Polaris 380 - Manual (Page 5)

over-the-deck kit (part #G12) and running an
aboveground feed line from the booster pump
over the pool deck to the pool wall.
C. Installing the Universal
Wall Fitting
1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the
plumbing line.
2. Remove the universal wall fitting from the
quick disconnect. The universal wall fitting
has a blue pressure restrictor installed to
help the Polaris operate at its optimum
level of efficiency. Screw the universal wall
fitting and the blue restrictor into the return
line by hand.
3. Turn the quick disconnect into the universal
wall fitting clockwise and pull away to secure.
4. Turn the quick disconnect by hand to tighten
the universal wall fitting; do not overtighten.
Once the universal wall fitting is secure, the
quick disconnect can be removed without
removing the universal wall fitting.
II. Installation Instructions
A. Polaris 380 Components
The Polaris 380 box contains:
1. Sweep Hose with Sweep Hose Scrubber
2. Head Float
3. All Purpose Bag
4. Cleaner Head
5. Complete Feed Hose with Back-up Valve
6. Quick Disconnect
7. Universal Wall Fitting with Pressure
Restrictors (one red and one blue)
B. Possible Pool Connections
1. Dedicated Return Line
A 1-1/2" dedicated return line is recommended.
It should be approximately 6" below the water
level and have 1-1/2" female threads. If it has 1/4"
female threads, you will need to purchase the
3/4" x 1-1/2" coupling (part #G-9).
2. Over-the-deck Installation
If the pool does not have a dedicated return line,
the Polaris can be installed by obtaining an
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4
2
3
6
5
1
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Universal
Wall Fitting
Quick
Disconnect
Pressure Relief
Valve
Pool Wall
Universal Wall
Fitting Pressure
Restrictor
Universal Wall
Fitting
White Hoses Are Cut to Equal Lengths
Clear Hose is Equal to
Greatest Depth of Pool
Entire Feed Hose Reaches Within 6" of Farthest Point of Pool*
Floats Are Evenly Distributed
(1-1/2 to 3 Feet Apart)
2-3 Feet Apart
*Please Note: The illustrations in this section do not necessarily represent the farthest point for every pool.
You must determine where the farthest point is in your pool.
Properly Sized Feed Hose
For proper cleaner performance, the hose must be sized to fit your pool. To size correctly, follow the steps in
Section D. Once sized, the feed hose should look like the one below.