Polaris P70 Troubleshooting

Polaris P70 Flashing Lights

The LED light on the control unit of the pool cleaner flashes a specific sequence to indicate one of three possible malfunctions.

LED Flashing Solution
  • Flash LED flashes once with one second interval.
  • Unplug the floating cable from the control unit and reconnect.
  • f the problem persists, contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review or call Technical Support.
  • Flashes LED flashes twice with one second interval.
  • Turn cleaner wheels to ensure they are not jammed.
  • Check brushes for debris.
  • Start a new cleaning cycle.
  • If the problem is not resolved through troubleshooting, first contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review, or contact Polaris Technical Support at (USA) 1-800-822-7933; 1-888-647-4004 (Canada).
  • Flashes LED flashes three times with one second interval.
  • Clean the filter canister.
  • Check the pump axis for debris.
  • Check propellor for debris.
  • Start a new cleaning cycle.
  • If the problem persists, contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review or call Technical Support.

The Polaris P70 Cleaner Information LED flashes just after start (either pressing Power or Cycle button for less than 20 seconds).

Cause Solution
  • Floating cable may not be plugged into the control unit correctly.
  • Unplug floating cable from the control unit and reconnect.
  • Cleaner may not be fully submerged.
  • Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge
  • Propellor may be jammed and not turning correctly.
  • Clean the filter canister, see Cleaning the Filter Canister
  • Wheels may be jammed and not turning correctly.
  • Turn the tracks then disconnect the control unit and wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting. If the product persists, contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review or call Technical Support.

The Polaris P70 Information LED flashes during the cleaning cycle.

Cause Solution
  • Cleaner may be sucking air (lights will appear after 60 seconds air intake)
  • Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see Submerging the Cleaner.

The Polaris P70 cleaner does not stay firmly on the pool bottom.

Cause Solution
  • There is air in the cleaner.
  • Remove cleaner from the pool and re-submerge, see Submerging the Cleaner.
  • The filter canister is full or dirty.
  • Clean the filter canister, see Cleaning the Filter
    Canister.

The Polaris P70 cleaner does not or no longer climbs the pool walls.

Cause Solution
  • The filter canister is full or dirty.
  • Clean the filter canister, see Cleaning the Filter Canister
  • Walls of pool are slippery or slimy. Although the water seems clear, microscopic algae, invisible to the human eye, are present in the pool. As a result the pool walls become slippery and prevent the cleaner from climbing. Check tracks and brushes for wear and replace as necessary
  • Do a shock chlorination treatment to reduce the pH levels in the pool. DO NOT leave the cleaner in the pool during this treatment.

On startup the Polaris P70 cleaner does not move.

Cause Solution
  • No power supply to the cleaner.
  • Check that the outlet to which the control unit is connected is receiving electricity
  • Unit is turned OFF.
  • Press Start/Stop again. If the problem persist, contact your local retailer to request a diagnostic review or call Technical Support.

The Polaris P70 Cable is tangling in the pool

Cause Solution
  • Cable is not spread evenly in the water.
  • Verify the floating cable enters the water near the middle of the pool length, see Cord Tangling. Spread all of the floating cable carefully in the pool, ensuring there are no kinks or coils.

The Polaris P70 cleaner is not cleaning effectively

Cause Solution
  • The brushes have become smooth or the “wear” indicator shows.
  • Replace the brushes following the procedure in Replacing the Brushes.
  • Filter canister is full or dirty
  • Clean the filter canister following the procedure in
    Cleaning the Filter Canister.
  • Floating cable is excessively coiled or kinked.
  • Make sure the floating cable is spread out over the pool. Ensure the cable is not too tightly wrapped or coiled when storing. If the problem persists, lay the cable straight in the sun to relax it and remove kinks. Follow the procedure in Cord Tangling to avoid and correct tangled cord.
  • Tire track is coming off the wheels
  • Verify track is properly inserted in the wheel groove. If problem persists, replace the tire track, see Replacing the Track.

User Reported Polaris P70 Problems

  • Lid won’t snap
  • Doesn’t pick up debris
  • Cord knots easily
  • Stops moving unexpectedly
  • Limited movement area
  • Blinking light issue
  • Impeller access difficulty
  • Runs over leaves
  • Not worth the price
  • Poor customer support
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Polaris P70 Pool Cleaner Not Working?

If you're experiencing issues with your Polaris P70 pool equipment, you're not alone. Many users have faced similar challenges and have shared their experiences to help others troubleshoot and resolve these problems.

  1. My Polaris p70 just runs right over the leaves in the pool and does not suck them up. I have left it in there for hours ( it runs its coarse and the. I restart it again ) it doesn’t do what it is supposed to do. I have watched it run right over a group of leaves and it just leaves them. I need to know if there is a fix for this? I have had this less than a year

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