Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 User Manual
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.
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 snap
the bag to the cleaner. With the bag on the
single-wheel side of the feed hose, snap the
bag collar onto the feed hose.
the bag to the cleaner. With the bag on the
single-wheel side of the feed hose, snap the
bag collar onto the feed hose.
➔
Some Polaris owners have told us it is easier
to empty the filter bag when it is dry. They
alternate between two filter bags. When one
becomes full, they remove it and put on the
clean bag. They let the full bag dry com-
pletely before emptying it.
to empty the filter bag when it is dry. They
alternate between two filter bags. When one
becomes full, they remove it and put on the
clean bag. They let the full bag dry com-
pletely before emptying it.
F. Periodic Maintenance
The following parts are wear items that should
be periodically checked and replaced as needed.
be periodically checked and replaced as needed.
Please Note: Wear items are not covered
under warranty.
under warranty.
1. Filter Screen (#42)
Inside the quick disconnect there is a filter
screen. It acts as a safety filter to keep any debris
that is not caught by the pool filtration system out
of the Polaris. If the filter screen
clogs often, consult your pool professional.
screen. It acts as a safety filter to keep any debris
that is not caught by the pool filtration system out
of the Polaris. If the filter screen
clogs often, consult your pool professional.
Please Note: Running the Polaris without
the filter screen can damage the Polaris.
the filter screen can damage the Polaris.
To clean the filter screen, pull it out of the quick dis-
connect, rinse it and press it firmly back into place.
See the diagram at the top of the next column.
connect, rinse it and press it firmly back into place.
See the diagram at the top of the next column.
2. Wear Rings (#36)
The sweep hose is fitted with rolling wear rings
that protect the sweep hose. Replace them
before the weights on either side of the wear
rings begin to wear.
that protect the sweep hose. Replace them
before the weights on either side of the wear
rings begin to wear.
➔
To maximize the life of the wear rings,
we recommend that you rotate them as
they wear.
we recommend that you rotate them as
they wear.
3. Tires (#6)
The tires provide traction and protect both the
Polaris and the bottom of your pool. Replace
the tires when the edges become rounded.
Polaris and the bottom of your pool. Replace
the tires when the edges become rounded.
4. Sweep Hose Scrubber (#30)
The sweep hose scrubber helps keep the bottom
and sides of your pool clean. It also helps prevent
the sweep hose from spraying water out of the
pool. Replace the scrubber when it becomes
worn. The scrubber may need to be replaced
often depending on the surface of your pool.
and sides of your pool clean. It also helps prevent
the sweep hose from spraying water out of the
pool. Replace the scrubber when it becomes
worn. The scrubber may need to be replaced
often depending on the surface of your pool.
➔
To maximize the life of the sweep hose
scrubber, we recommend that you turn
it as it wears.
scrubber, we recommend that you turn
it as it wears.
G. 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
pool filtration system run for at least five min-
utes to flush out the return lines before
reconnecting the Polaris.
wall before cleaning or backwashing the pool
filter. After cleaning or backwashing, let the
pool filtration system run for at least five min-
utes to flush out the return lines before
reconnecting the Polaris.
Quick Disconnect
Slot
Tab
Filter Screen
Velcro
Closure
Bag Collar