Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner

The Hayward SharkVac (W3RC9740CUB) is a robotic pool cleaner focused on floor and cove cleaning for inground pools. Self-contained operation with no booster pump or pool pump required. Cleans pools up to 20 x 40 ft in a 2-hour cycle.

• SKU: W3RC9740CUB
• 1-year limited warranty (parts), residential use
• Cleans pool floor and coves
• 2-hour cleaning cycle
• Smart steering technology calculates pool size and programs an efficient cleaning path
• 2 fine-porosity filter elements; top-access, no tools, rinse to clean
• 50 ft kevlar-reinforced cord
• Rated for inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft
• Compatible with vinyl, concrete/gunite, fiberglass, and tile surfaces
• No booster pump or pool pump required; runs independently of pool filtration

Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner: Dedicated Floor and Cove Coverage for Inground Pools

The SharkVac cleans pool floors and the curved cove transitions at the base of pool walls in a 2-hour cycle. The cove is where debris settles and algae establishes first, and where most robotic cleaners designed for flat-floor-only coverage lose contact with the surface. The SharkVac's cleaning path is designed to maintain contact through that transition and scrub the full cove perimeter as part of each session. The unit runs independently of the pool's pump and filtration system, connects to a standard poolside outlet, and requires no hoses, hookups, or additional pumps.

SharkVac vs. SharkVac XL: Which Model Is Right for Your Pool

The SharkVac cleans floors and coves only in a 2-hour cycle with a 50 ft cord. The SharkVac XL extends that coverage to full walls and waterline in a 3-hour cycle with a longer 60 ft cord and added out-of-water and beach-entry sensors. Choose the SharkVac if floor and cove debris is your primary maintenance challenge and walls are handled through other means. Choose the SharkVac XL if wall algae or waterline buildup are persistent problems that require automated coverage every session.

Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Specifications

Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pool cove and why does the SharkVac specifically target it?

The cove is the curved surface at the base of the pool wall where the wall meets the floor. Debris drifts toward this zone during low-flow periods and algae establishes there before it appears anywhere else on the pool surface. A robotic cleaner that only addresses flat floor surfaces loses contact at this curved transition. The SharkVac is designed to maintain contact through the cove geometry and clean it as part of each session.

Does the SharkVac climb pool walls?

The SharkVac is designed for floor and cove cleaning. It is not optimized for full wall climbing or waterline scrubbing. If wall and waterline coverage are priorities, the SharkVac XL addresses all three zones in a single session.

Is the SharkVac suitable for a vinyl liner pool?

Yes. The SharkVac is compatible with vinyl liner pools. The liner's smooth surface requires less mechanical scrubbing than concrete or plaster, and the SharkVac's suction-based debris pickup handles floor and cove cleaning on liner surfaces without the contact pressure that could risk liner damage.

How often should the filter elements be cleaned?

Rinse both filter elements after every session. In pools with heavy debris or fine-particle accumulation, check performance partway through the session and rinse mid-cycle if suction seems reduced. Consistent post-session rinsing prevents debris from compressing inside the elements and reducing filtration area for subsequent sessions.