Polaris Q4000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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H0783100_REVA
Works with Polaris Booster Pump
Fonctionne avec un surpresseur
Funciona con bomba de presión adicional

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To avoid risk of potentially serious injury:
• Do not handle the Polaris cleaner while it is operating, except when checking the wheel RPM.
• Always remove the Polaris cleaner before swimmers enter the pool.
CAUTION
WARNING
USE OF A POLARIS Q4000 IN A VINYL LINER POOL
Certain vinyl liner patterns are particularly susceptible to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by
objects coming into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool toys, oats, fountains, chlorine
dispensers, and automatic pool cleaners. Some vinyl liner patterns can be seriously scratched or abraded
simply by rubbing the surface with a pool brush. Ink from the pattern can also rub off during the installation
process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool. Zodiac Pool Systems LLC and its afliates and
subsidiaries are not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or
markings on vinyl liners.
original instructions

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For customer service or support:
Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.
2-3365 Mainway
Burlington, ON L7M 1A6
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.ca
Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
2882 Whiptail Loop # 100
Carlsbad, CA 92010
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.com
Zodiac Pool Care Europe
ZA de la Balme - BP 42
31450 Belberaud FRANCE
PolarisPool.eu
Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 7238, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
ABN: 87 002 641 965
1300 763 021 | PolarisPool.com.au
Fluidra NZ Ltd
13 Douglas Alexander Parade
Rosedale, Auckland 0632
NZBN: 942 903 181 70759
0800 807 665 | Fluidra.co.nz
• Before installing the Polaris®cleaner, make sure the pool filter is clean.
• New plumbing lines should be flushed out before installing the cleaner.
• The cleaner should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools.
• Except when checking the wheel RPM, do not handle the cleaner while it is operating.
• Always remove the cleaner before swimmers enter the pool.
• Disconnect the cleaner from the pool wall when cleaning or backwashing the pool filter.
• Always remove the cleaner from the pool before chemical shock treatments.
• After cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before
re-connecting the cleaner.
Before You Start: Important Information

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a - Cleaner Body
b - Filter Canister - All-Purpose Debris
c - Hose Assembly
d - In-Line Filter Assembly
e - Quick Disconnect
f - Pressure Relief Valve
g - Universal Wall Fitting (UWF
®
)
h - Retrictor Disks (Blue and Red)
i - Hose Nuts
j - Feed Hose Connector
k - Hose Floats
l - Hose Swivels
Included in the Box
in bag
blue
red
Installed in cleaner

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Read the complete owner’s
manual before you begin installation.
1 Prepare the Pool
1. Turn on the filtration pump, allow to prime.
2. Turn on the booster pump and flush plumbing lines for five minutes.
3. Turn off both pumps.
2 Install the Universal Wall Fitting
The UWF installs on pools with a dedicated cleaner return line and a threaded 1-1/2”
female pipe fitting.
1. Remove the Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) (g) from the Quick Disconnect (e).
2. Thread the UWF (g) with Blue Restrictor Disk (h) in place, into the dedicated
cleaner return line.
3. Attach the Quick Disconnect (e) and hose to the UWF (g). Turn clockwise then
pull away to secure.
Cleaner return line
Buse de refoulement de la piscine
línea de retorno para el limpiador
dedicated cleaner
return line

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3 Adjust Hose Length
1. With the hose assembly (c) connected at the cleaner return line, extend the
end of the hose to the farthest point of the pool. Do not include steps or
seating areas.
2. The end of the hose should be within 6″ (15 cm), longer or shorter, of
farthest point.
• If hose is too short, add a feed hose section with floats, a swivel and two
hose nuts, available through your local Polaris dealer. Adjust to proper
length.
3. Cut the hose so that it is within 6” (15 cm) of the farthest point.
Cut to within 6” (15 cm) of the farthest point
Couper à 15 cm du point le plus éloigné
Corte a 15 cm del punto más lejano
Walk hose around to
determine farthest point.

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1-3'
(30-90 cm)
1-3'
(30-90 cm) 1-3'
(30-90 cm)
1-3'
(30-90 cm)
4 Connect Hose Fitting and Adjust Floats
1. Place the hose nut (i) onto the end of the feed hose connector (j).
2. Push the hose assembly (c) onto the feed hose connector (j).
Water can be used to lubricate the hose.
• Tightly secure the hose nut (i) onto the hose assembly (c).
3.
3. Position the first hose float (k) up against the feed hose connector (j) and then space
hose floats 1-3 ft (30-90 cm) apart.
4.

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5 Assemble the Cleaner
WARNING
To avoid risk of potentially serious injury, do not swim or use the pool
when the cleaner is submerged or operating.
1. Attach the feed hose connector (j) to the cleaner.
2. Confirm the first hose float (k) is up against the feed hose connector (j).
3. Submerge the cleaner, allow it to sink to the bottom of the pool.

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6 Check for Proper Wheel RPM
Before operating the cleaner, check for proper wheel revolutions per minute (RPM). For
maximum efficiency, the cleaner should operate between 28 and 32 RPM.
IMPORTANT: Keep the cleaner submerged for accurate wheel speed count.
1. Turn on the filtration pump and allow it to prime.
2. Turn on the booster pump, the cleaner will begin to move.
3. With both pumps on, pull the cleaner to the waterline and keep submerged.
CAUTION: Always lift the cleaner using the handle and take care to avoid possible
hair entanglement when leaning over.
NOTE: The Polaris®logo latch is not a handle.
4. Using the Polaris logo on the left-front wheel as a reference, count wheel
revolutions (RPM) for 1 minute. If wheels change direction during timing, start over.
5. Target wheel speed is 28 to 32 RPM. If wheel speed is not in target range, refer to
Section 7 Adjust Wheel Speed.
1 min.
28-32
RPM
Keep cleaner
submerged for accurate
wheel speed count.

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7 Adjust the Wheel Speed
< 28 RPM
• Check the filter screen in the in-line filter
assembly (d) for debris that restricts
water flow.
• Clean the skimmer, filter, and pump
basket, clearing debris that restricts
water flow.
• Check the hoses and connections
for leaks that cause loss of water
pressure.
• Check hose swivels (l) for for
excessive leaking or spraying.
Verify flow direction arrow ( ) is
toward the cleaner.
• Remove the blue restrictor disk (h)
from the UWF®(g).
> 32 RPM
• Replace the blue restrictor disk with
the red restrictor disk (h).
• Loosen the pressure relief valve (f)
until proper RPM is reached.
NOTE: The Pressure Relief Valve
should only be adjusted when a
restrictor disk is installed.
red
rouge
rojo
Flow direction
arrow ( )
toward
the cleaner