background image

iii

SandShark

 Installation and User’s Guide

GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Pre-installation check list

Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and safety information in this guide. Failure to
follow these instructions or improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool finish or the vinyl
liner, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures
or components of the customer’s pool.

Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:

Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage from age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc. If any
damage is found, have a qualified pool professional make all the necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones,
roots, etc., under the liner, remove them before installing the cleaner.

Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool that is partially or completely tiled:

Repair loose tiles and tighten any loose light rings.

Before installing the cleaner, clean your filter system:

Make sure you have cleaned the filter, including backwashing, rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean
system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and coverage.

Before installing the cleaner,

 

fill the hose with water:

Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to
the filtration system (whether through a skimmer or dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage the
pump through dry running and overheating.

Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:

The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in approximately 4-6 hours. Less time could be needed,
depending on the pool size. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or swimouts or to
work under a solar cover. It was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool or when opening your
pool for the season.

AFTER installing the cleaner, make sure the cleaner is operating correctly :

The cleaner may need some minor adjustments to make sure it is operating properly so there is no damage
to the pool finish. Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to surface wear, pattern removal, ink
rubbing off of, or serious scratches to the pattern caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface,
including automatic pool cleaners. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. is not responsible for any pattern removal,
abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.

Summary of Contents for Kreepy Krauly SandShark 7900

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User s Guide Suction Side Inground Pool Cleaner...

Page 2: ...ool and Spa Inc Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties or others P N 39503 6300 Rev A 10 27 08 Customer Service If you have questions about ordering Pen...

Page 3: ...s Hose Balance 7 Fine tuning Valves and Connections 8 Adjusting Flow 8 Return Line Adjustments 9 Eyeball Diverter Positions 9 Installing the Eyeball Diverter 9 In Line Leaf Canisters 10 Section 4 Main...

Page 4: ...s manual Throughout the manual safety warnings and cautions are identified by the symbol Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions WARNING Hazardous suction Do not play with cle...

Page 5: ...clean system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and coverage Before installing the cleaner fill the hose with water Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water...

Page 6: ...ith the directions contained in the Installation and Operation Manual or operating instructions provided by Pentair Water Pool and Spa or any injury loss damage defect or malfunction or failure to fun...

Page 7: ...d make sure that your pool is clean and free of algae If necessary make the following preparations before proceeding Chemicallybalancethepoolwater Brush the pool and let the debris settle Handvacuumth...

Page 8: ...gthefemale ends onto the male ends after wetting the ends in the pool seeFigure5 3 Makesuretheconnectionsaresnug Thenumberofsections thatyouwillneeddependsonthesizeofyourpool 4 Theoveralllengthofhosen...

Page 9: ...providetheSandShark withthepowernecessarytoensurepropercleaningperformance and we strongly recommend the use of the vacuum regulator valve for maximum safetyandperformance 1 Turnthepoolpumpoff 2 Adju...

Page 10: ...calibrated for use with the Y shaped vacuum regulatorvalve Theflowgaugewillnotindicatethecorrectflowforthecleaner ifyouarenotusingthe Y shapedvacuumregulatorvalve 5 Removetheflowgaugefromtheendoftheho...

Page 11: ...cludedwiththispoolcleaner seeFigure17 Installitonthededicatedvacuumlinetoprevententrapmentand injury FordetailspleaserefertotheVacPortInstructionsheetincludedwithyour vacportfitting Toinstalltheinclud...

Page 12: ...ratedforusewiththe Y shapedvacuum regulator valve The flow gauge will not indicate the correct flow for the cleaner if you are not using the Y shaped vacuum regulator valve 5 Removetheflowgaugefromthe...

Page 13: ...ool from where it s attached It is easy to position SandShark in the pool by moving it about with your pool pole and brush SandShark s hose should be long enough to reach the end of the pool plus one...

Page 14: ...nter into it Allow the cleaner to drop to the pool floor Then turn the pump on Too much Vacuum Flow You have too much vacuum if the cleaner climbs up the pool wall past the water line to the point tha...

Page 15: ...wdirectedalongthesideof pool the tile line flow directed downward flow directed against the hose will help steer the SandShark away from obstructions such as stairs and ladders Allow time for the body...

Page 16: ...tolargequantitiesofleaves wesuggestpurchasingandinstalling an in line leaf canister P N R211084 or R211086 see Figure 31 Aleaf canister will providemoredebris loadingcapacityandalsoprovidesawaterby pa...

Page 17: ...of unit When people are using the pool disconnect the cleaner and pull it to one side of the pool We recommend that you leave the SandShark cleaner in your pool except during chemical shock treatments...

Page 18: ...elSprocket Squeezethe latchingtabstoremovetheClutchClip seeFigure37 6 Remove the Shaft Plug with the stainless steel shaft and the Large SteeringDriveAssembly seeFigure38 7 Remove the Oscillator Sleev...

Page 19: ...ngs and tighten them Be sure that the openings of the eyeball diverters point down 6 00 o clock position or to the side 3 00 or 9 00 o clock positions before fully tightening the rings Usually directi...

Page 20: ...14 SandShark Installation and User s Guide 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 14 14 15 17 19 18 20 10 21 22 1 24 23 5 16 Section 6 Replacement Parts SandShark 7900 Model...

Page 21: ...lip 1 17 Drive Shaft Assembly 1 19 Center Sprocket 1 20 Short Sprocket Clip 1 Oscillator Kit Incl Item N s 12 13 14 GW7912 12 Small Sliding Seal 2 13 Oscillator 1 14 Large Sliding Seal 2 Seal Flap Kit...

Page 22: ...16 SandShark Installation and User s Guide NOTES...

Page 23: ...SandShark...

Page 24: ...P N 39503 6300 Rev A 10 27 08...

Reviews: