Tiger Shark User Manual
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1. 1 Insert Flow Gauge into leader hose 2 Place hose lengths into poo filled with water and connect to regulator valve fitted to we 3 Switch on pump and regulate flow of water IMPORTANT The Flow Gauge is used for test purposes only and must be removed during normal operation of the Pool cleaner Installation continued Switch the pump on and start adjusting the Knob of the Regulator Valve Faster or Slower until the disc indicator in the Flow Gauge settles between Maximum and Minimum flow Turn the pump off Remove the Flow Gauge and connect the pool cleaner to leader hose NOTE Optimizing the water flow does not mean maximizing the flow through the Cleaner In fact to insure a random pattern of travel that will enable the Cleaner to reach all areas of your pool it is better to use less suction not more Switch on your pump Your fully assembled cleaner will start pulsating immediately Maintenance Your Cleaner requires very little maintenance Check the following from time to time quick and easy to open up the Oscillator s chamber First stop the pump Unscrew the pipe and nut swivel and slide internal housing out of the external body Push the sliding lock up into open position and remove the lid With your finger lift and inspect the Oscillator and the chamber to insure that it is not obstructed with debris See picture Also insure that the Oscillator is moving freely u2. Problem Cleaner does not transit onto the wall Solution Using your Flow Gauge verify proper water flow to your Cleaner Increase the water flow slightly by turning the knob on the adjustable regulator valve Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weights Problem Cleaner stays in one side of the pool Solution Adjust Eyeball Diverters as described in diagrams Adjust Eyeball Diverters as necessary to guide the Cleaner to the other side of the pool Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weight s Remove or add one hose section Replacement parts 1 Main Body 2 Internal Housing es 3 Foot Pad 4 Suction Seal 5 Oscillator Flapper Valve 6 Lid amp Lock 7 Vertical Bumper 8 Horizontal Bumper 9 Swivel amp Nut Assembly 10 Fastening Nuts 11 Adjustable Regulator Valve 12 45 Degree Elbow 13 Flow Gauge 14 Hose Weight 15 Hose 1m Sections 16 Leader Hose 1m Warranty We warrant your new pool cleaner machine unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 YEARS from date of purchase subject to our standard conditions of sale Please return the attached reply card to ensure your warranty is recorded Standard Conditions of Sale The WARRANTY excludes Defects in the hose Genuine pool cleaner hoses are warranted for three years against the manufactured defects Pool cleaner warranty terms and cond
3. Introduction SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS Please read the following before installing your new automatic pool cleaner Hazardous suction can cause injury and drowning Do not play with cleaner or hose or apply to body Do not let children use or play with pool cleaner Tur off pump before attempting to clean unit Suction entrapment injury and drowning hazard If your pool has a dedicated suction port vacuum port for vacuuming or for an automatic pool cleaner it must be covered when not in use If your dedicated suction port does not have a spring loaded cover vacuum lock fitting purchase one from your local pool store and install it before connecting pool cleaner to dedicated suction port If your pool is exposed to large quantities of leaves we suggest purchasing and installing an in line leaf trap A leaf trap will provide more debris loading capacity and also provides a water by pass when the basket is full It is very important that the pump will get sufficient water flow BEFORE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT FOR VINYL LINER POOL OWNERS Before installing the pool cleaner examine the interior of your pool carefully If your vinyl liner is brittle or has stones wrinkles or metal corrosion in contact with the bottom side of the liner or has damage to the base or supporting walls do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs IMPORTANT FOR GUNITE POOL OWNERS Before install
4. d for most pools For deep pools place the hose weight in the center of the 4th hose section For very deep pools if necessary place the second hose weight in the middle of the 5th hose section Soft leader hose I Hose weight Connect together as many hose sections as needed to reach from the vacuum source to the farthest point of the pool plus one section The soft leader hose needs to be the very first hose attached to the pool cleaner Weir Component Assembly Insert the 45 Degree Elbow into the Regulator Valve as shown in the illustration 45 Degree elbow Regulator valve t Insert into weir Return Line Adjustments Important The cleaner must move randomly throughout the pool Water circulating at the surface will influence the hose thus limiting Cleaner s coverage Adjust Return Line Flow as described in diagrams below To adjust the Eyeball Diverters loosen the lock ring and redirect the Eyeball Diverters slightly downwards and also try different directions to see what works best in your pool Allow time for the body of water to settle into new pattern BEFORE ADJUSTMENT AFTER ADJUSTMENT TOP VIEW Installation Ensure the pump and filtration system is switched off before commencing Insert the weir adaptors into vacuum lid Connect the assembled hose sections to the machine Slide the hose protector over the last hose length from the machine
5. ing the pool cleaner in a gunite concrete pool or pool that is partially or completely tiled check closely for loose tiles and loose light fittings Do not install the pool cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs Component Checklist 1 Main Body assembly 2 Suction Seal 3 Swivel amp Nut Assembly 4 Adjustable Regulator Valve 5 45 Degree Elbow 6 Flow Gauge 7 2x Hose Weight 8 9x Hose 1m Sections 9 Leader Hose 1m Section Preparations Before you start make sure that your pool is clean and algae free 1 Ensure your filtration system s multi port valve is working property 2 Remove clean and replace the weir and pump strainer baskets 3 Thoroughly clean and backwash the filter 4 Brush the pool let the debris settle and hand vacuum thoroughly 5 Follow steps 2 4 again B Clean skim mer and leaf strainer Put it back Preparations continued aT Suction Seal Installation 1 Pull the Vacuum Seal over the Cleaner s Foot Pad so that it will fit properly into the Foot Pad s groove as shown in the illustration 2 Ensure that the curved tips face upwards 3 Ensure with your hand that the Vacuum Seal rotates freely once it has been inserted into the groove Hose Assembly amp Weights Soft leader hose needs to be the very first hose attached to the pool cleaner Note soft leader hose has a different cuff Hose weight is not require
6. itions apply Normal wear and tear of the Footpad and Suction Seal These must be checked monthly and replaced when worn Damage due to abnormal use lack of care negligence undue exposure to sun heat and all such acts or omissions beyond our control Damage caused by an incorrect chemical balance in the swimming pool Any obligation other than the obligation to repair or replace defective parts Discolouration of parts Your pool cleaner may become discoloured as a result of being subjected to use in your swimming pool Such discolouration however shall in no way affect the cleaner s operating ability The pool cleaner Warranty is given in place of all warranties guarantees express or implied of merchantability fitness for particular purpose or otherwise The warranty is not transferable
7. m flat in an area protected from direct sunlight It is also important to remove the Suction Seal from the Cleaner and store it fat Troubleshooting 1 of 2 Problem Cleaner is sluggish or has stopped operating Solution Check Cleaner for blockage inside the Oscillator chamber Refer to Maintenance on page 10 Clean your filter system empty pump basket and empty skimmer basket Inspect the Regulator Valve and flush away any debris buildup Check hose sections for blockages Check hose sections for leaks by lifting each section above water Using your Flow Gauge verify proper water flow to your Cleaner Refer to Problem Cleaner gets stuck on the steps Solution Adjust the Eyeball Diverter of the return flow towards the problem area to guide the Cleaner away from the steps Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weight s Remove or add one hose section Using your Flow Gauge verify proper water flow to your Cleaner Using your Flow Gauge Increase or decrease the flow to your cleaner within the Troubleshooting 2 of 2 Problem Cleaner travels in repetitive pattern Solution Adjust Eyeball Diverters as described in diagrams Verify proper hose length and correct position of the Hose Weight s Remove or add one hose section Check that the hose sections are straight Straighten up any bent or coiled hose sections by laying them in the warm sun for a day or two
8. p and down and that it is securely clipped onto the steel pin Then place the lid back and slide the lock down to close and reassemble the unit no tools are required Simply grab the Oscillator pull and waggle outward until it unclips from the steel pin To install the new Oscillator push it in firmly TOP side up as marked onto the steel pin until it snaps in place If the Oscillator is clipped in the wrong way TOP side down you will not be able to close the lid To remove damaged or worn Oscillator 4 Maintenance continued Check the Suction Seal for wear If it becomes thin and too floppy it will impair the correct random movement of the Cleaner and should be replaced Inspect the Regulator Valve and flush away any debris build up Clean your filter system Empty the Skimmer Basket A Empty the Pump Strainer Basket 7 Use your Flow Gauge to ensure correct water flow for your Cleaner For best results and to maintain proper operation use only original hoses Note Remove the Cleaner from the pool before a chemical shock treatment When not in the pool keep the Cleaner s Suction Seal flat to avoid warping Your Cleaner can stay in the pool at all times however when people are using the pool disconnect the Cleaner and pull it to one side of the pool When storing or winterizing the Cleaner do not coil the hoses connect each hose section and lay the
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