Summary of the content on the page No. 1
TM
‘LIL SHARK
AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
Model GW8000
OPERATION, TROUBLESHOOTING & PARTS
About Safety
• Before installing the cleaner, review and understand all
warnings and safety information on inside cover of manual.
Read and understand all installation information.
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA
© 2004, Sta-Rite Ind
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
About your Pool and Filter System Pre-Installation Check List: • Before you install the cleaner, make sure you have cleaned the filter (including backwashing) • Before installing the cleaner in a vinyl liner and emptied all baskets. pool, check liner closely for signs of deteriora- tion or damage from age, chemicals, pool wall • Always make sure hose and cleaner are full of damage, etc. If any damage is found, have a water before starting pump. Running pump qualified pool professional make all n
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 More About the Cleaner and Accessories: Swivel Assembly: Automatic Vacuum Regulator: • Insert assembly into cleaner body and turn 1/4 turn clockwise. Hazardous suction. Can • If you attach a unidapt handle to the trap or tear hair or body parts. Install swivel for manual vacuuming, be sure vacuum regulator on all high-vacuum it is a special, floating unidapt handle systems. (order No. GW9019; purchase locally). • Every system requires a vacuum Use of a diffe
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Installation STEP 1: STEP 2: Straighten Hose Check Parts Remove hose from box and lay it Make sure you have out in the sun to straighten. all parts to pool cleaner. Reducer Swivel Cone Assembly Vacuum Hose Regulator 922 0594 STEP 3: STEP 4: Long Hose Cuff Clean System Assemble Cleaner A. While the hose is A. Insert swivel assembly into relaxing, clean and cleaner body and twist 1/4 backwash your filter turn clockwise to lock. system, skimmer and B. Set brush adjuster to ‘0’. Swivel pump ba
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Installation For best results: STEP 6: STEP 7: With cleaner running and Connect Hose Extend Hose submerged, pull hose to opposite end of pool and release. With filter system running, connect hose to skimmer or to suction port. See below for various connections. Hose Connections Follow drawing that most closely resembles your skimmer installation. Elbow Water Water A B C (User Level Level Skimmer Supplied) Water Vacuum Level Regulator Vacuum Vacuum Regulator Reducer Regulator Lid in Cone Redu
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Troubleshooting Situation Solution Cleaner moves slowly or not at all. • Backwash and clean filter. Empty all baskets. • Clear debris from oscillator or hose. • If hoses from skimmer to filter and back to pool are less than 1-1/2” diameter, replace with 1-1/2” hoses. • Pump in filtration system may be too small. Consult pool professional. • If your pool has a main drain (floor drain), close it during cleaner operation. Cleans only perimeter of pool. • Make sure vacuum regulator is installed. •
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Repair Parts – Model GW8000 Optional Accessories 1 Vacpole Unidapt Unidapt Handle Handle No. GW9019 No. AT5119 2 3 Key Part Part No. Description Qty. No. 1 Swivel Assembly 1 GW9012 7 2 Pool Cleaner Body (With Bristles) 1 * 4 3 Ring Adjuster 1 41100-0026 4 Oscillator Impact Bumper (Pkg of 2) 1 41100-0027 5 Oscillator Seals (Pkg of 2) 1 GW9004 6 Oscillator Kit (Includes Seals) 1 GW9003 7 Axle Shaft 1 GW9002 4 5 • Flow Director 1 GW9014 • Replacement Hose Kit (1 each 20’, 8’, and 4’ Hose) GW9516
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
STA-RITE LIMITED WARRANTY Pumps, filters, skimmers, underwater lights (except bulbs), * Full warranty coverage is in effect for one year after instal- accessories and fittings manufactured by Sta-Rite are war- lation. The pro-rated warranty covers the tank only during ranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship the 2nd through 10th year after installation. The amount for one (1) year from date of installation. covered decreases by 10% each year. (ie., 2nd year 90% cov- ered, 3rd yea
