Hayward PoolVac XL Automatic Suction Pool Cleaner for Vinyl Pools
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Hayward PoolVac XL (W32025ADV) is a suction-side automatic pool cleaner for vinyl liner and fiberglass inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft. Patented AquaPilot programmed steering cleans floors, walls, and coves in 4 to 6 hours. Pod and shoes traction with shoes designed for vinyl and fiberglass surfaces. Virtually silent. No booster pump required. Includes 40 ft of hose.
- SKU: W32025ADV
- 2-year limited warranty (parts only)
- Designed for vinyl liner and fiberglass inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft
- Patented AquaPilot programmed steering (SmartDrive): pre-programmed series of turns for systematic coverage of floors, walls, and coves; eliminates tangled hoses
- Cleans floors, walls, and coves in 4 to 6 hours on average
- Vacuum wings and skirt provide efficient debris pickup and constant suction; wide suction path on every pass
- Pod and shoes traction system; shoes designed for vinyl liner and fiberglass surfaces
- Virtually silent turbine-driven operation; no pulsating hoses or parts
- Installs in under 10 minutes; connects to skimmer or dedicated suction port without tools
- No debris bag to empty; debris passes directly to pump basket and filter
- Includes: 40 ft of hose (9 connector hoses and 1 lead hose), suction regulator valve, flow gauge, skimmer cone adapter
- No booster pump or separate electrical connection required
- Note: if used with a dedicated suction line, Hayward recommends a Vac Lock safety fitting (sold separately)
- Do not use this version on concrete, gunite, plaster, or aggregate pools (use W32025ADC for those surfaces)
Hayward PoolVac XL Automatic Pool Cleaner for Vinyl and Fiberglass Pools: AquaPilot Programmed Steering
The PoolVac XL for vinyl and fiberglass pools uses patented AquaPilot programmed steering to systematically travel the pool floor, walls, and coves rather than relying on random navigation. The programmed steering eliminates tangled hoses and coverage gaps, completing the full pool in a reliable 4 to 6 hour cycle. Vacuum wings and a skirt maintain constant, wide-path suction contact. The pod and shoes traction system uses shoes designed for vinyl liner and fiberglass surfaces to avoid scuffing and minimize contact stress. No booster pump required; the cleaner connects to the existing filtration system in under 10 minutes.
PoolVac XL Vinyl vs. Concrete Version: What Is Different
The vinyl version (W32025ADV) and concrete version (W32025ADC) use the same AquaPilot steering, turbine, hose, and accessories. The difference is the shoes, which are matched to the surface type. The vinyl version's shoes are softer and designed to protect vinyl liner and fiberglass surfaces. The concrete version's shoes handle the friction of plaster, gunite, and aggregate. The PoolVac XL and Navigator Pro are nearly identical cleaners that share most parts; regional availability and cosmetic appearance are the primary differences between them.
Hayward PoolVac XL Vinyl and Fiberglass Pool Cleaner Specifications
Hayward PoolVac XL Vinyl Pool Cleaner Frequently Asked Questions
How is the vinyl version different from the concrete version?
The shoes differ by surface type. The vinyl version (W32025ADV) has softer shoes designed for vinyl liner and fiberglass. The concrete version (W32025ADC) has shoes for plaster, gunite, and aggregate. The AquaPilot steering, turbine, hose, and accessories are the same. Do not use the concrete version in a vinyl liner pool.
Does the PoolVac XL use random navigation or programmed steering?
Programmed steering. The AquaPilot system (SmartDrive) drives the cleaner in a pre-programmed series of turns for systematic pool coverage, eliminating tangled hoses and the coverage gaps that random-navigation cleaners can produce.
Will the PoolVac XL work in a fiberglass pool?
Yes. The W32025ADV vinyl version is designed for both vinyl liner and fiberglass pool surfaces.
How does the PoolVac XL compare to the Navigator Pro for vinyl pools?
The two cleaners are nearly identical and share most parts. Regional availability and cosmetic appearance are the primary differences. Both use AquaPilot programmed steering and perform similarly in vinyl and fiberglass pools.
Should I remove the cleaner before shock treatments?
Yes. Remove the cleaner before adding shock or high-dose chlorine. Leaving the cleaner against the liner during elevated chemical concentration can cause localized bleaching or softening of the liner under the foot. Return it once chlorine is back in the normal operating range.