Page 2 - Important Information; • The Polaris should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools.; before swimmers enter the pool; For customer service or support:; • Please mail Warranty Card immediately.; US and Canada; Customer Service
www.polarispool.com Important Information • Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall when cleaning or backwashing the pool filter. • After cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before re-connecting the Polaris. • New plumbing lines should be flushed...
Page 3 - Polaris 380 Complete Cleaner; Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new automatic pool cleaner, and thank you forchoosing Polaris. The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 is designed to give you years of dependableand efficient service. Like most mechanical devices, it will require periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, andt h e r e p l...
Page 4 - Install the Universal Wall Fitting; Hose too long; After adjusting hose, position hose floats as shown.; Quick Installation Instructions; English
2 1 Four quick steps to install and get maximum performance from the Polaris 380: • Install the Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) with Quick Disconnect • Adjust feed hose to fit pool length • Assemble the cleaner • Check for proper wheel RPM (revolutions per minute) Install the Universal Wall Fitting Ins...
Page 5 - Optimum speed should be between 28 and 32 RPM.; less than 28 RPM; Remove the blue restrictor disc from the UWF.; more than 32 RPM; Unscrew the pressure relief valve until the proper RPM is reached.
4 3 Assemble the Cleaner 1. Use the nut to attach the feed hoseto the feed pipe. 2. Pull out the bag and attach the bagcollar to the feed hose. 3. Push head float all the way in againstthe cleaner body. 4. Turn on the pool filtration pump andallow it to prime before turning on thebooster pump. Check...
Page 6 - See Troubleshooting for other action adjustments.; Cleaning the Filter Bag; Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner
www.polarispool.com When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 vacuums, sweeps and scrubs all surfacesrandomly throughout the pool. The climbing ability of the Polaris depends on the pool’sshape and water pressure or flow. The Polaris climbs best in pools without sharp anglesor curves in the transiti...
Page 7 - Exploded Parts Diagram
www.polarispool.com Serial Number Shown fromopposite side. 1 37 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 5 2 10 17 13 11 12 15 9 11 33 34 11 5 18 19 4 15 30 35 14 36 20 21 23 22 24 28 29 27 25 26 31 6 3 4 57 Pool Wall ToThePolaris 41 42 43 48 40 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 55 54 53 48 52 52 53 56 10-Foot Hose 10-foot Leader Hose 16 ...
Page 8 - Troubleshooting
If the Polaris cleaner displays the followingactions, adjustments may be necessary torestore performance. Refer to explodedparts diagram for part numbers indicated in parentheses. Action: Hangs up on steps or otherobstacles for longer than 3minutes. Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM. 2. Verify the ba...
Page 9 - Troubleshooting Worksheet
www.polarispool.com Action: Sweep hose sprays toomuch water out of the pool. Solution: 1. Adjust the speed of the sweep hose (#35) bytightening the adjustmentscrew (#23). 2. Replace the sweep hose scrubber (#30) if it is worn or missing. 3. Add a sweep hose weight (order part #B2) to keep thesweep h...