Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. DAVEY E Y a S pA Ye Afa LEAF Kos ane u Bazar Be Automatic Pool Cleaner Installation and Operating Instructions Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment DEPEND ON DAVEY E mail sales davey com au Miia Website davey com au Automatic Pool Cleaner Congratulations on the purchase of your Davey LeafWIZARD automatic pool cleaner Your new LeafWIZARD has been designed to keep your swimming pool clean and free of dust leaves and debris whilst you simply relax and enjoy swimming in a clean pool INDEX PAG UNG Mel see ee 2 Flow Rate REQuireMent cccsscccsceceeecseeceseeceeecuecueeaueesaeesseesageeseeesagens 3 Your LeafWIZARD Pool Cleaner cccooocccccocccccccnonoconoconononnonanononanononanenos 3 Step1 Pre Installation of your LeafWIZARD unneensenneeennn 4 Step 2 Prepare your pool for the LeafWIZARD uceeeeen 5 Step 3 Setting Up the HOSES 2222022200020000 000 00000 0nnnnnannnn nennen 5 Step 4 Starting the LeafWIZARD u002222220222000n0onnnnnnnonnnnnnensnnnnneenn 7 otepa FNE TUNING een eisen tee 7 Caring for YOUR LealWIZARD nn nr 9 Maintenance amp Service TipS oooccoccnnocccnccccncconnnoncnnonanonnnnnonannonannnnannnnanonos 10 TLOUBIE S OO UN ee ee ee een eier are 11 ACCESS OLE nee ne ae ee ee ee EE 12 Spare paris ona mega een nenn 13 Da2. Body or moving parts Water is the only lubricant required Store cleaner hose in a coiled position It is manufactured using special materials which enables hose memory and may cause the hose to lie awkwardly in the water preventing the LeafWIZARD from moving freely around the pool Operate the LeafWIZARD constantly at a forward speed above 24 rpm This drives the LeafWIZARD much harder than required and may cause unnecessary wear and tear not covered by warranty Maintenance amp Service Tips Operating Time It is good practice to operate your LeafWIZARD for the amount of time required to clean your pool only to maximise the life of the product Flipper Arm The flipper arm boot should be replaced when worn to prevent damage to the pool surface and to ensure best turning performance Brushes The brushes that surround the vacuum opening create the suction envelope and are important for sweeping the floor and for providing optimum suction at the envelope These parts will wear over time Monitor these brushes and replace if they are clearly worn Tyres It is important to monitor the tread wear on the tyres If the tyres are balding replace them to ensure best traction and movement around the pool floor Ladder Above Ground Pools To prevent LeafWIZARD being caught behind ladders in above ground pools the ladder could be removed when the LeafWIZARD is operating or an obstacle placed on pool floor on bot
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4. for commercial applications such as hotels motels caravan parks health clubs public pools etc is for 12 months 1 year only subject to equipment sizing in accordance with Davey s recommendations 8 This guarantee is subject to due compliance by the original purchaser with all directions and conditions set out in the Installation and Operating Instructions Failure to comply with these instructions damage or breakdown caused by fair wear and tear negligence misuse incorrect installation chemical or additives in the water inadequate protection against freezing rain or other adverse weather conditions corrosive or abrasive water lightning or high voltage spikes or through unauthorised persons attempting repairs are not covered under guarantee The product must only be connected to the voltage shown on the nameplate 9 Without limiting the original purchaser s entitlements under the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods amp Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states or the Consumers Guarantee Act 1993 NZ Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage or injury of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the product or any defect 10 Where the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states and the Consumers Guarantee Act 1993 NZ does not apply Davey shall not be liable for a
5. Powered Rollers The three powered rollers assist in overcoming obstacles which are commonly found in swimming pools such as main drains transition ledges and convex curves on steps or swim outs They are also helpful for high spots in the floor of the pool Swivel Valve Connection The swivel connects to the hose and allows the LeafWIZARD head unit to turn and move randomly around the pool Suction Envelope Brushes The suction envelope is the area under the cleaner where the vacuum action takes place It is surrounded by brushes that gently sweep dirt and debris into the large suction opening Top Bottom Wheels These wheels allow the LeafWIZARD to negotiate pool walls and also provide counter weights to keep the cleaner in contact with the floor Bumper Horns These horns prevent the LeafWIZARD from getting trapped in difficult positions such as corners stairs and ladders 10 Grill Turbine Cover This grill can be removed to allow easy access to the turbine for the purpose of fine tuning the performance of your cleaner 11 Speed Control Valve The speed control allows you to adjust your LeafWIZARD to the flow rate of your pump for optimum cleaning performance LeafWIZARD Head Unit Top amp Bottom View BOTTOM WHEEL FA SUCTION ENVELOPE AREA SURROUNDED BY BRUSHES SOFT RUBBER END FITS INTO VACUUM PLATE HARD WHITE END FITS ONTO HOSE SPEED CONTROL VALVE Step 1
6. Pre installation of your LeafWIZARD Pool Cleaner Before you begin to install the LeafWIZARD it is important you have a basic understanding of how the pool water flows from the skimmer through the pool pump and filter returning to the pool Below is a diagram of a typical pool with standard equipment showing how the water usually flows If you are still unsure simply refer to your local Davey Dealer for assistance SKIMMER BOX POOL CLEANER PUMP AND FILTER Step 2 Prepare your pool for the LeafWIZARD 1 Clean the filter and empty the skimmer baskets 2 Completely close off main drain and or second skimmer box 3 Ensure the pool water is chemically balanced 4 Adjust water returns jets downwards to minimise turbulence which can influence the hose and the free movement of the LeafWIZARD NOTE Some skimmer boxes require the use of an expanding or threaded plug to effectively close off the main drain line If you are unsure simply ask your local pool professional Step 3 Setting up the Hoses The LeafWIZARD is supplied with 11 Main hoses and 1 Leader hose 1 Firmly connect the Main hose sections together with enough lengths to reach from the skimmer box to the furthest point in the pool plus an additional 1 2 lengths SKIMMER BO NOTES a If you require extra lengths please contact your LeafWIZARD dealer See Spare Parts section for part code b To disassemble two hose lengths firmly squeeze the joi
7. cleaner under the water with the drive wheel facing up and count the number of revolutions of the raised notch on the drive wheel TIP The LeafWIZARD can continue to operate effectively at speeds as low as 6 7 metres per minute DO NOT exceed 24 rpm of the left hand drive wheel Check as per instructions above If the LeafWIZARD travels too fast it will tend to brush light debris aside and may rear up reducing vacuum power If it travels too slowly the LeafWIZARD may Stall or take too long to clean the pool Step 5 Fine Tuning If the LeafWIZARD is running slowly 1 If the Speed Control Valve is in the O position but the pool cleaner is moving too slowly the main drain line and second skimmers are fully closed All leaf baskets clear and the filter clean the speed can be increased by closing the size of the vacuum opening underneath the cleaner as shown below VACUUM OPENING sows CT 2 If after adjusting the vacuum opening the LeafWIZARD is still travelling too slowly the speed can be increased by changing the position of the red turbine throttle located under the grill to 4 or 5 The factory setting is 3 To access the turbine simply push firmly on the grill at the location labelled PRESS and the grill will flip open THROTTLE COVER 7 q Variable size vacuum opening To enable the LeafWIZARD to remove palm nuts acorns or similar types of debris the shape of th
8. e vacuum opening can be altered by removing the tab on the swivel valve vaccum opening and adjusting the moveable tab as shown STANDARD 7 RE MOVABLETAS VARIABLE Not enough traction 1 If the LeafWIZARD is losing traction and not turning correctly the traction can be increased by adjusting the red turbine throttle to position 1 or 2 and then resetting the forward speed to 24 revolutions per minute This will provide more traction to the wheels The finish on some pools can make it difficult to maintain suction and traction such as fully tiled pools or fibreglass pools The LeafWIZARD is equipped with a spare set of low profile tyres light grey designed for such pools Remove the standard tyres and replace with the low profile tyres if traction is a problem To remove the tyres simply pull the rubber tyre off the wheel and roll it over until it is released The word OUT on the wall of the light grey high profile tyres should be facing outwards away from the head unit NOTE You must remove the original tyre before fitting the alternative tyre You should not fit the alterative tyre over the original one as this will reduce the performance of the cleaner Caring for your LeafWIZARD DO NOT EVER 1 Remove the LeafWIZARD from the pool while the pump is running as this will introduce air to the pump and cause it to lose Prime Put any oil grease or other lubricants on the LeafWIZARD
9. g used weights are inside the flipper side wheel cap au trapped a Rotate head unit underwater to release trapped air Head unit Accessories Is installed on the hose line and catches large leaves and debris before they get to the pump preventing build up in the pump In line Leaf Snatcher basket This is ideal for pools with zn heavy leaf litter and where the cleaner is connected to a dedicated unfiltered vacuum port Is made from marine grade stainless steel and will provide internal l l strength to your vacuum hose where Me SAS the hose is required to bend through paa a tight 90 degrees to fit into the skimmer vacuum plate Spare Parts Part Replacement Main Hose x 1M Replacement Leader Hose x 1M Dark Grey Pair of LeafWIZARD Standard Tyres Dark Grey plus flipper boot Pair of LeafWIZARD High Profile Tyres Plus Flipper Boot Hose Weight Hose Protector Speed Control valve Lead Wheel Weights Replacement Brush Kit Davey Code 401628 401813 401805 401806 M5963 M5964 MK602644 MK602604 MK602602 NOTES NOTES DAVEY WATER PRODUCTS GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA amp NEW ZEALAND This Davey product is guaranteed to be free of material or manufacturing defects at the time of original purchase Should the head unit or hose fail as a result of such defects within 2 years from the original purchase the product will be repaired free of charge NOTE Rubber tyres and boot and floats are guaranteed f
10. h sides of the ladder feet to prevent LeafWIZARD moving behind the ladder Remove LeafWIZARD pool cleaner when backwashing To allow optimum flow rate through filter and to avoid debris clogging the filter backwash system Protect the LeafWIZARD When not in use store in a safe shaded area If shocking your pool with chemicals remove the cleaner to avoid chemical damage Avoid sand amp debris entering the top GRILL If the pool surrounds are not grassed or paved utilise your LeafWIZARD only when your pool requires vacuuming and remove LeafWIZARD from the pool when vacuuming is complete Sand and debris is easily vacuumed from the floor of the pool however if sand falls on top of the LeafWIZARD from around an unfinished pool and enters via the grill it may cause the wheels to lock If this occurs first turn off the pump and disconnect the head unit Then remove the grill and try unlocking the wheels by rotating the large gear wheel inside whilst hosing the turbine with a jet of water from a garden hose Vacuum Opening Dirt may lock the adjustment over time Clean periodically Spare Parts If any of the parts above require replacing please see replacement part codes on page 13 Troubleshooting Problem 1 LeafWIZARD slows down or stops Solution Action Not enough Ensure the speed control valve is seated correctly in suction or vacuum plate blockage in the system Ensure that the main drain and or sec
11. n and bend down to release the joint Female cuff Male cuff Slide the hose weight over the Leader hose that will connect onto the head unit and position it approximately 20cm from the head unit Push the female cuff end of the hose firmly into the swivel socket on the head of the LeafWIZARD 20cm Head nn nono Attach the last male end of the hose to the speed control valve by simply pushing the hose firmly over the hard spigot end of the valve Submerge the LeafWIZARD head unit under water while the pump is OFF and rotate it to release any air in the head 5 Feed the cleaner hose vertically in to the pool so that it fills with water Do not run the cleaner while air is in the hose Helpful Tip Place the end of the hose over a return jet to quickly fill the hose with water 6 Place the speed control valve on the 0 setting and push the rubber end of the valve firmly into the vacuum plate on your skimmer box or into a dedicated vacuum port if applicable Step 4 Starting the LeafWIZARD 1 Place the LeafWIZARD in your pool and switch the pool pump ON 2 Turn the body of the Speed Control Valve clockwise from the 0 Fast position until the pool cleaner is moving along at approximately 9 metres per minute At this speed the drive wheel is turning at approximately 24 revolutions per minute rpm or 6 revolutions per 15 seconds 3 Check the revolutions by holding the pool
12. ny loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage or injury of any kind whatsoever suffered by the purchaser arising directly or indirectly from the product or any defect and the purchaser shall indemnify Davey against any claim by any other person whatsoever in respect of any such loss damage or injury 11 Nothing in this guarantee is intended to have the effect of contracting out of the provisions of the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states and Consumers Guarantee Act 1993 NZ except to the extent permitted by the various Acts and this guarantee is to be modified to the extent necessary to give effect to that intention 12 Davey may be collecting personal information from you in order to provide you with a service Davey Water Products Pty Ltd promises only to use this information in accordance with the Provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 Cth and the Privacy Policy of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd which is available at davey com au o yo a gt Davey Water Products Pty Ltd 2010 Davey and LeafWIZARD are registered trademarks of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Member of the GUD Group ABN 18 066 327 517 AUSTRALIA Head Office and Manufacturing 6 Lakeview Drive Scoresby Australia 3179 Ph 61 3 9730 9222 Fax 61 3 9753 4100 Website davey com au Customer Service Centre Ph 1300 2 DAVEY 1300 232 839
13. ond skimmer are closed Check for obstruction in the hose or head unit Remove cleaner grill and gently flush turbine with water from a garden hose Refer to pump Flow Rate Requirements on page 3 Algae on bottom of pool Chemically balance pool water Not enough Tyres are worn Replace with new tyres traction Pool may have slippery surface such as tiles or fibreglass Fit low profile tyres with slippery surface tread Problem 2 LeafWIZARD will not turn away from wall or clean all of pool floor Add more lengths as required refer pg 5 Setting up the Hoses ene NOSES LOR Swivel is jammed Flush swivel valve with garden hose short or to remove debris tangled Hose been stored in coiled position straighten hose and pour hot water over it to relieve hose memory Flush swivel valve with garden hose to remove debris Algae on bottom of pool Chemically balance pool water Not enough Tyres are worn Replace with new tyres traction Pool may have slippery surface such as tiles or fibreglass Fit low profile tyres with slippery surface tread The swivel connection may be jammed with debris cont overleaf Troubleshooting continued Problem 3 LeafWIZARD operates with wheel off the ground or floats off the pool floor Forward speed Eine tune as per instructions too fast Pool in excess Add an extra length of hose of 2m deep Weights are not Add hose weight to leader hose and ensure lead bein
14. or 1 year TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 This guarantee applies to all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand only and is subject to the provisions of the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 NZ as applicable 2 The guarantee period commences on the date of original purchase of the equipment Evidence of this date of original purchase must be provided when claiming repairs under guarantee It is recommended you retain all receipts in a safe place This guarantee does not cover discolouration of the pool cleaner caused by a reaction with pool water chemicals The performance of the LeafWIZARD is not affected by discoloration This guarantee does not cover damage to or failure of the unit due to pool water chemistry balance or over chlorination This guarantee does not cover the replacement of failed components caused by improper installation misuse neglect or tampering by unauthorised service persons This guarantee covers parts and workshop labour only Goods should be forwarded with proof of date of original purchase to an Authorised Davey Service Centre freight paid Any travel and removal reinstalling charges for goods repaired infield will be to the owners account Guarantee may be denied on goods not readily accessible for service personnel or mounted on exterior walls above single storey level 7 The guarantee
15. vey Water Products Guarantee 02 2200220200000000onnnnn nenne nennen nenne 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To get the best performance from your LeafWIZARD it is essential that you set up the pool cleaner properly IMPORTANT NOTE PLEASE READ THESE INSTALLATION amp PACKING LIST Included with your LeafWIZARD are the following parts 1 LeafWIZARD Head Unit 11 x Hose Sections 1x Leader Hose Hose Weight Ring Hose Protector Ring Speed Control Valve Set of Low Profile Tyres for tiled amp slippery pool finishes NOOB Y N 2 Flow Rate Requirement For optimum cleaning performance your LeafWIZARD automatic pool cleaner requires 140 200 litres per minute lpm of flow from the pool pump Your LeafWIZARD Pool Cleaner 1 LeafWIZARD Head Unit The LeafWIZARD operates using vacuum from the pump flow to drive a simple turbine inside the head unit This drives the wheels of the cleaner whilst vacuuming debris off the floor of your pool The LeafWIZARD has reversing gears to turn and move the cleaner in a random fashion so that it cleans your pool thoroughly and quickly Drive Wheel Is the left wheel powered by the turbine that drives the cleaner forward Flipper Wheel This wheel includes the flipper arm and reverses randomly to turn the LeafWIZARD around Flipper Arm is designed to lift and reverse the LeafWIZARD away from obstacles on the pool floor
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