Adjust Suction Hose To Fit Pool Length; Test And Adjust Water Flow - Polaris 140 Owner's Manual

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Adjust Suction Hose to Fit Pool Length

With hose connected to the pool, pull free end to the farthest point of the pool. The hose end
should extend 1 to 2 hose sections past the farthest point.
Hose too long? Remove excess hose sections from the middle of the hose.
Hose too short? Buy an additional standard hose section.
After adjusting the hose length, position the hose weights as shown.
Note: For pools less than 5 feet deep, remove one hose weight and position a single weight
4 feet from the Polaris.

Test and Adjust Water Flow

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For proper operation, the Polaris 140/145 must receive the correct amount of water flow.
Check the pool's available water flow with the flow indicator.
1. Detach hose and flow regulator, if used. Fill hose completely with water. Reattach flow
regulator and hose.
2. Connect flow indicator to the hose.
3. Holding flow indicator underwater, turn on the pump.
4. The target area on the flow indicator represents the correct water flow range.
If too little flow:
• Verify that pool filter and pump basket are clean.
• Verify that all suction lines are closed except the one utilized by the flow indicator.
• Check hose cuffs and connections for leaks that cause loss of flow.
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