Sta-Rite GW7500 Installation Manual

PoolShark

Automatic Pool Cleaner

Installation

User's Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. ii

Section 1: Overview .......................................................................................................... 1

PoolShark

Overview .............................................................................................. 1

Features ............................................................................................... 2

Preparation of Your Pool .......................................................................................... 3

PoolShark

Cleaner Assembly ................................................................................ 3

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

PoolShark

Exploded View ...................................................................................... 13

Replacement Parts List ........................................................................ 14

Cleaner ............................................ 12

Section 5: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 15

PoolShark® Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important Notice:

Attention Installer:

this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation of the pool cleaner.

Attention User:

pool cleaner. Please retain it for future reference. Consult Pentair Water with any questions regarding this equipment.

WARNING —

This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of

This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this

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 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 —

CAUTION —

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.

Oscillator may injure hands or fingers. Stop pump before attempting to clean out pool cleaner head.

PoolShark® Installation and User’s Guide

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.

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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

PoolShark® Installation and User’s Guide

General Features

• T wo-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.

• A complete system - includes hose, vacuum regulator valve, hose weight, eyeball diverter, and Vac Port door fitting.

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.

PoolShark® Installation and User’s Guide

Rows of squeegee-like fins scrub and dislodge stubborn dirt so it can be vacuumed away.

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