Pentair Pool Products Mako Shark User manual

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Installation and User’s Guide
Inground Suction Pool
Cleaner
Shark
The All-in-One Pool Cleaner
Mako

Table of Contents Page
Safety Information 2
Component Checklist 3
Easy Steps In-Ground Installation Guide 4-7
Maintenance 8-9
Trouble Shooting 10
Replacement Parts 11
Warranty 15
Safety Information
WARNINGS -
Please read the following before installing your new automatic pool cleaner!
• Hazardous suction can cause injury and drowning. Do not play with cleaner or
hose or apply to body. Do not let children use or play with pool cleaner. Turn off
pump before attempting to clean unit.
• Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner is operating.
• Suction entrapment, injury and drowning hazard. If your pool has a dedicated
suction port (vacuum port) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner, it
must be covered when not in use. If your dedicated suction port does not have a
spring loaded cover (vacuum lock fitting) purchase one from your local pool store
and install it before connecting pool cleaner to dedicated suction port.
• If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves, we suggest purchasing and
installing an in-line leaf trap. A leaf trap will provide more debris-loading capacity
and also provides a water by-pass when the basket is full. It is very important
that the pump will get sufficient water flow!
Before Installation
Important for vinyl liner pool owners:
Before installing the MakoShark pool cleaner, examine the interior of your pool
carefully. If your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles or metal corrosion in
contact with the bottom side of the liner, or has damage to the base or supporting
walls, do not install the MakoShark pool cleaner before having a qualified
professional perform the necessary repairs.
Important for gunite pool owners:
Before installing the pool cleaner in a gunite (concrete) pool or pool that is partially
or completely tiled, check closely for loose tiles and loose light fittings. Do not
install the MakoShark pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform
the necessary repairs.
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Component Checklist
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1 - External Body - (1)
2 - Suction Seal - (1)
3 - Swivel & Nut Assembly - (1)
4 - Threaded Adaptor (1)
5 - Skimmer Adaptor Cuff - (1)
6 - Adjustable Regulator Valve - (1)
7 - 90 Degree Elbow - (1)
8 - Flow Gauge - (1)
9 - Hose Weight - (2)
10 - Hose - 1m Sections “colour: Translucent with Blue Stripes” - (9)
11 - Leader Hose - 1m Section “colour: Solid Dark Blue” - (1)

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“Easy Steps” In-Ground Installation Guide
Step 1: Pool Preparation
Vacuum your pool manually to
remove all debris and algae
before installation.
Clean your filter system, skimmer
basket, and pump strainer basket.
Step 2: Deflector Wheel Installation
Vacuum your pool manually to remove all debris and algae before installation.
Clean your filter system, skimmer basket, and pump strainer basket.
Step 3: Vacuum Seal Installation
1. Pull the Vacuum Seal over the Cleaner’s Foot Pad so that it will fit properly into the
Foot Pad’s groove as shown in the illustration.
2. Ensure that the curved tips face upwards
3. Ensure with your hand that the Vacuum Seal rotates freely once it has been inserted
into the groove.
RELEASE
RELEASE
Curved Tip Groove

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“Easy Steps” In-Ground Installation Guide
Step 4: Skimmer Connection
Different brands of skimmer box
Attach; Skimmer Adaptor Cuff into skimmer plate, then attach Adjustable Regulator
Valve & 90 Degree Elbow to skimmer plate. Then connect one end of submerged hose
into the 90 Degree Elbow.
90 Degree Elbow
Adjustable Regulator Valve
Skimmer Adaptor Cuff
Waterco Skimmer Box
Screw in the threaded
adaptor from the top of
the skimmer plate
Poolrite Skimmer Box
Screw in the threaded
adaptor from the bottom
of the skimmer plate
Quiptron Skimmer Box
Screw in the threaded
adaptor from the top of
the skimmer plate

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“Easy Steps” In-Ground Installation Guide
Step 5: Hose Assembly
Connect together as many hose
sections as needed to reach from the
vacuum source to the farthest point
of the pool, plus one section. The soft
leader hose needs to be the very first
hose attached to the pool cleaner.
Step 6: Close Main Drain (Bottom Drain)
Connect together as many hose sections as needed
to reach from the vacuum source to the farthest
point of the pool, plus one section. The soft leader
hose needs to be the very first hose attached to the
pool cleaner.
Step 7: Water Flow Adjustment
Insert the Flow Gauge at the end of submerged
leader hose.
With the pump running adjust the Regulator Valve
knob “Faster” or “Slower” until the disc indicator in
the Flow Gauge settles between “Maximum” and
“Minimum” flow.
If you have a very strong pump you may need to
open the main drain (bottom drain) only slightly.
Turn the pump off. Remove the Flow Gauge and
connect the cleaner to the hose. Then turn the
pump on.
Hose must equal longest stretch plus one
length
Shut off valve
Regulator Valve Knob

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“Easy Steps” In-Ground Installation Guide
Step 8: Leader Hose & Hose Weight Placement
Soft leader hose needs to be the very first hose attached to the pool cleaner.
Note: soft leader hose is a solid dark blue colour. Hose weight is not required
for most pools. For deep pools place the hose weight in the center of the
4th hose section. For very deep pools if necessary place the second hose
weight in the middle of the 5th hose section
Step 9: Return Jets Adjustments
The cleaner must move randomly throughout the pool. Water circulating at the
surface will influence the hose thus limiting coverage. Adjust return line flow slightly
downwards and try different directions to see what works best in your pool.
Allow time for the body of water to settle into the new pattern.
BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
WEIVEDISWEIVPOT
AFTER ADJUSTMENT
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

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Maintenance
Your MakoShark Pool Cleaner requires very little maintenance. Check the following
from time to time.
It is quick and easy to open up the Oscillator’s chamber. First stop the pump. Unscrew
the pipe and nut swivel and slide internal housing out of the external body. Push the
sliding lock up into open position and remove the lid. With your finger lift and inspect
the Oscillator and the chamber to insure that it is not obstructed with debris.
See picture:
Also insure that the Oscillator is moving freely up and down and that it is securely
clipped onto the steel pin. Then place the lid back and slide the lock down to close
and reassemble the unit.
To remove damaged or worn Oscillator; no tools are required. Simply grab the
Oscillator, pull and waggle outward until it unclips from the steel pin. To install the
new Oscillator push it in firmly (TOP side up as marked) onto the steel pin until it
snaps in place. If the Oscillator is clipped in the wrong way (TOP side down) you will
not be able to close the lid.
Internal Housing
Unscrew the nut and swivel assembly
Lid
Lock
Oscillator

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Maintenance
• Check the Vacuum Seal for wear. If it becomes thin and too floppy, it will impair the
correct random movement of the Cleaner and should be replaced.
• Inspect the Regulator Valve and flush away any debris build up.
• Clean your filter system.
• Empty the Skimmer Basket.
• Empty the Pump Strainer Basket.
• Use your Flow Gauge to insure correct water flow for your Cleaner.
• For best results and to maintain proper operation, use only original hoses.
• Note: Remove the Cleaner from the pool before a chemical shock treatment!!
• When not in the pool, keep the Cleaner’s Vacuum Seal flat to avoid warping.
• Your Cleaner can stay in the pool at all times, however, when people are using the
pool, disconnect the Cleaner and pull it to one side of the pool.
• When storing or winterizing the Cleaner, do not coil the hoses. Disconnect each hose
section and lay them flat in an area protected from direct sunlight. It is also important
to remove the Vacuum Seal from the Cleaner and store it flat.
In-Line Leaf Canisters
If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves, we suggest purchasing and
installing an in-line leaf canister. A leaf canister will provide more debris-loading
capacity and also provides a water by-pass when the canister is full. It is very
important that the pump will not starve for water!

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Troubleshooting
Problem: Cleaner is sluggish or has stopped operating.
Solution: • Check Cleaner for blockage inside the Oscillator chamber. Refer to Maintenance
on page 8.
• Clean your filter system, empty pump basket and empty skimmer basket.
Refer (Step 1).
• Inspect the Regulator Valve and flush away any debris buildup.
• Check hose sections for blockages.
• Check hose sections for leeks by lifting each section above water.
• Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water flow to your Cleaner. Refer (Step 7).
Problem: Cleaner gets stuck on the steps:
Solution: • Adjust the Eyeball Diverter of the return flow towards the problem area to
guide the Cleaner away from the steps.
• Verify proper hose length (Step 5) and correct position of the Hose Weight(s)
(Step 8).
• Remove or add one hose section.
• Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water flow to your Cleaner. (Step 7)
• Using your Flow Gauge, Increase or decrease the flow to your cleaner within
the Maximum/Minimum range (Step 7).
Problem: Cleaner travels in repetitive pattern.
Solution: • Adjust Eyeball Diverters as described in diagrams. (Step 9).
• Verify proper hose length (Step 5) and correct position of the Hose Weight(s)
(Step 8).
• Remove or add one hose section.
• Check that the hose sections are straight. Straighten up any bent or coiled
hose sections by laying them in the warm sun for a day or two.
Problem: Cleaner does not transit onto the wall.
Solution: • Using your Flow Gauge, verify proper water flow to your Cleaner. Refer (Step 7).
• Increase the water flow slightly by turning the knob on the adjustable
regulator valve.
• Verify proper hose length (Step 5) and correct position of the Hose
Weights (Step 9).
Problem: Cleaner stays in one side of the pool.
Solution: • Adjust Eyeball Diverters as described in diagrams. (Step 9).
• Adjust Eyeball Diverters as necessary to guide the Cleaner to the other
side of the pool.
• Verify proper hose length (Step 5) and correct position of the Hose
Weight(s) (Step 8).
• Remove or add one hose section.

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Replacement Parts
1 - External Body
2 - Internal Housing
3 - Foot Pad
4 - Suction Seal
5 - Oscillator/Flapper Valve
6 - Lid & Lock
7 - Vertical Bumper
8 - Horizontal Bumper
9 - Swivel & Nut Assembly
10 - Fastening Nuts
11 - Skimmer Adaptor Cuff
12 - Adjustable Regulator Valve
13 - 90 Degree Elbow
14 - Flow Gauge
15 - Hose Weight
16 - Threaded Adaptor
17 - Hose - 1m Sections “colour: Translucent with Blue Stripes”
18 - Leader Hose - 1m Section “colour: Solid Dark Blue”

IMPORTANT
Please attach your sales invoice/docket here as proof of purchase should warranty service be required.
Please do not return Warranty - Retain for your records.
Purchased From .....................................................................................................................
Purchase Date..................................... Serial No.............................. Model No........................
L300195 A 1111
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Warranty
We warrant your new pool cleaner machine unit to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for 3 Years from date of purchase, subject to our standard conditions of sale.
Please return the attached reply card to ensure your warranty is recorded.
Standard Conditions of Sale.
The Warranty excludes:
• Defects in the hose. (Genuine pool cleaner hoses are warranteed for three years against the
manufactured defects.)
• Pool cleaner warranty terms and conditions apply.
• Normal wear and tear of the Footpad and Suction Seal. These must be checked monthly and
replaced when worn.
• Damage due to abnormal use, lack of care, negligence, undue exposure to sun, heat, and all
such acts or omissions beyond our control.
• Damage caused by an incorrect chemical balance in the swimming pool.
• Any obligation other than the obligation to repair or replace defective parts.
• Discolouration of parts. (Your pool cleaner may become discoloured as a result of being
subjected to use in your swimming pool. Such discolouration, however, shall in no way affect
the cleaner’s operating ability.) The pool cleaner Warranty is given in place of all warranties,
guarantees, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or otherwise.
• The warranty is not transferable.
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