Installation Instructions; Polaris 340 Components; Identifying The Type Of Pool Connection; Installing In A Dedicated Suction Line - Polaris 340 Owner's Manual

II. Installation Instructions
A. Polaris 340 Components
The Polaris 340 box contains (the numbers
below refer to the Exploded Parts Diagram on
pages 14-15):
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Cleaner Head
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13 Hose Sections, 43 ft.
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One Leader Hose (#28) with Hose
Weight (#27)
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One Standard Hose (#26) with Hose
Weight (#27)
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11 Standard Hose Sections (#26)
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Flow Indicator (#29)
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Flow Regulator (#23)
•
Universal Adapter (#22)
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90-degree Elbow (#25)
•
45-degree Elbow (#24)
Please Note: Before installing the Polaris 340,
verify that the pool filter and pump basket are clean.
➜
After cleaning the pool filter, record the filter
pressure here for future reference:_____psi
We recommend cleaning the pool filter when
the pressure is 5-10 psi above the number
recorded here.
Typical Pool Filtration System
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B. Identifying the Type of Pool
The Polaris 340 comes equipped to connect to
a dedicated suction line or a pool skimmer. We
recommend the Polaris be installed on the dedi-
cated suction line if one is present.
A dedicated suction line is a 1-1/4" to 2" suction line,
usually located between 6" to 12" below the
surface in the center of the longest pool wall. If there
is not one present, refer to section D.
C. Installing in a Dedicated
1. Turn off the pool pump.
2. If the suction line opening is not covered
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Pump
Filter
Valve
Closed
Valve
Open
Dedicated
Suction
Line
Main
Drain
4
Connection
Suction Line
by a safety vacuum fitting, install the
universal adapter. If a safety fitting is
present, it is not necessary to install the
universal adapter.
If your dedicated suction line does not have
a safety vacuum fitting, we recommend that
you contact your local Polaris dealer to see
if one is required in your area.
Valve
Open
Skimmer
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Line
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