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I. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
automatic pool cleaner, and thank you for
choosing a Polaris Vac-Sweep 280. The Polaris
280 is designed to give you years of dependable
and efficient service. With the Polaris 280,
you and your family can spend more time
enjoying your pool and less time cleaning it.
The Polaris has been built with the finest materials
available. The Polaris 280 is backed by the Polaris
limited warranty that protects against defects in
parts and workmanship (see the warranty on page
17). Like most mechanical devices, it will require
periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, 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 on them. Non-Polaris
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,
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 280 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 280.
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.