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1. not caught by your pool filtration system out of the Polaris If the filter screen clogs often consult your pool professional Please Note Running the Polaris without the filter Screen can damage the Polaris To clean the filter screen pull it out of the quick disconnect Rinse out the debris and press the filter screen firmly back into place Filter Screen C Backwashing the Pool Filter Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter After cleaning or backwashing let the pool filtration system run for at least five min utes to flush out the return lines before reconnecting the Polaris D Storage and Winterizing When storing the Polaris 65 remove the sweep hose and float hose from the surface module Also remove the jet sweep assembly from the sweep hose Drain the surface module carefully Turn it in all directions to aid in the removal of the water THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU ARE PUTTING THE POLARIS 65 AWAY FOR THE WINTER We suggest storing the surface module in a clean dry and warm environment out of direct sunlight The jet sweep assembly should lay flat and the hoses should lay or hang straight You may want to purchase a hanger kit part 6 109 00 for convenient hose storage See Section E below and the diagram on page 4 Remove the universal wall fitting when winter izing the pool With the quick disconnect attached pull the quick disconnect awa2. lt D Z lt Polaris65 IMPORTANT INFORMATION OWNER S Polaris65 Important Information The following are important points to remember when installing and operating the Polaris Vac Sweep 65 e Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall when cleaning or backwashing the pool filter e After cleaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before reconnecting the Polaris New plumbing lines should be flushed out before installing the Polaris Always handle the Polaris with care Do not let children play with it it is not a toy Never handle the Polaris when it is operating Always remove the Polaris before swimmers enter the pool Always remove the Polaris from the pool before chemical shock treatments As a general rule any pool water that is unsafe for swimming is unsafe for the Polaris e Carefully cut the float hose following the instructions on page 4 By following these simple guidelines you can help to protect against injury and prolong the life of your Polaris 65 When replacing any Polaris parts 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 49 on them Non Polaris parts are not made to our specifications They may have an adverse effect on the operation of the Polaris or may even damage it If you are unable to find genuine Polaris parts in your ar
3. 5 and 10 psi A pres sure tester part 6 113 00 is available through your partici pating Polaris dealer Surface module dives under the water or leans to one side 1 Make sure the hoses are not twisted Hold the surface module out of the water and drain Shake the surface module If there is water sloshing in the body bottom 11 it will need to be drained To drain the body bottom discon nect both the float hose 25 and the sweep hose 17 from the surface module Remove the two phillips head screws 14 on the bottom of the surface module Unscrew the pressure relief valve 27 until the holes are exposed Adjust it in or out until the surface module levels off Verify that the water pressure is between 5 and 10 psi A pressure tester part 6 113 00 is avail able through your participating Polaris dealer The float hose remains coiled 1 See Polaris does not clean entire pool on page 6 2 Lay the float hose 25 out straight in the sun to remove the coils Problem Surface module moves too fast 1 Unscrew the pressure relief valve Solution 27 until the holes are exposed Adjust it in or out until the surface module slows down Problem Solution 2 Verify that the water pressure is between 5 and 10 psi A pressure tester part 6 113 00 is avail able through your participating Polaris dealer Bag does not stay on the pool floor 1 Check that
4. e Universal Wall Fitting Disconnect e f the return line is a 1 1 4 or 2 eyeball fit ting you will need to obtain a Polaris Adapter Kit part 6 510 00 from a partici pating Polaris dealer If the return line is different than those listed contact our Customer Service Department at 1 800 VAC SWEEP Note Once installed verify the cleaner is operating according to the Operation Section on page 4 C Adjusting the Float Hose Removing the Connector Collapse Here 1 With the pool filtration pump off connect the float hose to the pool wall bv turning the quick E disconnect clockwise into the universal wall Connector fitting Pull away from the pool wall to secure Universal Wall Fitting Installed 1 Collapse hose with fingers 2 Replace connector with only first corrugation inside lip of connector 3 Pop hose back into shape sweep hose make sure the large ends of the wheel cages are pointing toward the filter bag Disconnect ip 4 W G I P aw 2 Extend the float hose to the farthest point in the pool 3 Cut the float hose so it is four feet short of the farthest point of the pool Approx Four Feet De Filter LI Bag YS U Optional Accessorv Part 6 109 00 NOTE The connectors twist independentiv of the hose When attaching them twist only the con nectors so the hose does not get twisted If the float hose does not come within four feet 7 Putth
5. e 27 If it is not releasing excess water clean or backwash the pool filter See Section C on page 5 2 Check the filter screen 433 in the quick disconnect for debris and clean it if necessary See page 5 3 Check that the float hose 425 is adjusted correctly See page 4 4 Check the surface module opera tion by following the steps below a Remove the surface module top 1 by unscrewing the two phillips head screws f14 from the body bottom 11 and lifting slightly at the rear of the surface module top b Turn on the Polaris Make sure the randomizer tube 8 is moving from front to back If it is refer to step c on page 7 If it is not the filter connector 8 may be clogged To check the filter connector disconnect the float hose 25 from the mechanism 2 and look into the mechanism About half way down in the center of the randomizer tube you can see the white filter connector If it is covered with debris or algae remove the connector chamber 9 pull out the ran domizer tube and clean the filter connector If it is not the piston 5 will need to be replaced Problem Solution Problem Solution c While the Polaris is operating watch the randomizer ball 7 in the mechanism 2 If it does not move within two minutes and the randomizer tube 8 is moving back and forth the mechanism will need to be replaced Verify that the water pressure is between
6. e Polaris in the pool and turn on the pool of the farthest point you will need to add a float pump Extend the float hose back to the far hose extension kit part 6 221 00 available at thest point in the pool The float hose is cut a participating Polaris dealer correctly if the surface module is 4 Remove the hose connector from the portion of excess hose that was just removed and Approx BEES attach it to the new end of the float hose See dia Module the diagram at the top of the next column Point 5 Attach the sweep hose and the filter bag to ea S the jet sweep assembly When attaching the filter bag make sure its frame is completely open 6 Attach the float hose and the sweep hose to the surface module When attaching the f Return Line approximatelv one foot from the pool wall when the pump is running D Operation When operating correctiv the surface module will float level on the pool surface It will change directions approximatelv everv 15 25 seconds As the Polaris moves randomiv throughout the pool it recirculates clean filtered water The filter bag should contact the pool floor a majoritv of the time collecting dirt and debris It will remove debris as large as leaves or as fine as sand The Polaris 165 will vacuum and sweep the pool in three hours or less The Polaris comes equipped with an automatic pressure relief valve in the quick disconnect If the Polaris is receiving too much water press
7. ea contact our Customer Service Department to receive the name of a local Polaris dealer nearest you Our Customer Service Department is available toll free at 1 800 VAC SWEEP USA and Canada only or 760 599 9600 Monday through Thursday 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Friday 6 00 a m 3 00 p m Saturdays 6 00 a m 2 30 p m during summer months PST Before the Polaris is installed please take a moment to record the serial number For the location of the serial number refer to the diagram in Section A on page 3 You will be asked for this number when contacting our Customer Service Department Serial WARNING USE OF POLARIS 65 IN A VINYL LINER POOL Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by a variety of objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface including pool brushes pool toys floats fountains chlorine dispensers and automatic pool cleaners Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool Polaris is not responsible for and the Limited Warranty does not cover pattern removal abrasion or markings on a vinyl liner I Introduction Thank vou for choosing a Polaris 65 Vou will find that it vacuums the bottom and sweeps the sides of anv size or shape aboveground poo
8. egulator Disk UWF Removal Tool Plastic 11 203 00 Adjustable Plug UWF Polaris Your pool Our reputation USA 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92083 8438 760 599 9600 e 1 800 VAC SWEEP USA and Canada only Florida Warehouse 10453 Tillery Road Spring Hill FL 34608 Australia Unit 18 1 7 Short Street Chatswood NSW 2067 02 9882 1111 e ACN 080 168 092 Europe C Osona s n Pol Ind El Ramassar 08520 Les Franqueses del Vall s Barcelona Spain e 34 93 840 25 85 www polarispool com 2003 Polaris Pools Systems Inc All Rights Reserved TL 1002 1 03
9. l The Polaris 65 does all the hard work for vou leaving vou with a sparkling clean pool It s simple to use and easy to install Just follow these step by step instructions Il Installation Instructions A Polaris 65 Components The Polaris 65 box contains Surface Module Jet Sweep Assembly All Purpose Bag Sweep Hose 7 Ft Float Hose 24 Ft Quick Disconnect Universal Wall Fitting NONARON B Installing the Universal Wall Fitting It is important to have a clean pool filter before installing the Polaris 65 1 Turn on the pool filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line Turn off the pump 2 Unscrew the universal wall fitting from the quick disconnect e If the return line has 1 1 2 female threads exposed screw in the universal wall fitting by hand Turn the quick disconnect clockwise also by hand into the universal wall fitting to tighten it into place do not overtighten Once the universal wall fitting is secure the quick disconnect can be removed without removing the universal wall fitting e f the return line looks like the one below remove the parts shown and install the universal wall fitting as described above ed T 1 1 2 Eyeball Fitting jie S Universal Wall Fitting Remove INI Quick Disconnect e f the return line looks like the one below remove the parts shown and install the uni versal wall fitting as described above 1 1 2 Return Lin
10. sembly Center Chamber Assembly Bla a ao 6 403 00 6 406 00 6 408 00 Randomizer Ball Filter Connector Randomizer Tube Kit Connector Chamber 6 507 00 6 305 00 6 301 00 Drain Plug Assembly Body Bottom Assembly Gray Body Bottom Wheel Kit Gray 6 104 00 6 302 00 6 107 00 Hose Connector Female Screw Top 10 x 3 4 SS Sheet Metal Pan Head Wheel Cage Assembly Mola o ami 6 110 00 6 106 00 6 116 00 Hose Weight Sweep Hose Complete 7 Ft Jet Body Assembly 6 119 00 6 211 00 6 210 00 Jet Body Ball Kit Jet Sweep Harness Jet Sweep Head 6 212 00 6 206 00 6 222 00 Jet Sweep Assembly All Purpose Bag Float Gray a i DJO DS B 6 225 00 6 502 00 6 503 00 Float Hose 24 Foot Hose only Gray Quick Disconnect UWF Pressure Relief Valve 6 508 00 6 505 00 6 500 00 UWF Connector Assembly O ring UWF QD Universal Wall Fitting UWF 6 510 00 6 512 00 6 504 00 G 21 6 101 00 6 103 00 UWF Adapter 1 1 4 or 2 UWF Adapter 2 Filter Screen UWF QD Ladder Guard 2 Panels Adapter Kit for 1 1 4 or 2 Hose Connector Male A E A E koc oko 6 109 00 6 112 00 6 113 00 Hanger Kit Includes 8 brackets Sweep Hose 10 Foot Hose only In line Pressure Tester 6 207 00 6 221 00 6 309 00 Leaf Bag Float Hose Extension Kit 8 Ft Gray Turtle Top 6 511 00 9 100 8006 10 102 00 UWF Eyeball Fitting Standard Eyeball R
11. the bag 423 has been installed correctly see page 5 2 The flow of water through the Polaris 65 could be too high See Surface module moves too fast above 3 Check for air bubbles around the jet body assembly 18 If bub bles are present there may be air entering the plumbing line Contact a pool professional B Troubleshooting Worksheet If none of the troubleshooting solutions worked please fill in the following information and either contact your participating Polaris dealer or our Customer Service Department at 1 800 VAC SWEEP USA and Canada only or 760 599 9600 In order to provide faster and more convenient service have the following information avail able at the time of your call or when taking the Polaris in for service 1 Serial See page 3 for the location of the serial Is the hose the proper length See page 4 Yes No Length of the sweep hose Length of the float hose Is the filter connector clear of debris See Solution 4b on page 6 Yes No Are there any broken tabs on the mechanism Yes No To ensure proper operation and long life for the Polaris be sure to insist on genuine Polaris parts 6 308 00 6 400 00 6 407 00 Description Surface Module Top Blue Mechanism Cvlinder 6 413 00 6 411 00 6 409 00 Screw Mechanism 6 x 5 16 SS Sheet Metal Blunt end Piston As
12. ure it will release water at the quick disconnect Observe the movement of the surface module to verify that the cleaner is not operating too fast The cleaner is operating too fast if the sweep hose and bag are not in contact with the pool bottom a majority of the time and the surface module changes directions more frequently than every 15 to 25 seconds In this case unscrew the pressure relief valve until the surface module slows down For further information please refer to the Troubleshooting Section on page 6 WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CLEANER POOL OR POOL EQUIPMENT III Maintenance To ensure the Polaris is operating at its optimal efficiency it is important to empty the filter bag and clean the filter screen on a regular basis It is also important to maintain a clean pool filter A dirty Jet Sweep Assembly Frame Filter Bag filter can result in sluggish or inefficient operation Make sure the Polaris 65 is disconnected from the pool wall before cleaning and backwashing the pool filter A Emptying the Filter Bag 1 Turn off the pool pump Push in on the but tons and slide the filter bag off the jet sweep assembly 2 Turn the filter bag inside out over a trash can Reattach it making sure the frame of the filter bag is completely open B Cleaning the Filter Screen Inside the quick disconnect there is a filter screen It acts as a safety filter to keep any debris that is
13. y from the wall as you unscrew the universal wall fitting Leave the universal wall fitting attached to the quick disconnect while storing the Polaris In Some cases it may be necessary to use a uni versal wall fitting removal tool part 10 102 00 available from a participating Polaris dealer E Accessories 1 Leaf Bag Part 6 207 00 The leaf bag is especially designed to collect larger heavier types of debris such as large quantities of leaves and acorns 2 Turtle Top Part 6 309 00 Add some fun to your pool cleaning with the turtle replacement top 3 Hanger Kit Part 6 109 00 The hanger kit is an ideal way to store the Polaris while it is not in use It keeps the Polaris safe and out of the way It also helps keep the hoses from coiling during prolonged storage 4 WaterStars Part 7 400 00 and WaterStars WF Part 11 100 00 Instantly beautify your pool with a Polaris Water Stars or WF fountain Choose a gentle rainfall display or a cascading waterfall display IV Troubleshooting The numbers in parentheses below refer to specific parts on the Exploded Parts Diagram on page 8 For best results follow the trou bleshooting solutions in the order they are listed If none of these solutions work contact our Cus tomer Service Department at 1 800 VAC SWEEP A Problems and Solutions Problem Polaris 65 does not clean the entire pool or runs slowly Solution 1 Feel around the pressure relief valv
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