Prowler® 720 and 730
Robotic Inground Pool Cleaners
Installation
and
User's Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Customer Service
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Customer Service (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. — Eastern and Pacific Times)
Phone: (800) 831-7133
Fax: (800) 284-4151
Technical Support
Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. — Eastern Time)
Phone: (919) 566-8000
Fax: (919) 566-8920
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Phone: (805) 553-5000 (Ext. 6312)
Fax: (805) 553-5502
Web site
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This document is subject to change without notice.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 •(919) 566-8000
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Important Warning and Safety Instructions ......................................................................... |
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Section 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... |
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Prowler 720 and 730 Overview ............................................................................... |
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Prowler 720 and 730 Features ................................................................................ |
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Section 2: Installation ....................................................................................................... |
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Cleaner Components ............................................................................................... |
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Operating the Prowler 720 and 730 Cleaner ........................................................... |
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Technical Data ......................................................................................................... |
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Cleaner Placement .................................................................................................. |
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Power Supply Set-Up .............................................................................................. |
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Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................................ |
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Using the Radio Remote Control Feature ................................................................ |
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Remote Control Cleaning Modes ............................................................................. |
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Replacing the Remote Control Battery .................................................................... |
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Section 3: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... |
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Changing/Cleaning the Filter Bag ............................................................................ |
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Changing the Drive Belts ......................................................................................... |
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Changing Brushes ................................................................................................... |
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Cable Care .............................................................................................................. |
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Important Maintenance Tips .................................................................................... |
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In/Off-Season Storage ............................................................................................. |
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Section 4: Replacement Parts .......................................................................................... |
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Prowler 720 Exploded View ..................................................................................... |
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Prowler 720 Replacement Parts List ....................................................................... |
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Prowler 730 Exploded View ..................................................................................... |
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Prowler 730 Replacement Parts List ....................................................................... |
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.
Consumer Information and Safety
The Prowler® 720 and 730 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.
DANGER — Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
The electrical supply to this product must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical
hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
Always disconnect the power to the cleaner before servicing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock. Read and follow the specific instructions inside this guide.
WARNING — Hazardous suction. Do not play with cleaner or cable or apply to body. Can trap and tear hair or body parts. Cable can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
WARNING — Do not allow swimmers in the pool while pool cleaner is operating. Cable can trip or entangle swimmers which could result in drowning.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of injury, do not let children use or play with pool cleaner.
CAUTION — 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.
CAUTION — Before installing the cleaner, understand cleaner coverage: The cleaner was not designed to automatically clean steps or to work under a solar cover. It was also not designed to do initial cleanup for a new pool installation.
CAUTION — The unit must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA.
•The connection to the branch circuit should be consistent with local and National Electrical Code.
•Mishandling the unit can result in leakage of lubricants.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in order to avoid hazards.
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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. Failure to follow these instructions or improper installation of the cleaner can result in damage to the pool finish or the vinyl liner, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. 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, 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.
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 Water Pool and Spa, Inc. is not responsible for any pattern removal, abrasions or markings on vinyl liners.
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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 Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any liability for repairs or replacement to any of these structures or components of the customer’s pool.
The Cleaner manufacturer, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. (“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 Pentair Water Pool and Spa’s dealer 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 Water Pool and Spa 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 Prowler 720 and 730
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the life of your pool. The Prowler 720 and 730 robotic pool cleaners 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. Robotic pool cleaners, such as Prowler 720 and 730, 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 Prowler 720 and 730. 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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Section 1
Introduction
The Prowler 720 and 730 Overview
Vacuums what you can see, filters what you can’t...
Prowler 720 and 730 are the computer-controlled, programmed cleaners that scrub and vacuum your pool’s bottom, walls and steps and provides supplemental filtration of pool water.
Powerful, efficient, and smart!
The Prowler 720 and 730 features the patented Aqua Smart System. This intelligent program enables the cleaner to fully cover and efficiently clean any standard residential swimming pool in approximately one hour (90 minutes for larger residential pools). The high-speed drive motor propels the unit across pool surfaces while a high-efficiency pump motor delivers thorough, economical cleaning performance.
Totally independent of your pool circulation system, the Prowler 720 and 730 provide on-demand cleaning without running pumps. It requires no installation, no booster pump, no hoses. Just plug it in and place it in your pool…it’s a totally self-contained cleaning and filtration system.
Two-way cleaning with remote control convenience
The Prowler 730™ Remote Control provides the ultimate in automatic pool cleaning convenience. The wireless radio remote control system provides two automatic cleaning options – one for the pool bottom and a second for the bottom and sides. Remote control functions allow you to override the automatic cleaning modes to perform quick spot clean-ups. Simply guide the cleaner to any area of the pool with the touch of a button.
No other cleaner is so simple.
No other cleaner provides such a complete cleaning job at such a low operating cost.
Prowler 720
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General Features
Two-way cleaning performance:
•Powerful vacuum action removes fine particles and larger debris.
•Integrated filtration system captures dirt and debris in handy collection bag.
•Integrated filter reduces run time of your primary filtration system by 25% to save on pump energy use and normal wear and tear.
•Works fast; thoroughly scrubs and vacuums pools up to 20 x 50 feet in just 60–90 minutes.
•Auto-reverse feature prevents hang-ups in corners and by steps and ladders for uninterrupted service.
•Cleans all pool surfaces: gunite, vinyl, fiberglass and tile.
Additional Features:
Time and energy-saving features:
•Reduces your filtration system’s run time.
•Removes algae and bacteria.
•Vacuums all types of debris.
•Cleans and scrubs most pool steps.
•Built-in filtration system with reusable filter bag.
•Cleans any size, shape and type of standard residential pool in only one hour.
•The intelligent program enables the cleaner to fully cover and efficiently clean any standard residential swimming pool in approximately one hour (90 minutes for larger residential pools).
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