Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner Not Moving

If you've owned your Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner for any length of time, you know that when working properly it is one of the best automatic pool cleaners on the market today and does a thorough job keeping the swimming pool clean. But even the best pool cleaners need maintenance from time to time. If you've noticed your Polaris 280 has stopped moving, there are several different reasons this could be happening.

Pool Toy or Debris Stuck in the Cleaner Wheels - before exploring the more serious reasons the Polaris 280 is not moving, turn all the equipment off and remove the cleaner from the pool. Inspect the cleaner and make sure there isn't any debris or a pool toy stuck in the wheels of the cleaner. In many instances, the solution to the problem is that simple.

Main Pool Filter is Dirty - like with most pool problems, one of the first issues to check is to make sure your main pool filter is clean. If the filter is dirty, there may not be enough water pressure getting to the cleaner. Without sufficient water pressure to the cleaner, it will not move.

Wall Filter Screen is Dirty - the Polaris 280 pool cleaner has a small filter screen that is inside the wall fitting (Polaris UWF) where the cleaner hose attaches to the wall of the pool. If this filter gets dirty and clogged with debris, the water flow to the cleaner will be restricted and the cleaner will stop moving. With the pool equipment off, remove the wall fitting and check the Polaris Wall Filter Screen to make sure it is clean. If the filter screen is real dirty, clean it and retest the cleaner for normal operation.

Booster Pump Not Working Properly - if both the filters are clean and the Polaris 280 is still not moving, next check the Polaris Booster Pump to make sure it comes on and is working properly.

Wheels Need Maintenance - the Polaris 280 Wheels have several issues that need attention from time to time. The wheels have teeth that engage the drive shaft. If these teeth are worn down or broken, the cleaner will stop moving. Inspect the wheels for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Also, over time the wheel bearings (Polaris Wheel Bearings C60) will break down and need replacement. Bad wheel bearings will also cause the cleaner to stop moving. Lastly, the tires (Polaris Tire C10) wear down. With worn tires the cleaner won't operate properly.

To test that the wheels are working properly, with all equipment off, remove the cleaner from the pool. Suspending the Polaris 280 in the air by the feed hose, manually turn the wheels. When working properly, all the wheels should turn together.



When your Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner stops moving, the troubleshooting tips above will help solve the problem a high percentage of the time. If not, a more complicated internal issue may be involved. Consider calling a local pool service professional or the local pool store for help.

 

 

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