AquaVac SharkVAC User manual

Aqua Vac Pool Cleaners
1711 Longwood Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Attn: Warranty Records
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Mail today to –
Fold, stamp and mail or fax to 561-688-0217 or register on the web at www.aquavacsystems.com
Serial #_______________________________________________________SharkVac
(Located inside filter area)
Registration of Warranty
This registration card must be mailed within 10 days of purchase to secure limited warranty.
FOR USE IN THE U.S.A. ONLY.
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________State___________Zip ____________________
Date Purchased____________________________________________________________________________
Is this replacing another pool vacuum? Yes____ No____ If yes, what brand?______________________
Purchased from____________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________State___________Zip ____________________
The size of my pool surface is___________x__________ Surface is__________________________________
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Limited Warranty
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
Please fill out the warranty registration card on the cover of this manual. Give complete information as requested on the
card, and return to AquaVac Pool Cleaners. Any information or questions you may have concerning your AquaVac or this
warranty may be obtained from AquaVac Pool Cleaners. No dealer, distributor, or other similar person has any authority to
make any warranties or representations concerning AquaVac Pool Cleaners’ products or to extend this warranty beyond the
express items contained herein. Accordingly, AquaVac Pool Cleaners assumes no responsibility for any such warranties or
representations beyond the express items contained in this limited warranty. This limited warranty is valid and enforceable
only in the United States of America on AquaVacs that are owned and operated in the United States of America. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which very from state to state. Your AquaVac Pool
Cleaner has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements. It
is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
This limited warranty includes both parts and labor for the periods above noted and is available only to the original
purchaser (USA only).
EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY
The AquaVac must be used with electrical requirements as indicated on the AquaVac Power Supply. Otherwise
damage, defects, malfunctions or other failures of the AquaVac arising from use on electrical supply not as indicated are
excepted and excluded from this warranty.
Defects, malfunctions, failure or damage of the AquaVac caused by improper, unreasonable, or negligent use or abuse
by the consumer, are excluded from this warranty.
If any repair is made on your AquaVac by anyone other than authorized personnel (designated to perform such
work) without first having obtained factory instructions, AquaVac Pool Cleaners, at its sole option, may determine that this
warranty will not apply and that reimbursement for such repair will not be made because of failure to comply with such
factory specified instructions.
Filter cartridges are not covered by this warranty and will be replaced only with your prior approval of the charges.
Any unit that is used outside the continental U.S. is excluded from this warranty. AquaVac Systems shall be held
harmless outside the continental U.S.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN WARRANTY REPAIR
To obta in r ep ai r of yo ur A qu aVac u nd er t hi s war ra n t y, t he fo l lo w i n g p r o c e d u r e mu s t b e u s e d :
s3ELECTTHE NEAREST!QUA6AC0OOL #LEANERS&ACTORY !UTHORIZED3ERVICE#ENTER FROMTHEENCLOSEDLIST ANDCONTACT
them to make service arrangements.
s3HIPTHE!QUA6ACTOGETHERWITHTWOEXTRAPHOTOCOPIESOFSATISFACTORYEVIDENCEOFTHEPURCHASEDATETOTHE&ACTORY
Authorized Service Center with shipping and delivery charges prepaid.
If you are unable to locate a Factory Authorized Service Center, you may call Aqua Vac Pool Cleaners at
1-800-327-0141 for the nearest location or visit our website at www.aquavacsystems.com or www.haywardnet.com.
TERMS
If a warranty claim is made within the warranty period, your AquaVac will be repaired at no charge (parts & labor) and
will be returned to you or the service center freight prepaid.
After the warranty period, repairs will be made only with your prior approval of the charges.
When requesting warranty repair, PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN to state the serial number inside the main case of
the cleaner.
REPLACEMENT
In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure of your AquaVac, or any warranted part within the warranty period,
Aqua Vac Pool Cleaners, may at its sole option and own expense, replace the AquaVac or any warranted part, with
another new or factory rebuilt identical or reasonably equivalent unit or part, in lieu of repairing the defect.
MODEL WARRANTY PERIOD COVERAGE
SharkVac by Hayward 1 - Year Parts & labor on complete unit,
power train, motor unit, and power
supply, excluding filters.

Owner’s Manual
1711 Longwood Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
USATollFree18003270141•(561)6880211•Fax(561)6880217
www.aquavacsystems.com or www.haywardnet.com
Contents
Important Safety Precautions.......6-7
General Information.........................8
General Operating Instructions ..9-10
Machine Assembly/Parts..........11-12
Maintenance.............................13-15
Troubleshooting ........................16-17
Specifications ................................18

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Important Safety Precautions
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating
and maintaining this pool cleaner. Please retain it for reference.
WARNING – Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can
result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Consumer Information and Safety
The SharkVAC pool cleaner is designed and manufactured to provide safe and reliable
service when installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this
manual. Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
Operating the SharkVAC
Important Safety Precautions
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and
maintaining this pool cleaner. Please retain it for reference.
WARNING – Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property
damage.
Consumer Information and Safety
The SharkVAC pool cleaner is designed and manufactured to provide safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Be sure to read and
comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
DANGER Risk of electrical shock or electrocution
The electrical supply to this product must be installed in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in
death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock, and
may also cause damage to property.
WARNING Do not play with cleaner or cable or apply to body. Can trap or tear hair or
body parts. Cable can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in
drowning.
WARNING Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner is operating.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use or play with pool
cleaner.
CAUTION Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage. The cleaner
was not designed to automatically clean steps or to work under a solar
cover. It was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool
installation.
Operating the SharkVAC
WARNING Your cleaner should not be used while people are swimming in the pool.
WARNING A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI –USA) must be installed to
protect your electrical outlet and to prevent any possible electric shock.
Failure to do so could create an electrical hazard which could result in
death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock and
may also cause damage to property.
CAUTION DO NOT switch the pool cleaner to “ON” if it is not immersed in the water.
Operating the cleaner out of the water may cause severe damage and will
result in loss of warranty.
Always remember to turn the power supply “OFF” and unplug it from the
power outlet before removing the cleaner from the pool.
Important Safety Precautions
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and
maintaining this pool cleaner. Please retain it for reference.
WARNING – Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property
damage.
Consumer Information and Safety
The SharkVAC pool cleaner is designed and manufactured to provide safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Be sure to read and
comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
DANGER Risk of electrical shock or electrocution
The electrical supply to this product must be installed in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in
death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock, and
may also cause damage to property.
WARNING Do not play with cleaner or cable or apply to body. Can trap or tear hair or
body parts. Cable can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in
drowning.
WARNING Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner is operating.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use or play with pool
cleaner.
CAUTION Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage. The cleaner
was not designed to automatically clean steps or to work under a solar
cover. It was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool
installation.
Operating the SharkVAC
WARNING Your cleaner should not be used while people are swimming in the pool.
WARNING A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI –USA) must be installed to
protect your electrical outlet and to prevent any possible electric shock.
Failure to do so could create an electrical hazard which could result in
death or serious injury to pool users or others due to electrical shock and
may also cause damage to property.
CAUTION DO NOT switch the pool cleaner to “ON” if it is not immersed in the water.
Operating the cleaner out of the water may cause severe damage and will
result in loss of warranty.
Always remember to turn the power supply “OFF” and unplug it from the
power outlet before removing the cleaner from the pool.

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GENERAL INFORMATION.
Congratulations on your purchase of a SharkVAC microprocessor controlled, fully automatic
pool cleaner. The SharkVAC represents the highest standard in design, performance,
and quality. This manual contains important information regarding the operation and
maintenance of your SharkVAC.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
PUTTING YOUR SHARKVAC INTO USE.
Deterioration, discoloration or brittleness of any pool finish can be caused over time
separately by, or in combination with, age, incorrect pool water chemistry, improper
installation, and other factors. Customer hereby disclaims any and all claims, and
releases Manufacturer from any and all claims for damages to any pool plaster or vinyl
liner in Customer’s pool by reason of the use and/or operation of the Cleaner. Under
no circumstances shall the Manufacturer be liable for any loss or damage, whether
direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use or inability to use the cleaner in
Customer’s pool.
FEATURES
• TheSharkVACindependentlyscrubs,vacuums,andfiltersyourpool.
•Noinstallation,noattachments.Justdropitinandturniton.Itiscompletely
automatic.
• Filtercleaningismucheasierwiththetopaccessfiltercartridgeelement.
•AdaptiveSeekControlLogic(ASCL¨)Microprocessorcontroloptimizescleaning
routineforeachindividualpoolsizeandshape.
• ElectronicSelfDiagnosticsandOverloadProtection.
• SimpleDirectDrivedesignw/noncorrosivebearingsforhighreliability.

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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Take a moment to get familiar with the SharkVACusingthefigureonpage11.Throughout
thismanualreferencetothisfigureismadewhenreferringtodifferentcomponentsofthe
SharkVAC.
Remove the SharkVAC by placing the carton
down and removing it from the box as shown.
IftheCaddyCartisincluded,theSharkVAC
and the Power Supply will be premounted to
thecart.Seepage12forSharkVAC Caddy
Cart.
1.SelectthenearestGFCI(GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter)protected110120voltAC
outlet.
2.PlacetheSharkVAC power supply so that it is at a minimum distance of 11.5 feet from
the pool edge. The length of the standard SharkVAC cable is 50 feet.
3.Connectthefloatingcabletothepowersupply.UseonlytheoriginalSharkVAC Power
Supply manufactured by Hayward Pool Products.
4. Place the SharkVACinthepool.Itwillslowlysinktothebottomofthepoolastheair
inside is released.
5.ConnectthepowersupplytotheGFCIprotectedoutletandswitchiton.TheSharkVAC
will perform a selfdiagnostics routine for several minutes before starting the cleaning
cycle.
Caution: DO NOT switch power supply “ON” when the SharkVAC is out of water. This
may result in damage to the pump and drive motor seals, which will VOID the warranty.
6.TheSharkVACwillautomaticallyshutoffafteracleaningcycleof2hours.Ifyourpoolis
cleanedinlesstimethan2hrs,youmayshuttheSharkVACoffmanuallybyswitchingthe
power supply to the off position.
MINIMUM 3.5M (11.5 FEET)

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Should a second cleaning cycle be required, switch OFF the power supply for 10
seconds and restart.
7.Afterthepoolhasbeencleaned,switch OFFthepowersupplybeforeremovingthe
SharkVAC from the pool.
8. Remove the SharkVAC from the water at the shallow end of the pool by pulling the cable
until the SharkVAC reaches the surface. Then lift it out of the water using the handle,
NOT the cable.
9.Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagent
orsimilarlyqualifiedpersonsinordertoavoidahazard.
Caution:Whenpullingthecable,reelitinhandoverhanddoNOTreelitaroundyour
arm.
DO NOT ENTER THE SWIMMING POOL WHEN THE SharkVAC IS OPERATING.
Optimum operating water temperature range for the SharkVAC is 50F - 95F (10ºC á
35ºC).
Remove the SharkVAC from the pool after each use. Keeping the SharkVAC permanently
in the pool may result in additional service requirements.

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1. Power Supply
2. Floating Cable
3. Handle
4. On/Off Switch
5. Filter Cartridge
6. Drive Track
7. Wheel Tube
8. Wheel Brush
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9. Sealed Motor Unit
10. Side Panel
11. Dome Assy
12. Filter Bucket
13.Wheel
14. Filter Door

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1-Handle
2-Nut
3-Tube
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Caddy Cart Instructions – See Diagram
1.CaddyCartwillcomepartiallyassembledinthecartonlessthehandle&tube.(1&3)
2.Insertthescrewintothetubeatthebaseofthecaddycart&securewithbolt(4)
3.Insertthehandleintothetopofthetube&insertthescrewsecuringitwiththebolt
(1&2)

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Maintenance
Cleanthefiltercartridgeaftereachuse:
Maintenance
Clean the filter cartridge after each use:
Open the SharkVAC by
pressing the lid button &
lifting up the dome cover.
Remove the filter bucket
assembly by lifting it up
out of the SharkVAC with
both hands from each
side.
Flip the bucket assembly over to
remove the debris & then rinse with a
garden hose to remove small particles.
Filter cartridges do not need to be
removed to clean.

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To Remove the filter cartridges:
Unsnap and lift up both filter door
latches.
Pull out the filter cartridges. Using a
garden hose with a spray nozzle, wash
the filter elements to remove debris.
Hold the filter elements as shown to
allow the debris to fall out.
Wash the entire filter bucket assembly.
(Previously Shown)
Place the filter cartridges back into the
filter bucket assembly with the center
frame reinforcements facing inward.
ToRemovethefiltercartridges:

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Snap the filter door latches into place.
Return the filter bucket assembly into
the SharkVAC using the diagram shown
to determine the front & back.
Close the SharkVAC dome and press
the lid button to snap dome into place.
Filter cleaning solution can be used to remove excessive dirt and/or sand.
Remember: The cleaner your filter is, the more efficient the SharkVAC will perform.
Periodic Cleaning of Moving Parts
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply from electrical outlet before cleaning moving parts.
Inspect the venturi to ensure that no debris or hair has clogged the impeller.
The impeller can be cleaned by spraying it with a garden hose
Remove any debris that has accumulated between the tracks and wheels
Storage
When out of the water, store the SharkVAC in a dry, shady location at temperatures between 40F - 115F
Cable Care
With continued use, the cable may become coiled (like a telephone cord). To correct this, periodically
stretching the cord out in the sun should remove any cord twists.
IMPORTANT: The cable should be checked periodically for any external damage.
•Filtercleaningsolutioncanbeusedtoremoveexcessivedirtand/orsand.
Remember:Thecleaneryourfilteris,themoreefficienttheSharkVACwillperform.
PeriodicCleaningofMovingParts
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply from electrical outlet
beforecleaningmovingparts.
•Inspecttheventuritoensurethatnodebrisorhairhascloggedtheimpeller.
•Theimpellercanbecleanedbysprayingitwithagardenhose
Remove any debris that has accumulated between the tracks and wheels
Storage
When out of the water, store the SharkVAC in a dry, shady location at temperatures
between40F115F(4ºCá46ºC).
Cable Care
Withcontinueduse,thecablemaybecomecoiled(likeatelephonecord).Tocorrectthis,
periodically stretching the cord out in the sun should remove any cord twists.
IMPORTANT: The cable should be checked periodically for any external damage.
Snap the filter door latches into place.
Return the filter bucket assembly into
the SharkVAC using the diagram shown
to determine the front & back.
Close the SharkVAC dome and press
the lid button to snap dome into place.
Filter cleaning solution can be used to remove excessive dirt and/or sand.
Remember: The cleaner your filter is, the more efficient the SharkVAC will perform.
Periodic Cleaning of Moving Parts
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply from electrical outlet before cleaning moving parts.
Inspect the venturi to ensure that no debris or hair has clogged the impeller.
The impeller can be cleaned by spraying it with a garden hose
Remove any debris that has accumulated between the tracks and wheels
Storage
When out of the water, store the SharkVAC in a dry, shady location at temperatures between 40F - 115F
Cable Care
With continued use, the cable may become coiled (like a telephone cord). To correct this, periodically
stretching the cord out in the sun should remove any cord twists.
IMPORTANT: The cable should be checked periodically for any external damage.
Snap the filter door latches into place.
Return the filter bucket assembly into
the SharkVAC using the diagram shown
to determine the front & back.
Close the SharkVAC dome and press
the lid button to snap dome into place.
Filter cleaning solution can be used to remove excessive dirt and/or sand.
Remember: The cleaner your filter is, the more efficient the SharkVAC will perform.
Periodic Cleaning of Moving Parts
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply from electrical outlet before cleaning moving parts.
Inspect the venturi to ensure that no debris or hair has clogged the impeller.
The impeller can be cleaned by spraying it with a garden hose
Remove any debris that has accumulated between the tracks and wheels
Storage
When out of the water, store the SharkVAC in a dry, shady location at temperatures between 40F - 115F
Cable Care
With continued use, the cable may become coiled (like a telephone cord). To correct this, periodically
stretching the cord out in the sun should remove any cord twists.
IMPORTANT: The cable should be checked periodically for any external damage.

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Important Tips
• Cleaningthefiltercartridgeaftereveryusemaximizestheunit’sperformance.
• Replacewornbrushes.
•ToavoidcloggingtheSharkVAC’sfilterelements,besureallchemicalpowdersare
fully dissolved before operating the cleaner.
•In a pool with usually high calcium content, more frequent cleaning of the filter is
recommended.
•Save the SharkVAC original carton for extended storage or shipping requirements
should your SharkVAC require dealer service.
•ThesealedMotorUnitandthePowerSupplycontainnouserserviceableparts.
Opening them will automatically VOID your warranty.
•Removeitemssuchasthermometer,toysandthelikefromthepoolbeforeoperatingthe
unit. Such items can jam the cleaner and cause damage to the unit and/or your pool.
Troubleshooting
IfSharkVACfailstopickupfineorheavydebris:
•Cleanthefilter.Itmaybeclogged.A filtercleaning solutioncanbeusedtoremove
excessive dirt and/or sand
IfSharkVAC starts working momentarily but then stops working:
•Impellermaybecloggedorjammedwithdebris.Checkandcleanifnecessaryfollowing
the instructions in the maintenance section.
•Brushrollerordrivetracksarestuck.Checkfordebrisandcleanifnecessary.
•Cleanerperformsbybothtimingandapoolwalldetectionsensor,whichevercomes
first.
•Thereare3intakeportslocatedatbottomoffilterbucketandnearthebrushroller.
Intakeportslocatednexttotherollerhelpcollectdebrissuchasleavesandsandbetter
than single intake.
•Finedebrissuchassandmayneedasmallerintakeportforstrongersuction.EVAC
cancreateastrongersuctionwitha“highvelocityflapper”thatcanbeinstalledatintake
port.

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Troubleshooting (continued)
•Forthecleanersusedinareasthathavealotofsandthecleanermayneedtoberinsed
withwateratallflapper(filterbucket’sflapperisatintakeport)areasandmayneed
rinsing at the dome push button to allow free operation.
•Cleanermaygetstuckifahighmaindrainisinstalledinthepool.Cleanermayremain
lodged on the drain for a short period of time, but will eventually free it’s self by virtue of
the cleaner’s embedded program.
•Thefilterbucketisdesignedtobecleanedwiththefiltersinstalledfornormalcleanup.For
deepcleaning,theusercanremoveeachfiltercartridgeandcleanseparately.
•Duringthenormaloperatingcycleofthecleaner,thehandlesideoftheunitwillrise
from the pool bottom to allow the unit to clear obstacles, such as elevated main drains
and stair steps.
•Itisnormaltoseethecleanerridethewallforashortperiodoftimethisallowstheunit
to change position in the pool to assure full bottom coverage.
•Perceptionofcleanerperformance:Confusionmayexistovertheperceptionofhow
thecleaneroperatesatdifferenttimesduringeachcycle.Itisimportanttojudgethe
performance of the cleaner by observing improved pool cleanliness after the cleaner
has run a complete cleaning cycle.
•Ifacleanerhaspoorcoverageofthepoolinonecycleoronlycoversasmallarea,
checkthefilterandcleanifnecessaryandmakesuretheunitisnotgettingcaughton
drains,floorcleaningheadsortoys.Theusermaytrystartingthecleanerindifferent
locationstofindtheoptimumcleaninglocation.
•Ifdebrisfallsfromcleanerwhileremovingfrompool,itmaybecausedbyfilteroverload,
increasefrequencyoffiltercleaning.Assurethatthereisnolargedebrisblockinganyof
thethreeintakes.Largedebrismustberemovedfromthepoolbeforeusingmachine.
Ifdrainflapsareoutofplaceorstuckbysandorleavesintheopenposition,theflaps
can be snapped back into place, after cleaning the area.
•Avoiddroppingorthrowingmachineintopool.Placecleanerawayfromthepoolwall
but do not throw the cleaner in the pool.
•Iftheflotationcordgetstwistedwhichcanbecausedbythecleanergettingstuckon
large objects such as rocks, toys or main drains, it can be straightened by laying the
flotationcordatfulllength(ifpossible)inthesunheatfromthesunwillhelpreducethe
twisting.
•Ifahighlevelofdebrisisvisiblethroughthedomewindows,removecleanerquickly
fromthewatertoreducethechanceofthedebrisescapingthefilterbucketandre
entering the pool.

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Specifications
Current Consumption 0.78 amps
Weight (w/o cable) 21.5 lbs
Cable Length, Type 50 ft
Materials High Impact ABS - Metal Parts of Non-Ferrous Stainless Steel
Motor Unit PUMP DRIVE PCB
Speed (rpm) 2,700 55 -
Voltage 24V DC 22V DC 5V DC
Current (amp) 2.62 0.63 -
Waterproof Sealing Double Redundant Radial Shaft Seals & 0-Rings.
Motor Housing Sealed, Watertight, High Impact Polypropylene
Overload Protection Electronic Overload Monitoring w/auto-shutoff.
Filter
Type Removable, Re-Usable, Pleated Element Cartridge
Media Pleated Cellulose/Polyester Blend
Cleaning Routine Control
Type Adaptive Seek Control Logic (ASCL¨) Microprocessor
Cleaning Cycle 2 hrs
Drive System Direct Drive w/Polyurethane Drive Track & Acetal/Stainless Steel
Bearing System
Power Supply
Input Primary Voltage 110-120 volt AC
Output Secondary Voltage 24V DC
Rated Output Current 4 amps
Weight 8.3 lbs
Shipping
SharkVAC Length Width Height
Carton Dimensions 24 17 29
Shipping Weight with Caddy 49 lbs
43 lbs
without Caddy

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The SharkVAC automatic swimming pool vacuum cleaner has been manufactured with the highest
degree of care and concern for safety. We suggest the following safety precautions become part of
your pool safety regulations:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. ALWAYS PUT THE MACHINE INTO THE WATER BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE
ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
2. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SWIMMERS’ SAFETY TO REMOVE THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING USE. THIS CAN ALSO IMPROVE THE OPERATING LIFE OF YOUR
SHARKVAC.
3. BE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS ONLY PLUGGED INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL
OUTLET EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED AND PROPERLY OPERATING GROUND FAULT
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI).
4. DO NOT HANDLE MACHINE WHILE IT IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
5. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. THIS COULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND/OR
DAMAGE YOUR CLEANER.
6. ALWAYS STAY OUT OF THE POOL WHILE CLEANER IS IN OPERATION.
7. NEVER ALLOW PLUG TO ENTER THE POOL.
8. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE OUT OF WATER. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR
SEAL AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. DO NOT DRAG THE MACHINE OUT OF THE POOL AGAINST THE SIDE WALL. THIS
COULD DAMAGE UNIT AND/OR YOUR POOL WALL.
10. DO NOT BURY CORD. REPLACE DAMAGED CORDS.
11. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE
THIS PRODUCT UNLESS THEY ARE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
12. IFTHE SUPPLYCORD ISDAMAMGED, ITMUST BEREPLACED BYTHE MANUFACTURER,
ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A
HAZARD.
While the SharkVAC has been made to operate as safely as possible, we suggest you exercise
reasonable care in the handling of the vacuum and inspect the electrical cord frequently for damage
or wear, as with any other electrical appliance. After use, remove the unit and rinse with fresh water
and remove any twists that may be present in the cord.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
In order to maximize efficiency and receive long term service of your unit, we suggest the
following:
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functioning properly. Laying cord, straightened out in sunlight is helpful.
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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT!
Following these quick and easy steps will extend the life and efficiency of your AquaVac.
If you have any questions, contact your local Service Center or call us at 1-800-327-0141,
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST.
PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Should you desire to order repair parts, follow this simple procedure:
1. Determine each of the parts you will need and identify them by part number. Use this book
as a guide, be sure to note due to continual product improvement, parts may vary depending
on the year of manufacture.
2. Contact your local Factory Authorized Service Center with the list of parts you will need. Be
sure to advise the Service Center of the AquaVac serial number and the date of purchase.
If you need the location of your nearest Service Center, please call AquaVac Pool Cleaners,
1-800-327-0141 or 561-688-0211. Or visit our website at www.aquavacsystems.com.
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