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If the Polaris cleaner displays the following
actions, adjustments may be necessary to
restore performance. Refer to the exploded
parts diagram for part numbers indicated
in parentheses.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 gets stuck on
steps or other pool obstacles.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper water flow to
cleaner. Adjust to high end of
target range.
2. Reposition eyeball fittings on
return lines so flow moves
hose and cleaner away
from obstacles.
3. Reposition deflector ring or
add another deflector ring
(part #8-6052) if multiple
obstacles exist.
4. Rotate the steering skirt (#15)
to opposite side of cleaner.
5. Verify that hose is adjusted
to the proper length and
hose weights (#23) are
positioned correctly.
6. Remove unnecessary pool
hardware, or install a Ladder
Guard (part #G21).
Action:
Polaris 140/145 is sluggish,
running with less power than
normal.
Solution:
1. Using the flow indicator (#24),
verify proper flow to cleaner.
2. Clean pool filter and
pump basket.
3. Turn cleaner upside down,
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
4. Check shoe (#17) and ball
valve seat (#11) for signs of
wear. Replace if necessary.
5. Remove bypass intake to
check bypass disk (#13) and
o-ring (#2) for damage or
excessive wear. Replace
if necessary.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 has stopped
operating.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper water flow to
cleaner.
2. Turn cleaner upside down,
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
3. Check shoe (#17) and ball
valve seat (#11) for signs of
wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Remove bypass intake to
check bypass disk (#13) and
o-ring (#2) for damage or
excessive wear. Replace if
necessary.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 appears to get
stuck repeatedly at the
water line.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper water flow to
cleaner. Adjust flow to the
lower end of target range.
2. Verify the flow regulator (#19)
is clear of debris.
3. Position hose weight (#23)
farther away from cleaner or
add additional hose weight.
Troubleshooting
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