Polaris Zodiac 360 Water Management Assembly (9-100-7014) topsides Vacuum plates are useful because

Vacuum plates are useful because they make it easier to connect suction-cleaning equipment through the skimmer without improvising with poor-fitting parts

A full DE grid helps create the primary filtration surface within a compatible diatomaceous earth filter assembly

In a two-pump setup

Surface-contact parts like this are important because cleaner traction and cleaning effectiveness both depend on dependable brush condition

Polaris Zodiac 360 Water Management Assembly (9-100-7014) topsides Vacuum plates are useful becauseWhen a Polaris 360 starts losing balance, missing areas of the pool, or moving with uneven drive behavior, the water management assembly is one of the parts worth checking. This replacement assembly helps direct internal water flow through the cleaner so the drive system, sweep hose, and debris pickup can work as intended. Designed for the Polaris 360 pressure side cleaner, this part is useful during a more complete cleaner rebuild or when restoring