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Summary of Contents for Vac-Sweep 165

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ...tions They may have an adverse effect on the operation of the Polaris or may even damage it If you are unable to find genuine Polaris parts in your area contact us at 1 800 VAC SWEEP to receive the name of the participating Polaris dealer nearest you If you have any questions regarding these instructions please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 VAC SWEEP USA and Canada only o...

Page 3: ...ten Once secure the quick disconnect can be removed without removing the universal wall fitting If the return line for the Polaris looks like the one below remove the parts shown and install the universal wall fitting I Introduction Thank you for choosing a Polaris 165 It will vacuum the bottom and sweeps the sides of any size or shape in ground vinyl fiberglass or tile pool The Polaris 165 does a...

Page 4: ...e 2 If the return line does not look like those shown contact our Customer Service Department at 1 800 VAC SWEEP C Adjusting the Sweep Hose 1 The sweep hose should be two feet longer than the greatest pool depth Measure the deepest part of the pool usually the main drain with a telepole Mark the pole two feet above the water level If the pool depth is over eight feet an additional sweep hose part ...

Page 5: ... in the remaining return line Reobserve the movement of the sur face module and verify that it is not operating too fast The cleaner is operating too fast if the sweep hose and bag are not in contact with the pool bottom a majority of the time and the surface module changes directions more frequently than every 15 to 25 seconds In this case unscrew the pressure relief valve until the surface modul...

Page 6: ...y back into place C Backwashing the Pool Filter Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall before cleaning or backwashing the pool filter Afterwards let the pool filtration system run for at least five minutes to flush out the return lines before reconnecting the Polaris D Storage and Winterizing When storing the Polaris 165 remove the sweep hose and float hose from the surface module Also r...

Page 7: ...3 are installed in all of the return lines 4 Check the float hose 27 length see Adjusting the Float Hose on page 3 5 Check the surface module opera tion by following the steps below a Remove the surface module top 1 by unscrewing the two phillips head screws 14 from the body bottom 11 and lifting slightly at the rear of the surface module top b Turn on the Polaris Make sure the randomizer tube 8 i...

Page 8: ...n the water Reinstall the drain plug mechanism top two screws and hoses 3 Unscrew the pressure relief valve 30 to expose the holes on the side of the valve Adjust it in or out until the surface module levels off Problem The float hose remains coiled Solution 1 See Polaris 165 does not clean the entire pool 2 Lay the float hose out straight in the sun to remove the coils Problem Surface module move...

Page 9: ... Assembly 1 23 6 206 00 All Purpose Bag 1 24 6 222 00 Float Gray 24 25 6 221 00 Float Hose Extension Kit 8 Ft Gray 1 26 6 103 00 Hose Connector Male 1 27 6 225 00 Float Hose 24 Foot Hose only Gray 1 28 6 502 00 Quick Disconnect UWF 1 29 6 508 00 UWF Connector Assembly 1 30 6 503 00 Pressure Relief Valve 1 31 6 505 00 O ring UWF QD 1 32 6 500 00 Universal Wall Fitting UWF 1 33 9 100 8006 Standard E...

Page 10: ...der the conditions of the warranty In order to make a claim under this warranty the consumer must deliver or ship the unit or warranty parts freight prepaid to the nearest Polaris Authorized Service Center or return it freight prepaid after proper authorization to the plant of manufacture Authorization to return a unit or part to the plant of manufacture must be obtained from the Polaris Customer ...

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