Requirements

Stores the hose with different clocking such that there are no hose memory issues
Access door on the side of the pool hides cleaner and hose when not in use
Automatically deploy cleaner and hose when the pump comes on, retrieves it when the pump is turned off
Pool builder installation task is not much more difficult than a skimmer installation
Home owner can easily install or remove the cleaner, hose, and deployment device
Any length of hose provided for up to 40 feet
Cleaner Garage automatically adjusts to any hose length the home owner installs
Size of deployment device is less than 15 x 15 x 12 inches
Designed to last 27 years without any wear or debris-caused failures
Provide for quick and easy removal of complete assembly
Do not drag the cleaner across the floor or up the side of the pool
Allow any rocks or debris picked up by the cleaner to flow through the assembly to the pool filter
The pool Cleaner Garage shall operate on the minimum vacuum that the Navigator can operate (1.2” Hg)
After deployment, have 100% of the pool filter pump power directed to the cleaner
Have all power and control come from the pool filter pump vacuum (i.e. turn pump on and it deploys, turn pump off it retracts)
Turning on the filter pump any time during the storage sequence will cause the cleaner to be deployed
Turning off the filter pump at any time during deployment will cause the hose and cleaner to return to storage
Standard off the shelf multi section vacuum hose used like Zodiac-locking hoses