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  • Page 1 I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    • Always remove the Polaris before swimmers enter the pool. • Always handle the Polaris with care. Do not let children or pets play with the Polaris; it is not a toy. • Except when checking the wheel RPM, do not handle the Polaris while it is operating (see page 7).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D. Connecting/Disconnecting the Polaris ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (USA and Canada only) to receive the name choosing a Polaris Vac-Sweep 380. The Polaris of the participating Polaris dealer nearest you. 380 is designed to give you years of dependable and efficient service. With the Polaris 380, you For best results, the Polaris 380 should be and your family can spend more time enjoying installed by a pool professional.

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    If the pool does not have a dedicated return line, removing the universal wall fitting. the Polaris can be installed by obtaining an Properly Sized Feed Hose For proper cleaner performance, the hose must be sized to fit your pool. To size correctly, follow the steps in Section D.

  • Page 6: Cutting The Feed Hose

    6. Stretch the hose to the farthest point of the pool (usually the main drain) with a telepole. pool. (The Polaris will not usually climb onto If the pool depth is 10 feet or more, do not the top step, so do not count it in your mea- cut the clear hose and skip to step 5.

  • Page 7: Assembling The Polaris

    2-3 feet. On the white hoses, space the most of the steps and swimouts. The Polaris will floats no less than 1-1/2 feet and no more than clean an average pool in 3 hours or less.

  • Page 8: Sweep Hose Adjustment

    Polaris from the pool. Mark the outer • Push the blue restrictor out of the universal edge of a tire. Place the Polaris back in the pool wall fitting. and turn on the pumps. •...

  • Page 9: Iii.operation And Maintenance

    If the Polaris has been installed Depress the prongs and remove the bag with time clocks, set them so the Polaris is turned from the cleaner. There is no need to remove on at least one half hour after the filtration pump the bag collar from the bag.

  • Page 10: Periodic Maintenance

    ➔ The tires provide traction and protect both the Some Polaris owners have told us it is easier Polaris and the bottom of your pool. Replace to empty the filter bag when it is dry. They alternate between two filter bags.

  • Page 11: Storage

    Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. lect larger, heavier types of debris such as large Remove the Polaris from the pool and drain all the quantities of leaves and acorns. water before storing for the winter. Also, drain all...

  • Page 12: Iv.troubleshooting The Polaris

    1. Empty the bag (#1). 4. Adjust the thrust jet (#21) to make 2. Check the head float (#34). If it’s the Polaris go in more of a straight full of water, remove and replace it direction. See page 6.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Worksheet

    Filter bags are an excellent example; “generic” bags are not specifically Length of the clear hose: _____________ designed to work with the Polaris and can Length of the white hoses:____________ cause operating problems. 5. Is the hose floating properly? (See number 11 at the top of page 6.)

  • Page 14: Polaris Booster Pump

    P133 Softube ™ Quick Connect PLEASE NOTE: All of the parts fit the PB3 Booster Pump produced in 1978 except P-20 and P-25. Call 1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and Canada only) or (760) 599-9600 for more information on the Polaris Booster Pump.

  • Page 15: Exploded Parts Diagram

    Serial Number Shown from opposite side. To ensure proper operation and long life for the Polaris, be sure to insist on genuine Polaris parts.
  • Page 16 Part # Description 9-100-1014 All-Purpose Bag 9-100-1152 Housing, Turbine Upper 9-100-1114 Hub Cap 9-100-5107 E-clip, Stainless Steel 9-100-1108 Ball Bearing C-10 Tire, MaxTrax , White ™ 9-100-1008 Wheel, Double-side 9-100-1017 Belt Kit, Small and Large 9-100-7011 Shield, Bearing 9-100-1005 Frame 9-100-5125 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2"...
  • Page 17 Disposable All-Purpose Bag, Pkg. 3 9-100-1015 Sand/Silt Bag 9-100-3104 Feed Hose with Floats, White To The 9-100-3108 Feed Hose with Floats, Clear Polaris 9-100-9010 Polaris 380/360 Factory Tune-up Kit 9-100-9030 Polaris 380 Factory Rebuild Kit 10-102-00 UWF Removal Tool, Plastic 11-203-00 Adjustable Plug, UWF...

  • Page 18: Warranty

    If you have any questions regarding your Polaris Vac- Sweep 380, please feel free to call or write us. Be sure to include the serial number, which can be located on the rear of the frame near the single-wheel side of your unit.
  • Page 19 ©2002 Polaris Pools Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TL-850 9/02...

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