Checking The Wheel Rpm - Polaris 340 Owner's Manual

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Verify all suction lines are closed
except the one to which the Polaris
is connected.
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Check the hoses to ensure the cuffs are
pushed together as close as possible.
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Check the hose sections for any leaks.
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For dedicated suction line installa-
tions, adjust the valve at the
equipment area that controls the water
flow to the dedicated suction line until
the indicator is within the target area.
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Once the correct water flow is obtained,
mark the direction of the valves at the
equipment area for easy reinstallation.
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For skimmer installations, turn the
knob on the flow regulator (#23) clock-
wise until the indicator is within the
target area.
c. If the indicator is within the area
marked "too much flow":
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For dedicated suction line installa-
tions, adjust the valve at the equipment
area that controls the water flow to the
dedicated suction line until the indicator
is within the target area.
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For skimmer installations, turn the
knob on the flow regulator (#23) coun-
terclockwise, until the indicator is within
the target area. If the knob is turned all
the way counterclockwise and the RPM
is above 34, open the main drain (or a
second skimmer if available) until the
indicator is within the target area.
Please Note: If the above suggestions do
not work, contact your local Polaris dealer
or our Customer Service Department at
1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and Canada
only) or (760) 599-9600.
5. Turn off the pump. Hold the hose underwater
and remove the flow indicator. Submerge the
Polaris in the pool. Remove any air in the
cleaner by rotating it in all directions while
underwater. Connect the Polaris to the hose.
J. Checking the Wheel RPM
To fine tune the amount of water flow to the
Polaris 340, it is necessary to check the cleaner's
wheel Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). For proper
operation, the RPM should be between 30 to 34.
1. Hold the Polaris underwater and mark the
outer edge of a tire.
2. Keep the Polaris underwater and turn on
the pump.
3. Hold the Polaris by the handle at the back of
the cleaner below the water level. Watch
the wheels on the Polaris. As soon as they
all begin turning in a forward direction, count
the revolutions of the marked wheel for
exactly one minute. The cleaner's wheel
RPM should be between 30 and 34 RPM.
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If the cleaner goes into a back-up cycle during
the count; stop counting. Wait until all the
wheels are turning forward and begin again.
If the Polaris is operating below 30 RPM:
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Verify all suction lines are closed except the
one to which the Polaris is connected.
•
Check the hoses to ensure the cuffs are
pushed together as close as possible.
•
For dedicated suction line installations,
adjust the valve at the equipment area
between skimmer flow and dedicated
suction flow until the correct wheel RPM
is reached.
➜
Once the correct water flow is obtained,
mark the direction of the valves at the
equipment area for easy installation after
swimming.
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For skimmer installations, push in the knob
on the flow regulator (#23) and turn it clock-
wise until the proper wheel RPM is reached.
Pull the knob to lock it into the new position.
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Verify the filter and pump basket are clean.
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