TOOLS

Pole:
While very straightforward, the “pool pole” is your most important piece of equipment. It is simply a collapsible metal pole which can extend to 16 feet, and it’s standardized size allows it to connect to many other tools which will be mentioned later. Without a pole, it’s practically impossible to use and manipulate said equipment.

Brush: These are excellent for cleaning algae and dirt off the surface of the pool. There’s three types of brushes- nylon, wire/metal, and combo. Nylon brushes offer less resistance against the surface of the pool and are thus less tiring to use. It’s generally enough to clean silt off the sides and bottom of the pool, and can take care of algae as well. Sometimes with larger and tougher algae stains however, the more abrasive wire brush is a much more effective option- but never use one on a fiberglass or vinyl pool, as the abrasiveness will tear it apart. There are also combo brushes, which are largely nylon but have metal bristles added for extra abrasiveness and strength. 

 Wire                                                           Combo                                                             Nylon

Tile Scrubber – This brush is better shaped and suited for cleaning tile. While a regular nylon or combo brush can get pollen and debris off tile, it’s often more laborious and less effective. The tile brush can fit against the tile much better, and the material is also much more resistant to acid.

Net: This one is pretty self explanatory. It’s a big net that goes on the end of the pole. It’s often referred to as a “leaf rake” rather than simply a net because of how it’s used- one drags it across the water with the opening facing down, skimming across the top and collecting leaves in it as you pull it.

Hammerhead Vacuum: Referred to simply as a “Hammerhead”, these vacuums are an industry standard and one of the most effective means of removing debris from a pool. The Hammerhead has four main components- The vacuum head and netted bag attached to it, battery, and the cart it all sits on. T

he cart allows you to easily move the vacuum from the truck to the pool, as well as effortlessly mounting it back on the truck. The battery of course, provides power to the electric motor in the vacuum. The vacuum head functions simply- it is pushed across the bottom of a pool, while a powerful impeller sucks up debris. The debris is then caught by the hammerhead bag, while the water escapes through the netting. Depending on the circumstance, there are multiple different kinds of hammerhead bags you can use with varying degrees of fineness in their netting. 

 Hammerhead Bags:
–Standard Bag: This bag has the least fine netting. This allows water to escape easily which aids in suction. This is an excellent choice for vacuuming up debris such as leaves off the bottom of the pool. But be careful to avoid sucking up sticks and large twigs, as these can puncture the bag and start releasing debris and dirt back into the pool.

–Fine Bag: As the name implies, this bag’s netting is finer than a standard bag. It’s useful for removing debris such as sand from a pool while also generating enough suction to efficiently remove leaves as well. For much finer silt and dirt however, we will need something even finer.

–Superfine Volcano Bag: Significantly finer than the previous, the “volcano” bag is excellent for removing finer silt and dirt from a pool, and best used when there’s a considerable amount to clean out. The finer netting however diminishes the vacuum’s suction, and if there is no fine silt present in the pool, it’ll be much more efficient to just use a standard bag.

While the fine bags are great for removing silt, the Hammerhead is no substitute for the pool’s filtration system, and will not effectively remove algae. There are some instances in which it’s more effective to utilize the pool’s filtration system to remove silt though the benefit of the fine bags is that all of the dirt and silt that is collected, is dirt that won’t end up in the filter. We’ll go over how the filtration system works later and why you might want to use that instead.

Operation: Using the Hammerhead is very straightforward. There’s a big red switch to turn the power on and off, and a clip + receptacle to attach your pole. The bag simply slips over the back of the vacuum, and is secured with a small clip. Be absolutely sure the bag is on as tight as possible, and give it a good tug to ensure it’s not going to come off- It’s no fun having all of the debris you just cleaned out from multiple pools go flying out and back into the pool. Lower the vacuum head into the pool, and gently push it over any debris you wish to vacuum out. Be careful of toys and rocks in the pool, as they may get jammed in the impellor. Likewise, moss or other stringy vegetation can wrap around the impellor. Both of these are easy fixes, but are an annoyance worth avoiding. Be careful not to put your hand into the vacuum while it’s running- putting your hand into things that are spinning quickly is generally a good way to hurt said hand. 

Hose-Vac:  Sometimes referred to as a “system vac”, this is a second type of vacuum that is used under more specific circumstances. Unlike the Hammerhead, the hose-vac attaches directly to the pool’s plumbing and utilizes the suction from the pump to do its vacuuming. It essentially consists of a large plastic hose, vacuum head and of course a pole. The vacuum head sits very close to the pool surface and creates more suction than a hammerhead, making it even better for removing dirt and silt. 

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HH Vinyl Brush Attachment Firm   

HH Vinyl Brush – Soft 

HH Motor Cord Assembly

HH DEBRIS BAGS

Standard

SuperFINE- VOLCANO Bag 

HAMMER-HEAD

Hammer-Head units equipped with a standard debris bag can vacuum up leaves, coarse sand, sticks, mulch, small gravel and even some coins. With a superfine debris bag (HH1508) or ultra-fine volcano bag (HH1510), you’ll be able to pick finer sand and silt. It will not filter algae out of the water, and it is not a complete substitute for the pool’s filtration system or filtration vacuuming. There will be cases where the filtration system is the best way to clean the pool. For all other cases, however, the advantage to using the Hammer-Head is that the debris goes into the bag and stays out of the filter system. This means fewer filter cleanings and less strain on the pool equipment.

HAMMER-HEAD AND VINYL LINER POOLS

The Hammer-Head suction is very powerful, but it can’t lift the liner off the bottom because it’s not close enough to it.

TO OPERATE HAMMERHEAD

1. Roll the cart up to the pool with the power switch towards the water.
2. Slip your pool pole onto the yoke assembly, unwrap a few coils of power cord from the cart, and set the vacuum head down on its wheels on the pool deck.
3. Attach and tighten the debris bag.
4. Lift the vacuum head unit and lower into the water.
5. Turn on the power switch and begin vacuuming. Avoid vacuuming over the debris bag. Do not let the debris bag drag on the pool floor, as this can damage the bag and make it unusable.
6. When vacuuming the pool is complete, lift the head fully out of the water upside down (wheels up, debris bag down). Set the vacuum head down on the deck on its wheels and turn off the power switch. Avoid snagging the bag on the pool edge, dragging it on the pool deck, or setting the vacuum on top of the bag, as this can damage the bag and make it unusable.
7. Remove the bag. Turn it inside out to empty it. You can also hose it off to clean it fully before the next use.
8. Remove the pool pole. Leaving the vacuum head on the deck, coil the cord back onto the cart in large loops. Do not coil tightly. Remove any twists in the cord as you replace it on the cart.
9. Place the vacuum head back on the cart rests and secure with the safety bungee for transport. We do not recommend transporting the unit with the debris bag on the vacuum head, as this can damage the bag and make it unusable.

HAMMER HEAD TIPS

• Avoid kinking the power cord or sucking it up into the vacuum head.
• Avoid pinching the power cord in the mount assembly when mounting the unit on to your vehicle.
• After vacuuming, remove any twists in the cord by coiling the cord starting from the cart and ending at the vacuum head. The head can roll across the deck on its wheels, allowing you to take the twists out by spinning the vacuum head before you put it on to the cart rest.
• Do not run the motor out of the water longer than three minutes. (Note: Units equipped with the HH1062 Smart Switch will automatically shut off after about one minute and will flash a warning light).
• Do not attempt to remove or replace the bag or reach into the vacuum head while the motor is running or if the switch is in the ON position.
• It is better to scoop toys, rocks, sticks, or tree seeds out of the pool before vacuuming to avoid jamming or breaking the propeller.
• Heavy piles of leaves can sometimes clog the vacuum. One way to clear clogs without stopping is to turn the unit off and on a few times. (If you have the HH1062 Smart Switch, the motor will do this automatically three times to clear the obstruction). You can also try raising the vacuum up to the surface and slightly out of the water. When the vacuum sucks in a little air, it can loosen clogged debris so that it will pass into the bag.
• If the motor stops abruptly while cleaning, turn the unit off as quickly as you can to avoid damaging the unit. The HH1062 Smart Switch can protect the motor from an abrupt stop resulting in a motor burn by sensing the extra load on the motor and shutting it down before a problem develops. If you are using the Smart Switch and the motor stops, the switch will flash a red or red and blue light to let you know it is in safety mode.

HAMMERHEAD CONTROLS:

• FULL POWER MODE — press ON once — This turns on the motor with 100% power. The GREEN indicator light around the switch will remain solid. There may be a brief delay before the motor runs, and you may see a temporary flashing blue light and/or hear a sound before the light turns green. The blue light flash before startup is a diagnostic light and does not indicate a problem. SOLID GREEN LIGHT = FULL POWER MODE
• LOW POWER (BATTERY SAVER) MODE — press ON, OFF, ON — This turns on the motor with 80% power. The green indicator light will flash. In this mode the motor runs slower, conserves power, and can extend your run time and battery life. FLASHING GREEN LIGHT = LOW POWER MODE
• AUTO REVERSE MODE — The motor can detect changes in resistance on the propeller. If the prop becomes jammed and cannot spin, the motor will quickly reverse itself three times to clear the jam. If it cannot clear the jam and spin freely, the switch will shut down the motor and you will see a red flashing light.
• SAFETY (SHUT DOWN) MODE — The motor has shut down because it cannot spin freely OR it has shut down because it has been out of the water for more than a minute. The lights will flash RED. Turn off the switch, pull the vacuum out of the water, and remove the obstruction. Return to vacuuming by activating the switch in either full speed or low speed mode. FLASHING RED LIGHT = SHUT DOWN MODE
• WIRING FAULT MODE — The motor will not run and the lights will flash RED AND BLUE. This indicates that there is a short circuit in the wiring. Inspect the wiring and battery for faulty connections. A short in the blue floating power cord may be caused by a kink or twist. FLASHING RED AND BLUE LIGHT = WIRING FAULT MODE

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