Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 User's Manual
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1. T gt Z T N na LLI Z O Polaris360 IMPORTANT INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER Important Information e Solar heating systems ozone generators and other air inducing equipment may cause air flow through the cleaner adversely affecting cleaner balance and performance The dedicated cleaner line must be upstream of these compenents e Highly chlorinated water can cause maintenance problems Avoid running Polaris while chlorinating e Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall when cleaning or backwashing the pool filter e After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before re connecting the Polaris e New plumbing lines should be flushed out before installing the Polaris e The Polaris should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools e Always remove the Polaris before swimmers enter the pool e Except when checking the wheel RPM do not handle the Polaris while it is operating e Always remove the Polaris from the pool before chemical shock treatments For customer service or support e Please mail Warranty Card immediately e For on line support www polarispool com e To contact Polaris US and Canada Australia Europe Customer Service Unit 4 19 21 Gibbes Street C Osana s n 2620 Commerce Wav Chatswood NSW 2067 Pol End EI Ramassar Vista CA 92881 8438 1 300 POLARIS 98520 Les Franqueses del Vall s 1 800 822 7933 ACN 080 168 092 Barcelona Spain2. 2 Adjust the sweep hose to a gentle sweeping motion Action Solution Action Solution Action Solution Sweep hose constantly sprays water out of the pool 1 Adjust the speed of the sweep hose by tightening the adjustment screw 2 Replace the sweep hose scrubber part 9 100 3105 if it is worn or missing 3 Add a sweep hose weight order part B2 to keep the sweep hose from spraving The cleaner does not clean the entire pool 1 Check the hose length reaches within 6 of the farthest point of the pool If not order a new hose section from your Polaris dealer and add it to the first hose section 2 Check thrust jet for 11 o clock position that optimizes random turning 3 While the cleaner is operating hold it upside down and look into the vacuum tube There should be three distinct even jets of water If there are not contact Customer Service or a Polaris authorized Service Center for assistance The cleaner is running in circles on its side The filter bag is full and weighing the cleaner down on one side 2 Remove the head float and shake it If there is water in the float order a new one 3 The feed hose should float evenly on the surface of the pool www polarispool com 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 p
3. 100 1010 Belt Divider Pulley 9 100 7030 Top and Base Assembly 9 100 1213 Collar Back up Valve 9 100 3135 Collar Bag Tie 9 100 1002 Feed Pipe Timer Blank 9 100 1204 Mechanism Back up Valve 9 100 1007 Transfer Drive Shaft A20 Float Head 9 100 3103 Feed Hose 1 Foot 9 100 5115 Screw 8 32 x 3 4 SS 9 100 1011 Sweep Hose Complete da Pressure Tester 9 100 5130 Lock Washer Axle Block B10 Wear Rings 9 100 1132 Drive Train Gear Kit 9 100 7026 Base Assembly 9 100 1103 Turbine Wheel with Bearing 9 100 1240 Top Housing dimm LS OND VI Flo hw 0 AM Bd lai an ATT IL ESA pl ini lt lt make Wear items not covered by warranty www polarispool com Troubleshooting If the Polaris cleaner displays the following Action Polaris does not back up actions adjustments may be necessary to Solution 1 Verify the back up valve restore performance Refer to the exploded is cycling parts diagram for part references 2 Check the wheel RPM Action Hangs upon steps or other P obstacles longer than 3 1 2 Sy Ime pagis ful SARA minutes 4 If the head float has water Solution 1 Check the wheel RPM Inn teplace lr 2 Verify the back up valve 5 Ensure feed hose is floating is cycling Action Polaris only turns in one 3 Adjust the thrust jet direction Solution 1 Adjust the thrust jet 4 Remove unnecessary pool hardware or i
4. 34 93 840 25 85 Polaris Vac Sweep 360 Limited Warranty This one year limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris Vac Sweep 360 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 items 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 360 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 UWF 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 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 dire
5. 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 1 1 2 Female e D Fitting in Pool Wal Universal Wall Fitting UWF si Filter Soreen A Quick AS Disconnect Q Pressure 7 N Relief Valve Install Eyeball Regulators If the pool has more than one return line Use the Replacement Eyeball with a Quick install the Eyeball Regulators to ensure the Disconnect fitting to restore proper water pool s water pressure is high enough to circulation when the Polaris 360 is operate the Polaris 360 removed from the pool Existing Eyeball Seat Eyeball Repl t eplacemen Regulator Eyeball with Existing quick connect fitting L Retainer Ring ba If the Universal Wall Fitting and Eyeball Regulators are successfully installed SKIP to Step 2 Otherwise see Installing Other Pool Connections www polarispool com Installing Other Pool Connections If the pool does not have a dedicated return line the Polaris 360 connects to most common return lines using special adapter kits available for purchase at a participating Polaris dealer For pools with plastic pipe return lines without pipe threads that are cut off flush with the pool wall If pipe is 1 in diameter use If pipe is 1 1 4 in diameter order 1 Stub 1 Stub Pipe Connection Kit Pipe Connection Kit part 9 100 8002 part 9
6. 0 available from participating Polaris dealers www polarispool com Polaris360 Exploded Parts Diagram NA Serial number 69 TRE g UP E Ama 46 46 OKON S i T Ecm hmn ECT To the Pool Wall limoni 4 olaris Description Description A Description 9 100 1014 All Purpose Bag 9 100 1116 Wheel Single side 9 100 3008 UWF Connector Assembly 9 100 1152 Housing Turbine Upper C131 Thrust Jet Kit 1 6 500 00 Universal Wall Fitting UWF 9 100 1114 Hub Cap 9 100 7008 Sweep Hose Barb Complete 6 504 00 Filter Screen UWF QD 9 100 5107 E clip Stainless Steel B20 Adjust Screw Sweep Hose 6 505 00 O ring UWF QD 9 100 1108 Ball Bearing B15 Sweep Attach Clamp 9 100 3009 Pressure Relief Valve white C10 Tire MaxTrax 3 9 100 3005 Base Weight 9 100 3006 Quick Disconnect UWF 9 100 1008 Wheel Double side 9 100 7170 Hose Clamp for WMS 9 100 3109 Hose Nut 9 100 1017 Belt Kit Small and Large 9 100 7009 Jet Retainer 9 100 3102 Feed Hose 6 Foot 9 100 7011 Shield Bearing 9 100 7014 Water Management WMS 9 100 3002 Swivel Hose 9 100 1005 Frame 9 100 1155 Housing Turbine Lower 9 100 1206 Float Feed Hose 9 100 5125 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 SS 9 100 3105 Sweep Hose Scrubber 9 100 1200 In line Back up Valve 9 100 1139 Axle Block Kit front and rear 9 100 5132 O ring Timer Feed Pipe 9 100 1202 Case Kit Back up Valve 9
7. 100 8002 and 1 1 4 Sleeve Kit part 8 841 00 1 1 4 Return Line arr Ow 1 Expansion 7 Connector l Not included with kit If pipe is 1 1 2 in diameter use 1 1 2 Stub Pipe Connection Kit part 9 100 8003 r Expansion Connector 1 1 2 Return Line For directional eyeball fittings that do not have a 1 1 2 threaded socket request the Eyeball Adapter Connection Kit part 9 100 8005 Does current fitting look like this Wall Fitting Pa Retainer Ring Connector Head Adapter These are the most common but not all of the possible pool connections If the UWF and Eyeball Regulators still cannot be installed on the pool contact your dealer or Customer Service to determine which parts may be necessary Other Connections Requiring Special Fittings If a spa is connected to the pool filtration equipment obtain expansion regulators in addition to one of the kits listed above Contact your dealer or Customer Service to determine which parts may be necessary www polarispool com Test and Adjust Water Pressure The Polaris is packaged with a pressure tester installed on the hose Simply attach the hose to pool wall using the Quick Disconnect fitting Turn pump on cover large hole with thumb and confirm that water is released from the Pressure Relief Valve If water does not release from the Pressure Relief Valve there is insufficient water pressure to operate the Polaris pool clea
8. ctions 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 damage in transit This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America Canada and Australia and it does not apply to Polaris Vac Sweep 360 Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners sold or installed in any other country Polaris Vac Sweep 360 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 360 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 4 589 986 4 558 479 Foreign Patents 1 259 459 1 259 509 3 502 503 2 153 208 1 690 060 85 0648 Unique product shape is a registered trademark www polarispool com Introduction Congratulatio
9. ner e Check the filter screen in the Quick Disconnect for debris which restricts water flow e Clean the skimmer filter and pump basket clearing debris which restricts water flow e Check the hoses connections and swivels for leaks that cause loss of water pressure e If the cleaner is connected to a dedicated return line adjust the 3 way diverter to increase water flow Adjust Feed Hose to Fit Pool Length With the hose connected to the pool wall at the return line hold feed hose under water and turn on the pool pump Extend the hose to the farthest point of the pool The hose end must be within 6 of this point longer or shorter as shown by the dotted line Hose too long Cut excess length from first hose section and reconnect hose sections Hose too short Buy an additional hose section and add to first hose section After adjusting the hose length position the three hose floats as indicated by the diagram Return Line First Hose Section www polarispool com Assemble Cleaner 1 Removethe pressure tester from the hose by unscrewing the hose nut and pulling off hose 2 Use hose nut from the pressure tester to secure hose to the cleaner body at the feed pipe 3 The filter bag is packaged in the collar area on the cleaner body Pull out the bag and snap the bag tie collar onto the feed hose Push Head Float all the way in against cleaner body Place the Polaris into the pool Turn on the pool filtra
10. ns on the purchase of your new automatic pool cleaner and thank you for choosing Polaris The Polaris Vac Sweep 360 is designed to give you years of dependable and efficient service Like most mechanical devices the Polaris requires periodic adjustments routine maintenance and the replacement of certain hardworking parts Be sure to have the Polaris 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 Polaris 360 Complete Cleaner 1 All Purpose Bag 7 Eveball Regulators 2 HeadFloat 8 Feed Hose 3 Cleaner Bodv 9 Hose Floats 4 Sweep Hose 10 Back up Valve 5 Sweep Hose Scrubber 11 Pressure Tester 6 Replacement Eyeball 12 Quick Disconnect with Universal Wall Fitting www polarispool com Quick Installation Instructions Four quick steps to install and get maximum performance from the Polaris 360 e Install the Universal Wall Fitting UWF with Quick Disconnect and Eveball Regulators e Test and adjust water pressure e Adjust feed hose to fit pool length e 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 Turnonthe filtration pump and flush out
11. nstall a Ladder 2 If the end of the hose that Guard Kit order part G21 connects to the Polaris has a from a Polaris dealer curve to it align it with the curve of the feed pipe Action Polaris is sluggish running with less power than normal 3 Make sure that the swivel on the feed pipe turns freely Solution 1 Check the filter screen in the l quick disconnect and clean 4 Ensure feed hose is floating ji NOLESSANI Action Feed hose becomes tangled i ci sa Solution 1 Remeasure the hose to pump i p verify that it is adjusted to 3 Check all of the hoses the proper length for the connections and swivels for pool shape Li la ii 2 With the Polaris operating p check that the swivels 4 Check the wheel RPM in the hose and the hose connections turn freely Action Polaris flies around the pool 3 Ensure the feed hose Solution 1 Check the wheel RPM If is floating more than 32 RPM unscrew A the pressure relief valve 4 With the Polaris turned off to decrease water flow spin each of the wheels All to cleaner of the wheels should turn together 2 Verifv the back up valve is cycling Hold the valve out of Action Sweep hose is sucked into the the water and watch the jet It vacuum tube kal l a Solution 1 Make sure the opening at the 3 Adjust 3 wav diverter to end of the sweep hose is not reduce the amount of water flow to the Polaris pool cleaner www polarispool com blocked by the sweep hose scrubber
12. powers the direction of the Polaris Factory position is eleven o clock but depending on the pool other settings are helpful Sweep Hose Adjustment A l lo l The sweep hose should move in a gentle sweeping motion ac ee gee To decrease the motion of the sweep hose turn the sweep hose adjustment screw clockwise 6 See Troubleshooting for other action adjustments Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Filter Bag Detach the bag by releasing the prongs and removing the bag tie collar from the feed hose Open the closure and dump out the debris gt Whenever possible empty the filter bag when it is half full especially if the dirt load is sand gt It 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 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 covered by the warranty Remove the UWF from the pool wall by attaching the Quick Disconnect and using pulling pressure to unscrew In some cases it may be necessary to use the UWF Removal Tool part 10 102 0
13. rovide 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 cycling LI Yes U No Is the feed hose the proper length Yes No Are the swivels rotating freely D Yes No How often do you clean the filter screen inside the quick disconnect Never O Once a Week Twice aWeek LI 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 three distinct even jets of water O No Yes Is the drive train functioning As you spin each wheel independently all the wheels should spin No Yes
14. tion pump Check for Proper Wheel RPM Before operating the Polaris check for proper wheel revolutions per minute RPM For maximum efficiency the Polaris should operate between 28 and 32 RPM 1 Markthe 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 28 and 32 RPM Single wheel Side Sweep Hose If count is less than 28 RPM e Check the filter screen in the Quick Disconnect for debris e Clean the skimmer filter and pump basket e Check the hoses connections and swivels for leaks e If the cleaner is connected to a dedicated return line adjust the 3 way diverter to increase water flow If count is more than 32 RPM unscrew the Pressure Relief Valve until the proper RPM is reached If an adjustable valve has been installed adjust the valve to reduce the amount of water flow www polarispool com Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner When operating correctly the Polaris 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 1 2 minutes the Polaris 360 goes into back up mode This action pulls the Polaris away from pool obstacles Thrust Jet Adjustment The thrust jet
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