Sony Swimming Pool Vacuum 480 User's Manual
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1. bami l l Feed Hose Feed Hose i 10 Ft 10 Ft n 8 eC gt F B 00 Bcc 4 6 505 00 6 503 00 D29 Leader 10 Foot Hose Description O ring UWF Pressure Relief Valve Quick Disconnect UWF 48 047 C40 48 003 48 141 License Plate with Logo Screw 10 32 x 3 8 SS Pan Head Upper Housing Handle Assy O ring Feed Hose Connector 48 060 48 012 48 045 Axle Block Wheel Chain Tensioner 480T Screw 10 32 x 7 8 SS Pan Head with Star Washer 9 100 9001 1 1 1 1 UWF Connector Assembly Nut Feed Hose 10 Adapter Hose 8 1 2 9 100 5107 48 020 48 004 1 1 E clip Stainless Steel 3 Gearbox Assembly 1 Vacuum Tube Feedpipe with two O rings 9 100 3105 Sweep Hose Scrubber Orifice Tip w Orifice Tip Guard Sweep Hose Wear Ring 1 In line Filter Assembly 1 Screen In line Filter 2 Float Feed Hose 1 48 016 48 033 48 032 O ring WMS Upper to Feedpipe 1 Hubcap Wide Trax Tire Sweep Hose Complete Nut Sweep Hose Lower Housing Swivel Ball Bearing Feed Hose 10 ft Leader Hose 10 ft 48 037 48 036 48 034 1 TankTrax Tire 1 Wheel Lock Screw 3 Bushing 7 WMS Assembly with 1 O ring Vacuum Plate Assembly UWF Restrictor Disk Red amp Blue Mechanism for G52 Bag Clasp UWF Restrictor Kit UWF www polarispool com Feed Hose Con2. Polaris480PRO IMPORTANT INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER uM t D z t 2 0 or IT z O 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 not handle the Polaris while it is operating Always remove the Polaris from the pool before chemical shock treatments For customer service or support Please mail Warranty Card immediately For on line support www polarispool com To contact Polaris US and Canada Customer Service 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 8438 1 800 822 7933 Polaris Vac Sweep 480 PRO Limited Warranty This one year limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris 480 PRO Automatic Pool Cleaner manufactured by Polaris Pool Systems Inc from date of manufacture of the unit as established by the serial number or one year from date of purchase with proof of purchase whichever is later Polaris warrants this product including all parts and components thereof to be free of defects in material and workmanship Normal replacement i
3. age in transit This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America Canada and Australia and it does not apply to Polaris 480 PRO Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners sold or installed in any other country Polaris 480 PRO Automatic Pool Cleaners sold in the United Kingdom are warranted for a period of two years from date of invoicing to the first user WARNING USE OF POLARIS 480 PRO 480 PRO TANKTRAX IN A VINYL LINER POOL Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface including pool brushes pool toys floats fountains chlorine dispensers and automatic pool cleaners Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool Polaris is not responsible for and the Limited Warranty does not cover pattern removal abrasion or markings on vinyl liners U S Patents 6 908 550 6 740 233 5 863 425 4 589 986 2 846 565 D481 181 D468 067 D469 589 D409 341 and other patents pending Foreign Patents 026613 025079 025465 149 923 150 028 150 679 155024 154907 732645 2 260 903 85149 135 543 2 072 463 981274 142 198 and other patents pending www polarispool com Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new autom
4. atic pool cleaner and thank you for choosing Polaris The Polaris 480 PRO 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 replacement parts Non Polaris parts are not made to our specifications They may have an adverse effect on the operation of your Polaris or may even damage it For best results the Polaris 480 should be installed by a pool professional For those with experience and confidence in handling plumbing and mechanical equipment installation is outlined in this manual Polaris 480 PRO Complete Cleaner 1 All Purpose Zippered Bag 8 Back up Valve 2 Cleaner Body 9 Feed Hose Connector 3 Sweep Hose 10 Bag Clasp 4 Sweep Hose Scrubber 3 spare 11 UWF Removal Tool 5 Disposable Filter Bags 3 12 In Line Filter with Filter Screen 1 spare screen 6 Bag Clip Assembly 2 13 Quick Disconnect with Universal Wall Fitting 7 Hose Floats 14 UWF Restrictor Disks Red and Blue www polarispool com Four quick steps to install and get maximum performance from the Polaris 480 PRO Install the Universal Wall Fitting UWF with Quick Disconnect Adjust feed hose to fit pool length Assemble the cleaner e Check for proper
5. e it with the red restrictor www polarispool com Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner When operating correctly the Polaris 480 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 3 minutes the Polaris 480 goes into back up mode This action pulls the Polaris away from pool obstacles and increases its random pattern vett Pushes Thrust Jet Adjustment P 2 N ases Clim 9 The thrust jet powers the direction of the Polaris Factory position is straight back but depending on the pool other settings are helpful 9 3 Sweep Hose Adjustment EE S The sweep hose should move in a gentle sweeping motion To increase or decrease the motion of the sweep hose turn off the booster pump and change the sweep hose settings There are five easy click settings located at the back of the cleaner Sweep Hose Jet See Troubleshooting for other action adjustments Sweep Hose Settings 4 Jet Cleaning the All Purpose Filter Bag Routine Maintenance Depress the bag clasp to free the bag from the feed hose Depress the prongs to release the bag from the cleaner Open the bag closure and remove the debris gt Whenever possible empty the filter bag when it is
6. eep hose weight order part B2 Action Sweep hose sprays too much water out of the pool Solution 1 Adjust the speed of the sweep hose by adjusting the easy click settings 2 Replace the sweep hose scrubber if itis worn or missing 3 Add a sweep hose weight order part 4B2 to keep the sweep hose from spraying Action The cleaner does not clean the entire pool Solution 1 Verify that feed hose reaches within 6 of the farthest point of the pool If not order a new hose section from your Polaris dealer 2 Check thrust jet for straight back position that optimizes random turning 3 While the cleaner is operating hold it upside down and look into the vacuum tube There should be four distinct even jets of water If there are not contact Customer Service or a Polaris authorized Service Center for assistance Action The cleaner is running in circles on its side Solution 1 Check the filter bag if full it can weigh the cleaner down on one side 2 Check the hose floats to make sure they are spaced evenly Troubleshooting Worksheet If these solutions do not result in improved performance contact the Polaris dealer who sold you the cleaner or call Customer Service In order to provide faster and more convenient service please have the following information available at the time of your call or when taking the Polaris in for service Serial Wheel RPM Is the back up valve cyc
7. ered under the warranty Remove the UWF from the pool wall using the UWF Removal Tool part 10 102 00 included with the cleaner www polarispool com Troubleshooting If the Polaris cleaner regularly displays Action the following actions adjustments may be necessary to restore performance Refer to exploded parts diagram for part references Action Hangs up on steps or other obstacles longer than 3 minutes Check the wheel RPM Solution 2 Verify the back up valve is cycling Action 3 Adjust the thrust jet 4 Remove unnecessary pool Solution hardware or install a Ladder Guard Kit order part 921 from a Polaris dealer Action Action Polaris is sluggish running with less power than normal Solution Solution 1 Check the filter screen in the in line filter assembly and clean if necessary 2 Clean the skimmer basket pump basket and pool filter 3 Check the hoses connections and swivels for leaks that could cause loss of water pressure 4 Check the wheel RPM Action Polaris flies around the pool and or does not make contact with the bottom of the pool Action Check the wheel RPM If Solution more than 36 RPM unscrew Solution the pressure relief valve to decrease water flow to cleaner 2 Install the blue restrictor disk in the UWF to decrease water flow Or install the red restrictor disk to decrease the water flow even more 3 Verify the bac
8. half full especially if the dirt load is sand gt t is easier to empty the filter bag when it is dry Alternate between two filter bags When one becomes full remove it and put on the clean bag www polarispool com Disposable Filter Bag To replace disposable bag 1 Push tabs of bag clip assembly to the open position i i Di ble Bag 2 Disengage the alignment pin Isposable Bag and remove the old bag Alignment Hole 3 Fit cuff of disposable bag over opening Bag seam should face p g g Back of Cleaner the back of the cleaner and hole in filter bag cuff should NC Bag Clip in Open engage with alignment pin 4 Close bag clip assembly to Alignment Pin lock in place In Line Filter The in line filter contains a filter Screen to keep debris that is not caught by the pool filtration system out of the Polaris In Line Filter To clean this screen pull it out of the in line filter rinse it and press it firmly back into place Ga Backwashing the Pool Filter Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes to flush out the return lines before re connecting the Polaris Storage and Winterizing Never store the Polaris in direct sunlight When storing for the winter drain out all the water freeze damage is not cov
9. ith Logo Screw 10 32 x 3 8 SS Pan Head Upper Housing Handle Assy O ring Feed Hose Connector 48 050 48 045 9 100 3105 Idler Tensioner Assembly Screw 10 32 x 7 8 SS Pan Head with Star Washer Sweep Hose Scrubber Nut Feed Hose Adapter Hose 8 1 2 In line Filter Assembly 9 100 5107 48 020 48 004 E clip Stainless Steel Gearbox Assembly Vacuum Tube Feedpipe with two O rings Orifice Tip w Orifice Tip Guard Sweep Hose Wear Ring Sweep Hose Complete Screen In line Filter Float Feed Hose Swivel Ball Bearing 48 016 48 033 48 032 O ring WMS Upper to Feedpipe 1 3 Hubcap WideTrax Tire Nut Sweep Hose Lower Housing WMS Assembly with 1 O ring Feed Hose 10 ft Leader Hose 10 ft 48 036 48 034 48 081 Wheel Lock Screw Bushing Wheel Vacuum Plate Assembly UWF Restrictor Disk Red amp Blue UWF Restrictor Kit Mechanism for G52 Bag Clasp Feed Hose Connector Assembly UWF O ring UWF www polarispool com 2 2 1 Back up Valve Kit 1 1 1 1 1 Feed Hose Assembly Wear items not covered by warranty amp NPolaris480PRO TankTrax Exploded Parts Diagram 48 135 48 133 48 130 Description All Purpose Bag Disposable Bag 3 per pack Bag Clip Assembly 48 031 48 011 48 035 Description Chain Kit 480T Wheel Sprocket Kit MDC 8 Wall
10. k up valve is cycling Hold the valve out of the water and watch the jet It should come on and go off www polarispool com Solution Polaris doesn t back up 1 Verify the back up valve is cycling 2 Check the wheel RPM 3 If the filter bag is full empty or replace it 4 Make sure feed hose is floating Polaris only turns in one direction 1 Adjust the thrust jet 2 Make sure feed hose is floating Feed hose becomes tangled 1 Remeasure the hose to verify that it is adjusted to the proper length for the pool shape 2 With the Polaris operating check that the swivels in the hose and the hose connections turn freely 3 Make sure the feed hose is floating 4 With the Polaris operating hold the cleaner under water and verify that all three wheels are turning together Sweep hose is sucked into the vacuum tube 1 Make sure the opening at the end of the sweep hose is not blocked by the sweep hose scrubber Replace Scrubber if it is worn or missing 2 Adjust the sweep hose to a gentle sweeping motion 3 Check the wheel RPM If more than 36 RPM unscrew the pressure relief valve to decrease water flow to the cleaner 4 Install the blue restrictor disk in the UWF to decrease water flow Or install the red restrictor disk to decrease the water flow even more 5 If an adjustable valve is installed adjust it to reduce the amount of water flow to the cleaner 6 Add a sw
11. ling Yes No Is the feed hose the proper length CO Yes No Are the swivels rotating freely O Yes No How often do you clean the filter screen inside the in line filter Never Once a Week Twice a Week Once a Month Are the vacuum jets obstructed While the cleaner is operating hold it upside down and look into the vacuum tube There should be four distinct even jets of water L Yes No Is the drive train functioning As you spin each wheel independently all the wheels should spin Yes No www polarispool com amp NPolaris480PR Exploded Parts Diagram 48 135 48 133 48 130 Description All Purpose Bag Disposable Bag 3 per pack Bag Clip Assembly Pd ze 48 006 48 035 48 060 T m A at Lig Chain Kit Wheel Sprocket Kit Axle Block Wheel ele _ wall n H ee Feed Hose Feed Hose MN 10 ft _ lt gt B em ae 808092 8 Leader 10 foot Hose 45 6 503 00 029 9 100 9001 To The Polaris 69 Pressure Relief Valve Quick Disconnect UWF UWF Connector Assembly 48 047 C40 48 003 48 141 License Plate w
12. lter bag is packaged in the collar area on the vacuum tube Pull out bag With bag on single wheel side of cleaner attach bag clasp on the feed hose to the loop on the top of the bag Feed Hose Connector 3 Turn on the pool filtration pump and 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 Polaris should operate between 32 and 36 RPM 1 Mark the single wheel side tire 2 Turn pump on hold cleaner below water level and count wheel revolutions for 1 minute 3 Optimum speed should be between 32 and 36 RPM If count is less than 32 RPM Check the filter screen in the in line filter for debris which restricts water flow e Clean the skimmer filter and pump basket clearing debris that restricts water flow e Check the hoses connections and swivels for leaks that cause loss of water pressure e adjustable gate valve is installed on the booster pump or the Polaris cleaner line open it completely so water can flow freely to the Polaris If count is more than 36 RPM e Unscrew the pressure relief valve until the proper RPM is reached e adjustable valve is installed adjust it to reduce the amount of water flow to the cleaner e Place the blue restrictor disk in the UWF e If cleaner is still running too fast remove the blue restrictor disk and replac
13. nector Assembly 2 2 1 Back up Valve Kit 1 1 1 1 Feed Hose Assembly 1 Wear items not covered by warranty
14. tems such as bags tires sweep hoses or sweep hose scrubbers which have been worn out by use or improper installation are not covered by this warranty The Polaris 480 PRO frame is warranted for a period of ten years This limited warranty does not apply if the failure is caused or contributed to by any of the following improper handling improper usage improper storage winter freezing abuse improper installation removal of the in line filter screen unsuitable application of the unit improper maintenance lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance damage in transit or during installation or damage from repairs alterations made or attempted by anyone other than Polaris or one of its Authorized Service Centers In no event shall Polaris be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature or for damages to persons or property including damage to vinyl liners plaster tile aggregate based and other pool surfaces or damages resulting from the use of this product with a substandard pool circulation system or chemical imbalance Authorization to return a unit or part to the plant of manufacture must be obtained from the Polaris Customer Service Department Check with your dealer for the local procedure before exercising this warranty If further directions or instructions should be required contact the Customer Service Department at 1 800 VAC SWEEP USA and Canada only or 760 599 9600 Be sure to insure the shipment against loss or dam
15. 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 Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line Turn pump off 2 Remove the UWF from the Quick Disconnect and screw it into the return opening 3 Turn the Quick Disconnect clockwise into the UWF and pull away to secure 2 Dedicated return Line Universal Wall Fitting Quick p d Disconnect A pe Pressure Relief Valve Adjust Feed Hose To Fit Pool Length With the hose connected to the pool wall at the return line extend hose to the farthest point on the pool The hose end must be within 6 of this point longer or shorter shown by the dotted circle Hose too long Cut excess length from first hose section and reconnect hose sections Hose too short Buy an additional feed hose section part 9 100 3104 one swivel part D20 and two hose nuts part D15 from an authorized Polaris dealer After adjusting proper hose length position the hose floats as shown In Line Filter First Hose Section Dedicated eee tO cod Return Line 1 Floats evenly distributed 1 1 2 to 3 feet apart Leader hose floats 2 3 feet apart www polarispool com Assemble the Cleaner 1 Attach the feed hose connector to the feed pipe by pressing down firmly until it locks 2 The all purpose fi
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