Troubleshooting - Polaris 360 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Hangs up on steps or other
obstacles for longer than
Cleaner is sluggish, running with less
power than normal.
Cleaner flies around the pool and/or
does not make contact with
Cleaner does not back up.
Cleaner only turns in one direction.
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Solution
1. Check the wheel RPM.
2. Verify the back-up valve is cycling.
3 1/2 minutes.
3. Adjust the thrust jet.
4. Remove unnecessary pool hardware or install a Ladder
Guard Kit (Part # G21) from a Polaris
5. Check the bag and empty if needed.
1. Check the filter screen in the Quick Disconnect and
clean, if necessary.
2. Clean the skimmer basket, pump basket, and pool
filter.
3. Check hoses, connections, and swivels for leaks that
could cause loss of water pressure.
4. Check the wheel RPM (between 28 - 32).
1. Check the wheel RPM.
- If cleaner is connected to a dedicated return line with
the bottom.
a diverter valve, adjust the valve to decrease water flow
to cleaner.
- If more than 32 RPM, unscrew the pressure relief
valve to decrease water flow to
the cleaner.
2. Verify the back-up valve is cycling. Hold the valve out
of the water and watch the jet. It should come on and
go off every 3 1/2 minutes.
1. Verify the back-up valve is cycling every 3 1/2 minutes.
2. Check the wheel RPM (between 28 - 32).
3. If the bag is full, empty it.
4. If the head float has water in it, replace it.
5. Make sure feed hose is floating.
1. Adjust the thrust jet.
2. Verify the feed hose assembly is floating properly.
Waterlogged hose floats can cause the feed hose
to sink. Older hoses may lose buoyancy, replace if
needed.
3. If the end of the hose connecting to the cleaner has a
curve, align it with the curve in the feed pipe.
4. Make sure that the swivel on the feed pipe turns freely.
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