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Installation
and
User's Guide
PoolShark®
Automatic Pool Cleaner

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Contents
Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. ii
Section 1: Overview .......................................................................................................... 1
PoolShark®Overview .............................................................................................. 1
PoolShark®Features ............................................................................................... 2
Preparation of Your Pool .......................................................................................... 3
PoolShark®Cleaner Assembly ................................................................................ 3
PoolShark®Hose Assembly .................................................................................... 4
Section 2: Installation ....................................................................................................... 5
Standard Installation ................................................................................................ 5
For Pools with one Skimmer, using the Vacuum Regulator ............................... 5
Adjust Flow ........................................................................................................ 6
Connect the Hose to the Cleaner ...................................................................... 6
Balancing the Hose ........................................................................................... 6
Turn the Pool Pump On ...................................................................................... 6
Optional Installation ................................................................................................. 7
Vac Port Installation with Vacuum Regulator in Skimmer .................................. 7
Adjust Flow ........................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the Hose to the Cleaner .................................................................. 8
Balancing the Hose ........................................................................................... 8
Turn the Pool Pump On ...................................................................................... 8
Section 3: Operation ......................................................................................................... 9
Cleaner Operation and Movement ........................................................................... 9
Fine-tuning Valves and Connections ................................................................. 9
Section 4: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 11
Cleaner and Hose Storage ......................................................................................11
Disassembly/Reassembly of the PoolShark®Cleaner ............................................ 12
PoolShark®Exploded View ...................................................................................... 13
PoolShark®Replacement Parts List ........................................................................ 14
Section 5: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 15

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important Notice:
Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of
this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation of the
pool cleaner.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this
pool cleaner. Please retain it for future reference. Consult Pentair Water with any questions regarding this equipment.
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. Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions.
Consumer Information and Safety
The PoolShark®pool cleaners are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual. Throughout the manual, safety warnings
and cautions are identified by the “ “ symbol. Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Do not play with cleaner or hose or apply to body. Can trap and tear hair
or body parts. Hose can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
WARNING — Stop pump before attempting to clean unit. Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner
is operating.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use or play with pool cleaner.
WARNING — Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner is operating. Hose can trip or entangle
swimmers which could result in drowning.
CAUTION — Oscillator may injure hands or fingers. Stop pump before attempting to clean out pool cleaner
head.

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GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Pre-installation check list
Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and safety information in this guide.
Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner pool:
Check liner closely for signs of deterioration or damage from age, chemicals, pool wall damage, etc. If any
damage is found, have a qualified pool professional make all the necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones,
roots, etc., under the liner, remove them before installing the cleaner.
Before installing the cleaner in a gunite pool or a pool that is partially or completely tiled:
Repair loose tiles and tighten any loose light rings.
Before installing the cleaner, clean your filter system:
Make sure you have cleaned the filter, including backwashing, rinsing, and emptying all baskets. A clean
system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and coverage.
Before installing the cleaner, fill the hose with water:
Always make sure the cleaner head is submerged and the hose is full of water before connecting the hose to
the filtration system (whether through a skimmer or dedicated wall fitting). Air in the system can damage the
pump through dry running and overheating.
Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage:
The cleaner is designed to rid your pool of debris in approximately 4-6 hours. Less time could be needed,
depending on the pool size. The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or swimouts or to
work under a solar cover. It was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool or when opening your
pool for the season.
WARNING — Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction
port (“vac port”) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner, it must be covered when
not in use. A spring loaded safety cover (a “vac port fitting”) is included with your cleaner.
Install it on the suction port to prevent entrapment and injury. If the cover provided does not fit,
purchase one that does fromyour local pool store and install it instead. The cover should
conform to IAPMO SPS4-99A.

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Section 1
Overview
The PoolShark®Overview
Powerful two-way cleaning…hands free
Now there's an easier, more thorough way to clean your inground pool. Remove PoolShark®from the box, attach
the hose, place it in the water and watch it attack dirt as it prowls around the bottom and to the waterline of your
pool.
Two-way cleaning action - vacuum pad contains multiple rows of squeegee-like fins that scrub and dislodge
stubborn dirt, while the flapper assembly and vortex chamber create a powerful suction effect to easily vacuum
away small and large debris.
Plug and play and walk away
This is the "Plug and Play" cleaner you've been waiting for. With PoolShark®, automatic is really automatic. It
steers itself to completely clean all surfaces and avoid hang-ups in corners or near steps or ladders.
PoolShark®Automatic Pool Cleaner

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General Features
• Two-way cleaning action - vacuum pad contains multiple rows of squeegee-like fins that scrub and dislodge
stubborn dirt, while the flapper assembly and vortex chamber create a powerful suction effect to easily
vacuum away small and large debris.
• No need to buy, install or operate an expensive booster pump - works with your existing filtration system.
• Acomplete system - includes hose, vacuum regulator valve, hose weight, eyeball diverter, and Vac Port
doorfitting.
Additional Features:
• Automatic valve regulates water flow to set optimum travel speed for consistent cleaning of the entire
pool surface.
• Wide body design allows PoolShark®to cut a broad 12" path for speedy completion of its cleaning chores.
• Consumes no additional energy - it works when your existing pool circulation system runs.
• No bags or compartments to empty, all debris goes to your filtration system…where it belongs.
• Installs in minutes without tools.
• Performs flawlessly in gunite, fiberglass, tile or vinyl pools.
Rows of squeegee-like fins scrub and dislodge
stubborn dirt so it can be vacuumed away.

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Pool Cleaner
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Thefollowinggeneral informationdescribeshowtoset-upyour PoolShark®automaticpoolcleaner.
NOTE:Beforesettingup thisproduct, readandfollow allwarningnoticesand instructionsstarting
on page ii.
Preparation of your pool
Beforeyou assemble and install your PoolShark®automaticpool cleaner, you shouldmake sure thatyour
pool is clean and free of algae. If necessary, make the following preparations before proceeding:
•Chemicallybalancethepoolwater
•Brushthepoolandletthedebrissettle
•Handvacuumthepoolthoroughly
•Backwashandcleanthefilter and clean the pump
strainerbasket,(see Figure 1)
•Startthepump
Cleaner Assembly
Check Parts
RemovethePoolShark®andallofitspartsfromthebox
andcheckto make sure that allcomponentswere
included,(seeFigure2).
■Pool Cleaner
■Short Leader Hose
(1 Length, 0.36 Meter)
■Hose (10 Lengths, 1 Meter Each)
■Hose Weights (2)
■Eyeball diverters (2)
■Reducer Cone
■Vac Port Fitting
■Regulator
■Regulator Cap
■Flow Gauge
Skimmer
Basket
Pump
Strainer
Figure 2.
Figure 1.

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Hose Assembly
Connect the Hose Sections (Figures 3 and 4).
Forbestresultsandtomaintainproperoperation,useonlyoriginal
hoses,ordirectreplacements,(seeReplacementPartspage).
1. A special “leader” hose section (12 inches long) is
designedtoconnecttothecleanerandismarkedwitha
redlabel,(seeFigures3&4). Failuretousethisleaderhose
section to attach the hose to the cleaner will hinder your
cleaner’sperformance.
2. Connectthehosesectionsbytwistingandpushingthefemale
endsontothemaleendsafterwettingtheendsinthepool,
(seeFigure5).
3. Makesuretheconnectionsaresnug.Thenumberoflengths
thatyouwillneeddependsonthesizeofyourpool.
4. Theoveralllengthofhoseneededwillbethedistancefrom:
(a)thepointatwhichyouwillattachthehosetothesuction
connection,to(b)thefurthestpointinthepoolfrom,(c)plus
onehoselength,(d)plusleaderhose,(seeFigure6).
5. Submergethehosesoitfillswithwaterandexpelsairfromthe
hose. Attach one end of the hose to the vacuum source as
describedinSection3,Installation.Keeptheotherendof
thehoseaccessible.
Ml H Ed
Leader Hose
with red label marked
"Connect to Cleaner"
Figure 3.
Figure 5.
Hose must equal longest stretch —
—
plus one length leader
hose
Add one hose weight to the third cuff from the PoolShark®
Figure 6.
Leader Hose
marked
"Connect
to Cleaner"
Figure 4.

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Section 2
Installation
Thissection describes how to installthe PoolShark®pool cleaner.ThePoolShark®is designed to work ina
widevarietyof swimmingpools. Boththestandardin-skimmer installationandoptionalvacport installation
arecoveredintheseInstructions. Ifyourpoolconfigurationisunlikeanyoftheexamples,contactyourPentair
Water Pool andSpa dealer for assistance,or call our toll-freeCustomer Helpline at1-800-831-7133.
Standard Installation
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Suction through the PoolShark®can entrap bathers,
causing severe injuries or drowning. Do not operate the PoolShark®
cleaner while people are using the swimming pool. Do not allow anyone
to play with the PoolShark®or its hoses.
For Pools with one Skimmer, using the Vacuum Regulator
The manufacturer recommends the Standard Installation through the pool’s
skimmer,(seeFigure7).Theadvantageof thisinstallationisitsuseofthevacuumregulator,
(seeFigure8),to balance thewaterflowbetweentheskimmerand the PoolShark®pool
cleaner. Thevacuumregulatorcanbeadjustedtochangesintheamountofwaterflowto
providePoolShark®withthe power necessary to ensure proper cleaningperformance,
andthemanufacturerstronglyrecommendsitsuseformaximumsafetyandperformance.
1. Turnthepoolpumpoff.
2. Adjustvalvesforvacuuming.Adjustthepumpvalves(ifyoursystemhasvalves)to
directallsuctiontotheskimmer.Closethemaindrainandallsuctionlines,exceptthe
linefromtheskimmertowhichthePoolShark®willbeconnected.
3. Removetheskimmerbasketfromtheskimmer.
4. Installvacuumregulator.Usethevacuumregulatorinconjunctionwithyourpool
cleaner system at all times. The vacuum regulator has an adjustment knob, (see
Figure8).Ifsuctionistoohigh,theknobisturnedcounterclockwisetodecreasethe
suction.Ifthesuctionistoolow,theknobisturnedclockwisetoincrease
thesuction.
5. Thevacuumregulatormustbeinstalledinconjunctionwiththereducer
cone,(seeFigure9).Thereducerconeisrequiredtomakemostskimmer
connections.Itwillkeepthehoseandvacuumregulatorinplaceoncethe
filtersystemisstopped.
6. Toinstallthevacuumregulator,insertthevacuumregulatorandreducer
cone in the skimmer. Attach the end of the hose to the regulator, (see
Figure10).Makesurethevacuumregulatorissubmergedatalltimes.If
not,thepumpwillsuckairthroughthevacuumregulatorandloseprime.
Thiscoulddamagethepump.
Skimmer
Figure 7.
Vacuum
Regulator
Adjustment
Knob
Figure 8.
Reducer
Cone
Figure 9.
Skimmer
V
acuum
Re
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To Pump
Reducer
C
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Vacuum regulator installed in the skimmer with the
hose attached.
Figure 10.

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Standard Installation, cont’d.
Adjust Flow
1. Withthemaindrainclosed,andoneendofthehoseattachedtothevacuum
regulatorinstalledintheskimmer,inserttheflowgaugeintotheotherendof
thehose(theendwiththe“leader”hoseattached).
2. Keepthehoseandflowgaugeunderwater.
3. Turn on the pump. With the pump running, adjust the vacuum regulator
(inyourskimmer)untiltheindicatorontheflowgaugeisbetweenminimumand
maximumflow(Figure11).
NOTE:Theflowgaugeiscalibratedforusewiththe“Y”shapedregulator
valve.Theflowgaugewillnotindicatethecorrectflowforthecleanerifyou
arenotusingthe“Y”shapedregulatorvalve.
4. Removetheflowgaugefromtheendofthehose(theendwiththe“leader”
hoseattached)andattachthe“leader”hosetothecleaner’sswivel.
5. Observethecleanerperformance.
NOTE:Ifyouhaveaverystrongpumpandtheflowisstilltoofast,slightly
openthemaindrain.
6. Increasetheflowthroughthecleanertoimprovethecleaner‘sability
toclimbthepoolwalls.
7. Decrease the flow to stop the cleaner from drawing air when it
climbstothewatersurface.
Connect the Hose to the Cleaner
1. Connecttheleaderhosecuffofthe14"(0.36m)leaderhosetothe
cleaner(correctendofhoseismarked),(seeFigure12).
2. Fillthecleanerwithwaterandletitsinktothebottom,(seeFigure13).
3. Verifyhoseconnectionsasshownin Figure14,andthatgatevalves
arefullyopeninthesuctionline.
Balancing the Hose
Itmayormaynotbenecessarytoaddweighttoyourhose,depending
onyourpool’ssize,shape,anddepth.
Trythecleanerfirstwithout anyhose
weights. If the hose is too buoyant,
addtheweightasshowninFigure14.
Turn the Pool Pump on
Aftercompletingtheinstallation,turn
thepoolpumponandallowittorun
foracoupleofminutestoensurethat
allaircyclesoutofthesystem.
Disc Indicator
Figure 11.
Flow Indicated on Flow Gauge.
Leader Hose
marked
"Connect
to Cleaner"
Figure 12.
Figure 13.
PoolShark cleaner
Attach second hose weight 1"backfromthe
end of thefifth section forpoolsdeeper than 6 feet.
Short leader Second hose
Section
Third hose
Section
Fourth hose
Section
Attach first hose weight
1"backfromtheend of
thethird hose section
No weight on these
hose cuffs.
Figure 14.

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Optional Installation
WARNING — Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction port
(“vac port”) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use.
Vac Port Installation with Vacuum Regulator in Skimmer
Ifyourpoolhasadedicatedwallfitting“vacport”,(seeFigure 15), you can install the PoolShark®usingthe
OptionalInstallation.
1. Turnthepoolpumpoff.
2. Adjustvalvesforvacuuming.Adjustthepumpvalves(ifyoursystemhasvalves)
todirectallsuctiontothededicatedvacuumlineandtheskimmer. Closethemaindrain
and all suction lines, except the line from the dedicated vacuum line to which
PoolShark®willbeconnected,andtheskimmerwherethevacuumregulatorwillbe
installed.
3. Aspringloadedsafetycover,(“vacportfitting”), isincludedwiththispoolcleaner
(seeFigure16).Installitonthededicatedvacuumlinetoprevententrapmentand
injury.FordetailspleaserefertotheVacPortInstructionsheetincludedwithyour
vacportfitting.Toinstalltheincludedvacportfitting:
a. Screwthevacportfittingintothededicatedvacuumlineopening.
b. Orientthevacportfittingsothearrowonthedoorpointsup.
c. Securethecoverbytighteningtheallen-screwbelowthedoor,intothededicated
vacuumlinefitting.
4. Removetheskimmerbasketfromtheskimmer,(seeFigure17).
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Can cause entrapment with severe
personal injury or drowning.
5. Installthevacuumregulator.Insertthevacuumregulatorandreducer
coneintheskimmer,(seeFigure18).Topreventwaterfromflowing
throughthetopofthevacuumregulator,attachtheregulatorcaptothe
vacuumregulator.
6. Attach the end of the hose to the vac port fitting installed in the
dedicatedvacuumline,(seeFigure19).
Figure 15.
Vac
Port
Figure 16.
Skimmer
Basket
Figure 17.
Skimmer
Vacuum
Regulator
Regulator
Cap
To Pump
Reducer Cone
Figure 18.
Hose
End
Vac Port
Fitting
Figure 19.

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Optional Installation, cont’d.
Adjust Flow
1. Withthemaindrainclosed,andoneendofthehoseattachedtothevacuum
regulatorinstalledintheskimmer,inserttheflowgaugeintotheotherendof
thehose(theendwiththe“leader”hoseattached).
2. Keepthehoseandflowgaugeunderwater.
3. Turn on the pump. With the pump running, adjust the vacuum regulator
(inyourskimmer)untiltheindicatorontheflowgaugeisbetweenminimumand
maximumflow(Figure20).
NOTE:Theflowgaugeiscalibratedforusewiththe“Y”shapedregulator
valve.Theflowgaugewillnotindicatethecorrectflowforthecleanerifyou
arenotusingthe“Y”shapedregulatorvalve.
4. Removetheflowgaugefromtheendofthehose(theendwiththe“leader”
hoseattached)andattachthe“leader”hosetothecleaner’sswivel.
5. Observethecleanerperformance.
NOTE:Ifyouhaveaverystrongpumpandtheflowisstilltoofast,slightly
openthemaindrain.
6. Increasetheflowthroughthecleanertoimprovethecleaner‘sability
toclimbthepoolwalls.
7. Decrease the flow to stop the cleaner from drawing air when it
climbstothewatersurface.
Connect the Hose to the Cleaner
1. Connecttheleaderhosecuffofthe14"(0.36m)leaderhosetothe
cleaner(correctendofhoseismarked),(seeFigure21).
2. Fillthecleanerwithwaterandletitsinktothebottom,(seeFigure22).
3. Verify hose connections as shown in Figure 23, and that gate
valvesarefullyopeninthesuctionline.
Balancing the Hose
Itmayormaynotbenecessarytoaddweighttoyourhose,depending
onyourpool’ssize,shape,anddepth.
Trythecleanerfirstwithoutanyhose
weights. If the hose is too buoyant,
addtheweightasshowninFigure23.
Turn the Pool Pump on
Aftercompletingtheinstallation,turn
thepoolpumponandallowittorun
foracoupleofminutestoensurethat
allaircyclesoutofthesystem.
Disc Indicator
Figure 20.
Flow Indicated on Flow Gauge.
Leader Hose
marked
"Connect
to Cleaner"
Figure 21.
Figure 22.
PoolShark cleaner
Attach second hose weight 1"backfromthe
end of thefifth section forpoolsdeeper than 6 feet.
Short leader Second hose
Section
Third hose
Section
Fourth hose
Section
Attach first hose weight
1"backfromtheend of
thethird hose section
No weight on these
hose cuffs.
Figure 23.

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Section 3
Operation
Thissection containsinformationdescribingthemovementandoperationofyourPoolShark®cleaner,aswell
astips for“fine-tuning”yourpool’s valvesandconnectionstooptimizethePoolShark’scleaningability.
Cleaner Operation and Movement
Clicking sound
Thisisthesoundoftheoscillatormovingbackandforthintheoscillatorchamber.Thebestspeedforitisabout
500oscillationsperminute.Thevibrationcreatedbytheoscillatormovesthecleaner.Iftheoscillatorisrunning
toofast,thecleanerwillhaveatendencytoclimbupthepoolwallpastthewaterline,or“walkoutofthepool”
andsuckair.Reducethespeedbyadjustingthevacuum regulatorintheskimmer.
Movement around the Pool
Randommotion–Thecleanerwillvisitmostspotsinthepoolwithinasix(6)hourperiod.Itisnotspecifically
programmed,andcannotseethe dirt you are seeing. It is arandommotionpattern.
The cleaner was designed to spend most of its time in the deep end, where most of the floor and wall area
exists.Duringa six (6)hourperiod,thecleanerwill visit theshallowendafewtimes.
Picks up “Big Stuff”
Thecleanerwill pick up somedebrisso large that itmayjam. Simply stop thepumpand remove the debris
fromtheoscillator.
Fine-tuning Valves and Connections
WARNING — Pool pump suction is hazardous and can cause entrapment with severe personal injury or
drowning. Use the vacuum regulator (see following instructions) in pool cleaner system at all times.
NOTICE: Eachpool’shydraulicsystemandvacuumconnectionsaredifferent.Besureyouhaveinstalledthe
vacuumregulatorbeforeyou“fine-tune”thesystem.Thisnotonlyregulatesvacuum,butalsoactsasasafety
device.
WARNING — Suction entrapment, injury, and drowning hazard. If your pool has a dedicated suction port
(“vac port”) for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner, it must be covered when not in use. A
spring loaded safety cover (the “Vac Port Fitting”) is included with this pool cleaner. Install it on the
vac port to prevent entrapment and injury. For details please refer to the Vac Port Fitting instruction
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Fine-tuning Valves and Connections
For the NOVICE POOL OWNER for whom pool vacuuming is a new experience, please read all of the
followingpoints,installation instructions, and trouble shootingguide carefully. Please note the following:
•“Vacuum” and “suction” are two words meaning the same thing.
•“Dedicated suction line”, “vac port”, and “vac fitting” are different terms for a hole in the side
wall of pool; this hole is connected to the pump suction and is dedicated to vacuuming.
• Some pools do not have a vac port. If your pool does have one, please read the “Suction Entrapment”
warning on page 9.
For the SEASONED POOL OWNER: The automatic pool cleaner connection and vacuum flow adjustments
can be similar to using your manual pool vacuum. Please read on.
Valves (Pump, Skimmer, and Main Drain) and Vacuum Adjustments
You may need to spend some time adjusting the skimmer and main drain valves in order to obtain the best vacuum
setting for good cleaner operation. Once you have found the correct valve settings for best operation, we suggest
you mark the valves to ensure repeated success.
At first, set valves to give maximum vacuum to the skimmer or vac fitting you have elected to use.
Too much Vacuum Flow?
You have too much vacuum if the cleaner climbs up the pool wall past the water line to the point that the cleaner
sucks air and the pump loses prime. Frequent loss of prime will damage the pump. To correct this, adjust the
regulator by turning the adjustment knob counterclockwise. This will decrease the suction. If the cleaner still
climbs out and sucks air, open the main drain valve slightly.
Not enough Vacuum Flow?
You don’t have enough vacuum if the cleaner does not climb the pool walls, moves sluggishly, or not at all. Be
sure the filter system is clean and the regulator and all valves are adjusted to give you maximum vacuum. If the
cleaner is still not moving, your pump may not be strong enough to operate the cleaner. Please refer to the
“Troubleshooting Section” on page 13.
In-Line Leaf Canisters
If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves, we suggest purchasing and installing an in-line leaf canister
(P/N R211084K). 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 not starve for water!
Dedicated Suction Line / Vac Port / Vac Fitting
Some pools have adedicated wall fitting justfor vacuuming. If the wallfitting connection is used,you may
notice thatthe clear pump lidshows signs ofbubbles or what appearsto be thepresence of air. To eliminate
this,slightly openthemaindrainvalvetosupplementthewaterintake.Thecleanermayslowdownabitwhen
youchangethesuction.
Skimmer Vac Plates
Some pool owners connect the hose to a skimmer vac plate, which allows the skimmer basket to remain in the
skimmer. If this method is used, empty the basket frequently.Also make sure that the vacuum regulator provided
is completely submerged so that it will not suck air and damage the pump.
Skimmer Vac Plate Vacuum Control Adjusters
Some pool owners use one of a variety of manufacturer’s skimmer vac plates. Some have a vacuum control
adjuster, and some do not. The adjuster could be a screw-type, a spring loaded apparatus, or a dial design. For
those vac plates with adjusters, it is important to adjust them when fine tuning the vacuum for the cleaner.

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Section 4
Maintenance
Thissectiondescribestheserviceandmaintenance of the of your PoolShark®cleaner.
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Suction through the PoolShark®can entrap bathers, causing severe injuries
or drowning. Do not operate the PoolShark®cleaner while people are using the swimming pool. Do
not allow anyone to play with the PoolShark®or its hoses.
ThePoolShark®requiresalmostnomaintenance. Manuallyopenandclosethe regulator valve from time to
timetoflushawayaccumulateddirt anddebrisandensure smoothoperation.Also,fromtimeto time,visually
inspectthePoolShark®tobesurethat:
• The oscillator moves freely and is not obstructed by debris.
• The vacuum pad is not excessively worn. When the traction pads on the bottom have worn down, it’s time for
replacement.
• Keep skimmer basket and pump strainer basket clean and free of debris.
• Remove the pool cleaner from the pool before super chlorinating (shocking) or chemical balancing. Wait at
least four hours after the chemical procedure before reinstalling the cleaner.
• If cleaner jams with large debris (leaves, sticks, etc.), clean the debris from bottom of unit.
• When people are using the pool, disconnect the PoolShark®and pull it to one side of the pool.
Hose Storage
NOTICE:Whenstoringthe PoolShark®,do not coil thehose. Instead, lay itout straight and flatinan area
protectedfrom direct sunlight. Use only a genuine PoolShark®hose.The warranty is void if thecleaner is
operatedwithanotherhoseotherthanagenuine PoolShark®hose.
• Do not coil the hose. Remove the hose from the cleaner
when removing the cleaner from the pool. Store the hose
flat and straight.
• Don't store the cleaner with the hose connected to the
cleaner body or with the hose coiled. To do so will cause
the hose to take a set or kink over a period of time.
When reinstalled in the pool, the hose will tend to stay
coiled and will cause the cleaner to malfunction.
• If the hose has taken a set, uncoil it as far as possible
without damaging it and lay it out in the sun for several
hours to straighten itself. Once it has relaxed and
straightened out, store it laid out flat and straight (no
coiling).
Pool Cleaner
Hose trai
g
ht
,
not connected to cleaner
Figure 24.

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Disassembly
1. Withascrewdriver,carefullyworktherubbervacuumpaddownoverthe
lipoftheOuterHousing,(seeFigure25).
2. LifttheOuterHousingstraightupoffofthechassis.Squeezethetabsonthe
Bumper/HeightLimiterClips(insidethehousing)toremovetheBumper/
HeightLimiter.TheBumper/HeightLimiter,Bumper/HeightLimiterBoots,
andBumper/HeightLimiterClipspullapart,(seeFigure26).
3. SqueezeandpulltheSprocketClipstoreleasetheDriveShaftAssembly
andCenterSprocket,(seeFigure27).
4. Pull the Oscillator Straight out from the bottom of the Outer Housing.
BecarefulnottolosetheSlidingSeals,(seeFigure28).
5. SqueezethelatchingtabsandpullupontheSwivelHousingandSwivel.
Theassemblywillcomeup,releasingtheSwivelSprocket.Squeezethe
latchingtabstoremovetheClutchClip,(seeFigure29).
6. Remove the Shaft Plug with the stainless steel shaft and the Large
SteeringDriveAssembly,(seeFigure30).
7. Remove the Oscillator Sleeve, releasing the Oscillator Sleeve Bushing
andtheClutchassembly,(seeFigure31).
Reassembly
To reassemble thePoolShark®,reverse the steps above.
NOTE:The notch on the center disk of the Large Steering DriveAssembly
mustbedown(asshowninFigure32)forassembly.
Figure 25.
Figure 26.
Figure 27.
Figure 28.
Figure 29.
Figure 30.Figure 31.
Figure 32.

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Replacement Parts
PoolShark®Model
1
2
3
46
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 12
14
14
15
17
19
18
20
10
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
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Replacement Parts List for the PoolShark®Model
Key Part Model Model
No. Description Qty. GW7500 GW7700
• Steering Kit (Incl. Key Nos. 2, 3, 4) 1 GW7505 GW7515
2 Swivel Housing 1
3 Swivel 1
4 Swivel Sprocket 1
23 Clutch Clip 1
• Clutch Kit (Incl. Key Nos. 5, 8, 21, 23) GW7503 GW7503
5 OscillatorSleeveBushing 1
8 OscillatorSleeve1
21 Clutch Assembly 1
• GearKit (Incl. Key Nos. 6, 10, 11, 17, 19, 20) GW7504 GW7504
6 LargeSteering DriveAssembly 1
10 Shaft Plug 2
11 Long Sprocket Clip 1
17 DriveShaft Assembly 1
19 Center Sprocket 1
20 Short Sprocket Clip 1
• OscillatorKit (Incl. Key Nos. 12, 13, 14) 1 GW7502 GW7502
12 Small Sliding Seal 2
13 Oscillator1
14 LargeSliding Seal 2
• Seal Flap Kit (Incl. Key Nos. 15, 16) 1 GW7506 GW7506
15 Right Seal Flap 1
16 Left Seal Flap 1
18 Chassis with Pad 1 41201-0242 41201-0242C
• Bumper Kit (Incl. Key Nos. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) 1 GW7501 GW7511
24 Right Bumper Clip 1
25 Right Bumper Boot 1
26 Bumper 1
27 Left Bumper Boot 1
28 Left Bumper Boot Clip 1
• Accessory Kit - Includes: 1 77705-0400 77705-0400
Regulator1
RegulatorCap 1
Hose Weight 2
Flow Gauge1
Reducer Cone1
Eyeball Diverter 2
Vac Port Fitting 1
• Short Leader Hose 1 GW9540 GW9540
• Suction Hose, 1 meter segment 10 41201-0252 41201-0252
1 Outer Housing 1
7 Support Brace1
9 Stainless Steel Axle1
Parts Not Available Separately: