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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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 out before installing the Polaris. • The Polaris should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools. • Always remove the Polaris before swimmers enter the pool. • Except when checking the wheel RPM, do
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English Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new automatic pool cleaner, and thank you for choosing Polaris. The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 is designed to give you years of dependable and efficient service. Like most mechanical devices, it will require periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, and the replacement of certain hardworking parts. Please have your cleaner checked occasionally by your local Polaris dealer or authorized service center. Always insist on genuine Polaris
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Quick Installation Instructions 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 Installs in minutes on pools with a dedicated cleaner return line and a threaded 1-1/2” female pipe fitting. 1 1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the pl
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English Assemble the Cleaner 1. Use the nut to attach the feed hose to the feed pipe. 3 Feed Pipe 2. Pull out the bag and attach the bag collar to the feed hose. Bag Collar 3. Push head float all the way in against Hose Nut the cleaner body. 4. Turn on the pool filtration pump and Filter Bag Head Float allow it to prime before turning on the booster pump. Check for Proper RPM Before operating the Polaris, check for proper wheel revolutions per minute (RPM). For maximum efficiency, the
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t h g i R t i g D n n U e i c s b e r h e m s a i u l s P C e Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner When operating correctly, the Polaris 380 vacuums, sweeps and scrubs all surfaces randomly throughout the pool. The climbing ability of the Polaris depends on the pool’s shape and water pressure or flow. The Polaris climbs best in pools without sharp angles or curves in the transition from the pool floor to the pool wall. Approximately every three minutes the Polaris 380 goes into back-up
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English 11 11 1 Exploded Parts Diagram 37 3 38 4 5 2 9 5 16 11 13 15 34 Serial Number 12 6 7 8 33 9 11 11 10 11 32 17 5 18 4 20 Shown from opposite side. 21 19 25 3 6 31 26 15 42 36 41 40 35 Pool 24 22 27 Wall 4 23 47 48 48 43 44 45 46 49 50 14 30 28 10-Foot 10-Foot 29 Hose Hose 51 52 52 10-foot Leader Hose 54 55 To The Polaris 53 53 56 57 39 No. Part #Description Qty No. Part #Description QtyNo.Part #Description Qty 1 9-100-1014 All-Purpose Bag* 1 20 9-100-1116 Wheel, Single-side 1 40 10
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Troubleshooting If the Polaris cleaner displays the following 3. Verify the back-up valve actions, adjustments may be necessary to (#52) is cycling. Hold the restore performance. Refer to exploded valve out of the water and parts diagram for part numbers indicated watch the jet. It should come in parentheses. on and go off. Action: Hangs up on steps or other Action: Polaris does not back up. obstacles for longer than 3 Solution: 1. Verify the back-up valve minutes. (#52) is cycl
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English Action: Sweep hose sprays too much water out of the pool. Troubleshooting Worksheet Solution: 1. Adjust the speed of the sweep hose (#35) by If these solutions do not result in tightening the adjustment improved performance, contact the screw (#23). Polaris dealer who sold you the cleaner 2. Replace the sweep hose or call Customer Service. scrubber (#30) if it is worn or missing. In order to provide faster and more 3. Add a sweep hose weight convenient service, please have the
