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Page 2 - Important Information; The Polaris Vac-Sweep; but they require additional fittings; Improper installation can result in serious or even fatal injury.; before swimmers enter the pool.; pool water that is unsafe for swimming is unsafe for the Polaris.; WARNING: USE OF POLARIS 380 IN A VINYL LINER POOL

Important Information The Polaris Vac-Sweep ® 380 automatic pool cleaner comes ready to connect to a threaded 1-1/2" female pipe fitting on a dedicated return line. Other connections are possible, but they require additional fittings (see Section B on page 4). The Polaris 380 is intended for use...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

2 Table of Contents I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 II. Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 4 - genuine Polaris replacement; You can be sure you are buying genuine

If you are unable to find genuine Polaris parts in your area, contact us at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP(USA and Canada only) to receive the name of the participating Polaris dealer nearest you. For best results, the Polaris 380 should beinstalled by a pool professional. For those withexperience and confidence i...

Page 5 - do not overtighten; II. Installation Instructions; A. Polaris 380 Components; Dedicated Return Line; Properly Sized Feed Hose

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...

Page 6 - D. Cutting the Feed Hose; Do not cut; Proper Nut Placement

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...

Page 7 - Thrust Jet Adjustment

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...

Page 8 - just below the water level.; Hold the sweep hose to avoid being squirted.; If the Polaris is operating above 32 RPM:

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...

Page 9 - III. Operation and Maintenance; A. What to Expect From Your; Turn on the filtration; Failure to; the Polaris; Remove the bag collar from the feed hose.

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....

Page 10 - F. Periodic Maintenance; Wear items are not covered; G. Backwashing the Pool Filter

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...

Page 11 - If quick freeze conditions exist,

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...

Page 12 - A. Problems and Solutions; Check the sweep hose scrubber; Polaris moves too slowly.; Check all the hoses for holes; Polaris will not climb walls.; Make sure the opening at the end; Polaris runs on its side.; IV. Troubleshooting the Polaris

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 ...

Page 13 - Problem: Feed hose tangles or ties itself; B. Troubleshooting Worksheet; How often do you clean the

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...

Page 14 - Polaris Booster Pump - Sold Separately; Typical Installation

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 ...

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