2. Head Float Adjustment
The head float keeps the cleaner stable and in an
upright position. Its standard position is between
1/2 to 1 inch from the feed mast. Moving the float
out from the feed mast will keep the nose down.
Moving the float completely forward, toward the
feed mast, will increase the climbing ability. For
the location of the head float, see the "Assem-
bling the Polaris" diagram on page 6.
3. Sweep Hose Adjustment
The sweep hose should move in a gentle
sweeping motion. To decrease its motion, turn
the sweep hose adjustment screw clockwise. See
the “Assembling the Polaris” diagram on page 6.
Make sure the sweep hose scrubber does not
block the water flowing from the sweep hose.
4. Universal Wall Fitting Pressure
Restrictors
The universal wall fitting comes with a blue
restrictor installed and an optional red restrictor
for use if needed. These special restrictors are
designed to work in combination with the pres-
sure relief valve. Together they will release
excess water pressure so the Polaris can operate
at its optimum level of efficiency. The red
restrictor provides maximum water restriction,
while the blue restrictor provides less restriction.
To determine whether a restrictor is needed,
follow the instructions below.
5. Checking Wheel RPM
To determine whether the Polaris is receiving pro-
per water pressure, turn off and carefully remove
the Polaris from the pool. Mark the outer edge of
a tire. Place the Polaris back in the pool and turn
on the pumps.
Hold the Polaris suspended on its side just
below the water level. Hold it away from the
wall with the marked tire up.
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Hold the sweep hose to avoid being squirted.
Count the revolutions of the marked wheel for
exactly one minute, beginning after the Polaris
has completed a back-up cycle. This gives you
the cleaner's wheel Revolutions Per Minute
(RPM).
For proper operation, the wheel RPM should be
between 28 and 32.
If the Polaris is operating above 32 RPM:
•
Remove the universal wall fitting by attaching
the quick disconnect. Pull it away from the pool
wall as you unscrew the universal wall fitting.
•
Push the blue restrictor out of the universal
wall fitting and snap in the red restrictor.
•
Reinstall the universal wall fitting.
•
Recheck the wheel RPM.
If the Polaris is still operating above 32 RPM,
unscrew the pressure relief valve (#43 on page
16) until the proper RPM are reached.
If the Polaris is operating below 28 RPM:
•
Remove the universal wall fitting by attaching
the quick disconnect. Pull it away from the pool
wall as you unscrew the universal wall fitting.
•
Push the blue restrictor out of the universal
wall fitting.
•
Reinstall the universal wall fitting.
•
Recheck the wheel RPM.
If you still have less than 28 RPM:
•
Clean the filter screen in the quick discon-
nect. A dirty filter screen will restrict the water
flow from the pump to the Polaris.
•
Check the hoses, connections, and swivels
for leaks that could cause loss of water pressure.
•
If there is a gate valve installed on the
booster pump or the Polaris cleaner line, open it
completely so water can flow freely to the Polaris.
•
Clean the skimmer and pump baskets.
Please Note: If the above suggestions do not
work, contact our Customer Service Department
at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and Canada only) or
(760) 599-9600.
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