Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Hayward 5500 Viper
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High P erformance Automatic P ool Cleaner Owner's Guide Model 5500 • Important Safety Instructions • Installation Instructions • Parts List • Consumer Product Safety Registration Card •.
1 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Important Safety Instructions Warning Read this entire Owner’ s Guide before installing the Viper c leaner . F ailure to follow safety warnings and owner’ s guide instructions can result in severe injur y , death or property damage.
2 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Hayward Viper Automatic Pool Cleaner . The Hayward Viper is designed to clean your pool faster than other automa tic pool cleaners so you and your family spend your time enjoying your pool, not maintaining it.
4 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Principle P arts Warning - Risk of Injury Read this entire Owner’ s Guide before installing the Viper cleaner . 1. Installation of the Booster Pump by a licensed electrician should precede installation of the Viper Cleaner .
5 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Preparing the P ool The Viper c leaner 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 large objects that might interfere with the cleaner’ s operation.
6 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Connecting The V iper Cleaner T o P ool Warning - Risk of Injury The Booster Pump must be OFF when connecting or disconnecting cleaner or hose. Caution - Risk of Equipment Damage The filter pump must always be run to clear air from the system before turning on the Booster Pump.
7 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. 5' 5' 18" 18" 18" 18" IMPORT ANT : Read Carefully - Don't Cut the Wrong End of the Hose! Note: After measuring the hose following the steps below , if you need to reduce the hose length you will cut the hose from the end with the W all Quick Connect.
8 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Mender Nut Connections Note: It is easier to install the swivels when the hose and swivels are wet. 1. Slide Mender Nut on to end of the swivel with small end of nut towards pressure hose. 2. Insert end of swivel into Pressure Hose so end of Hose is over reduced diameter of swivel.
9 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Large Capacity Debris Bag Attaching Debris Bag (Part B, page 4) 1. Place forward edge of Bag Holder under tab to right of Vacuum T ube. 2. With Bag Holder flat on Deck, slide Bag Holder to the left until it locks in place.
10 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Operating the V iper Cleaner 1. Be sure all filtration system valves are open and supplying water to the Booster Pump. 2. Be sure valves to and from the Booster Pump and dedicated return line are fully opened.
11 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Movement When the Viper cleaner is operating properly it will randomly travel around the bottom and sides of the pool. Spin-Out The cleaner will periodically stop and rotate clockwise in order to provide better pool coverage and to escape from corners and other obstacles.
12 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Cleaner Adjustments Warning - Risk of Injury T urn the Booster Pump and Filtration Pump OFF before making adjustments to the cleaner . Always make adjustments outside of the pool. Failure to do so may cause injury .
13 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Adjusting Sweep Hose P ower • In most pools it will not be necessary to adjust the Sweep Hose power . • Observe the Viper cleaner operating in the pool. The Sweep Hose should move in a slow , undulating (snake-like) motion.
14 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Maintenance Removing the Viper Cleaner From The P ool Warning - Risk of Injury The Filtration Pump and Booster Pump must be OFF when connecting or disconnecting cleaner or hose. 1. T urn the Booster Pump and Filtration Pump OFF .
15 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Replacing P arts Some parts will wear with normal use. T o insure the high quality performance, insist on Genuine Hayward replacement parts (using non-Hayward replacement parts will Void the V iper Cleaner’ s Warranty).
16 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Slow or no Forward Movement Low or no Wa t er Pressure Check Filtration and Booster Pumps, Val ves, Cleaner Connections. Check Cleaner Pressure. (Page 10) No Spin-Out Cam Not Properly Installed Open Cam Cap.
17 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Booster Pump Booster Pump T ypical Installation From Pool T o Pool Filtration Pump Pool Filter Heater T o Spa Plumbing Options Chlorinator Solar System Booster Pump (sold separately) Viper Minimum of 3 Feet Ref.
18 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. V iper P arts Diagram Ref. No. P art No. Description 1 AX5500T A Deck (with Wing and Cam Cap) 2 AX5501F Cam Cap 3 AX5003M Cams (3-pack) 4 AX5500GA Gearbo.
19 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Important! Retain Y our Bill of Sale For Proof of Warranty Eligibility T o the Original Retail Consumer / Purchaser (the “PURCHASER”) of the Hayward Viper Automatic Pool Cleaner (the “CLEANER”). Hayward Pool Products, Inc.
20 Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts. Limited W arranty HA YWARD hereby disclaims any and all claims, and PURCHASER releases HA YWARD from any and all claims f or damages to any pool plaster or vinyl liner in PURCHASER'S pool by reason of the use and/or operation of the CLEANER.
High P erformance Automatic P ool Cleaner Owner's Guide Model 5500 • Important Safety Instructions • Installation Instructions • Parts List • Consumer Product Registration Card • Warranty Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation, and safe use of this automatic pool cleaner .
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