Introduction - Polaris Vac-Sweep 180 Manual

I. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
automatic pool cleaner, and thank you for
choosing a Polaris Vac-Sweep
180 is designed to give you years of dependable
and efficient service. With the Polaris 180, you
and your family can spend more time enjoying
your pool and less time cleaning it.
The Polaris has been built with the finest mate-
rials available. The Polaris 180 is backed by the
Polaris limited warranty that protects against
defects in parts and workmanship (see the war-
ranty on page 17). Like most mechanical devices,
it will require periodic adjustments, routine main-
tenance, and the replacement of certain
hardworking parts. Be sure to have the Polaris
checked occasionally by your local Polaris dealer.
Always insist on genuine Polaris replacement
parts. You can be sure you are buying genuine
Polaris parts if they come in Polaris part bags or
have the Polaris logo
parts are not made to our specifications. They
may have an adverse effect on the operation of
your Polaris or may even damage it. If you are
unable to find genuine Polaris parts in your area,
® 180. The Polaris
on them. Non-Polaris
contact us at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and
Canada only) or (760) 599-9600 to receive the
name of the participating Polaris dealer nearest
you.
For best results, the Polaris 180 should be
installed by a pool professional. For those with
experience and confidence in handling plumbing
and mechanical equipment, installation instruc-
tions are included in this manual.
Please Note: Installation instructions for the
Polaris Booster Pump are included with the
pump.
Look for this symbol throughout the
owner's manual for helpful hints in the
use of your new Polaris 180.
The numbers in parentheses found throughout
the manual refer to the index numbers in the
Exploded Parts Diagram on pages 14-16. There
are also part numbers listed in parentheses to
help identify the replacement parts available at
your participating Polaris dealer.
Once again, thank you for choosing a Polaris.
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