Pentair POOLSHARK - PoolShark Maintenance; Cleaner and Hose Storage

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PoolShark
®
Installation and User’s Guide
Section 4
Maintenance
This section describes the service and maintenance of the of your PoolShark
®
cleaner.
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Suction through the PoolShark
®
can entrap bathers, causing severe injuries
or drowning. Do not operate the PoolShark
®
cleaner while people are using the swimming pool. Do
not allow anyone to play with the PoolShark
®
or its hoses.
The PoolShark
®
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 PoolShark
®
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 PoolShark
®
and pull it to one side of the pool.
Hose Storage
NOTICE: When storing the 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 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).
Pool Cleaner
Hose trai
g
ht
,
not connected to cleaner
Figure 24.