Why doesn t my Polaris climb the walls?
For optimum climbing your cleaner needs to have the following adjustment: The wheel RPM need to be between 28-34. It is easy to check the RPM by bringing the cleaner to the edge of the pool keeping it submerged. Turn it so the single side wheel is up (make sure you hold on to the sweep hose so you will not get wet). Mark the single wheel or place a leaf or twig under the tire as a starting point; count the revolutions of the marked wheel for exactly one minute, beginning after the Polaris has completed a back-up cycle (back-up jet off). Also, the thrust jet should be at 12:00; head float should be pushed to within one inch of the feed mast; and the idler wheel needs to be driving the back wheel. If the idler is not doing this, push down on it to dislodge any sand or dirt.
If your Polaris pool cleaners are not cleaning the entire area of your pool, there are several things that you will need to check for. First, check the hose length and make sure that it reaches withing 6" of the farthest point of the pool. If not, order a new hose section. Make sure that your thrust jet is set to the correct position (usually 11:00). While the cleaners is on, hold it upside down and look into the vacuum tube. There should be three distinct even jets of water. If there are not, you will need to service your cleaner.
