Hayward KingShark 2 Plus User manual

Commercial Cleaner
Troubleshooting Guide
© 2012 Hayward Industries Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions Page 1
Service Tools Page 2
Special Notes Pages 3-4
Removal of Hood Pages 5-6
Filter Removal Pages 7-8
Power Cord Removal Page 9
Swivel Removal Page 10
Accessing the Impeller Page 11
Drive Belt Removal Page 12
Intake Removal Page 13
Drive Wheel Pages 14-17
Motor Removal Page 18
Pump Housing / Gear Box Disassembly Page 19
Solenoid Disassembly Page 20
Bumper / Cable Assembly Removal Page 21
Cable Assembly Components Page 22
Control Panel Components Pages 23-25
Control Panel Troubleshooting Pages 26-28
Control Panel Timer / Relay PCB Testing Pages 29-31
Swivel Voltage Testing Page 32
Motor / Power Cord Voltage Testing Pages 33-35
KingShark 2 / KingShark 2 Plus Tips Page 36
Serial number locator Page 37-38
KingShark 2 and KingShark 2 Plus
Mako Shark 2 and KingShark Troubleshooting
begins on Page 39

Disconnecting and removing the unit from the pool immediately after each use will
enhance the cleaner’s life. 150 minutes of operation in a 30’ x 60’ pool should be sufficient
with no more than a few twists in the cord which should be straightened out after each use.
Safety
Page 1

Service Tools
Page 2
3/8“, 5/16“, 7/16“, 1/2"
Wrench
Snap Ring Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers
Flat Tip and Phillips
Screwdriver
Small Flat Tip
Screwdriver
3/8“ Ratchet
3/8“ Socket
Extension 1/4“ Socket
Driver
3/8“, 7/16“, 1/2“
Socket
5/32“, 1/4“ Allen Wrench

Special Notes
When disassembling the KingShark 2 and the KingShark 2 Plus,
the ONLY DIFFERENCES between the two cleaners are as follows:
KingShark 2 KingShark 2 Plus
1. Standard 3 prong electrical cord
2. RCX400388 3/4 h.p. w/o swivel.
3. RCX4011 3/4 h.p. w/ swivel.
Page 3
The remote has a maximum communication line to the antenna of 150’.
1. Different pigtail connections.
2. KingShark 2 Plus has a remote.
3. KingShark 2 Plus has a cannon
plug for the control panel.
4. KingShark 2 Plus has solenoids
which control left and right
movement from the remote.
5. RCX4020 3/4 h.p.

230 VAC Supply to Master Control Panel
ONLY move the E9 connection
E9
When supplying 230 VAC instead of 115 VAC to the Master control panel, the following
jumper cable switch must be moved.
1. Move the jumper wire connection E9 to E7 230 VAC connection on the RELAY
BOARD just above the transformer.
2. Hard wire the power cord to a dedicated 10-15 amp breaker. The master
control panel draws roughly 3 amps.
Page 4
Jumper configured for 240 VAC

Removal of Hood
Step 1: Step 2:
Remove the two 1/4" –20 X 3/4" SS bolts from both
sides of the cleaner using a 7/16” socket.
Pull the cartridge handle quick release
UP and then pull the cartridge assembly
back and away from the cleaner.
Note: 1 bolt and 2
plastic washers
per side
Page 5

Step 3:
Unscrew the filter retainer knob using a
5/32” Allen Wrench.
Step 4:
Slide the hood cover over the swivel assembly.
Removal of Hood
Page 6

Filter Removal
Step 5:
Pull up on the yellow quick release handle assembly.
Step 6:
Page 7
Pull and slide the filter assembly backwards and
away from the cleaner.

Filter Removal
Step 7:
Remove the push style clips
Back Plate
Note : Never remove or adjust the 4 nuts
To clean the filters, spray with
clean water.
Page 8
Lift the housing assembly off the tie rods
/ back plate. Lift the cartridges up and off the back plate.