Polaris TR36P & Polaris 360 Installation and Set Up
The Polaris TR36P is a great return
side cleaner and the set up is fairly easy for most pools. Like it's
sister cleaner the Polaris 360 the set up needs to be fined tuned for
each specific pool. There are a few requirements for the installation
which I will cover in this article.
First, the TR36P and the Polaris 360
are non-booster pump type pressure cleaners. If you have a booster
pump and a dedicated line you will need to use a Polaris 280, 380 or
3900 Sport. The TR36P will not work on a booster pump as there is
just too much water pressure. The TR36P and Polaris 360 both work off
of your pool's existing 1 1/2” return lines.
This is the second thing that you need
for the correct installation, 1 1/2” threaded return lines. They do
sell a stub pipe connection kit but it is best if your pool has
threaded return lines. The kit is known as: Zodiac
9-100-8003 1-1/2-Inch Stub Pipe Connection Replacement Kit.
The majority of pools constructed have these 1 1/2” threaded return
jets installed during construction.
The cleaner also
works best if you have at least a ¾ hp pump and a full size pool
filter. Basically it requires substantial water flow to operate
correctly. If the water flow is too weak the cleaner will not move
well in the pool. In contrast, when the water pressure is good the
cleaner will work exceptionally well.
Usually a pool
will have two or more return jets. If you have an attached spa a
bypass valve is also installed so that the spa gets some return flow.
For proper installation you will have to restrict or close off some
of the return jets. This will allow for the return jet where the
TR36P is connected at to get maximum flow. The smaller eyeball jets
work well and they sell various sizes online and at your local pool
store. Generally I find that you also need to completely plug off at
least one return line with a 1 1/2” threaded plug.
Return jet
configurations can be strange and the TR36P works best from a jet
nearer the center of the pool. Sometimes the builder doesn't put any
jets in the middle so find the one closest to the middle of the pool
and connect the cleaner there. In the video I did have one in the
middle but it was right were the spa is elevated. I could still reach
it and it was in the pools center so it was the ideal location. I
have One Polaris 360 installed at a return jet close to the shallow
end as there were no return jets anywhere near the middle. I just had
to add a hose section to that cleaner.
Once you find the
location to connect the cleaner, stretch it to the furthest point and
adjust the hose length. For proper operation the hose should stick
out of the pool 6 inches at the furthest point. Too much hose and it
may get hung up in certain areas in the pool. Too little hose and it
will not get full coverage. I show you how to adjust the hose in
detail in the video.
The cleaner is
shipped with an attached pressure check device. Once connected this
will allow you to judge if there is enough flow or if you need to
restrict more return jets. In my case I had to restrict one more jet
because the spa bypass was using quite a bit of the return flow. Each
pool is a little different so use this pressure check to fine tune
the set up at your pool.
Once everything
is connected the last thing to check is the wheel RPM – wheel
revolution per minute. Basically how many times the wheel passes a
certain mark on the cleaner in one minute. The optimal wheel RPM is
28-32 per minute. If it is below 28 RPM you will need to restrict
more of the return jets. If it is above 32 RPM you will have to
increase the return to the pool jets and decrease the return to the
cleaner.
So the Polaris
TR36P and Polaris 360 are not difficult to install. You just need to
fine tune the pools return for best results.
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