Polaris 380 - Manuals

over-the-deck kit (part #G12) and running anaboveground feed line from the booster pumpover the pool deck to the pool wall. C. Installing the Universal Wall Fitting 1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line. 2. Remove the universal wall fitting from the quick disconnect. The uni...

D. Cutting the Feed Hose 1. Straighten the feed hose by soaking it in hot water or laying it in the sun. 2. Measure and mark the deepest part of the pool (usually the main drain) with a telepole.If the pool depth is 10 feet or more, do notcut the clear hose and skip to step 5. 3. Lay the telepole ne...

6 10. Reinstall the swivel with the flow arrows on the swivel pointing toward the Polaris. (Refer to the“Proper Nut Placement” diagram.) 11. On the clear hose, make sure one float is against the back-up valve on the side oppo-site the cleaner and another float is upstreamwithin 2-3 feet. On the whit...

7 2. Sweep Hose Adjustment The sweep hose should move in a gentlesweeping motion. To decrease its motion, turn the sweep hose adjustment screw clockwise.See the “Assembling the Polaris” diagram on page6. Make sure the sweep hose scrubber does notblock the water flowing from the sweep hose. 3. Univer...

III. Operation and Maintenance 8 A. What to Expect From Your Polaris 380 When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 willtravel randomly throughout the pool, vacuuming,sweeping and scrubbing the bottom, sides, andmost of the steps and swimouts. The Polaris willclean an average pool in 3 hours or less....

9 2. Open the velcro closure and dump out the debris. ➔ If the velcro closure begins to lose its “grip”,rinse it, let it dry and clean it with a stiff brush. 3. Position the velcro closure on the bag closest to the feed hose, align the prongs and snapthe bag to the cleaner. With the bag on thesingle...

10 H. Storage Never store the Polaris in direct sunlight or withthe feed hose coiled. ➔ If coils do form, lay the hose in the sun orsoak it in hot water to help straighten itbefore reinstalling. I. Winterizing Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.Remove the Polaris from the pool and drain all...

11 A. Problems and Solutions For best results, follow the troubleshooting solutions in the order they are listed below.The numbers in parentheses refer to theExploded Par ts Diagram on pages 14-16. Problem: Hangs up on corners or obstacleslonger than 2 minutes. Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM. See ...

12 3. Check the floats (#49) to make sure they are floating and spaced prop-erly. See number 11 on page 6. Problem: Feed hose tangles or ties itself in knots. Solution: 1. Make sure the feed hose has been cut properly. See page 5. 2. Check the floats (#49) to make sure they are floating and spaced p...

13 Polaris Booster Pump - Sold Separately Minimumof 3 feet FromPool Filtration Pump Pool Filter Heater Polaris Booster Pump Note: Plumb the booster pump up- stream of all air inducing equipment. ToPool Chlorinator Solar System Typical Installation R O T A T I O N PUMP SUPPLY PUMP DISCHARGE 13 1 3 5 ...

over-the-deck kit (part #G12) and running anaboveground feed line from the booster pumpover the pool deck to the pool wall. C. Installing the Universal Wall Fitting 1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line. 2. Remove the universal wall fitting from the quick disconnect. The uni...

D. Cutting the Feed Hose 1. Straighten the feed hose by soaking it in hot water or laying it in the sun. 2. Measure and mark the deepest part of the pool (usually the main drain) with a telepole.If the pool depth is 10 feet or more, do notcut the clear hose and skip to step 5. 3. Lay the telepole ne...

6 10. Reinstall the swivel with the flow arrows on the swivel pointing toward the Polaris. (Refer to the“Proper Nut Placement” diagram.) 11. On the clear hose, make sure one float is against the back-up valve on the side oppo-site the cleaner and another float is upstreamwithin 2-3 feet. On the whit...

7 2. Sweep Hose Adjustment The sweep hose should move in a gentlesweeping motion. To decrease its motion, turn the sweep hose adjustment screw clockwise.See the “Assembling the Polaris” diagram on page6. Make sure the sweep hose scrubber does notblock the water flowing from the sweep hose. 3. Univer...

III. Operation and Maintenance 8 A. What to Expect From Your Polaris 380 When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 willtravel randomly throughout the pool, vacuuming,sweeping and scrubbing the bottom, sides, andmost of the steps and swimouts. The Polaris willclean an average pool in 3 hours or less....

9 2. Open the velcro closure and dump out the debris. ➔ If the velcro closure begins to lose its “grip”,rinse it, let it dry and clean it with a stiff brush. 3. Position the velcro closure on the bag closest to the feed hose, align the prongs and snapthe bag to the cleaner. With the bag on thesingle...

10 H. Storage Never store the Polaris in direct sunlight or withthe feed hose coiled. ➔ If coils do form, lay the hose in the sun orsoak it in hot water to help straighten itbefore reinstalling. I. Winterizing Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.Remove the Polaris from the pool and drain all...

11 A. Problems and Solutions For best results, follow the troubleshooting solutions in the order they are listed below.The numbers in parentheses refer to theExploded Par ts Diagram on pages 14-16. Problem: Hangs up on corners or obstacleslonger than 2 minutes. Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM. See ...

12 3. Check the floats (#49) to make sure they are floating and spaced prop-erly. See number 11 on page 6. Problem: Feed hose tangles or ties itself in knots. Solution: 1. Make sure the feed hose has been cut properly. See page 5. 2. Check the floats (#49) to make sure they are floating and spaced p...

13 Polaris Booster Pump - Sold Separately Minimumof 3 feet FromPool Filtration Pump Pool Filter Heater Polaris Booster Pump Note: Plumb the booster pump up- stream of all air inducing equipment. ToPool Chlorinator Solar System Typical Installation R O T A T I O N PUMP SUPPLY PUMP DISCHARGE 13 1 3 5 ...