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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OWNER’S MANUAL
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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 with a Polaris Booster Pump.You should have a licensed electrician install the cleaner’s booster pump. The booster pump must be installed according to the electrical codes applicable in your area. Improp
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Table of Contents I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 II. Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A. Polaris 380 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Possible Pool Connections . . . . . . .
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I. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new If you are unable to find genuine Polaris parts automatic pool cleaner, and thank you for in your area, contact us at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP choosing a Polaris Vac-Sweep 380. The Polaris (USA and Canada only) to receive the name 380 is designed to give you years of dependable of the participating Polaris dealer nearest you. and efficient service. With the Polaris 380, you For best results, the Polaris 380 should be and your family can spend
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over-the-deck kit (part #G12) and running an II. Installation Instructions aboveground feed line from the booster pump over the pool deck to the pool wall. A. Polaris 380 Components C. Installing the Universal The Polaris 380 box contains: Wall Fitting 1. Sweep Hose with Sweep Hose Scrubber 1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the 2. Head Float plumbing line. 3. All Purpose Bag 4. Cleaner Head 2. Remove the universal wall fitting from the 5. Complete Feed Hose with Back-up Valve quick d
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➔ It is easier to reinstall the swivels when the D. Cutting the Feed Hose hose and swivels are wet. 1. Straighten the feed hose by soaking it in hot 5. Attach the quick disconnect at the end of the water or laying it in the sun. white hose to the universal wall fitting. 2. Measure and mark the deepest part of the 6. Stretch the hose to the farthest point of the pool (usually the main drain) with a telepole. pool. (The Polaris will not usually climb onto If the pool depth is 10 feet or more, do
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T H G I R G D T I E N N I U C B S R E M E H I S A L U S C P E 10. Reinstall the swivel with the flow arrows on the 3. Turn on the pool filtration pump. Wait at least swivel pointing toward the Polaris. (Refer to the 30 seconds and turn on the booster pump. “Proper Nut Placement” diagram.) F. Checking Operation 11. On the clear hose, make sure one float is When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 will against the back-up valve on the side oppo- travel randomly throughout the pool, vacuuming, sit
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Count the revolutions of the marked wheel for 2. Sweep Hose Adjustment exactly one minute, beginning after the Polaris The sweep hose should move in a gentle has completed a back-up cycle.This gives you the sweeping motion. To decrease its motion, turn cleaner’s wheel Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). the sweep hose adjustment screw clockwise. See the “Assembling the Polaris” diagram on page For proper operation, the wheel RPM should be 6. Make sure the sweep hose scrubber does not between 28 and 3
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III.Operation and Maintenance A. What to Expect From Your D. Connecting/Disconnecting Polaris 380 the Polaris When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 will To connect, turn off both pumps. Turn the quick travel randomly throughout the pool, vacuuming, disconnect clockwise into the universal wall fitting sweeping and scrubbing the bottom, sides, and and pull away from the pool wall to secure. To most of the steps and swimouts. The Polaris will disconnect, turn off both pumps. Push the quick clea
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2. Open the velcro closure and dump out Quick Disconnect the debris. ➔ If the velcro closure begins to lose its “grip”, rinse it, let it dry and clean it with a stiff brush. Tab Slot Filter Screen 2. Wear Rings (#36) Bag Collar The sweep hose is fitted with rolling wear rings Velcro that protect the sweep hose. Replace them Closure before the weights on either side of the wear rings begin to wear. 3. Position the velcro closure on the bag closest ➔ To maximize the life of the wear rings, to th
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Sand/Silt Bag (Part #9-100-1015) H. Storage The sand/silt bag is made of a mesh material Never store the Polaris in direct sunlight or with designed to trap very fine silt and dust. The bag the feed hose coiled. provides a secondary filtering system, removing ➔ If coils do form, lay the hose in the sun or debris as small as 9/1000 of an inch. soak it in hot water to help straighten it before reinstalling. Leaf Bag (Part #9-100-1012) The leaf bag is a large bag made of a more I. Winterizing durab
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IV.Troubleshooting the Polaris Problem: Polaris moves too slowly. A. Problems and Solutions For best results, follow the troubleshooting Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM. See page 7. solutions in the order they are listed below. 2. Clean the filter screen (#42) in the The numbers in parentheses refer to the quick disconnect, if necessary. Exploded Parts Diagram on pages 14-16. See page 9. Problem: Hangs up on corners or obstacles 3. Clean the skimmer, pool filter longer than 2 minutes. and pump
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3. Check the floats (#49) to make sure they are floating and spaced prop- B. Troubleshooting Worksheet erly. See number 11 on page 6. If none of the troubleshooting solutions Problem: Feed hose tangles or ties itself worked, please fill in the following information in knots. and either contact your participating Polaris dealer or our Customer Service Department Solution: 1. Make sure the feed hose has at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and Canada been cut properly. See page 5. only) or (760) 599-9600, Mon
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R O Polaris Booster Pump - Sold Separately Typical Installation Minimum of 3 feet Note: Plumb the booster pump up- Booster Pump stream of all air inducing equipment. Polaris From Pool Solar To System Pool Filtration Pump Pool Filter Heater Chlorinator 15 8 6 7 5 16 17 4 3 PUMP DISCHARGE 2 1 9 10 LOW VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE YEL/BLK LINE YEL/BLK LINE 1 1 BROWN BLACK 3 4 BLACK NON ORANGE 4 REVERSIBLE PUMP BROWN ORANGE 5 SUPPLY WHITE 5 13 11 WHITE LINE YELLOW YELLOW LINE 6 6 14 9 12 No. Part # Descript
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1 37 3 4 5 2 16 13 15 6 12 Serial Number 7 8 11 9 10 17 18 20 21 19 25 Shown from opposite side. 26 15 24 22 4 27 23 28 29 11 To ensure proper operation and long life for the Polaris, be sure to insist on genuine Polaris parts. 14
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11 No. Part # Description Qty 1 9-100-1014 All-Purpose Bag 1 2 9-100-1152 Housing, Turbine Upper 1 3 9-100-1114 Hub Cap 3 4 9-100-5107 E-clip, Stainless Steel 10 5 9-100-1108 Ball Bearing 8 ™ 6 C-10 Tire, MaxTrax , White 3 7 9-100-1008 Wheel, Double-side 2 8 9-100-1017 Belt Kit, Small and Large 1 9 9-100-7011 Shield, Bearing 3 10 9-100-1005 Frame 1 11 9-100-5125 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2" SS Pan Head 11 12 9-100-1139 Axle Block Assembly 2 13 9-100-1010 Belt Divider, Transfer Pulley 1 14 B25 Orifice Tip
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No. Part # Description Qty 38 10-112-00 UWF Restrictor Disks, Red and Blue 1 39 6-500-00 Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) 1 40 9-100-9001 UWF Connector Assembly 1 41 10-108-00 UWF Restrictor Kit 1 42 6-504-00 Filter Screen, UWF/QD 1 43 6-505-00 O-ring, UWF/QD 1 44 9-100-9002 Pressure Relief Valve 1 45 D29 Quick Disconnect, UWF 1 40 46 D15 Nut, Feed Hose 10 38 39 47 * Adapter Hose, 8-1/2" 1 Pool 48 D20 Swivel, Ball Bearing 3 Wall 49 D10 Float, Feed Hose 9 50 D45 Feed Hose, White, 10 Ft, Hard 2 51 D50
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Limited Warranty ® Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaner This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaner manufactured by Polaris Pool Systems, Inc., 2620 Commerce Way, Vista, California 92083-8438, U.S.A. Polaris warrants the cleaning unit it manufactures, including all parts and components thereof, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. The booster pump is excluded in this warranty and
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