{"product_id":"hayward-sharkvac-robotic-pool-cleaner","title":"Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-description {\n    color: inherit;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    max-width: 860px;\n  }\n  .product-description h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 2rem 0 0.6rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #cce0ff;\n    padding-bottom: 0.3rem;\n  }\n  .product-description h3 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.4rem;\n  }\n  .product-description p {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem;\n  }\n  .product-description ul {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem 1.4rem;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n  .product-description ul li {\n    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-list {\n    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    border: 1px solid #c4d9f0;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-row {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #c4d9f0;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-row:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-key {\n    flex: 0 0 38%;\n    background-color: #e8f1fb;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-val {\n    flex: 1 1 62%;\n    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-row:nth-child(even) .spec-val {\n    background-color: #f5f9ff;\n  }\n  .product-description .spec-row:nth-child(even) .spec-key {\n    background-color: #edf4fc;\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 540px) {\n    .product-description .spec-key,\n    .product-description .spec-val {\n      flex: 0 0 100%;\n    }\n    .product-description .spec-key {\n      padding-bottom: 0.2rem;\n    }\n    .product-description .spec-val {\n      padding-top: 0.2rem;\n    }\n  }\n  .product-description .doc-links {\n    background-color: #f0f6ff;\n    border-left: 4px solid #0066cc;\n    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0;\n    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\n  }\n  .product-description .doc-links h2 {\n    border-bottom: none;\n    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    padding-bottom: 0;\n  }\n  .product-description .doc-links ul {\n    margin: 0 0 0 1.2rem;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Floor and Coves\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Hayward\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"model\" content=\"SharkVac\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Robotic Pool Cleaner\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"W3RC9740CUB\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSKU: W3RC9740CUB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1-year limited warranty (parts), residential use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCleans pool floor and coves\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2-hour cleaning cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmart steering technology calculates pool size and programs an efficient cleaning path\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2 fine-porosity filter elements; top-access, no tools, rinse to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e50 ft kevlar-reinforced cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRated for inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with vinyl, concrete\/gunite, fiberglass, and tile surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo booster pump or pool pump required; runs independently of pool filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner: Dedicated Floor and Cove Coverage for Inground Pools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSharkVac vs. SharkVac XL: Which Model Is Right for Your Pool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eW3RC9740CUB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCleaner Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eRobotic, fully self-contained, independent of pool filtration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCleaning Coverage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePool floor and coves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWall and Waterline Cleaning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNo; floor and coves only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCleaning Cycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e2 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eNavigation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eSmart steering; calculates pool size and programs efficient cleaning path\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e2 fine-porosity filter elements (top-access, tool-free removal)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCord Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e50 ft kevlar-reinforced cord\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePool Size Rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eUp to 20 x 40 ft inground pools\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCompatible Surfaces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eVinyl, concrete\/gunite, fiberglass, tile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePool Pump Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBooster Pump Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1-year limited warranty (parts), residential use. Proof of purchase required. Excludes damage from freezing, negligence, improper installation, or misuse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a pool cove and why does the SharkVac specifically target it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes the SharkVac climb pool walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs the SharkVac suitable for a vinyl liner pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow often should the filter elements be cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRinse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"doc-links\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Hayward SharkVac Manual and Warranty Info\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHayward SharkVac Manual and Warranty Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/docs\/hayward-sharkvac-owners-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwner's Manual \u0026amp; Setup Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/docs\/hayward-sharkvac-filter-cartridge-service-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFilter Element Cleaning, Maintenance \u0026amp; Replacement Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/docs\/hayward-sharkvac-parts-diagram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIllustrated Parts Diagram \u0026amp; Component Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner Floor and Coves\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Hayward\" },\n    \"model\": \"SharkVac\",\n    \"description\": \"Robotic pool cleaner for inground pools. 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