Operating the Viper Cleaner
1 . Be sure all filtration system valves are open and supply i n g
w ater 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 Viper Cleaner and its Booster Pump can only operat e
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 T) attached under water and not to be
s p r ayed 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 to 30 PSI.
N o t e : The Wall Quick Connect can be adjusted from " 0 "
( f u l ly closed) to " 5 " ( f u l l y open). Do N OT 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 25 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 at i on System and Plumbing to
determine if they are functioning correctly.
3 . Turn the Booster Pump and Filtration Pump O F F.
Use Only Genuine Hayward Replacement Parts.
Operating the Viper Cleaner
4 . R e m ove the 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 the Cleaner. The Sweep
Hose should be directly below the Pressure Hose.
6 . See Attaching Debris Bag (Page 10).
7 . Place the cleaner in the pool, turn the Filtration system O N,
then turn the Booster Pump O N.
Setup Pressure Gauge & Wall Connect
T
Adjusting Pressure at Wall Connector
Connecting Pressure Hose to Cleaner
K
C
C
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