Fine Tuning; Cleaning The Filter Bag; Routine Maintenance; Thrust Jet Adjustment - Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Owner's Manual

Fine Tuning The Polaris Cleaner
When operating correctly, the Polaris 280 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.
Approximately every 3 minutes the Polaris 280 goes into back-up mode. This action 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 straight back, 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.
See Troubleshooting for other action adjustments.

Routine Maintenance

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.

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.
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.
Pushes Unit Left
D place l unit vers la gauche
Dr ckt Ger t Nach Links
Empuja la unidad hacia la izquierda
Spinge l unit a sinistra
Empurra a unidade para a esquerda
Pushes Unit Right
D place l unit vers la droite
Dr ckt Ger t nach rechts
Empuja la unidad hacia la derecha
Spinge l unit a destra
Empurra a unidade para a direita
Increases Climbing
Augmente la force de grimpe
Erh ht Steigung
Aumenta la ascensi n
Aumenta la salita
Aumenta a subida
Decreases Climbing
Diminue la force de grimpe
Verringert Steigung
Disminuye la ascensi n
Diminuisce la salita
Diminui a subida
Bag Collar
Velcro
Closure
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Whenever possible, empty the filter
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.
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