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Aqua Vac Systems Mako Shark 2 Owner's Manual
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Mail today to –
Aqua Vac Systems, Inc.
1711 Longwood Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Attn: Warranty Records
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
Fold, stamp and mail, fax to 561-688-0217 or register on the web at www.aquavacsystems.com
Serial #_______________________________________________________MakoShark 2
(Stamped on the bottom of the base of the unit)
Registration of Warranty
This registration card must be mailed within 10 days of purchase to secure limited warranty.
FOR USE IN THE U.S.A. ONLY.
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________State___________Zip ____________________
Date Purchased____________________________________________________________________________
How many Aqua Vac units do you have?________________________________________________________
Is this replacing another pool vacuum? Yes____ No____ If yes, what brand?______________________
Purchased from____________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________State___________Zip ____________________
The size of my pool is________________________________________________________________________
Have you seen us on the internet? Yes____ No____
Owners Manual
Previously named Aqua Queen
Contents
Safety Precautions
General Information
Operating Instructions
Motor Information
Trouble Shooting
Preventative Maintenance
Parts Ordering Instructions
Specifications
Machine Assembly/Parts
Filter Assembly/Parts
Accessories
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The World’s Best Pool Cleaners
For More Than 40 Years
1711 Longwood Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
USA Toll Free 1-800-327-0141 • (561) 688-0211 • Fax (561) 688-0217
E Mail: [email protected] www.aquavacsystems.com
Your MakoShark 2, which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements, is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
DURATION OF WARRANTY AND TO
WHOM EXTENDED (USA only)
One Year ALL GENERAL PARTS
One Year POWER TRAIN WARRANTY
(Motor, Cord and Gear Box).
This unconditional warranty includes both parts and labor for the periods above noted. This warranty is available to such first consumer purchaser and members of his or her immediate family or household for the personal household use of the MakoShark 2 by or on behalf of such first consumer purchaser.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
The MakoShark 2 is required to be used on electric current as indicated on the nameplate. Otherwise, damage, defects, malfunctions, or other failures of the
MakoShark 2 arising from use on electric current not as indicated are excepted and excluded from this warranty.
Defects, malfunctions, failure, or damage of the
MakoShark 2 caused by improper, unreasonable, or negligent use or abuse while in the possession of the consumer are likewise excluded from this warranty.
Defects, malfunctions, failure, or damage of the
MakoShark 2 due to commercial use are excluded from this warranty.
If repair is done on your MakoShark 2 by anyone other than those designated as authorized to perform such work without first having obtained factory instructions, Aqua Vac Systems, Inc., at its sole option, may determine that this warranty will not apply and that reimbursement for such repair will not be made because of the failure to comply with such factory specified instructions.
WARRANTY REPAIR PROCEDURE
To secure repair of the MakoShark 2 or any warranted parts under this warranty, the following procedure should be used. After making prior arrangements with the facility involved, the inoperable MakoShark 2 or warranted parts, together with two extra photocopies of satisfactory evidence of the purchase date, must be delivered, with shipping and delivery charges prepaid, to the nearest Aqua Vac Systems Factory Authorized
Service Center. If you are unable to locate the foregoing, you may call, write, or otherwise communicate with
Aqua Vac Systems, Inc., telephone 1-800-327-0141 for the nearest location.
Upon compliance with the above procedure, and if claim is made within one-year from date of purchase, defective warranted parts will be replaced at no charge and the machine sent back to you freight collect.
In following the procedures above set forth,
PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN to state the serial number as shown on the base plate of the MakoShark 2.
REPLACEMENT
In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure of your MakoShark 2, or any warranted part to conform with this warranty, Aqua Vac Systems, Inc. may at its sole option and own expense, replace the MakoShark
2 or any warranted part with another new or factory rebuilt identical or reasonably equivalent unit or part in lieu of repairing the defect.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
FOR YOUR MakoShark 2 AND
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Please fill out the warranty registration card accompanying your MakoShark 2, giving complete information as requested on the card and return to the factory.
Any information or questions you may have concerning your MakoShark 2 or this warranty may likewise be secured from the factory.
No dealer, distributor, or other similar person has any authority to make any warranties or representations concerning Aqua Vac Systems, Inc.’s products or to extend this warranty beyond the express items contained herein. Accordingly, Aqua Vac Systems, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for any such warranties or representations beyond the express items contained in this unconditional warranty. This unconditional warranty is valid and enforceable only in the United States of
America on MakoShark 2’s owned and normally operated in the United States of America. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The MakoShark 2 automatic swimming pool vacuum cleaner has been manufactured to the standards of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) with the highest degree of care and concern for safety. We suggest the following safety precautions become part of your pool safety regulations:
1. ALWAYS PUT THE MACHINE INTO THE WATER BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE ELEC-
TRICAL OUTLET.
2. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SWIMMERS’ SAFETY TO REMOVE THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW-
ING USE. THIS CAN ALSO IMPROVE THE OPERATING LIFE OF YOUR MAKOSHARK 2.
3. BE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS ONLY PLUGGED INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET
EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI).
4. DO NOT HANDLE MACHINE WHILE IT IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
5. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. THIS COULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND/OR DAM-
AGE YOUR UNIT.
6. ALWAYS STAY OUT OF THE POOL WHILE CLEANER IS IN OPERATION.
7. NEVER ALLOW PLUG TO ENTER THE POOL.
8. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE OUT OF WATER. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR SEAL
AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. DO NOT DRAG THE MACHINE OUT OF THE POOL AGAINST THE SIDE WALL. THIS COULD
DAMAGE UNIT AND/OR YOUR POOL WALL.
10. SOME POOLS HAVE A CORNER OR A CORNER STEP CONFIGURATION THAT MAY CAUSE
THE UNIT TO “HANG-UP;” THEREFORE, DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT COMPLETELY UNAT-
TENDED FOR MORE THAN 1/2 HOUR. OCCASIONAL OBSERVATION AND ATTENDANCE CAN
ALSO REDUCE ANY TENDENCY FOR THE CORD TO TWIST.
While the MakoShark 2 has been made to operate as safely as possible, we suggest you exercise reasonable care in the handling of the vacuum and inspect the electrical cord frequently for damage or wear, as with any other electrical appliance. After use, remove the unit and rinse with fresh water and remove any twists that may be present in the cord.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
You have purchased the finest piece of equipment in the pool cleaner industry. If you treat it as such, your MakoShark 2 automatic swimming pool vacuum cleaner will give you long, satisfactory service. We suggest the unit be stored in the original shipping container for safekeeping during the off-season.
ADJUSTMENT
There is one adjustment that
may be
necessary for use in some pools. Please take the few minutes necessary to make it.
The height of the sensor bar #1710 (Page 10, Key 37) is preset at the factory for average pools. It may be necessary to readjust the height of the sensor bar for the machine to operate satisfactorily in your pool.
In “Free Form” or “Bowl Shaped” pools, the sensor bar may have to be raised to a higher setting allowing the machine to climb out of the deep end and clean up the radius or slope as far as possible without the machine turning over.
10, Key 37) is made by loosening adjusting arm nut #1722 (Page 10, Key 30) located just ahead of the intake. Make adjustments in 1/4" increments
.
The nut is shaped as a thumb screw for your convenience.
With the machine sitting on a level surface, loosen adjusting arm nut, and move sensor bar to desired position. Make certain the sensor bar is parallel to the level surface and retighten the adjusting arm nut one-half to three-quarter turn past the hand tight. Do not overtighten.
It may be necessary to reset the sensor bar several times to find the best position for operation in your pool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lower the unit into the shallow end of pool (do not drop or throw). Plug cord into a
GROUNDED OUTLET. Observe machine as it travels over bottom of pool.
2. Select nearest grounded outlet supply of correct 110/115/220/240 voltage.
CAUTION: Avoid overloaded circuits as low or high voltage can damage your motor.
A connected ground is most important.
3. Allow machine to travel around the pool until it is clean. Average 16’ x 32’ pool will require one hour or less. If the pool has a heavy accumulation of debris, it may be necessary to clean the filter several times during the vacuuming period.
4. Upon completion of vacuuming the pool, allow the unit to travel to the shallow end of the pool. Before it reaches the pool wall, disconnect the cord from the outlet, raise the unit by the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cont’d.
cord, then remove the unit from the water by use of the handle. Allow excess water from the filter to drain into the pool with the MakoShark 2 resting on the edge or coping. Do not leave the machine in the water after disconnecting.
5. When opening the filter for cleaning, move the machine away from the pool edge so that when filter casing is opened the vacuumed debris will not spill in the pool.
6. Cleaning the filter after each use is the most important part of maintaining your MakoShark 2.
Clean filters will allow the machine to function most efficiently.
7. Remove the filter by first removing the two push clips as shown below.
Following the removal of the push clips, gently grasp the rear filter plate with the thumbs pressed firmly against the tie rod ends and remove rear plate.
8. Wash the cartridges with a water hose, using a pressure nozzle. Wash outside—then back wash from the inside.
9. Use the MakoShark 2 on a regular basis to keep your pool clean.
MOTOR INFORMATION
The Motor in your MakoShark 2 has automatic overload protection. The overload switch will protect the motor against burning out when an obstruction stops the machine. When an obstruction stops the machine,
UNPLUG THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET
and remove the unit from the pool. Turn the machine over and with the aid of a long screw driver or needlenose pliers, rotate the impeller and dislodge any foreign object. All large objects should be removed from the pool before the MakoShark 2 is put into operation.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Machine hangs up or hesitates on pool drain:
• Order accessory P/N 1730 (raised drain intake assy.) from Service Center or Factory
Machine fails to come out of deep end:
• Raise sensor bar to allow machine to climb up incline.
Machine turns away from curved wall too soon:
• Raise sensor bar to allow machine to clean higher on curved portion, but still turn away before tipping over.
Machine tips over before tripping or sensing wall:
• Lower sensor bar until it trips. However, a slight adjustment might have to be made by clipping one or two coils off the spring #2207L (Page 10, Key 34) that is located directly behind sensor bar slide #1707 (Page 10, Key 33). This will allow optional weights to overcome the lesser spring tension and operate reversing mechanism.
Machine turns in circles and twists cord:
• Sensor bar too high, hitting hood.
• Thread on reversing arm #1703 (Page 10, Key 50) is worn or stripped, not allowing reversing mechanism to disengage.
• Sensor bar cable screws are loose.
• Drive wheel broken.
• Drive belt broken.
• Because of various pool designs, especially those with a gradual slope up the sides, the unit has a tendency to attempt to make the climb. To prevent the machine from turning over, a sensor bar weight is attached to both sides. These optional weights are automatically activated when the machine has reached a maximum point of ascension, reversing the unit—causing it to reverse or turn.
Remember the basic rule:
• Sensor Bar must always be level to avoid cord twisting!
• Is the unit being run in the pool for too great a length of time? One hour in operation in a 16' x 32' pool should be sufficient with not more than a few twists in the cord set, which should be straightened out after each vacuuming.
Machine does not pick up:
• Filter may be clogged and does not permit the flow of water through the filter cartridge.
• Large object lodged in the intake or in the impeller housing. See motor information, page 5.
Machine does not move:
• Not connected to live outlet.
• Object lodged in impeller.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING cont’d.
• A short in the motor; check the ground fault interrupter.
• Unit runs for short distance but stops. Check for overloaded circuit or possible faulty motor.
(Do Not Use Extension Cords.)
• Motor runs but unit becomes motionless (gear box worm is worn or the drive pin is sheared).
Machine tips over backwards before sensing wall:
• Filter overloaded with sand.
• Improper sensor bar adjustment (too high).
• One or two coils should be removed from sensor bar spring to allow optional weights to operate reversing mechanism.
• Cord too short for pool length.
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO
KEEP SENSOR BAR LEVEL AT ALL TIMES
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
In order to maximize efficiency and receive long term service of your unit, we suggest the following:
• Thoroughly rinse entire unit after use.
• Clean filters thoroughly after each use—a clogged filter can decrease efficiency dramatically.
• Remove any twists in the cord after each use. Twisting should be minimal if the unit is functioning properly. Stretching cord in sunlight is helpful.
• Avoid allowing the unit to “cool down” in the water.
• Inspect belts and filter frequently. Replace when necessary.
• Always keep your Sensor Bar level (a non-level Sensor Bar can cause the cord to twist).
Protect Your Investment!
Following these quick and easy steps will extend the life and efficiency of your MakoShark 2.
If you have any questions, contact your local Service Center or call us at 1-800-327-0141,
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST.
PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Should you desire to order repair parts, follow this simple procedure:
1. Determine each of the parts you will need and identify them by part number. Use this book as a guide, be sure to note that in some cases, due to continual product improvement, parts may vary depending on the year of manufacture.
2. Contact your local Factory Authorized Service Center with the list of parts you will need.
Be sure to advise the Service Center of the MakoShark 2 serial number and the date of purchase. If you need the location of your nearest Service Center, please call Aqua Vac
Systems, 1-800-327-0141 or 561-688-0211.
3. All parts under unconditional warranty are confined to the specific limitations as stated.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR:
Type
Gallons Circulated
Voltage
Frequency
Speed
Bearing
Housing
Motor Seals
Overload Protection
Electrical Cord
DRIVE:
Reduction
Reduction Unit
Reduction Gear Lubrication
Reduction Unit Housing
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
FILTER
:
Type
Filter Media
Porosity
Filter Area
Housing
Submersible
40 GPM/2400 GPH
110/115 Volts
220/240 Volts (Export Only)
60 Cycle-50 Cycle
1725/1425 RPM
Ball Bearing
Aluminum Anodized
Double Lip Wave
Thermal Overload
#l6 Wire Encased in Flotation Jacket;
55' & 75' in length
80:1
Worm Gear-Bronze Gear
Permanent
20% Glass Filled Resin
Planetary Gear System
Continuous Belt
Self Contained and Attached to Cleaner
Corrugated Resin Impregnated Element
50 Microns
20 Square Feet
Molded Plastic
CASTINGS
:
All castings are corrosion resistant Aluminum Alloy.
SHAFT and AXLE:
All parts such as axle, shafts, pins, fasteners, rods, etc., are corrosion resistant.
FLOATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR:
Standard lengths are 55' and 75'.
DIMENSIONS:
Height
Width
Length
161/2" (41.9 cm)
16" (40.6 cm)
18" (45.7 cm)
WEIGHT
:
Net Weight of MakoShark 2 with 60' Cord
Gross Shipping Weight
Net Weight of MakoShark 2 with 80' Cord
Gross Shipping Weight
SHIPPING CARTONS:
Cleaner
34 lbs. (17.2 kg)
38 lbs. (19.5 kg)
36 lbs. (19.5 kg)
40 lbs. (21.7 kg)
191/2" x 171/2" x 16"
(49.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 40.6 cm)
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1993 TO PRESENT
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HOOD & FILTER ASSEMBLY
1993 TO PRESENT
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ACCESSORIES
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Part #99385 Caddy Cart
Available as option
For small and large commercial pools
The KingShark
®
is designed for commercial pools up to
30x60 and cleans entire pool in less than 3 hours!
Community centers, motels and small commercial pools of all varieties agree there’s no faster, easier or more economical way to clean their pools!
The KingShark 2
®
is the leading commercial pool cleaner worldwide. The KingShark 2
®
has a powerful motor and 40 square feet of filtration. The unit independently cleans an olympic size pool in under 5 hours while circulating 4,200
GPH.
The KingShark 2
®
Plus is a luxury cleaner, equipped with a standard cord swivel and remote control as well as a caddy cart. No wonder the KingShark 2 Plus
®
was chosen for the
Los Angeles, Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney
Olympics!
Aqua Vac
®
Cleaners are built in the USA to be the best in the world. Call today for a dealer in your area.
The most powerful, efficient and versatile vacuum pool cleaner you can buy.
1711 Longwood Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
USA Toll Free 1-800-327-0141
(561) 688-0211 • Fax (561) 688-0217
E Mail: [email protected] www.aquavacsystems.com
rev 07/07
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