stored folded pipe-to-pipe. Only first 3-foot hose section and sweep hose must be stored straight, not coiled.

A. Wing B. Large Capacity Debris Bag with Float Closure C. Cleaner Connector D. Sweep Hose Connector E. Sweep Hose Adjustment Knob F. Cam Cap G. Rigid Pressure Hose H. Hose Float I. Hose Pipe Coupling J. Hose Swivel K. Adjustable Wall Quick Connect L. Sweep Hose M. Wear Roller N. Rigid Hose Pipe O. Universal Wall Fitting P. Top / Auto / Bottom Switch Q. In-Line Filter R. Hose Swivel Assembly S. Hose Cleaner End Assembly T. Hose Wall End Assembly U. Setup Pressure Gauge

The Phantom cleaner should not be used to clean the pool for spring start-up until the following steps have been taken:

1 . Clear the pool of any objects that might interfere with the

c l e a n e r ’s operat i o n .

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. N o t e : Algae can adversely affect the operation and

p e r f ormance of the cleaner.

4 . Clean or backwash the filtration system without the

Phantom cleaner in the pool.

Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage.

A l w ays disconnect the Phantom Cleaner and hoses form the Universal Wall Fitting and remove from pool before backwashing or cleaning the filtration system. Failure to do so can damage the Booster Pump and Cleaner.

5 . Clean the filtration system pump’s strainer basket

N o t e : After installing the Phantom cleaner, clean the

f i l t r a tion system at regular intervals according to individual pool conditions.

New Pool Construction 1 . Brush newly constructed pool surface and manually

vacuum new surface debris before installing the Phantom.

Sand (dense debris) Always empty the Phantom bag when sand (or heavy debris) effects the cl e a n e r ’s stability

Pools with excessive amounts of sand should be manually vacuumed before installing the Phantom.

Dedicated Booster Pump Return Line

The cleaner is designed to connect to a 1-1/2 inch dedicat e d return line that is at least 6 inches below the normal water level with 1-1/2 inch female threads.If the dedicated return line has 3/4 inch female threads,you will need to purchase a 1-1/2 inch NPTF x 3/4 inch NPTM adap t e r.

Tools Needed for Installation

• F l a t blade screwdriver for adjusting the Regulator on the Wall Quick Connect.

• R i g id Pressure Hose Measuring Tape (included in Bag #1).

Wall Quick Connect

R e a rview Product

Front view Product

Rigid Pressure Hose Parts (G)

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Connecting the Phantom Cleaner To Pool

Installing Universal Wall Fitting

Builders: Install the Dedicated Return Line at the midpoint of the pool’s long wall.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n : D e d i c ated Return Line in Pool Wa l l . D e p t h : At least 6 inches below water level. S i z e : 1-1/2 inch NPT Female T h r e a d e d .

1 . Flush plumbing lines before proceeding. 2 . Turn Booster Pump and Main Filtration Pump O F F . 3 . Remove plug or existing Universal Wall Fitting from

p r e v i o u s l y installed pool cleaner (if any ) .

4 . Remove the Universal Wall Fitting (part O) and Te f l o n®t ape

from Bag #1.

5 . When installing or re-installing the Universal Wall Fitting

use Te fl o n®t a pe on its plastic threads. L e ave two starting threads on the end of the Universal Wall Fitting un-tap e d .

6 . Screw the Universal Wall Fitting into the Dedicated

Return Line. I m p o r t a n t : Turn the Universal Wall Fitting 1 full turn to the

right to engage starting threads.Be sure both parts are started properly (not cross threaded) then resume tightening – hand tighten only. The Universal Wall Fitting may not screw all the way into the Dedicated Return Line.

Do not over tighten.

Te f l o n®is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Assembling and Sizing the Rigid Pressure Hose

1 . Open the plastic bag labeled #1 that contains 10 Rigid Hose

Pipes (Part N) and 5 Hose Pipe Couplings (Part I) .

2 . L u b r i c ate the 5 Hose Pipe Couplings by dunking them in

s o apy wat e r.

3 . Align the Barbs on the Hose Pipe Coupling with the Tabs on

the Rigid Hose Pipes and snap together.Be sure the black o-ring does not slip out of the groove on the Hose Pipe Coupling (if the o-ring is visible through the latch opening when pipes are snapped together the o-ring has slipped out of the groove and will leak)

4 . Make 5 S e t s of Pipe Assemblies by connecting 1 Rigi d

Hose Pipe onto each end of the Hose Pipe Couplings.

5 . L o c ate the “Measuring Tap e ” (packed in Bag #1), secure the

end of the tape marked “ W all Connector End” on the pool coping immediat e ly above the Universal Wall Fitting.

6 . Unroll the Measuring Tap e , walk around the pool to the

farthest point along the pool wall from the Universal Wa l l F i t t i n g .

At the farthest point from the Universal Wall Fitting hold the Measuring Tape at the pool edge/coping and read the number of Pipe Assemblies specified on the tap e .

Universal Wall Fitting

Rigid Hose Pipe Assembly

Dedicated Return Line

Universal Wall Fitting (O)

Measuring Ta p e

Connecting Hose Pipes

a . N o t e : If the measuring tape specifies more than 5 Pipe

A s s e m b l i e s , you need to purchase the additional Pipe sections (P/N AX6000HE) from your Authorized Hay w a r d D e a l e r.

b . If the measuring tape specifies fewer than 5 Pipe

A s s e m b l i e s , set the remaining Pipe Assemblies aside you won’t need them.

R e c t a n g u l a r -Shaped Po o l

Kidney-Shaped Po o l

Angle-Shaped Po o l

Universal Wall Fitting (Dedicated Line)

Farthest Point

Universal Wall Fitting (Dedicated Line)

Farthest Point

I N

1 Pipe Assembly

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Warning - Risk of Injury

The Filtration and Booster Pumps must be O F F when connecting or disconnecting cleaner hose.

Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage

The filter pump must alw ays be run to clear air from the system b e f ore turning the Booster Pump O N . Never run the Booster Pump without the main filter pump O N.Running the Booster Pump dry will damage the Booster Pump and void the warranty.

Operating the Phantom Cleaner

1 . Be sure all filtration system valves are open and supply i n g

w a ter to the Booster Pump.

2 . Be sure valves to and from the Booster Pump and dedicat e d

return line are fully opened.

3 . The Phantom Cleaner and its Booster Pump can only

o p e r a te when the pool’s filter pump is operat i n g .

Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage

Failure to open valves fully and/or failure to have the filtrat i o n system operating will damage the Booster Pump.This damag e voids the Booster Pump’s warranty.

Setting Pressure

I m p o r t a n t : The cleaner will not operate properly if the pressure is not properly set. Too little pressure will prevent proper movement and cleaning.Too much pressure will cause poor cleaning and premature wear of Cleaner parts.

Warning - Risk of Injury

Be careful to hold the Cleaner Connector (Part C) with the Setup Pressure Gauge (Part U) attached under water and not to be s p r a yed by the hole in the Setup Pressure Gauge or by the Sweep Hose. N e v e r point a jet or hose at people or pets.

Clip the Setup Pressure Gauge to the hose near the Wall Quick C o n n e c t .

1 . Turn the filtration system pump O N then the Booster Pump

O N . Read the pressure on the Setup Pressure Gauge

connected to the Cleaner Connector.Use a fl at blade screwdriver to adjust the Wall Quick Connect Knob until the pressure reads 25 PSI (+/- 5 PSI).

N o t e : The Wall Quick Connect can be adjusted from “ 0 ” ( f u l l y closed) to “ 5 ” ( f u l l y open).Do N O T force the adjustment knob beyond “ 0 ” or “ 5 ” .

2 . If the Wall Connector is on Position “ 5 ” ( f u l l y open) and the

pressure is still below 20 PSI, check for clogged Filter, P u m p Strainer Basket, Main Drain, Skimmer Basket, e t c . , t o determine why there is insufficient water pressure at the d e d i c ated line.If more pressure is still required have an Authorized Hayward Pool Dealer or Service person check the Booster Pump, F i l t r ation System and Plumbing to determine if they are functioning correctly.

3 . Turn the Booster Pump and Filtration Pump O F F. 4 . R e m ove th e Setup Pressure Gauge from the Cleaner

C o n n e c t o r. Store the Setup Pressure Gauge with the O w n e r ’ s Guide in a safe place.

5 . Attach the Cleaner Connector to Cleaner. The Sweep Hose

should be directly below the Pressure Hose.

6 . Place the cleaner in the pool, turn the Filtration system O N ,

then turn the Booster Pump O N.

Connecting Pressure Hose to Cleaner

Adjusting Pressure at Wall Connector

Setup Pressure Gauge & Wall Connect

7 . L u b r i c ate the swivel on the 3 ft. Hose Wall End A s s e m b ly (Part T )

in soapy water then snap into one of the Pipe A s s e m b l i e s .

8 . L u b r i c ate the swivel on the Hose Cleaner End A s s e m b ly (Part S)

in soapy water then snap into a different Pipe A s s e m b ly.

9 . Open Bag #2 and lubricate both ends of the Hose Swivel

Assemblies (Part R) in soapy wat e r .Connect the Pipe Assemblies by snapping the Hose Swivel Assemblies into each of the Pipe A s s e m b l i e s .

Connecting Hose to Wall Fitting

1 . With the Booster Pump and Filtration system turned O F F,

look down from the pool deck and hold the Wall Quick Connect so the hose is to the left and the adjustment knob is to the right. Insert the Wall Quick Connect into the Universal Wall Fitting and turn it to the left (counter clockwise) to lock.The hose should be on the bottom below the adjustment knob.

2 . Pull the Wall Quick Connect outward to check that the Wa l l

Quick Connect is locked into the Universal Wall Fitting.

3 . To d i s c o n n e c t the hose, first turn the Booster Pump and

F i l t r ation pump O F F then push the Wall Quick Connect toward the wall, turn it to the right (clockwise) and pull the Wall Quick Connect out of the Universal Wall Fitting.

Disconnecting a Hose Pipe

If it is necessary to shorten,lengthen or replace a component of the Rigid Pressure Hose, the Snap Fits can be undone by twisting the connected Hose Pipes as shown.

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Disconnecting Hose Pipes

Wall Quick Connect

Connecting The Rigid Pressure Hose to Pool Operating the Phantom Cleaner

Wall Connector Assembly

Hose Cleaner End Assembly

T QN

Hose Swivel Assembly

Rigid Pressure Hose Assembly

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R e m ovi ng Debris Bag (Detail)

Attaching Debris Bag

1 . Place the frame of the Debris Bag against the back

of the Cleaner as shown.

2 . Press down on the top corners of the frame. 3 . Press down on the top-center of the frame to lock

the Debris Bag in place.

R e m oving Debris Bag

1 . Pull the top of the Debris Bag frame back (1) and then up (2). Note: If you allow the bag to dry, the debris will be easier to remove.

Emptying Debris Bag

1 . Hold Bag over trash can or wherever debris is to be placed. 2 . Slide Float Closure off of bag . 3 . Hold open edges apart and shake debris from bag . 4 . Slide Float Closure onto bag .

Sand (dense debris)

If too much sand or heavy debris is collected in the Debris Bag , the bag will “ d r o o p ” over the hose while on the bottom and may not be able to ascend to the surface properly. If you observe the b ag drooping over the hose turn the booster pump off and empty the Debris Bag .

N o t e : Pools with excessive amounts of sand should be manually vacuumed before installing the Phantom.

Attaching Debris Bag

Emptying Debris Bag

Float Closure

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Correctly Operating CleanerLarge Capacity Debris Bag

M ov e m e n t

When the Phantom cleaner is operating properly it will randomly t r a vel around the bottom,sides and surface of the pool in “ A U T O ” m o d e . The cleaner will clean the bottom and walls 2/3 of its cycle and skim the surface 1/3 of the cycle. In “ T O P ” or “ B O T ” (Bottom) mode,the cleaner will stay in the Skimming or Bottom & Wall mode (respectively) until the switch is changed to a d i f ferent mode.

S p i n - O u t

The cleaner will periodically stop and rotate clockwise in order to provide better pool coverage and to escape from corners and other obstacles. If the cleaner is momentarily stopped in a corner or at an obstacle, it will Spin-Out to free itself and continue moving randomly about the pool. The Spin-Out Cam determines the frequency of the Spin-Outs.The cleaner comes equipped with 3 Spin-Out Cams; every 75, 50 (factory installed) or 30 seconds (75 second and 30 second Cams are in the A c c e s s o ry bag ) . To change Spin-Out Frequency see “ C h a n g ing Spin-Out Cam”.

Sweep Hose

The Sweep Hose should move in a slow,u n d u l ati ng (snake-like) m o t i o n . It moves debris out of tight corners so the cleaner can vacuum the debris at a more accessible spot in the pool. The Sweep Hose also stirs fine debris into suspension fo r removal by the pool’s filtration system. The Sweep Hose Rollers are wear parts.When the rollers wear-down to the outer gr o o v e ( W ear Line) replace the Wear Rollers (P/N AX5006A) a bag of extra Wear Rollers is included.If a hole forms in the Sweep Hose, it must be replaced with a genuine Hayward Phantom Sweep Hose (P/N A X 5 0 0 0 R S H A ) .

C l e a n i n g

When the cleaner is on the bottom or walls debris is vacuumed from below the cleaner and passed through the vacuum tube into the Debris Bag . When the cleaner is skimming the surface w a ter jets push the debris into the Debris Bag where it is held until the user empties the Bag . The cleaner may not pick-up all debris on the first pass, but your pool should be clean in 3-hours or less (depending on pool size, s h ape and the amount of debris in the pool).

Observe the Phantom’s operation at regular intervals and empty the bag as necessary. O n ly operate the Phantom for the time n e c e s s a r y to clean the pool. Excessive use is unnecessary and will cause premature cleaner wear.

Fine Debris

The Large Capacity Debris Bag , as with other pressure-side c l e a n e r s , does not hold very fine sand or other powder- l i k e d e b r i s . Powder will be blown through the bag and into suspension so it can be filtered by the pool’s filtration system.

Sand (Dense Debris)

If too much sand or heavy debris is collected in the Debris Bag , the bag will “ d r o o p ” over the hose while on the bottom and may not be able to ascend to the surface. If you observe the bag drooping over the hose turn the booster pump off and empty the Debris Bag .

Pools with excessive amounts of sand should be manually vacuumed before installing the Phantom.

The Phantom is designed to operate with 1/2-cup of sand and the remainder of its bag filled with leav e s , a c o r n s , gr a s s e s , e t c .

Pressure Hose

This hose has been designed to minimize the forming of loops and knotting. Most of the pressure hose should remain below the surface of the water the majority of the time. If the hose forms a loop the cleaner will eventually work it out. In the rare event the hose becomes knotted or tangled, it will limit the range of the cleaner.To get optimal coverag e , remove knots or bad tangles if fo u n d .

Sweep Hose

Wear Roller

Wear Line (outer groove)

Wear Rollers (M)

Spin-Out Cams

75-Second 50-Second 30-Second

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