Troubleshooting; Problems And Solutions - Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 Owner's Manual

IV. Troubleshooting
For best results, follow the troubleshooting solu-
tions in the order in which they are listed. The
numbers in parentheses refer to the Exploded
Parts Diagram on pages 12-14.
A. Problems and Solutions
Problem: Hangs up on steps or other obsta-
cles longer than 3-1/2 minutes.
Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM.
See page 7.
2. Verify the back-up valve (#47) is
cycling. Hold the valve out of the
water and watch the jet. It should
come on and go off. It should stay
off longer than it stays on.
3. Adjust the thrust jet (#21).
See page 7.
4. Remove unnecessary pool hard-
ware or install a Ladder Guard Kit
(part #G21). See Section G
on page 9.
Problem: Polaris is sluggish, running with
less power than normal.
Solution: 1. Check the filter screen (#39) in the
quick disconnect (#42) and clean,
if necessary. See page 8.
2. Clean the skimmer basket, pump
basket, and pool filter,
if necessary.
3. Check all of the hoses, connec-
tions, and swivels (#45) for leaks
that could cause loss of water
pressure.
4. Check the wheel RPM.
See page 7.
Problem: Polaris flies around the pool.
Solution: 1. Check the wheel RPM.
See page 7.
2. Verify the back-up valve (#47) is
cycling. Hold the valve out of the
water and watch the jet. It should
come on and go off. It should stay
off longer than it stays on.
Problem: Polaris doesn't back up.
Solution: 1. Verify the back-up valve (#47) is
cycling. Hold the valve out of the
water and watch the jet. It should
come on and go off. It should stay
off longer than it stays on.
2. Check the wheel RPM.
See page 7.
3. If the bag (#1) is full, empty it.
4. If the head float (#34) has water in
it, replace it.
5. Make sure the feed hose is floating.
Problem: Polaris only turns in one direction.
Solution: 1. Adjust the thrust jet (#21).
See page 7.
2. If the end of the hose that con-
nects to the Polaris has a curve to
it, align it with the curve of the
feed pipe (#33).
3. Make sure that the swivel on the
feed pipe (#33) turns freely.
4. Make sure the feed hose is floating
Problem: Feed hose becomes tangled.
Solution: 1. Remeasure the feed hose to verify
that it is cut to the correct length.
See Section E on page 5.
2. With the Polaris operating, check
that the swivels (#45) in the hose
and at the hose connection to the
Polaris turn freely. If they do not
turn freely, flush out any debris
that may be caught in the swivels
by grasping the hose on either
side of each swivel and pushing in
while twisting your hands back
and forth.
3. Make sure the feed hose is floating.
4. With the Polaris turned off, spin
each of the wheels. All of the
wheels should turn together. If
they do not, contact your partici-
pating Polaris dealer.
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