Pentair SandShark, Installation & User Manual

SANDSHARK

™

 Automatic Vacuum Pool Cleaner Installation & User’s Guide

9

This section describes the service and maintenance of 
the of your SandShark

™

 cleaner.

The SandShark

™

 requires almost no maintenance. 

Manually open and close the regulator valve from time 
to time to flush away accumulated dirt and debris and 
ensure smooth operation. Also, from time to time, 
visually inspect the SandShark

™

 to be sure that:

∙  The oscillator moves freely and is not obstructed by 

debris.

∙  The vacuum pad is not excessively worn. When the 

traction pads on the bottom have worn down, it’s time 
for replacement.

∙  Keep skimmer basket and pump strainer basket clean 

and free of debris.

∙  Remove the pool cleaner from the pool before super 

chlorinating (shocking) or chemical balancing. Wait at 
least four hours after the chemical procedure before 
reinstalling the cleaner.

∙  If cleaner jams with large debris (leaves, sticks, etc.), 

clean the debris from bottom of unit.

∙  When people are using the pool, disconnect the 

SandShark

™

 and pull it to one side of the pool.

NOTICE:

 When storing the SandShark

™

, do not coil 

the hose. Instead, lay it out straight and flat in an area 
protected from direct sunlight. Use only a genuine 
SandShark

™

 hose. The warranty is void if the cleaner 

is operated with another hose other than a genuine 
SandShark

™

 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 with the hose connected to 

the cleaner body or with the hose coiled. To do so will 
cause the hose to take a set or kink over a period of 
time. When reinstalled in the pool, the hose will tend to 
stay coiled and will cause the cleaner to malfunction.

∙  If the hose has taken a set, uncoil it as far as possible 

without damaging it and lay it out in the sun for several 
hours to straighten itself. Once it has relaxed and 
straightened out, store it laid out flat and straight (no 
coiling).

Hose Storage

Hazardous suction. 

Suction through 

the SandShark

™

 can entrap bathers, 

causing severe injuries or drowning. 
Do not operate the SandShark

™

 cleaner 

while people are using the swimming 
pool. Do not allow anyone to play with the 
SandShark

™

 or its hoses.

Figure 17

Hose stored correctly - laid out straight,
not connected to cleaner

MAINTENANCE

Pool Cleaner

WARNING