Polaris 140, 145 Adjust Suction Hose to Fit Pool Length, Test and Adjust Water Flow, English

English

2	Adjust Suction Hose to Fit Pool Length
	With hose connected to the pool, pull free end to the farthest point of the pool. The hose end
	should extend 1 to 2 hose sections past the farthest point.
	Hose too long? Remove excess hose sections from the middle of the hose.
	Hose too short? Buy an additional standard hose section.
	After adjusting the hose length, position the hose weights as shown.

		1-2 Hose
		Sections
		Skimmer or
		dedicated
		suction line
		Hose Weights
	Note: For pools less than 5 feet deep, remove one hose weight and position a single weight
	4 feet from the Polaris.
3	Test and Adjust Water Flow
	For proper operation, the Polaris 140/145 must receive the correct amount of water flow.
	Check the pool’s available water flow with the flow indicator.
	1.	Detach hose and flow regulator, if used. Fill hose completely with water. Reattach flow
		regulator and hose.
	2.	Connect flow indicator to the hose.
	3.	Holding flow indicator underwater, turn on the pump.
	4.	The target area on the flow indicator represents the correct water flow range.

Target

Area

Too	Too
Much	Little
Flow	Flow

If too little flow:

•Verify that pool filter and pump basket are clean.

•Verify that all suction lines are closed except the one utilized by the flow indicator.

•Check hose cuffs and connections for leaks that cause loss of flow.

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