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Problem

Cause

Solution

The Cleaner Error Indicator 

flashes just after start (either 

pressing Power or Floor/

Wall setting button for less 

than 20 seconds).

Floating cable may not be plugged 

into the control unit correctly.

Unplug floating cable from the control unit and 

reconnect.

Cleaner may not be fully submerged. Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge,  

see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

Cleaner may need to be reset and 

begin a new cycle.

Press power button OFF, then Floor/Wall setting 

button to begin a new cycle.

Propeller may be jammed and not 

turning correctly.

First contact your local retailer to request a 

diagnostic review, and if the problem is not resolved 

contact Polaris Technical Support at (USA)

1-800-822-7933; 1-888-647-4004 (Canada).

Tracks may be jammed and not turn-

ing correctly.

First contact your local retailer to request a 

diagnostic review, and if the problem is not resolved 

contact Polaris Technical Support at (USA)

1-800-822-7933.; 1-888-647-4004 (Canada).

The Cleaner Error Indicator 

flashes during the cleaning 

cycle.

Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will 

appear after 60 seconds air intake).

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, 

see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

Reduce the SCS setting.

The cleaner does not stay 

firmly on the pool bottom.

There is air in the cleaner body 

panels.

Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, 

see 

Submerging the Cleaner

.

Reduce the SCS setting.

The filter canister is full or dirty.

Clean the filter canister, see 

Cleaning the Filter 

Canister.

The impeller is damaged.

Contact Polaris Technical Support at 

1-800-822-7933 (USA); 1-888-647-4004 (Canada).

The cleaner does not climb 

the pool walls or clean up to 

the waterline.

The filter canister is full or dirty.

Clean the filter canister, see 

Cleaning the Filter 

Canister.

Walls of pool are slippery or slimy. 

Although the water seems clear, 

microscopic algae, invisible to the 

human eye, are present in the pool. 

As a result the pool walls become 

slippery and prevent the cleaner from 

climbing. Check tracks and brushes 

for wear and replace as necessary.

Adjust Surface Control System

 setting, see 

Wall 

Cleaning. 

Do a shock chlorination treatment to reduce the pH 

levels in the pool. DO NOT leave the cleaner in the 

pool during this treatment.

On startup the cleaner does 

not move.

No power supply to the cleaner.

Check that the outlet to which the control unit is 

connected is receiving electricity.

Cleaner has shut down with error 

code or flashing lights.

Disconnect the control unit and wait at least 20 

seconds before reconnecting.  

If the problem is not resolved through 

troubleshooting, first contact your local retailer 

to request a diagnostic review, or contact Polaris 

Technical Support at 1-800-822-7933 (USA);  

1-888-647-4004 (Canada).

7.2  General Troubleshooting

The following table lists some of the common symptoms, causes, and solutions for correcting cleaner operation 

problems.

Summary of Contents for 8050 Sport

Page 1: ...nstalled where such state or local requirements exist In the event no such state or local requirement exists the maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly Improper installation and or operation will void the warranty H0576900 Rev B OWNER S MANUAL 9400 8050 Sport ...

Page 2: ...Support department at 1 800 822 7933 RECORD YOUR POLARIS CLEANER DATA HERE Date of Purchase Purchased From Serial Number located on machine head City State Province Zip Postal Code Table of Contents Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 3 Section 2 Cleaner Specifications 4 Section 3 Assembly and Setup 4 3 1 Unpacking 4 3 2 Assembling the Transport Caddy 4 3 3 Connecting the Control Unit to the C...

Page 3: ...C SUPPLY PROVIDE A PROPERLY LOCATED GFCI RECEPTACLE THE CONTROL UNIT SHOULD BE PLACED NEAR THE GFCI RECEPTACLE BOX PREVENT CHILD INJURY AND DROWNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to operate this product Do not let anyone especially small children sit step lean or climb on any equipment installed as part of your pool s operational system Section 1 Important Safety Instructions...

Page 4: ...ing should contain the following items Robotic cleaner and floating power cable Control unit with power cord Transport and storage caddy assembly components Figure 1 a handle frame b support blocks x 2 c wheels x 2 d wheel locking clips x 2 e wheel axle hubcap x 2 f base unit g caddy handle A x 2 B C D x 2 x 2 E x 2 F G Figure 1 Transport Caddy Assembly Components When unpacking the cleaner and it...

Page 5: ... Figure 4 Twist Handnut to Secure Frame 5 Snap two 2 support blocks into place Figure 5 6 Slide axle and hubcap piece through center of wheel and attach to base unit Snap locking clip into place to secure wheel Repeat to attach both wheels Figure 5 Figure 5 Snap in Support Blocks and Attach Wheels 7 Slide the control unit base caddy handle attachment down over the metal tubing until it snaps into ...

Page 6: ...the edge of the pool CANADA Per CEC requirements keep the control unit at least three 3 m 10 ft from the edge of the pool Only connect the control unit to a receptacle protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI Contact a certified electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI Do not use an extension cord to connect the control unit Do not allow anyone to swi...

Page 7: ... sure the cleaner head is fully submerged before you begin operation Clean the filter canister after each cleaning cycle Do not leave your cleaner in the pool on a permanent basis At the end of each cycle remove the cleaner from the pool Start at the cleaner head and untangle any coils in the cable before storing the cleaner The Polaris robotic cleaner includes a safety feature that automatically ...

Page 8: ... bottom of the pool 3 Verify the cleaner is sitting on the bottom of the pool Remove additional air if the cleaner is still floating NOTE The handle of the cleaner remains up whether the cleaner is OFF or ON SURFACE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 ROUGH SMOOTH Select Cleaning Surface Floor Floor and Walls Start Stop Cleaner Cleaner Error Indicator Surface Control System SCS for wall cleaning rough to smoot...

Page 9: ...bration with no user action required The pause does not affect the overall cleaning cycle 4 4 Wall Climbing Surface Control System The cleaner has the ability to clean the pool walls up to the waterline How much the cleaner needs to grip to the wall depends upon the pool surface Grip Intensity Indicator Surface Control System SCS settings are as follows for different pool surface types 1 Pebble Su...

Page 10: ... water and hold the cleaner vertically over the pool surface to drain see Figure 14 Never lift the cleaner out of the pool by the floating cable 1 2 Figure 14 Lift Cleaner From Pool with Handle then drain Out the Water 3 4 6 Cleaning the Filter Canister Always empty and clean the filter canister at the end of each cleaning cycle WARNING To avoid electric shock and other hazards which could result ...

Page 11: ...Canister Lid 1 2 5 Using a hose with clean water rinse the filter canister and lid to remove all debris see Figure 18 Periodically use mild soap to wash the canister mesh and remove fine debris that can clog the flow through the filter canister Rinse thoroughly with clean water Figure 18 Rinse the Filter Canister 6 Replace lid on the canister and then replace canister back into the cleaner body ...

Page 12: ...it Store the cable by wrapping it around the hook located on the front of the caddy see Figure 20 4 Disconnect the cable from the control unit and coil loosely around the caddy hook 5 If you removed the control unit from the caddy replace it by aligning the bottom of the control unit with the caddy notch hook it onto the caddy then press firmly in place until you hear a click Figure 20 Cleaner Sto...

Page 13: ...er at the control unit 2 Remove the cleaner from the pool and untangle all kinks and coils in the floating cable starting at the cleaner head see Figure 22 Lay cable in sunlight to loosen tangling memory in the cable 3 Plug power cord back into control unit and store cleaner on the caddy out of direct sunlight for next use Figure 22 Untangle the Floating cable Cleaner Control Unit Caddy 5 2 Check ...

Page 14: ...rush on Roller 4 Thread each tab into the slot provided and gently feed it through until the heel comes out at the other side of the slot see Figure 26 4 Figure 26 Pull Tabs Through Each Slot 5 Use scissors to cut the tabs so they are no higher than the spikes see Figure 27 Figure 27 Cut Tabs 6 Repeat this procedure to replace the second brush 5 3 Replacing the Tracks If the treads on the interior...

Page 15: ... 7933 1 888 647 4004 Canada LED flashes twice with one second interval Turn cleaner wheels to ensure they are not jammed Check brushes for debris Start a new cleaning cycle If the problem is not resolved through troubleshooting first contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review or contact Polaris Technical Support at USA 1 800 822 7933 1 888 647 4004 Canada LED flashes three times wi...

Page 16: ...ool and re submerge see Submerging the Cleaner Reduce the SCS setting The filter canister is full or dirty Clean the filter canister see Cleaning the Filter Canister The impeller is damaged Contact Polaris Technical Support at 1 800 822 7933 USA 1 888 647 4004 Canada The cleaner does not climb the pool walls or clean up to the waterline The filter canister is full or dirty Clean the filter caniste...

Page 17: ...in Cord Tangling to avoid and correct tangled cord The cleaner is not cleaning effectively The brushes have become smooth or the wear indicator shows Replace the brushes following the procedure in Replacing the Brushes Filter canister is full or dirty Clean the filter canister following the procedure in Cleaning the Filter Canister Floating cable is excessively coiled or kinked Make sure the float...

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Page 20: ... license All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners 2016 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc H0576900_REVB POLARIS and the Polaris 3 wheeled cleaner design are registered trademarks of Zodiac Pool Systems Inc Zodiac Pool Systems Canada Inc 2115 South Service Road West Unit 3 Oakville Ontario Canada L6L 5W2 1 888 647 4004 www ZodiacPoolSystems ca ...

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