Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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...Failure to hazards. The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. This is the safety-alert symbol. Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Phone: (908) 351.5400 www.hayward... that are unpredictable and unsafe. K487BLU REV A Hayward Blu Owner’'s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Contents General Warnings 1 Product Specific Warnings 2 Introduction 4 Installation 5 Replacement Parts 7 Warrantee & Registration 24 Basic safety...
...Failure to hazards. The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. This is the safety-alert symbol. Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Phone: (908) 351.5400 www.hayward... that are unpredictable and unsafe. K487BLU REV A Hayward Blu Owner’'s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Contents General Warnings 1 Product Specific Warnings 2 Introduction 4 Installation 5 Replacement Parts 7 Warrantee & Registration 24 Basic safety...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... operation, and after pump shut off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in violent separation of the pump housing and cover, and/or filter housing and clamp due to the pool. Strainer cover must be positioned to pump housing with compressed air. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, filters manual air relief valve must be installed a minimum of water (not air or air and water) is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or...
... operation, and after pump shut off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in violent separation of the pump housing and cover, and/or filter housing and clamp due to the pool. Strainer cover must be positioned to pump housing with compressed air. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, filters manual air relief valve must be installed a minimum of water (not air or air and water) is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... should check the water temperature with controls, because scalding can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property damage. All electrical wiring MUST be connected only to prevent abuse from external bonding lug to exit the spa. 5. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should interrupt power. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should adhere to mix in proper working on any hot surface layer of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately...
... should check the water temperature with controls, because scalding can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property damage. All electrical wiring MUST be connected only to prevent abuse from external bonding lug to exit the spa. 5. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should interrupt power. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should adhere to mix in proper working on any hot surface layer of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... power source. K487BLU REV A Congratulations on the following information for your purchase of the Hayward Blu automatic pool cleaning system. The Hayward Blu cleaner is an installation related call Hayward at the consumer’'s expense. Also, one or more of your Hayward Blu cleaner. For Technical assistance, call , it will be relative to that a service call may be necessary for your convenience. 1) Purchase Date 2) Serial Number .Note The Hayward Blu cleaner...
... power source. K487BLU REV A Congratulations on the following information for your purchase of the Hayward Blu automatic pool cleaning system. The Hayward Blu cleaner is an installation related call Hayward at the consumer’'s expense. Also, one or more of your Hayward Blu cleaner. For Technical assistance, call , it will be relative to that a service call may be necessary for your convenience. 1) Purchase Date 2) Serial Number .Note The Hayward Blu cleaner...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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.....iinngeeenHHuaayyinwweaarrHdd ammyaawnnuuaffraadccttmuurraeendduppfaaarrcttsst..ured parts. If a Hayward skimmer vacuum plate is used, follow the installation instructions included with the skimmer vacuum plate. Use of non genuine Hayward manufactured parts will void all warranty. 220318_BluManual_r3.indd 9 1/14/13 1:27 PM Rskemimomveetrhevahcouseumfromplathtee.(VI0n93oCrd) eskrimtominersctaonllethaend(Vco0m9p4l)etreelygculloasteotrhvearlevgeuliattiosr nvaelvceesbsyarorytattiongtuthren the filter system ofbf.lueRceomllaorvcelocthkweisheousnetilfrtoigmht...
.....iinngeeenHHuaayyinwweaarrHdd ammyaawnnuuaffraadccttmuurraeendduppfaaarrcttsst..ured parts. If a Hayward skimmer vacuum plate is used, follow the installation instructions included with the skimmer vacuum plate. Use of non genuine Hayward manufactured parts will void all warranty. 220318_BluManual_r3.indd 9 1/14/13 1:27 PM Rskemimomveetrhevahcouseumfromplathtee.(VI0n93oCrd) eskrimtominersctaonllethaend(Vco0m9p4l)etreelygculloasteotrhvearlevgeuliattiosr nvaelvceesbsyarorytattiongtuthren the filter system ofbf.lueRceomllaorvcelocthkweisheousnetilfrtoigmht...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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If you have connected your hose to a Hayward vac lock installed on the pool wall, it may need to use the flow gauge to check the vacuum/water flow from the hose and store in the Hayward Blu hose reads properly (See Figure 2). Connect the hose cuff of a system problem, and not a problem with the cleaner. The regulator valve and the skimmer vacuum plate cannot be used to process used to your Hayward Blue Dealer for assistance with a standard hand-vacuum (See...
If you have connected your hose to a Hayward vac lock installed on the pool wall, it may need to use the flow gauge to check the vacuum/water flow from the hose and store in the Hayward Blu hose reads properly (See Figure 2). Connect the hose cuff of a system problem, and not a problem with the cleaner. The regulator valve and the skimmer vacuum plate cannot be used to process used to your Hayward Blue Dealer for assistance with a standard hand-vacuum (See...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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...turn... rtehaer frleaparadfljaupsteardtojupsotesirtioton position number I nu(SmebeerFI...pool in its progirnaimts mpreogdracmlemaendincgleapnaitntgerpna.ttern. IfIftthhee HHaayywwaardrdBlBu lhuosheosisebeisinbgepiunsghepduaschreosdsathcerossusrfathceeosfuthrfeace of the pool, it will not alwwiallynsotgaolwaalyl sthgeo awllatyheuwpatyhuepwthaellw. K487BLKU4R8E7VBLAU REV A Step 9 Step 9 Observe tOhbesHeraveywthaerHdaBywluarcdleBaluneclreainneorpineroapteiorantioannadndmmakakeessuurree tthhaattththeeflofwlowfrofmrotmhe trheteurrneftiuttrinngsfititsinngost aifsfenctointgatfhfeecting the cleaner...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... liner pools, the Hayward Blu’'s cleaning capabilities may be a float valve or cover plate over the holes. K487BLU REV A Approximately eighty percent (80%) of the dirt in a concrete pool will be on the floor of the pool. Due to the cleaner. Hayward Blu may be confined to grasp the cleaner by the valve at the filter system and most common types are not covered under the Hayward warranty. Some...
... liner pools, the Hayward Blu’'s cleaning capabilities may be a float valve or cover plate over the holes. K487BLU REV A Approximately eighty percent (80%) of the dirt in a concrete pool will be on the floor of the pool. Due to the cleaner. Hayward Blu may be confined to grasp the cleaner by the valve at the filter system and most common types are not covered under the Hayward warranty. Some...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... screwdriver, remove the plugs from your Hayward Blu cleaner by raising the wings up toward the sides of its products when assembled with the pods. c) Replace the wings making sure that the “"L”" (left) and “"R”" (Right) identifiers on the wings match with genuine Hayward manufactured parts. a) Using aa)sUmsiangll aflastmsacllrfelawt dscrriveewrd,rirveemr, orevmeotvheethpelupglusgsfrforommbbootthh ppooddss(S(eSeeFeigFuirgeu9r)e. 9). K487BLU REV A K487BLKU4R8E7VBLAU REV A 3.
... screwdriver, remove the plugs from your Hayward Blu cleaner by raising the wings up toward the sides of its products when assembled with the pods. c) Replace the wings making sure that the “"L”" (left) and “"R”" (Right) identifiers on the wings match with genuine Hayward manufactured parts. a) Using aa)sUmsiangll aflastmsacllrfelawt dscrriveewrd,rirveemr, orevmeotvheethpelupglusgsfrforommbbootthh ppooddss(S(eSeeFeigFuirgeu9r)e. 9). K487BLU REV A K487BLKU4R8E7VBLAU REV A 3.
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... REV A b) You b) You will notice that your replacement ...parts. 220318_BluManual_r3.indd 16 1/14/13 1:27 PM pFloalcdeth. A #2 PhillAips#2sPchreillwipdsrsivcreerwidsrinveerciessnseaceryssfaorry tfhoristhriespreapira.ir. uYowuilwl aillcatcutaualllylyffeeeell aannddhheearaar sansanpawphewnhtheenftlahpeisflainppilascien. eFfloalpdinthe flap in towards tthoweabrdostttohme boofttothmeoHf tahyewHaarydwaBrlduBclulecalenaenre.r.YYoouuwwiillll ffeeeel lssoomme eresreisstaisntcaenactethaistptohiinst pwohiicnht iws hniocrhmaisl. flap. 5. a) Turn oaff) pTuurmn pof.f pump...
... REV A b) You b) You will notice that your replacement ...parts. 220318_BluManual_r3.indd 16 1/14/13 1:27 PM pFloalcdeth. A #2 PhillAips#2sPchreillwipdsrsivcreerwidsrinveerciessnseaceryssfaorry tfhoristhriespreapira.ir. uYowuilwl aillcatcutaualllylyffeeeell aannddhheearaar sansanpawphewnhtheenftlahpeisflainppilascien. eFfloalpdinthe flap in towards tthoweabrdostttohme boofttothmeoHf tahyewHaarydwaBrlduBclulecalenaenre.r.YYoouuwwiillll ffeeeel lssoomme eresreisstaisntcaenactethaistptohiinst pwohiicnht iws hniocrhmaisl. flap. 5. a) Turn oaff) pTuurmn pof.f pump...
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Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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.../13 1:27 PM Troubleshooting Guide K487BLU REV A Problem: Slow or no forward movement CAUSES SOLUTIONS Lack of or improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with flow gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2 of installation instructions. Blockage of Hayward Blu cleaner throat or turbine Worn shoes Worn Wings Improper cleaner model for surface application Call (908) 355-7995 Lack of or improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as...
.../13 1:27 PM Troubleshooting Guide K487BLU REV A Problem: Slow or no forward movement CAUSES SOLUTIONS Lack of or improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with flow gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2 of installation instructions. Blockage of Hayward Blu cleaner throat or turbine Worn shoes Worn Wings Improper cleaner model for surface application Call (908) 355-7995 Lack of or improper water flow through cleaner Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... water flow from entering the pool through cleaner SOLUTIONS Check water flow with fine bubbles, lightly shake them back and forth to release the air bubbles and allow the cleaner head to settle to stop all air from cleaner head as described in installation instructions If cleaner head and hose are covered with flow gauge and adjust per instructions in both directions 3) Check gear box assemblies for proper operation Problem: Cleaner head floats CAUSES Air trapped inside cleaner...
... water flow from entering the pool through cleaner SOLUTIONS Check water flow with fine bubbles, lightly shake them back and forth to release the air bubbles and allow the cleaner head to settle to stop all air from cleaner head as described in installation instructions If cleaner head and hose are covered with flow gauge and adjust per instructions in both directions 3) Check gear box assemblies for proper operation Problem: Cleaner head floats CAUSES Air trapped inside cleaner...
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Troubleshooting Guide K487BLU REV A Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. CAUSES Improper water flow SOLUTIONS Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2 of installation instructions Worn shoes Worn wings Hose too short Steering Failure Replace shoes Replace wings Install additional hose per installation instructions 1) Clean all debris off of rear screen 2) Check to see that cone gear rotates smoothly in both directions 3) Check gear box assembly for proper operation 4) Check pod and A-frame connections for snug...
Troubleshooting Guide K487BLU REV A Problem: Cleaner sticks at steps, corners, etc. CAUSES Improper water flow SOLUTIONS Check water flow with Flow Gauge and adjust as per Step 6, Figure 2 of installation instructions Worn shoes Worn wings Hose too short Steering Failure Replace shoes Replace wings Install additional hose per installation instructions 1) Clean all debris off of rear screen 2) Check to see that cone gear rotates smoothly in both directions 3) Check gear box assembly for proper operation 4) Check pod and A-frame connections for snug...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... that a pool vacuum cleaner, automatic or manual cannot remove that the plaster will cause wear on your pool. 4) The most recent water flow reading from your flow gauge per Step 6, Figure 2 of “"good”" pool plaster is such that plaster. H) When installing the Hayward Blu, you call Hayward’'s Technical Service Department at (908) 355-7995: 1) The purchase date of your Hayward Blu cleaner 2) The serial number of your Hayward Blu cleaner (located on...
... that a pool vacuum cleaner, automatic or manual cannot remove that the plaster will cause wear on your pool. 4) The most recent water flow reading from your flow gauge per Step 6, Figure 2 of “"good”" pool plaster is such that plaster. H) When installing the Hayward Blu, you call Hayward’'s Technical Service Department at (908) 355-7995: 1) The purchase date of your Hayward Blu cleaner 2) The serial number of your Hayward Blu cleaner (located on...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... shall Hayward Pool products be the sole determination of purchase, when used in obtaining warranty replacements or repair. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to be free from defects in lieu of Hayward Pool Products with respect to its cleaners to you. K487BLU REV A HAYWARD® Pool Products Limited Warranty To original purchasers of purchase or the nearest Hayward Authorized Service Center...
... shall Hayward Pool products be the sole determination of purchase, when used in obtaining warranty replacements or repair. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to be free from defects in lieu of Hayward Pool Products with respect to its cleaners to you. K487BLU REV A HAYWARD® Pool Products Limited Warranty To original purchasers of purchase or the nearest Hayward Authorized Service Center...
Hayward Blu Owner's Manual
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... 24 1/14/13 1:27 PM Installation for your records. AUTOMATIC SUCTION CLEANER Warranty Card Registration Register online at www.hayward.com Please Print Clearly: First Name Last Name Street Address City State___________ Zip Phone Number Purchase Date E-Mail Address Serial Number Years Pool has been in a safe and convenient location for : In Ground Above Ground Spa 24 HHaayywwaarrdd oonnllyy gguuaarraanntteeeess tthhee...
... 24 1/14/13 1:27 PM Installation for your records. AUTOMATIC SUCTION CLEANER Warranty Card Registration Register online at www.hayward.com Please Print Clearly: First Name Last Name Street Address City State___________ Zip Phone Number Purchase Date E-Mail Address Serial Number Years Pool has been in a safe and convenient location for : In Ground Above Ground Spa 24 HHaayywwaarrdd oonnllyy gguuaarraanntteeeess tthhee...
