Hayward TigerShark User manual

Copyright 2010 Hayward Industries Inc.
Robotic Cleaner Troubleshooting Guide

Table of Contents
TigerShark & TigerShark QC
Important safety instructions Page 1
Service Tools Page 2
Filter Removal/Cleaning and Drain Flaps Pages 4-6
Handle Removal Page 7
Venturi Removal Page 8
Bottom Lid Disassembly Pages 9-10
Side Cover Removal Pages 11-12
Drive Track and Idlers Pages 13-16
Power Cord and Motor Box Pages 17-27
Wheel Tube Brush and Bearings Pages 28-30
Using the Scanner Tool Pages 31-34
Power Supply and Flotation Cord Testing Page 35
Basic Operation Pages 36-37
Troubleshooting Pages 38-43

Table of Contents Continued
SharkVAC & E-Vac
Service Tools Page 44
Power Supply Page 45
Filter Removal Pages 46-47
Filter Replacement Page 48
Wheel and Tire Removal Page 49
Side Cover Removal Page 50
Drive Track and Idlers Page 51
Main Drive Pulley Removal Page 52
Wheel Tube Removal Page 53
Wheel Tube Brush Page 54
Power Cord Removal Pages 55-60
Motor Box Removal Pages 61-62
Power Supply and Flotation Cord Testing Page 63
Troubleshooting Pages 64-68

Safety
!
Page 1

Service Tools
Scanner
Torx DriverTorx Bit Spanner Tool
Torque DriverPin Removal Tool
Page 2

Power Supply
On/Off Switch - Lighted
Flotation Power Cord Connector
Page 3
Power Cord
Quick Clean LED
(QC Models Only)
Full Cycle Button
and LED
(QC Models Only)

Disassembly – Filter Removal
Remove bottom lid by sliding
LH and RH latch towards center. Bottom lid removed providing access to filter cartridge assembly
Page 4

Filter cartridge removed
Filter Removal
Page 5
Note the drain flaps, one per side. Not
required to remove for filter cleaning, but
visually inspect when filter is removed.

Filter cartridge assembly Filter elements removed
Note: Elements must be installed with support ribs facing outward
Filter Removal
Page 6
Note: Elements can be cleaned
by gently spraying with a
garden hose.
Be careful not to use high
pressure or this may damage
the element.
Spring cleanup filter
elements. For temporary use
in heavy spring cleaning.

Handle removal
1 screw each end Handle removed
Note: Handle is watertight.
If water is heard sloshing around
in handle it must be replaced.
Handle Removal
Page 7

Rotate CCW & lift out Removed, access to impeller
Venturi Removal
Page 8

Bottom lid assembly. Pull up
to remove inlet cover. Inlet cover removed
Bottom Lid Disassembly
Page 9

Inlet flaps, check for
free movement. Inlet flaps removed for inspection.
Bottom Lid Disassembly
Page 10

Bottom view with bottom lid
and filter assembly removed.
Motor assembly Power cordMotor output shaft.
Drive end.
7 screws each end to remove
for side plate removal, drive side.
Power cord end, 7 screws.
Note: Use Torx bit and power driver for removal.
Power cord end
Side Cover Removal
Page 11

Screw removal
Side cover removed
Note that ‘drive side’ or motor output
side is side opposite
of where power cord enters unit.
Side Cover Removal
Page 12

Drive track removed Track idler pulley (2/side)
Note that flange faces inward.
Drive Track & Idler Pulley Removal
Drive Side
Page 13
Bearings should rotate smoothly
and freely.
Check for missing/broken drive
cogs on inner loop of belt and also
for cracks in belt.

Main drive pulley, motor
output side only
Note drive ‘key’ in pulley and
how it mates to the output
shaft drive pin of the motor.
Main Drive Pulley Removal
Page 14

Carefully pull wheel tube
away from other side plate.
Roller will slide off track.
Both drive tubes removed.
Wheel Tube Removal
Page 15

Screw removal, opposite side cover,
non-drive side.
Side cover removed
Track idler pulleys, (3). Note
this side does not have a keyed drive pulley
at the center pulley since it is opposite the
motor drive end. This pulley is simply
an idler pulley similar to the ones to the left
and right.
Drive Track & Idler Pulley Removal
Non-drive Side
Page 16

Remove strain relief
cover plate. Plate removed showing strain relief system.
Power Cord & Motor Box Removal
Page 17