The picture at left shows an example of badly worn shoes.
Navigator pool cleaner not moving.
Shoes and wings have wear indicators for determining when they require replacement.
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Cleaner overview cleaner overview this guide will cover the current navigator pro and new pool vac xl as well as the previous navigator and pool vac ultra.
Each version has a model designed for gunite or vinyl applications.
When your hayward navigator or poolvac stops working the usual suspect is the a frame and turbine and in the newer v flex models the bearings in the v flex.
Keep hands and fingers away from the access cover and any moving part while the cleaner is operating.
If your hayward pool vacuum becomes too slow to clean your pool effectively the vacuum likely has a blockage or the shoes and wings need to be replaced.
A common pool cleaner is the hayward navigator which consists of many moving parts.
A pool vacuum is a relatively simple device in which the swimming pool s pump system is used to draw water through the head of a portable vacuum appliance that scrubs along the bottom and sides of the pool.
Turn your navigator pool vac ultra pool cleaner over and look at the cleaner s shoes.
If these items are not yet worn look for blockages in the pool vacuum to boost suction and speed.
Navigator pro s exclusive smartdrive programmed steering moves the cleaner silently in a predetermined series of turns for more thorough cleaning of pool floor walls and coves.
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Occasionally those parts fail and need to be replaced.