Hayward AquaNaut 200, 400, 450 and Phoenix 2x & 4x Troubleshooting and Tips

In this video I go over some tips and troubleshooting for the Hayward AquaNaut 200, 400 & 450 and the Hayward Phoenix 2x & 4x suction side cleaners. These are super reliable cleaners that will give you years of service before any major repairs are needed. But there are some upkeep items that you need to be aware of.
If you are looking for parts, refer to this blog article where I have the complete part list posted and I also include Superior and SCP part numbers for the pool service professional.
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Note that these parts are the same ones for the Poolvergnuegen PoolCleaner as Hayward has combined all the parts. So the color of some items may not match the original product (tires in particular).
The one part you will need to change more often than any other are the rubber tires. Depending on how long you run your pool and the pool surface type will determine the tire lifespan. Generally speaking you should get at least 15 months to 18 months out of each set of tires. For best performance, once the wear mark is reached I suggest changing the tires. For the four wheel version I like taking the front tires when worn and just cutting the hump off. Then I put them on the back tires, thus saving $50.00. I then put a new set of tires on the front.
Another issue that you may run into is that large debris will jam the cleaner. A good way to solve this problem is to remove one or two vanes from the V-Flex turbine. It will still function fine and with the vanes removed larger debris will pass thru. Also in some cases a small pebble will get under a vane and lift it up causing it to get jammed. Simply remove the vanes and clear out any pebbles.
The wall climbing ability is dependent on the pool pump size and flow. Basically if you have poor flow the cleaner will only climb the walls to the coves or partial walls. If you have a powerful pump (1.5 to 2.0 hp) and good flow, by inserting the large suction inlet the cleaner will generally climb to the water line in a plaster and PebbleTec pool. Note that for a Tile or Vinyl pool the wall climbing ability will be less.
There is always the question of getting the 2-wheel or 4-wheel model. If your pool is more than 8 feet deep get the 4-wheel model. Also, if your pool is large and the skimmer is on the far end, go with the 4-wheel model as it comes with two extra one meter hose lengths. For a small or medium pool I suggest the 2-wheel model. I also suggest a 2-wheel model for a large pool with a side port, vacuum port in the middle. But when in doubt, go with the 4-wheel model.
There is also an Aquanaut 450 model (shown in this video) which has the 4-wheels but the turn cycle of the 2-wheel model. This is a great choice as it has the stability of a 4-wheel model but will turn more often in the pool. Depending on your pool I would suggest this one also.
These are my favorite cleaners and they are very easy to maintain and work on as you can see from the video.
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