POLARIS Q4000 Booster Pump Owner’s Manual

POLARIS Q4000 Booster Pump Owner’s Manual

Works with Polaris Booster Pump

WARNING

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

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, 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 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 affiliates and subsidiaries are not responsible for, and the Limited Warranty does not cover, pattern removal, abrasion or markings on vinyl liners.

Before You Start: Important Information

• 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.

For customer service or support:

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
2882 Whiptail Loop # 100
Carlsbad, CA 92010
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.com

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

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.
2-3365 Mainway
Burlington, ON L7M 1A6
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.ca

Zodiac Pool Care Europe
ZA de la Balme – BP 42
31450 Belberaud FRANCE
PolarisPool.eu

Included in the Box

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.

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.

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.

3. Tightly secure the hose nut (i) onto the hose assembly (c).

4. 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.

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.

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.

7. Adjust the Wheel Speed

8. Fine Tuning

When operating correctly, the Polaris® cleaner vacuums, sweeps and scrubs all surfaces randomly throughout the pool. The climbing ability depends on the pool’s shape and water pressure or flow. The cleaner climbs best in pools without sharp angles or curves in the transition from the pool floor to the pool wall. Fine tune your cleaner for optimal operation, as necessary.

Thrust Jet Position

Thrust Jet Flow

Cleaning Schedule
The cleaner’s quick and efficient pool coverage may allow for a reduced cleaning schedule
and runtime. The Polaris Q4000 cleans most pools in one to two hours or less.

9. Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance to prolong the life of your cleaner.

Clean the Filter Canister

NOTE: To ensure the cleaner is running efficiently, the filter canister should be emptied regularly.

1. Press the lid release latch.
2. Lift the handle to remove the filter canister.
3. Press the filter cover release to remove the filter canister.
4. Empty debris and rinse the filter canister with fresh water.

Clean the In-Line Filter Screen

1. Turn off the booster pump.
2. Loosen the in-line filter cap.
3. Separate the in-line filter body from the filter cap.
4. Remove the filter screen.
5. Rinse with fresh water.

Storage/Winterizing
NOTE: Never store the cleaner in direct sunlight.
To store the cleaner for the winter:

1. Remove cleaner from the pool and drain all water to avoid freezing water damage (freeze damage is not covered under the warranty).
2. Remove the UWF from the pool wall using the Quick Disconnect. Use a pulling pressure as you unscrew. If necessary, use the UWF Removal Tool (part #10-102-00) available from any Polaris® dealer.

Troubleshooting

Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
2882 Whiptail Loop # 100
Carlsbad, CA 92010
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.com

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

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc.
2-3365 Mainway
Burlington, ON L7M 1A6
1.800.822.7933 | PolarisPool.ca

Zodiac Pool Care Europe
ZA de la Balme – BP 42
31450 Belberaud FRANCE
PolarisPool.eu

©2022 Zodiac Pool Systems LLC. All rights reserved. Polaris® and the Polaris 3-wheeled cleaner design are registered trademarks of Zodiac Pool Systems LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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