2. 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.
3.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.
4. Checking Wheel RPM
To determine whether the Polaris is receiving proper 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 by the blue top, suspended on its side just below the water level.
Blue Top
Sweep Hose 
➔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
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 (#44 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
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