Polaris PB4-60Q Installation Instructions

The Polaris booster pump supplies high pressure
water to the Polaris pool cleaner to optimize
cleaner efficiency. The pump is not self-priming
and should only be used when the pool filtration
pump is on. Running it without the filtration
pump will damage the booster pump. Improper
operation of the booster pump will void
the warranty.
Important Information
To reduce risk of electrical shock:
• Read and follow all instructions.
• The electrical hook-up of the pump should be
performed by a licensed electrician and
conform to all national, state and local codes.
• Use solid copper bonding conductor, no
smaller than No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm
(13.3 mm 2 ) in Canada, to connect the motor
to all metal parts of the pool, spa or hot tub
structure, all electrical equipment, and all
metal conduit and metal piping within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the inside walls of the swimming
pool, spa or hot tub.
Do not permit children to handle this product.
Use this pump only with permanently installed
pools, and hot tubs and spas if so marked. A
permanently installed pool is constructed in
or on the ground or in a building, and cannot be
easily disassembled and reassembled.
Installation
Electrical
The booster pump motor is factory wired for 240
volts, but can be wired for either 120 or 240 volts.
To rewire, follow the instructions on the name
plate located on the back of the motor or the
sizing plate on the side of the motor.
From
Pool
Filtration Pump
Polaris Booster Pump
Installation Instructions
), 6 AWG
2
Typical Installation
Pool Filter Heater
A separate time clock (in addition to the filtration
system time clock) is recommended to control the
On/Off functions of the booster pump. A manual
switch can also be used.
If a time clock is used, set it to turn the pump on
half an hour after the pool filtration pump is
turned on, and turn the pump off at least half an
hour before the filtration pump shuts off.
Periodically check the time clock settings to make
sure they are properly synchronized.
Plumbing
The Polaris Booster Pump requires a dedicated
return line. Plumb the booster pump into the
system so that it always receives flow from the
filtration pump.
To ensure proper function of the pump and the
cleaner, refer to the Typical Installation diagram
and adhere to the following guidelines for
specific equipment.
• Plumb the dedicated line upstream of all air
inducing equipment.
• If a heater is installed on the system, tap the
inlet for the booster pump into the return line
downstream and at least three feet from the
heater discharge. Do not tap the booster
pump inlet into the three-foot section of
heat sink pipe that comes directly out of
the heater.
• Some solar heating systems utilize the entire
water flow when the panels are being purged
of air. If the pump is installed in a non-flow
pipe during solar panel purges, install an
automatic override to shut off the pump.
• Plumb the booster pump inlet higher,
upstream and as far away as possible from
the chlorinator.
Note: Plumb the booster pump up-
stream of all air inducing equipment.
Minimum
of 3 feet
Booster
Pump
Plumbing
Solar
Options
System
1, 2 or 3
To
Spa
Polaris
To
Pool
Chlorinator