Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 User Manual
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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.
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 mode. This action
pulls the Polaris away from pool obstacles and increases its random pattern.
pulls the Polaris away from pool obstacles and increases its random pattern.
Thrust Jet Adjustment
The thrust jet powers the direction of the Polaris.
Factory position is eleven o’clock, but depending on the
pool, other settings are helpful.
Factory position is eleven o’clock, but depending on the
pool, other settings are helpful.
Sweep Hose Adjustment
The sweep hose should move in a gentle sweeping
motion. To increase or decrease its motion, turn off the
booster pump and turn the sweep hose adjustment screw.
motion. To increase or decrease its motion, turn off the
booster pump and turn the sweep hose adjustment screw.
See Troubleshooting for other action adjustments.
Cleaning the Filter Bag
Remove the bag collar from the feed hose and depress the prongs to release the bag
from the cleaner. Open the bag closure and dump out the debris.
from the cleaner. Open the bag closure and dump out the debris.
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 reconnecting the Polaris.
filter. After cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five minutes
to flush out the return lines before reconnecting 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 under 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 #10-102-00)
available from an authorized Polaris dealer.
water (freeze damage is not covered under 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 #10-102-00)
available from an authorized Polaris dealer.
Velcro
Closure
Bag Collar
Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner
Whenever possible, empty the filter
bag when it is half full, especially if
the dirt load is sand.
bag when it is half full, especially if
the dirt load is sand.
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.
when it is dry. Alternate between two
filter bags. When one becomes full,
remove it and put on the clean bag.
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