Pentair KREEPY KRAULY LIL SHARK User Manual

KREEPY KRAULY® ‘LIL SHARK

ABOVEGROUND POOL CLEANER

™

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CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool products, please use
the following contact information:

Customer Service (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern
and Pacific Times)

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Web site

visit www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com to
find information about Pentair products.

Technical Support

Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET)

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PT)
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 5591)
Fax: [phone]

© 2013 Pentair Aquatic Systems. All rights reserved.

This document is subject to change without notice.

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10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

All Pentair trademarks and logos are owned by Pentair, Inc. Pentair Aquatic Systems™, Kreepy Krauly® and ‘Lil Shark™ are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States
and/or other countries. Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used
to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties. Because we are continuously
improving our products and services, Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Pentair is an equal
opportunity employer.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 with any questions regarding this equipment.

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

Pentair 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.

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.

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

from your local pool store and install it instead. The

cover should conform to IAPMO SPS4-99A.

Stop pump before attempting to clean unit.

Do not allow swimmers in pool while pool cleaner

is operating.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use

or play with pool cleaner.

Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner

is operating. Hose can trip or entangle

swimmers which could result in drowning.

Moving parts may injure hands or fingers. Stop pump

before attempting to clean out pool cleaner head.

General Installation Information

Pre-Installation Check List

Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and
safety information in this guide. Failure to follow these instructions or
improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool
finish or the vinyl liner, Pentair Aquatic Systems disclaims any liability for
repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the
customer’s pool.

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, 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.

AFTER installing the cleaner, make sure the cleaner is operating
correctly :

The cleaner may need some minor adjustments to make sure it is
operating properly so there is no damage to the pool finish. Certain
vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to surface wear, pattern
removal, ink rubbing off of, or serious scratches to the pattern caused by
objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including automatic
pool cleaners. Pentair Aquatic Systems is not responsible for any pattern
removal, abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.

Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic Systems
pumps and other related products are available at:
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ or call
[phone] for additional free copies of these instructions.

Please refer to http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/
safetywarnings/ for warning and safety instructions related to
this product.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions

Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings, safety
and warranty information in this guide. Failure to follow these instructions
or improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool
finish or the vinyl liner, Pentair Aquatic Systems disclaims any liability for
repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the
customer’s pool.

The Cleaner manufacturer, Pentair Aquatic Systems (“Manufacturer”),
hereby provides the following limited warranty to the purchaser
(“Customer”): WHICH IS SUBJECT ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS:

This limited warranty does not include replacement of parts which become
discolored due to exposure to sunlight or chemicals, or parts which, even
if worn, do not affect performance of the cleaner. Nicks, scratches, fading,
discoloration, etc. are cosmetic conditions that do not affect mechanical
performance. Both Manufacturer and dealer of Pentair Aquatic

Systems reserve the right to deny any and all warranty claims made
for worn parts if the wear does not negatively affect mechanical
performance of the cleaner.

The Cleaner is designed to function in a properly designed, constructed
and maintained pool. This limited warranty does not extend in the
circumstances where the pool’s design, construction or maintenance
is defective, substandard or inappropriate for the Cleaner’s operation.

Deterioration, discoloration or brittleness of any pool finish can be caused
over time separately by, or in combination with, age, an imbalance in
water chemistry, improper installation, and other factors. Customer hereby
disclaims any and all claims, and releases Manufacturer from any and all
claims for damages to any pool plaster or vinyl liner in Customer’s pool
by reason of the use and/or operation of the Cleaner.

Under no circumstances shall Manufacturer be liable for any loss or
damage, whether direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the
use or inability to use the Cleaner or the Hose in Customer’s pool.

This limited warranty does not apply to any injury, loss, damage, defect,
or malfunction of the Cleaner or failure to function resulting from any
failure to operate or maintain the Cleaner in accordance with the
directions contained in the Installation and Operation Manual or operating
instructions provided by Pentair Aquatic Systems or any injury, loss,
damage, defect, or malfunction, or failure to function resulting from any
accident, acts of God, alterations in the Cleaner by anyone other than
Manufacturer; or misuse, unreasonable use, tampering, abuse, acts,
omissions, failure or negligence by anyone other than Manufacturer
including but not limited to such damages or injuries to parts resulting
from improper installation, or damage to pump parts resulting from
running the pump dry (e.g., interruption in or inadequate supply of water
to internal pump parts due to loss of prime, or obstruction in lines or
otherwise); or damage, defect or malfunction resulting from defects in,
failure or malfunction of, or negligence, abuse, or misuse with respect to
equipment other than the Cleaner; or any damage or loss of any nature
whatsoever and personal injury caused due to the presence of a foreign
object in or about the pool.

Disclaimer of Liability
About your Pool and ‘Lil Shark

There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool. The
’Lil Shark™ Aboveground Pool Cleaner are very passive products that will
have no impact on pool life.

Please be aware that over time, deterioration, discoloration and brittleness
of any pool finish can be caused separately by, or in combination with,
age, an imbalance in pool water chemistry, improper installation and other
factors. Pool cleaners, such as the ‘Lil Shark, will not remove or cause
wear on “good” pool plaster. In fact, the opposite is true–pool plaster will
eventually cause wear on the cleaner.

The same situation holds true for vinyl-lined in-ground swimming pools,
because vinyl liners are also affected by the environment and factors such
as pool water chemistry, sunlight and the pool’s surroundings. Therefore
over time, vinyl can become brittle and weak. In addition, vinyl-lined pools
are affected by the workmanship, composition and installation of the
liner and the workmanship and quality of construction of the supporting
walls and pool base. These are all factors which can contribute to liner
failure. The existence of any of these type of conditions in your pool is
not caused by the use or operation of the ‘Lil Shark. The manufacturer
disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures
or components of the customer’s pool.

The pool owner must assume all responsibility for the condition and
maintenance of the pool’s surface, water and deck.

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PREPARATION OF THE POOL

Swivel
Assembly

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STEP 1:
Preparation of the Pool

A. Before operation of cleaner, make the
following preparations before proceeding:

1. Chemically balance the pool water.

2. Brush pool and let the debris settle.

3. Hand vacuum thoroughly.

4. Clean filter and pump strainer basket.
B. Start Pump.

STEP 2:
Check Parts

A. Make sure you have all parts to pool
cleaner.

Reducer
Cone

Hose

Swivel
Assembly

Vacuum
Regulator

Flow
Director

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STEP 3:
Assemble Cleaner

A. Attach hose sections as shown in Fig. 1.
B. Insert swivel assembly into top of cleaner
body and twist 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
See Fig. 2.
C. Attach hose assembly to cleaner swivel
assembly.

Male Hose End Female Hose End

Fig. 1.

STEP 4:
Submerge Cleaner

A. Turn cleaner upside down, submerge, and
feed cleaner and hose down side of the pool
wall to fill hose with water. Fig. 3.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 3.

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STEP 5:
Connect Hose To Skimmer

With filter system running, connect hose to skimmer or to
suction port. See below for hose connections.

Hose Connections

Follow drawing that most closely resembles your skimmer installation. Fig. 4.

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Skimmer

Hose

SECTION

A-A

Fig. 4.

Automatic Vacuum Regulator

Hazardous suction. Can trap or tear
hair or body parts. Install vacuum
regulator on all installations.

Vacuum

Regulator

Reducer

Cone

• Every system requires a vacuum regulator for safe operation.

• Regulator provides vacuum relief in case cleaner suction is blocked.

• Black rubber diaphragm must always be submerged. If it sucks air,

Skimmer with
Vacuum Port

Hose

Vacuum

Regulator

Reducer

Cone

the pump will lose prime, which could damage the pump

Vacuum Port

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STEP 6:
Size The Hose

For best results:
With the cleaner running and submerged, pull hose
to furthest end of the pool. The hose should extend
to the furthest point in the pool, plus one section.
Add or remove hose sections as needed.

Note: The hose is designed for use with the cleaner.
Use of a different type of hose will reduce the clean­er’s performance.

Step 7:
Pool Coverage

Factory setting is set at #0. When watching the cleaner for the first time, adjust these settings to
ensure complete cleaning coverage. See Fig. 5.

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Large Circles Moderate Circles Tight Circles
Clockwise Clockwise Clockwise

Fig. 5.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Corrective Action

Cleaner moves slowly or not at all.

Cleans only perimeter of pool.

Cleaner hovers in one area with hose fully extended.

Cleaner turns in clockwise circles only and only covers
one section of pool.

Oscillator/cleaner runs too fast.

• Backwash and clean lter. Empty all baskets.

• Clear debris from oscillator or hose.

• If hoses from pool to lter and pump are less
than 1-1/2” diameter, replace with 1-1/2” diameter hoses.

• Pump may be too small. Consult pool professional.

• If your pool has a main drain (oor drain), close it during

cleaner operation.

• Make sure vacuum regulator is installed.

• Set brush ring adjuster to a higher number. See pg. 3.

• Hose is too short. The hose should reach furthest point in pool plus

one section.

• The cleaner is designed to move in a clockwise direction.

• Set brush ring adjuster to a lower number. See pg. 3.

• Make sure vacuum regulator is installed. (the regulator marked “50”
will reduce cleaner speed).

• If your system has a return valve, gradually close it until oscillator runs

at the desired speed.

Hose keeps coiling up.

Pool not completely clean in four hours.

Cleaner flips on its side when pump stops.

Hose comes loose when pump stops.

Cleaner sticks to pool bottom or pool main drain.

• For best results, when hose is not in use, store it at and straight
and out of sun.

• Hose is too long; remove sections as needed. See pg. 3 - step #6.

• Any cleaner may miss spots. Spot clean pool by attaching a vac-pole
(telepole) to cleaner and steering it (see Page 5).

• Try different brush ring adjuster settings (0-4) until the cleaner gives

the desired results.

• The cleaner was not designed to work under all solar covers.

• Strong winds may interfere with complete cleaner coverage due to

hose movement.

• This is normal if lter system develops a backpressure surge when the
pump stops. The cleaner will right itself when system is restarted.

• Use reducer cone in skimmer.

• Ensure all connections are tight.

• Install diaphragm marked “50” in vacuum regulator.

• Check inner brush ring for excessive wear.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

‘Lil Shark™ Aboveground Pool Cleaner Illustrated Parts List

1

7

8

2

Item

No.

1 GW9012 Swivel Assembly

2 * Pool Cleaner Body (with Bristles)

3 41100-0027 Oscillator Impact Bumper (Pkg of 2)

4 GW9004 Oscillator Seals (Pkg of 2)

5 GW9003 Oscillator Kit (Includes Seals)

6 GW9002 Axle Shaft

7 371514Z Cover Kit

8 371508Z Fin Kit

9 GW9014 Flow Director

- 371526Z Replacement Hose Kit

10 GW9018 Vacuum Regulator

11 GW9015 Reducer Cone

12 GW9019 Unidapt Handle

- Not Shown

Part No. Part Description

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4

Vacpole

5

12

3

10 9

To remove Oscillator from cleaner, remove cover/skin by removing 2 screws on bottom of cleaner with phillips head screwdriver.
Tip cleaner on to its side, support side of housing, and tap axle shaft out of body.
Oscillator will now slide out of cleaner body. Oscillator impact bumpers can be pried out of slots in cleaner body (they slide towards
bottom of cleaner). To replace, reverse procedure.

11

Oscillator Removal

Unidapt
Handle
Note: Unidapt
handle for
manual cleaning

3094 1097

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