Pentair POOLSHARK, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...allation User s Guide AUTOMATICVACUUMPOOLCLEANER POOLSHARK IMPORTANT Please read and follow all instructions carefully Failures caused by incorrect installation or operation are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 2: ...l Adjusters 8 In Line Leaf Canisters 8 Not Enough Vacuum Flow 8 Notes 15 Quiptron Skimmer Box 3 Poolrite Skimmer Box 3 Pentair MegaSkim and Waterco Skimmer Box 3 i If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts and pool products please contact CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT Customer Service andTechnical Support Australia 8 A M to 5 P M Eastern Standard Time Phon...

Page 3: ...necessary forpropercleaneroperation and coverage 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...

Page 4: ...ight and the pool s surroundings Therefore over time vinyl can become brittle and weak In addition vinyl lined pools are affected by the workmanship composition and installation of the liner and the workmanship and quality of construction of the supporting walls and pool base These are all factors which can contribute to liner failure The existence of any of these type of conditions in your pool i...

Page 5: ...ents Remove the cleaner and all parts from the box Check to be sure all components are included Pool Preparation Before installing the PoolShark Suction Side Pool Cleaner your pool should be clean and algae free so as to not inhibit the cleaner s traction If necessary make the following preparations before proceeding 1 Chemically balance the pool water 2 Brush pool and let the debris settle 3 Hand...

Page 6: ...performance 3 The hose should reach from where the cleaner is connected to the farthest point of the pool plus one section and the leader hose 4 Make sure that all connections are snug 5 The overall length of hose needed will be determined by the distance from the point at which you attach the hose to the suction port to the furthest point in the pool plus one length and the leader hose Refer to F...

Page 7: ...nnect one end of submerged hose into the 90 Degree Elbow 90 Degree Elbow Adjustable Regulator Valve Skimmer Adaptor Cuff Pentair MegaSkim and Waterco Skimmer Box Screw in the threaded adaptor from the top of the skimmer plate Poolrite Skimmer Box Screw in the threaded adaptor from the bottom of the skimmer plate Quiptron Skimmer Box Screw in the threaded adaptor from the top of the skimmer plate S...

Page 8: ...Double C Clip to the first hose section Step 5 Aftermakingsurethatthehose FlowGauge aresubmergedbelowthewaterlevel turnthe pump on Step 6 Adjust the water flow so that the indicator linesupbetweenthe Min and Max markings of the Flow Gauge Refer to the Installation Manual of your Automatic Pool Cleaner for instructions on using either the valves in the filter system or thePentairRegulatorValvetoadj...

Page 9: ...pending on your pool s size shape and depth Try the cleaner first without any hose weights If the hose is too buoyant add the weight as shown in Figure 14 After completing the installation turn the pool pump on and allow it to run for a couple of minutes to ensure that all air cycles out of the system Figure 13 Leader Hose marked Connect to Cleaner Figure 12 PoolShark cleaner No weight on these ho...

Page 10: ...ool floor vacuuming up debris in its path Figure 16 5 REBEL Suction Side Pool Cleaner Installation and User s Guide CLEANER ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION After installation turn the pool pump on The PoolShark Suction Side Pool Cleaner should be moving about the pool at a rate of 8 9metres per minute Be sure to check each of the following initial adjustments Hose Length Note The pump must be on when yo...

Page 11: ...illator is running too fast the cleaner will have a tendency to climb up the pool wall past the waterline or walk out of the pool and suck air Reduce the speed by adjusting the vacuum regulator in the skimmer Random Motion The cleaner will visit most spots in the pool within a six 6 hour period It is not specifically programmed and cannot see the dirt you are seeing It is a random motion pattern T...

Page 12: ...it when you change the suction If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves we suggest purchasing and installing an in line leaf canister P N R211084K A leaf canister will provide more debris loading capacity and also provides a water by pass when the canister is full It is very important that the pump not starve for water You don t have enough vacuum if the cleaner does not climb the poo...

Page 13: ...PoolShark do not coil the hose Instead lay it out straight and flat in an area protected from direct sunlight Use only a genuine PoolShark hose The warranty is void if the cleaner is operated with another hose other than a genuine PoolShark hose Do not coil the hose Remove the hose from the cleaner when removing the cleaner from the pool Store the hose flat and straight Don t store the cleaner wit...

Page 14: ...tor Straight out from the bottom of the Outer Housing Be careful not to lose the Sliding Seals see Figure 21 5 Squeeze the latching tabs and pull up on the Swivel Housing and Swivel The assembly will come up releasing the Swivel Sprocket Squeeze the latching tabs to remove the Clutch Clip see Figure 22 6 Remove the Shaft Plug with the stainless steel shaft and the Large Steering Drive Assembly see...

Page 15: ...mbly next to the cleaner PoolShark climbs pool wall to water surface and sucks air Reduce water flow through cleaner see Adjust Flow on page 6 or 8 The water flow from the return line can push the PoolShark s hose causing the PoolShark to steer away from the return line or to remain in one area of the pool To correct this adjust your existing return line diverters or install the eyeball diverters ...

Page 16: ...damage lost seals there should be 4 seals obstructed seals seals should slide freely on the oscillator Be sure that the short soft flexible leader hose section is the first section in the hose assembly next to the cleaner Square Bottom Pools Only If the transition radius between your pool s floor and wall is small and the PoolShark will not climb the pool walls then you have a square bottom pool I...

Page 17: ...ING SEAL 13 OSCILLATOR 14 LARGE SLIDING SEAL GW7506 SEAL FLAP KIT INCL KEY NOS 15 16 15 RIGHT SEAL FLAP 16 LEFT SEAL FLAP ITEM P N DESCRIPTION GW7511 BUMPER KIT FOR MODEL GW7700 GREY 24 RIGHT BUMPER BOOT CLIP 25 RIGHT BUMPER BOOT GREY 26 BUMPER 27 LEFT BUMPER BOOT GREY 28 LEFT BUMPER BOOT CLIP 34 K ACCY BAG ACCESSORY KIT 29 K1026 REGULATOR 30 K1053 HOSE WEIGHT 31 K1027 FLOW GAGE 32 K1023 REDUCER C...

Page 18: ...signed with all components made of materials selected for maximum performance and durability However there is expected wear and tear of certain components which is normal For example foot pad drive shafts oscillator and gears will all degrade when operated with additional use or in harsher chemical environments than intended For these components it is expected the user replaces as frequently as is...

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