Pentair SandShark, Installation & User Manual

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

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...ecessary 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...

Page 4: ...ght 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 wo...

Page 5: ...nts Remove the cleaner and all parts from the box Check to be sure all components are included Pool Preparation Before installing the SandShark Suction Side Pool Cleaner your pool should be clean and...

Page 6: ...erformance 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 le...

Page 7: ...nect 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...

Page 8: ...ouble 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 M...

Page 9: ...ssarytoaddweighttoyourhose depending 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...

Page 10: ...ol 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 PoolSh...

Page 11: ...llator 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...

Page 12: ...t 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...

Page 13: ...andShark 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 anot...

Page 14: ...Steering Drive Assembly see Figure 23 7 Remove the Oscillator Sleeve releasing the Oscillator Sleeve Bushing and the Clutch assembly see Figure 24 8 If you need to replace the bumper turn the housing...

Page 15: ...cleaner SandShark 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 SandShark s hose cau...

Page 16: ...oil the hose as it will retain the coiled shape and reduce the cleaning coverage To check the hose lay each hose section flat on the pool deck or another flat surface and look down the length of the h...

Page 17: ...T INCL KEY NOS 12 13 14 12 SMALL SLIDING SEAL 13 OSCILLATOR 14 LARGE SLIDING SEAL ITEM P N DESCRIPTION GW7913 SEAL FLAP KIT INCL KEY NOS 15 16 15 RIGHT SEAL FLAP 16 LEFT SEAL FLAP OTHER 23 41201 0227W...

Page 18: ...igned 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 sha...

Page 19: ...15 SANDSHARK Automatic Vacuum Pool Cleaner Installation User s Guide NOTES...

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