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PoolShark
®
Installation and User’s Guide
Section 3
Operation
This section contains information describing the movement and operation of your PoolShark
®
cleaner, as well
as tips for “fine-tuning” your pool’s valves and connections to optimize the PoolShark’s cleaning ability.
Cleaner Operation and Movement
Clicking sound
This is the sound of the oscillator moving back and forth in the oscillator chamber. The best speed for it is about
500 oscillations per minute. The vibration created by the oscillator moves the cleaner. If the oscillator 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.
Movement around the Pool
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.
The cleaner was designed to spend most of its time in the deep end, where most of the floor and wall area
exists. During a six (6) hour period, the cleaner will visit the shallow end a few times.
Picks up “Big Stuff”
The cleaner will pick up some debris so large that it may jam. Simply stop the pump and remove the debris
from the oscillator.
Fine-tuning Valves and Connections
WARNING —
Pool pump suction is hazardous
and can cause entrapment with severe personal injury or
drowning. Use the vacuum regulator (see following instructions) in pool cleaner system at all times.
NOTICE: Each pool’s hydraulic system and vacuum connections are different. Be sure you have installed the
vacuum regulator before you “fine-tune” the system. This not only regulates vacuum, but also acts as a safety
device.
WARNING —
Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning hazard.
If your pool has a dedicated suction port
(“vac port”) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use. A
spring loaded safety cover (the “Vac Port Fitting”) is included with this pool cleaner. Install it on the
vac port to prevent entrapment and injury. For details please refer to the Vac Port Fitting instruction
sheet included with your cleaner.
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