Handbook

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PROBLEM: Cleaner runs in circles; it does not cover the entire pool.
SOLUTION:
1. Verify the cleaner is adjusted to the recommended settings. (Refer to
page 10.)
2. Verify proper water pressure and wheel RPM (380–28-32 psi; 360–12-14
psi; 380/360–28-32 RPM). (Refer to pages 25-26.)
3. Check the drive train. (Refer to page 33.)
4. If the first section of hose at the cleaner has a curve to it, verify that the
curve is aligned with the curve of the feed pipe.
5. Verify proper hose cutting and float placement. (380 refer to page 3; 360
refer to page 7.)
6. Adjust the thrust jet to make the cleaner run in more of a straight direc-
tion. (Refer to page 9.)
7. If the cleaner has an in-line back-up valve, verify that there is either a
timer blank and base weight, or a disabled in-head timer installed. (Refer
to page 30.)
8. If the cleaner is installed in a vinyl or fiberglass pool, install Kraton
®
Tires
(part #C-12).
9. If the pool is deep, position thrust jet down to help drive the cleaner out of
the hopper.
10. Check axle block alignment.
PROBLEM: Cleaner spends too much time on the pool walls; it does not
cover the pool floor.
SOLUTION:
1. Verify proper water pressure and wheel RPM (380–28-32 psi; 360–12-14
psi; 380/360–28-32 RPM). (Refer to pages 25-26.)
2. Verify that the base weight is installed.
3. Adjust the head float or thrust jet to reduce climbing ability.
PROBLEM: Cleaner will not stay on pool bottom; it floats around the pool.
SOLUTION:
1. Verify proper water pressure and wheel RPM (380–28-32 psi; 360–12-14
psi; 380/360–28-32 RPM). (Refer to pages 25-26.)
2. Verify the back-up valve is cycling. (Refer to page 30-31.)
3. Check the vacuum jets. (Refer to page 29.)
4. Check for proper float placement. (Refer to #4 on page 13.)
5. Verify that the base weight is installed.
6. Look for air entry from the filtration system.
7. Replace the bag if it is full of algae.
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PROBLEM: Cleaner will not climb walls.
SOLUTION:
1. Check the filter screen in the quick disconnect for debris.
2. Verify proper water pressure and wheel RPM (380–28-32 psi; 360–12-14
psi; 380/360–28-32 RPM). (Refer to pages 25-26.)
3. Position the thrust jet between 11:00 and 1:00 for maximum
climbing ability.
4. Verify the head float is positioned all the way forward.
5. Check the drive train. (Refer to page 33.)
6. Check for debris in the vacuum jets. (Refer to page 29.)
7. Install Kraton
®
Tires (part #C-12).
PROBLEM: Sweep hose sprays too much water.
SOLUTION:
1. Verify there is a Sweep Hose
Scrubber (part #9-100-3105)
installed.
2. Screw in the sweep hose
adjustment screw to
decrease the sweep
hose action.
3. Trim 7 inches off the sweep
hose (at the end that attaches
to the Polaris) and add a
Sweep Hose Weight (part #B-2).
4. Adjust the head float or thrust jet to reduce climbing ability.
PROBLEM: Sweep hose is sucked into the vacuum tube.
SOLUTION:
1. Verify the sweep hose orifice
is not blocked by the sweep
hose scrubber.
2. If the sweep hose is whipping
wildly or there is no movement
at all, adjust the sweep hose
adjustment screw until the
sweep hose has a gentle
sweeping motion.
3. Trim 7 inches off the sweep
hose (at the end that attaches to the Polaris).