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Polaris, a division of Zodiac Pool Systems, offers a product lineup that encompasses high-tech pool-maintenance gizmos such as fully robotic cleaners and high-performance booster pumps. Among these devices, the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 automatic pressure cleaner for inground pools touts triple jets and 31 feet of feed hose. These features may lead to increased convenience, but they also mean the Vac-Sweep 380 requires a little more care than the average pool skimmer.
Filter Fixes
If the Vac-Sweep 380 operates sluggishly or seems to lack power, a dirty filter may be at fault. To clean the in-line filter screen, open the cylindrical filter housing -- located at the end of the 380's feed hose -- and pull out the filter. Rinse the filter thoroughly with clean water before replacing it. Cleaning your pool's filter, skimmer basket and pump basket or emptying the 380's bag may help out when the device runs slowly or does not move backward.
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Wheel Woes
When the pool cleaner gets hung up on obstacles for more than three minutes at a time, runs sluggishly or repeatedly fails to make contact with the bottom of the pool, look into the device's wheel rpm. To determine rpm, mark the single-wheel side tire with a piece of colored tape. Hold the 380 below water level, turn on the pump and count the number of times the wheel rotates in one minute. If the rpm is less than 28, clean the filter and clear its pump basket to encourage water flow, or remove the blue restriction disk from the unit's universal wall fitting, which you can open with an unscrewing motion. If the rpm is more than 32, replace the blue disk with the included red disk and, if the booster pump attached to your Polaris 380 has an adjustable valve, reduce the valve's water flow.
Thrust Troubles
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Getting hung up on obstacles or moving in only one direction may indicate the cleaner needs thrust-jet adjustment. To restore the thrust jets to their factory settings, move the thrust jet nozzle to the 11-o'clock position. You also can move the nozzle to suit the needs of your pool. Pushing the nozzle up increases the 380's climbing ability, while pushing it down decreases its climbing ability.
Polaris Professionals
If Polaris-recommended troubleshooting procedures don't cure the 380's ailments, it's time to call in the technicians. Contact Zodiac Pool Systems, or email the company for professional service. When purchased new and registered at Polaris's official site, your 380 Sweep-Vac comes with a limited manufacturer's warranty.
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