Pentair POOLSHARK Owner's Manual

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........................

L300130 1106

Pacific Head Office
Australia

Pentair Water Australia Pty Ltd
Notting Hill Victoria, Australia
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.pentairwater.com.au

Pentair Water New Zealand Ltd

Penrose Auckland New Zealand
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Americas Pentair, Inc.

www.pentair.com

Europe Pentair Pumps S.p.A

www.Pentairpumps.it

Asia China

www.pentairwater.com

India
www.pentairwater.com

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display, publication, modifi cation or distribution is strictly prohibited without the prior written

permission of Pentair Water Pty Ltd.

Disclaimer: Every endeavour has been made to publish the correct details in this Owner’s Manual.

No responsibility will be taken for errors, omissions or changes in product specifi cations. Pentair

Water reserves the right to change specifi cations

OWNER’S MANUAL

Should you the installer or owner be unfamiliar with the correct
installation or operation of this type of equipment you should contact
the distributor/manufacturer for the correct advice before proceeding
with the installation or operation of this product.

Installation and User’s

Guide for

POOLSHARK

Automatic Pool Cleaner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About your Pool and Filter System 2
Installation 3
Service and Maintenance 8
Troubleshooting 11
Warranty 13

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h) water ingression or exposure to abnormal corrosive conditions or “run dry” conditions;
i) any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

2) Damage caused to the product as a consequence of use of another manufacturer’s product used in
conjunction with Pentair Water and affi liate companies.

3) Ingress of insects into the unit causing electrical malfunction is not warranted, care should be taken
to avoid this occurrence.

Spare Parts:
Spare parts are usually stocked for a reasonable period of time following last production.
Pentair Water does not warrant that spare parts will be made available for the whole of the reasonable

period and reserves its right to cease supplying spare parts or providing facilities for repair of spare parts
in circumstances which are beyond its control including the requirement to remove spare parts from sale
as a consequence of changes in the law or otherwise as it deems fi t.

How to get service:

In Australia please contact 1800 664 266 In New Zealand please contact 0800 664 269
Claims under this warranty must give evidence of date of purchase, model and serial number of the
product and the claimants name, address and telephone number.

1) To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide to either Pentair Water state offi ce or
recommended service agent:-

a) the product;
b) confi rmation in writing specifying the nature of your claim;
c) proof providing date of original purchase;
d) full contact details including name and address;
e) the serial number of the product if any.

2) Warranty service work will be denied or suspended, on equipment not readily accessible to service
personnel, that is products that are behind barriers, tiled or bricked in, installed in roofs or second
story external walls including inaccessible power points.

3) Any service of any product which is found to be faulty due to abuse, fair wear & tear, misuse or improper
installation will be charged to the owner at the service agents current servicing hourly rate.

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusion of damages:
PENTAIR WATER’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
ONGA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1) DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED
UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS
OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE OF BUSINESS RELA TIONSHIPS,
OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

2) ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

3) ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effective law:
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state. Nothing in this warranty limits or restricts, or is intended to derogate from, any right or remedy
which the purchaser or ultimate user of the product may have pursuant to Australian state and/or Australian
federal consumer protection legislation, New Zealand Sale of Goods Act, Consumer Guarantees Act, Fair
Trading Act or any other relevant and applicable New Zealand legislation or authority and where necessary
shall so be read and construed.

Pentair Water Product Warranty (Continued)

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Pentair Water Product Warranty

Pentair Water warrants that, when this product is used for the purpose it was designed, is correctly housed and vented against
weather, vermin, dust etc., that it will be free of material and manufacturing defects at the time of the original purchase.

This warranty is limited to the cost of the product and does not cover third party costs including the costs of
electricians, plumbers, etc. unless authorised by Pentair Water.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE INTERNATIONALLY

How long the warranty is effective Internationally

1) This Pentair Water product is warranted for 12 months for all parts from the date of the fi rst consumer purchase. Should
any parts fail as a result of such defects within the specifi ed period, the part will be replaced free of charge. (This does
not include travel charges, removal and reinstallation charges.)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE IN AUSTRALIA AND

NEW ZEALAND

1) YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED PRIOR TO USING THIS PENTAIR
WATER PRODUCT.
This product is to be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions

provided. This warranty will not apply if it is used in a manner other than in
accordance with the instructions.

What the warranty covers:
Pentair Water warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period.

If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, then Pentair Water
will, at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include re-

manufactured or refurbished parts or components.

How long the warranty is effective:

1) This Pentair Water product is warranted for 24 months (Footpad and Seal fl aps - 12 months) from
the date of the fi rst consumer purchase.

2) Authorised workshop labour will be free of charge for the fi rst 12 month period from date of the fi rst
consumer purchase when unit is found to have failed due to defective workmanship or material
supplied by Pentair Water Australia.
Infi eld service by an authorised Pentair Water Service Agent will incur a travel, removal &
reinstallation fee payable by customer.

3) Where this Pentair Water product is sold for commercial application as defi ned in the relevant Trade
Practices and Consumer Protection legislation the warranty shall be for a period of six months from
the date of purchase by the end user.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1) Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a) accident, misuse, negligence, fi re, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorised product

modifi cation or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product;
b) repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorised by Pentair Water;
c) any damage to the product due to shipment;
d) removal or installation of the product;
e) causes external to the product such as electric power fl uctuations or failure;
f) use of supplies or parts not meeting Pentair Water specifi cations;
g) normal wear and tear;

About your Pool and Filter System

Before installing your cleaner, review and understand all warnings and safety
information displayed at the beginning of each section.

Pre-installation check list

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 qualifi ed pool professional make all
necessary repairs. Also, if there are stones, roots, etc., under the liner, remove them
before installing the cleaner.

Before installing the cleaner in a concrete 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 fi lter system:

Make sure you have cleaned the fi lter, including backwashing, rinsing, and emptying
all baskets. A clean system is necessary for proper cleaner operation and coverage.

Before installing the cleaner, fi ll 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 fi ltration system (whether through a skimmer or
dedicated wall fi tting). 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.

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 fi tting”) is included with your cleaner. Install
it on the suction port to prevent entrapment and injury. If the cover provided does not
fi t, purchase one that does from your local pool store and install it instead.

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