Hayward Navigator V-Flex Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your Hayward Navigator V-Flex Pool Cleaner, you are not alone. Many Hayward Navigator V-Flex owners experience issues with their pool cleaner from time to time, and it can be frustrating to deal with these problems.

I have problems with my Hayward Navigator V-Flex

Hayward Navigator V-Flex Pool Cleaner Problems

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Slow or no forward movement.

Cause Solution
  • Low or no water pressure.
  • Check filtration and booster pumps, valves, cleaner connections. Check cleaner pressure

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Cleaner does not reach farthest point in pool.

Cause Solution
  • Hose too short
  • Check hose length

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Hose frequently tangles

Cause Solution
  • Float not properly placed
  • Check float is centered on the two-foot hose connected to the pipe closest to the cleaner.
  • Hose too long
  • Check hose length
  • Sweep hose not moving
  • Check sweep hose for holes or clogs, increase sweep hose power

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Sweep hose sprays out of pool

Cause Solution
  • Sweep hose power too strong
  • Reduce sweep hose power

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Little or no sweep hose movement

Cause Solution
  • Sweep hose power too weak
  • Increase hose power
  • Hole in sweep hose
  • Replace sweep hose
  • Debris clogging sweep hose
  • Disconnect sweep hose and flush out

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Cleaner running on side or upside down

Cause Solution
  • Heavy debris
  • Empty bag
  • Pressure too high
  • Check operating pressure

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Cleaner cannot climb to the surface in TOP mode

Cause Solution
  • Pressure too high or too low
  • Check operating pressure
  • Too much heavy debris in bag
  • Empty bag

The Hayward Navigator V-Flex Cleaner runs in small circles

Cause Solution
  • Hose on hose cleaner end assembly bent
  • Lay out in sun until straight

Hayward Navigator V-Flex Replacement Parts

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