Pentair 720 Swimming Pool Vacuum User Manual


 
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Prowler
720 and 730 Installation and User’s Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 Water with any questions regarding this equipment.
WARNINGBefore 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.
WARNINGTo 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 the 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.