Troubleshooting Worksheet - Polaris 140 Owner's Manual

Action: Polaris 140/145 does not travel
to all areas of the pool.
Solution: 1. Using the flow indicator (#24),
verify proper flow to cleaner.
2. Verify that hose is adjusted to
proper length and weights
(#23) are positioned correctly
3. Rotate steering skirt (#15) to
opposite side of the cleaner.
4. Verify that swivel (#1)
turns freely.
5. Reposition eyeball fittings
installed on return lines so
flow moves hose and cleaner
to all areas of the pool.
Action: Hose becomes tangled.
Solution: 1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper flow to cleaner.
2. Verify that swivel (#1)
turns freely.
3. If dedicated suction line
installation, attach 45° elbow
(#20), angle it upward and
attach hose.
Action: Air bubbles come out of the
return line during operation.
Solution: 1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper flow to cleaner.
2. Verify that hose connections
are secure. Check hoses
for leaks.
3. Verify that skimmer
connections and adapters
are secure.

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.
1. Serial #:________________________
2. Is the feed hose the proper
length?
I I Yes
How many hose sections are used? ________
How many hose sections extend past the end
of the pool? ______
3. Is the swivel rotating freely?
I I Yes
4. What is the pool filter pressure?
Now? ___________________psi
Just after cleaning? ________psi
When was the pool filter last cleaned?
5. Is the cleaner receiving proper
water flow?
Yes
I I
3. Are the bypass intake and ball
valve chamber clear of debris?
Yes
I I
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I I No
I I No
I I
1-2 months ago
I I
3-5 months ago
I I
Over 6 months ago
No
I I
No
I I