Polaris P280, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Page 1: ...More documents on www zodiac com H0647000 A 2018 07 Instructions for installation and use English Hydraulic cleaner Translation of the original instructions in French EN 280 380 3900 SPORT ...

Page 2: ...hat an appliance containing coolant has been turned on its side mention your reservations in writing to the carrier If the appliance suffers a malfunction do not try to repair it yourself instead contact a qualified technician Refer to the warranty conditions for details of the permitted water balance values for operating the appliance Deactivating eliminating or by passing any of the safety mechan...

Page 3: ...5 1 I Cleaner behaviour 15 Before handling the appliance it is vital that you read this installation and user manual as well as the warnings and warranty booklet delivered with the appliance Failure to do so may result in material damage or serious or fatal injury and will void the warranty Keep and pass on these documents for later consultation during the appliance s service life The distribution...

Page 4: ...er B Feed hose and Lead hose assembly C Blue and red restrictor discs The blue disc is already installed for P280 and P380 D Ultra thin bag Dual capacity silt bag Standard silt bag Leaf bag Disposable bags EZ Bag x 6 E Tail Sweep Pro F Tank Tracks Kit Supplied Available as an option ...

Page 5: ... 5 HP or more if the distance from the equipment room is 15 metres 1 2 2 Cleaner marking Filter bag Head float Cleaner body Sweep hose Sweep hose cleaning brush Suction hose Filter bag clamping clip P280 P380 Setting the thrust jet Adjusting screw of the sweep hose 1 2 3 Hoses marking Suction port Cleaner Lead hose marked Polaris Lead Hose Feed hose marked Polaris Swivel N 1 Swivel N 2 Universal w...

Page 6: ...e filter to be cleaned The clean water is discharged into the pool via the backflow return lines A deviation is created on this piping to supply the booster pump Polaris pressure cleaners are connected to the suction port transformed into a discharge port The venturi effect generated by the jets transforms the water supply into a powerful suction current and allows the cleaner to move ...

Page 7: ...tting UWF with the blue or red flow restrictor disc onto the suction port opening The blue flow restrictor disc is already installed on 280 et 380 see picture Insert the quick disconnect into the universal wall fitting UWF by rotating in the clockwise direction then by pulling to lock in place see picture Lay out the feed hose beside the pool see picture EN ...

Page 8: ...aximum pool depth Unwind the tape measure beside the hose and begin measurement from the end of the hose containing the back up valve Measure to the pool depth previously i e 1 80 metres in the example measured and mark the hose Cut the hose at the marking Set any excess hose aside Recommended For example 1 80 meters 2 3 2 Adjusting lead hose s floats Place each float at a distance of 60 to 90 cm ...

Page 9: ...l on the bag to remove it see picture Attach the filter bag clamping clip on the hose see picture Place the head float in accordance with the following indications see picture P280 position at a distance of 1 3 to 2 5 cm P380 Fully embed the head float 2 4 2 P3900 Sport Fasten the hose connection clips to the hose on the cleaner Pull on the bag to remove and wrap it around the hose Fasten the bag ...

Page 10: ...se and the feed hose screw the swivel to fasten together 2 6 I Checking that the length of the assembled hoses is sufficient Position the cleaner to the most distant point the hose length must deviate by at most 15 cm from this distance Do not take into account steps stairs or poolsides ...

Page 11: ...e the two feed hose s sections using the swivel and attach clamps see picture Adjust the distance between each float on the feed hose the recommended distance between each float is 45 to 90 cm Slide the floats on the hose to position them see picture Adjust the distance between each float on the feed hose the recommended distance between each float is Suction port connection Lead hose connection F...

Page 12: ...leaning or backwashing let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before connecting the cleaner 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel Do not place your hair loose clothing jewellery etc in the vicinity of the open end of the hose Do not handle the cleaner while it is operating except when checking the wheel RPM Before starting the cleaner check the rotational speed of the w...

Page 13: ... 2 2 If the water flow rate is too high Before performing the following checks make sure the booster pump and filter pump are shutdown Position the blue flow restrictor disc see 2 2 I Installing the feed hose on the suction port and check the rotational speed of the wheel see 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel If the water flow rate is still too high position the red flow restrictor ...

Page 14: ...The jet is located at the rear of the cleaner and thrusts the cleaner in a given direction Depending on the cleaner s behaviour this movement can be changed by adjusting the rear jet Robot behaviour Result Rear jet adjustment The cleaner is in contact with the bottom of the pool and moves in a straight line The cleaner flies around the pool and or does not make contact with the pool bottom The cle...

Page 15: ... or place the Velcro strips P3900 Sport P280 P380 P3900 Sport Tip A dry bag is easier to clean It is easier to clean the bag when it is dry Remove the bag and leave to dry before emptying Alternate between 2 filter bags so as not to temporarily stop operation 4 2 I Cleaning the in line filter Disassemble the in line filter assembly Rinse the filter in clean water Reposition by pressing down firmly...

Page 16: ...r and check that water is expelled normally Check the positioning of the rear thrust jet see 3 4 I Setting the thrust jet P280 P380 Check that the blue flow restrictor disc is properly installed in the universal fitting UWF to reduce the flow rate If the blue restrictor disc is insufficient install the red flow restrictor disc to further reduce the flow rate The robot does not move backwards Check t...

Page 17: ...end of the sweep hose Replace the cleaning brush if worn or missing Adjust the sweep hose to obtain balanced movements see 3 3 I Configuring the sweep hose P3900 Sport Check the rotational speed of the wheel see 3 2 I Checking the rotational speed of the wheel The sweep hose continuously sprays the area around the pool Adjust the speed of the sweep hose see 3 3 I Configuring the sweep hose Replace...

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