Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 User Manual

over-the-deck kit (part #G12) and running an
aboveground feed line from the booster pump
over the pool deck to the pool wall.

1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the

plumbing line.

2. Remove the universal wall fitting from the

quick disconnect. The universal wall fitting
has a blue pressure restrictor installed to

help the Polaris operate at its optimum
level of efficiency. Screw the universal wall
fitting and the blue restrictor into the return
line by hand.

3. Turn the quick disconnect into the universal

wall fitting clockwise and pull away to secure.

4. Turn the quick disconnect by hand to tighten

the universal wall fitting; do not overtighten.
Once the universal wall fitting is secure, the
quick disconnect can be removed without
removing the universal wall fitting.

The Polaris 380 box contains:

1. Sweep Hose with Sweep Hose Scrubber
2. Head Float
3. All Purpose Bag
4. Cleaner Head
5. Complete Feed Hose with Back-up Valve
6. Quick Disconnect
7. Universal Wall Fitting with Pressure

Restrictors (one red and one blue)

A 1-1/2" dedicated return line is recommended.
It should be approximately 6" below the water
level and have 1-1/2" female threads. If it has 1/4"
female threads, you will need to purchase the
3/4" x 1-1/2" coupling (part #G-9).

If the pool does not have a dedicated return line,
the Polaris can be installed by obtaining an 

4

4

2

3

6

5

1

7

Universal
Wall Fitting

Quick

Disconnect

Pressure Relief

Valve

Pool Wall

Universal Wall

Fitting Pressure

Restrictor

Universal Wall
Fitting

White Hoses Are Cut to Equal Lengths

Clear Hose is Equal to
Greatest Depth of Pool

Entire Feed Hose Reaches Within 6" of Farthest Point of Pool*

Floats Are Evenly Distributed

(1-1/2 to 3 Feet Apart)

2-3 Feet Apart

*Please Note: The illustrations in this section do not necessarily represent the farthest point for every pool.
You must determine where the farthest point is in your pool.

For proper cleaner performance, the hose must be sized to fit your pool. To size correctly, follow the steps in 
Section D. Once sized, the feed hose should look like the one below.