Handbook

Cutting the Feed Hose
1. With the pool pump on, hold the pressure tester underwater. Pull the
hose to the farthest point of the pool. (The Polaris will not usually climb
onto the top step, so do not count it in the measurement.) If the hose just
reaches the farthest point of the pool, go to “Hooking Up the Polaris.”
2. If the hose is short of the farthest point, add an additional 6 Foot Hose
(part #9-100-3102), one Swivel (part #9-100-3002), and two Hose Nuts
(part #9-100-3109). Do not add more than one 6 foot hose.
3. If the hose extends past the farthest point of the pool, mark the excess
hose. Turn off the pump and
measure the marked amount.
4. Go to the first section of hose
from the pool wall and discon-
nect the hose at the swivel. Cut
off the measured amount of
excess hose. Reconnect the
hose to the swivel.
5. Double check the hose length
by repeating Step 1.
Hooking Up
the Polaris
1. Remove the pressure tester
from the hose by unscrewing
the hose nut. See the “Hose
Nut Removal” diagram above.
2. Remove the hose nut from the
pressure tester and push it onto
the feed pipe. Connect the
hose to the feed pipe with the
hose nut. If the end of the hose
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360 INSTALLATION BASICS
Pool Connections
1. The Polaris 360 comes equipped to connect to a 1-1/2 inch female
pipe fitting on a dedicated cleaner line. An adjustable valve and pres-
sure gauge should be installed to allow you to adjust the water flow
to the Polaris.
2. If the pool does not have a dedicated cleaner line, you may be able to
connect the Polaris 360 by using a special adapter kit. All of the kits
connect to plastic pipe only.
3. If a spa is connected to the pool filtration equipment, you may also need
to obtain some expansion regulators in addition to one of the standard
kits available. Contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-VAC-
SWEEP to determine what parts are necessary.
Installing the Universal Wall Fitting
1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line. Then turn
pump off.
2. Remove the Universal Wall Fitting (part #6-500-00) from the Quick
Disconnect (part #9-100-3006).
3. Screw the Universal Wall Fitting into the return line by hand. Turn the
Quick Disconnect clockwise into the Universal Wall Fitting and pull away
to secure. Turn the Quick Disconnect by hand to tighten the Universal
Wall fitting; do not over tighten. Once the Universal Wall Fitting is secure,
the Quick Disconnect can be removed without removing the Universal
Wall Fitting.
Pressure Testing Instructions
1. Before installing the Polaris 360, make sure the pool filter is clean.
2. Connect the Quick Disconnect to the Universal Wall Fitting.
3. While someone holds the free end of the hose in the pool, turn on the
pool pump. Hold the free end of the hose underwater and cover the large
hole at the end of the pressure tester. Reach down and feel around the
Quick Disconnect to see if the Pressure Relief Valve (part #9-100-3009)
is releasing water. If it is, continue with “Cutting the Feed Hose.” If it isn’t,
the filtration pump may not have sufficient water pressure to operate
the Polaris.
Dedicated Line Installations: Increase flow to dedicated line until Pressure
Relief Valve releases water.
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Feed Hose Hose Nut Swivel
Flow Arrow
To
the
Polaris
O-ring
Hose Nut Removal
1. Unscrew hose nut (reversed threads).
2. Pull hose off swivel.
Feed
Hose
Head Float
Feed
Pipe
Thrust
Jet
Sweep
Hose
Sweep Hose
Adjustment Screw
Hose
Nut
Assembling the Polaris
Universal Wall
Fitting
Entire Feed Hose Reaches Within 6" of Farthest Point of Pool*
Cut excess hose from
first section of hose
7'
Float
Float
Float
4'
Measure with pool
pump on and pressure
tester underwater
Pressure Tester
Properly Sized Feed Hose