Sony 480 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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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 e-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

Customer Service 2620 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081-8438 1-800-822-7933

Polaris Vac-Sweep®480 PRO Limited Warranty

This one year limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris 480 PRO 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 480 PRO frame is warranted for a period of ten 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 in-line 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

uthorized Service Centers. In no event shall Polaris be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature or for

A damages to persons or proper damages resulting from the use of this product with a substandard pool circulation system or chemical imbalance.

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 480 PRO Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners sold or installed in any other country.Polaris 480 PRO Automatic Pool Cleaners sold in the United Kingdom are warranted for a period of two years from date of invoicing to the first user.

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

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Introduction

ongratulations on the purchase of your new automatic pool cleaner, and thank you for

C choosing Polaris.The Polaris 480 PRO is designed to give you years of dependable and

fficient service.

e Like most mechanical devices, it will require periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, and

the replacement of certain hardworking parts. Please have your cleaner checked occasionally by your local Polaris dealer or authorized service center.

Always insist on genuine Polaris replacement parts. Non-Polaris parts are not made to our specifications. They may have an adverse effect on the operation of your Polaris or may even damage it.

For best results, the Polaris 480 should be installed by a pool professional. For those with experience and confidence in handling plumbing and mechanical equipment, installation is outlined in this manual.

Polaris 480 PRO Complete Cleaner

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1. All-Purpose Zippered Bag

2. Cleaner Body

3. Sweep Hose

4. Sweep Hose Scrubber (3 spare)

5. Disposable Filter Bags (3)

6. Bag Clip Assembly (2)

7. Hose Floats

08. Back-up Valve

09. Feed Hose Connector

10. Bag Clasp

11. UWF Removal Tool

12. In-Line Filter with Filter Screen (1 spare screen)

13. Quick Disconnect with Universal Wall Fitting

14. UWF Restrictor Disks, Red and Blue

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Universal Wall Fitting

Quick

Disconnect

Pressure Relief

Valve

Dedicated return Line

Leader hose floats

2-3 feet apart

In-Line Filter

First Hose Section

Floats evenly distributed

1-1/2 to 3 feet apart

Dedicated Return Line

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Quick Installation Instructions

our quick steps to install and get maximum performance from the Polaris 480 PRO:

• Install the Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) with Quick Disconnect Adjust feed hose to fit pool length

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• Assemble the cleaner

• Check for proper wheel RPM (revolutions per minute)

Install the Universal Wall Fitting

Installs in minutes on pools with a dedicated cleaner return line and a threaded 1-1/2” female

pipe fitting.

1. Turn on the filtration pump and flush out the plumbing line.Turn pump off.

2. Remove the UWF from the Quick Disconnect and screw it into the return opening.

3. Turn the Quick Disconnect clockwise into the UWF and pull away to secure.

Adjust Feed Hose To Fit Pool Length

With the hose connected to the pool wall at the return line, extend hose to the farthest point on the pool. The hose end must be within 6" of this point – longer or shorter – shown by the dotted circle.

Hose too long? Cut excess length from first hose section and reconnect hose sections. Hose too short? Buy an additional feed hose section (part #9-100-3104), one swivel (part

#D20) and two hose nuts (part #D15) from an authorized Polaris dealer. After adjusting proper hose length, position the hose floats as shown.

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