Troubleshooting
If the Polaris cleaner displays the following
actions, adjustments may be necessary to
restore performance. Refer to the exploded
parts diagram for part references.
Action:
Polaris 150 gets stuck on steps
or other pool obstacles.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator, verify
2. Reposition eyeball fittings on
3. Reposition deflector ring or
4. Rotate the steering skirt to
5. Verify that hose is adjusted
6. Remove unnecessary pool
Action:
Polaris 150 is sluggish, running
with less power than normal.
Solution:
1. Using the flow indicator, verify
2. Clean pool filter and
3. Turn cleaner upside down,
4. Check shoe and ball valve
5. Remove bypass intake to
proper water flow to cleaner.
Adjust to high end of
target range.
return lines so flow moves
hose and cleaner away
from obstacles.
add another deflector ring
(part #8-6052) if multiple
obstacles exist.
opposite side of cleaner.
to the proper length and
hose weights are
positioned correctly.
hardware, or install a Ladder
Guard (part #G21).
proper flow to cleaner.
pump basket.
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
seat for signs of wear.
Replace if necessary.
check bypass disk and o-ring
for damage or excessive
wear. Replace if necessary.
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Action:
Polaris 150 has stopped
operating.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator, verify
proper water flow to cleaner.
2. Turn cleaner upside down,
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
3. Check shoe and ball valve
seat for signs of wear.
Replace if necessary.
4. Remove bypass intake to
check bypass disk and o-ring
for damage or excessive
wear. Replace if necessary.
Action:
Polaris 150 appears to get
stuck repeatedly at the
water line.
Solution:
1. Using flow indicator, verify
proper water flow to cleaner.
Adjust flow to the lower end of
target range.
2. Verify the flow regulator is
clear of debris.
3. Position hose weight farther
away from cleaner or add
additional hose weight.