Troubleshooting
If the Polaris cleaner displays the following
actions, adjustments may be necessary to
restore performance. Refer to the exploded
parts diagram for part numbers indicated
in parentheses.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 gets stuck on
steps or other pool obstacles.
Solution: 1. Using flow indicator (#24),
2. Reposition eyeball fittings on
3. Reposition deflector ring or
4. Rotate the steering skirt (#15)
5. Verify that hose is adjusted
6. Remove unnecessary pool
Action:
Polaris 140/145 is sluggish,
running with less power than
normal.
Solution: 1. Using the flow indicator (#24),
2. Clean pool filter and
3. Turn cleaner upside down,
4. Check shoe (#17) and ball
5. Remove bypass intake to
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verify proper water flow to
cleaner. Adjust to high end of
target range.
return lines so flow moves
hose and cleaner away
from obstacles.
add another deflector ring
(part #8-6052) if multiple
obstacles exist.
to opposite side of cleaner.
to the proper length and
hose weights (#23) are
positioned correctly.
hardware, or install a Ladder
Guard (part #G21).
verify proper flow to cleaner.
pump basket.
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
valve seat (#11) for signs of
wear. Replace if necessary.
check bypass disk (#13) and
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o-ring (#2) for damage or
excessive wear. Replace
if necessary.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 has stopped
operating.
Solution: 1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper water flow to
cleaner.
2. Turn cleaner upside down,
clear debris from ball valve
chamber and bypass intake.
3. Check shoe (#17) and ball
valve seat (#11) for signs of
wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Remove bypass intake to
check bypass disk (#13) and
o-ring (#2) for damage or
excessive wear. Replace if
necessary.
Action:
Polaris 140/145 appears to get
stuck repeatedly at the
water line.
Solution: 1. Using flow indicator (#24),
verify proper water flow to
cleaner. Adjust flow to the
lower end of target range.
2. Verify the flow regulator (#19)
is clear of debris.
3. Position hose weight (#23)
farther away from cleaner or
add additional hose weight.