Pentair MAKOSHARK User manual

Owner's Manual
INGROUND SUCTION POOL CLEANER
MAKOSHARK®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Information 2
Component Checklist 3
"Easy Steps" In-Ground Installation Guide 4 - 7
Maintenance 8 - 9
Troubleshooting 10
Replacement Parts 11
Warranty 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
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
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 lter system, skimmer
basket, and pump strainer
basket.
Step 2: Deector Wheel Installation
Vacuum your pool manually to remove all debris and algae before installation.
Clean your lter 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 t 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.
Groove
Curved Tip

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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.
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.
90 Degree Elbow
Adjustable Regulator Valve
Skimmer Adaptor Cuff

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“EASY STEPS” IN-GROUND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Shut off valve
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 rst 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 rst hose attached to the
pool cleaner.
Hose must equal longest stretch
plusone
length
Hose must equal
longest stretch
plus one
length
Flow Gauge Instructions
The Flow gauge is used to ne-tune the performance of your Pentair in-ground, suction side
Automatic pool cleaner. We recommend that the Flow gauge be used periodically to check for
proper water ow so that your Pentair Automatic pool cleaner performs at its best.
Step 1 Clean your ltration system, skimmer
basket, and pump strainer basket.
Step 2 With the pool pump in the off position,
insert the Flow gauge to the Hose Cuff
end of the Leader hose. This is the same
end that connects to the Automatic pool
cleaner.
Step 3 Attach one end of the Double C clip to the
Leader hose closes to the Flow gauge.
Step 4 Attach the other end of the Double C clip to
the rst hose section.
Step 5 After making sure that the hose and Flow
gauge are submerged below the water level,
turn the pump on.
Step 6 Adjust the water ow so that the indicator
lines up between the “Min” and “Max”
markings of the Flow gauge.
Refer to the Installation Manual of your
Automatic pool cleaner for instructions on
using either the valves in the lter system
or the Pentair Regulator valve to adjust the
water ow.
Step 7 Turn off the Pump and remove the Flow
gauge and Double C clip.
Step 8 Install the Automatic pool cleaner onto the
Leader hose.

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“EASY STEPS” IN-GROUND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Step 8: Leader Hose and Hose Weight Placement
Soft Leader hose needs to be the very rst 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
inuence the hose thus limiting coverage. Adjust return line ow 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.
AFTER ADJUSTMENT
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
BEFORE
ADJUSTMENT
TOP
VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
SIDE VIEWTOP VIEW
Soft leader hose
1st section 2nd section 3rd section 4th section
Hose weight

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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.
Unscrew the nut and swivel assembly
Lid
Lock
Oscillator
Internal Housing

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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
Item Part No. Description
MAKO SHARK PARTS
1G-K-1060 Deector Wheel Kit
2M60444 Swivel Kit
3M60451 Bumper Horizontal & Vertical Kit
4M60442S Vacuum Seal -18 inch
5K60450S Foot Pad Dark Gray
6M60443 Internal Kit
7M60441 External Housing Kit
8K6130S Silent Flapper - Oscillator
9M60412 Lid and Lock Kit
10 K1027 Flow Gauge
11 K1053 Hose Weight
12 K1023 Reducer Cone
Item Part No. Description
13 K1026 Regulator Valve (Adjustable)
14 K1061 Elbow + Threaded Adapter Kit
15 K-ACCY BAG Accessory Kit
(Includes 10,11,12,13,14 & 15)
16 M60445 Nut Kit
NOT SHOWN
59867 Grey Hose Standard 1 Section
800110 Grey Standard Hose 36 Pack
M59611 Grey Hose Leader 1 Section
BS59610 Blue Standard Hose 1 Section
800109 Blue standard Hose 12 pack
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WARRANTY
We warrant your new pool cleaner unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to our standard
terms and conditions. Please refer to included warranty card for full details.
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, tness for particular
purpose, or otherwise.
• The warranty is not transferable.
PURCHASED FROM:
PURCHASE DATE:
SERIAL NO:
MODEL NO:
IMPORTANT
Please attach your sales invoice/docket here as proof of purchase should warranty service be required.
Please do not return warranty form to Pentair. Retain for your records.
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