Polaris 280 Swimming Pool Vacuum User Manual


 
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ispool.com
Important Information
Always disconnect the Polaris from the pool wall when cleaning or backwashing the pool filter.
After cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five minutes before
re-connecting the Polaris.
New plumbing lines should be flushed out before installing the Polaris.
The Polaris should not be used to remove plaster dust in new pools.
Always remove the Polaris
before swimmers enter the pool.
Except when checking the wheel RPM, do not handle the Polaris while it is operating.
Always remove the Polaris from the pool before chemical shock treatments.
For customer service or support:
• Please mail Warranty Card immediately.
• For on-line support: www.polarispool.com
• To contact Polaris:
US and Canada Australia Europe
Customer Service Unit 4, 19-21 Gibbes Street, C/Osana s/n.
2620 Commerce Way Chatswood, NSW 2067 (Pol.End.El Ramassar),
Vista, CA 92081-8438 1-300-POLARIS 98520 Les Franqueses del Vallés
1-800-822-7933 ACN 080 168 092 Barcelona, Spain
+34 93 840 25 85
U
.S
.
Patents: 4,589,986; 4,618,420; 5,863,425; D409,341.
Foreign Patents: 732645; 2,260,903; 85149; 135,543; 2,072,463; 981274; 142,198; and other patents pending.
Unique product shape is a registered tr
ademar
k.
WARNING: USE OF POLARIS 280 IN A VINYL LINER POOL
Cer
tain vin
yl liner patter
ns are par
ticular
ly susceptib
le to rapid surface wear or pattern removal caused by objects coming
into contact with the vinyl surface, including pool brushes, pool toys, floats, 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 patter
n can also r
ub off dur
ing the installation process or when it comes into contact with objects in the pool.
P
olar
is is not responsib
le f
or
, and the Limited
W
arr
anty does not co
v
er, pattern removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners.
Polaris Vac-Sweep
®
280 Limited Warranty
This one year limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Automatic
Pool Cleaner manufactured by Polaris Pool Systems, Inc., from date of manufacture of the unit as established by the serial
number, or one year from date of purchase with proof of purchase, whichever is later. Polaris warrants this product, including
all parts and components thereof, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Normal replacement items such as
bags, tires, sweep hoses or sweep hose scrubbers which have been worn out by use or improper installation are not covered
by this warranty. The Polaris 280 frame is warranted for a period of five years.
This limited warranty does not apply if the failure is caused or contributed to by any of the following: improper handling,
improper usage, improper storage, winter freezing, abuse, improper installation, removal of the UWF filter screen, unsuitable
application of the unit, improper maintenance, lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance, damage in transit or during
installation, or damage from repairs/alterations made or attempted by anyone other than Polaris or one of its Authorized
Service Centers.
Authorization to return a unit or part to the plant of manufacture must be obtained from the Polaris Customer Service
Department. Check with your dealer for the local procedure before exercising this warranty. If further directions or
instructions should be required, contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP (USA and Canada only)
or (760) 599-9600. Be sure to insure the shipment against loss or damage in transit.
This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America, Canada and Australia, and it does not apply to Polaris
Vac-Sweep 280 Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners sold or installed in any other country. Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Automatic
Pool Cleaners sold in the United Kingdom are warranted for a period of two years from date of invoicing to the first user.