{"product_id":"polaris-epic-8520-robotic-pool-cleaner-40-pools-2-year-warranty","title":"Polaris FEPIC8520 Epic 8520 Robotic Pool Cleaner \u003c=40' Pools - 2 Year Warranty - Does Not Include Rolling Caddy","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolaris EPIC 8520 (FEPIC8520) at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EPIC 8520 is the entry point to Polaris's EPIC line: the same cyclonic vacuum, tracks, Double Helix brush and Easy Lift as the bigger EPICs, sized for pools up to 40 feet with a 50-foot cable, a single front brush and simple one-touch controls. Because it runs off a plug-in power supply, there's no battery to charge and no run-time limit beyond the cycle you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e floor, walls and waterline, or floor only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 hr (floor\/walls\/waterline) or 1.5 hr (floor only), one touch on the control box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-in control box; no battery, no charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ft floating cable (no swivel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e on-demand buttons on the control box; no app, no Wi-Fi, no scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy Lift brings it up the wall to the waterline and drains water as you lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 L top-access canister with a clear lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool size:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-ground pools up to 40 ft, all surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaddy:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included (available as an optional accessory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year limited (Polaris\/Fluidra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #0a7cc1;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;background:#f2f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur pairing pick: add a Betta SE Plus solar skimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eMost of what ends up on your pool floor starts out floating: leaves, pollen, bugs and dust. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bettabot-850080266069-betta-se-plus-robotic-pool-skimmer\"\u003eBetta SE Plus solar robotic skimmer\u003c\/a\u003e patrols the surface all day on solar power and catches that debris before it sinks. With the surface handled, the EPIC 8520 has less to pick up, its canister fills more slowly, and you won't need to run it as often. The Betta has no cord, so there's nothing for the EPIC's floating cable to tangle with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bettabot-850080266069-betta-se-plus-robotic-pool-skimmer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the Betta SE Plus →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QxFjIh7JAmw?rel=0\" title=\"Polaris EPIC 8520 robotic pool cleaner overview\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing it: what to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorded robots like the EPIC don't have the charging limits of a cordless robot. You can run a cycle, empty the canister and start another right away. A few things still matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to plan for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal weekly upkeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRun a full 2.5-hour cycle as often as your pool needs. The 8520 has no scheduler, so each cycle is started at the control box. Use the 1.5-hour floor-only cycle for quick pickups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring opening \/ pool closed all winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet out the big leaves first and get the water clear and above 55°F. A winter's worth of debris fills the 4 L canister quickly, and a full canister cuts suction and climbing. Expect to run several cycles, emptying the canister between each. Because it's corded, you can run them back to back.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall leaf drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse the floor-only cycle and check the canister through the clear lid. Empty it as soon as it looks full.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable tangles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe 8520's cable doesn't have a swivel, so it can twist over time. Lay the cable out straight from the middle of the pool with no coils, and untangle it every so often. If it does twist, unplug it at the control box and untangle it starting at the robot end.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGetting it out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress Easy Lift on the control box. It drives to a wall, climbs to the waterline and waits so most of the water drains as you lift. Always lift by the handle, never by the cable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolaris says to take it out of the pool after each cycle rather than leaving it in the water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the power supply goes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 5 ft from the pool edge, plugged straight into a GFCI outlet (no extension cord).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntangle and loosely coil the cable, keep everything out of direct sun (an optional caddy makes this easier), and don't let it dry in the sun. Over a Minnesota winter, store the robot, cable and control box indoors where they won't freeze.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCovers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCycle time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarted from\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor, walls and waterline (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntire pool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hr 30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool floor and floor-wall cove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hr 30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant app control, scheduling and adjustable cycle times? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8642-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8642 iQ\u003c\/a\u003e adds Wi-Fi and the iAquaLink app. For bigger pools, a rear brush, a swivel cable and an included caddy without the app, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8640-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8640\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEPIC and ALPHA comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEPIC 8520 (this model)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8640-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8640\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-epic-8642-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eEPIC 8642 iQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-alpha-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-50-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy-1\"\u003eALPHA iQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polaris-alpha-iqplus-robotic-pool-cleaner-60-pools-2-year-warranty-includes-rolling-caddy\"\u003eALPHA iQ+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax pool length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART, floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART, floor, floor\/walls\/waterline, waterline only, custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushes \/ drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear brushes, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear brushes, tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront brush, 4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft, no swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 ft with swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L with full indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L, lit, with full indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp (iAquaLink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/robotic-pool-cleaners\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee all our robotic pool cleaners →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFEPIC8520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e052337095716\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-ground, all surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 40 ft long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\/walls\/waterline (2.5 hr) or floor only (1.5 hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Double Helix brush, dual-traction motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous track wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyclonic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter canister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L, top access, clear lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft floating cable, no swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–125 VAC input, 30 V DC to the cleaner, 150 W max; GFCI outlet required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55°F to 95°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-touch control box; no app or scheduling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaddy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included (optional accessory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPIC 8520 robotic cleaner with 50 ft floating cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl box (power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the filter canister after every cycle; deep-clean it now and then with mild soapy water and a soft brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the brushes when they reach the wear indicator, or every two years, whichever comes first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a track sticks, turn it a quarter turn in the same direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the cleaner out of the pool during shock treatments or acid additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to charge it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The EPIC 8520 is corded, so it runs whenever it's plugged in. You can run cycles back to back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it clean my pool right after opening in the spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once the water is clear and above 55°F. Net out the big debris first and plan on emptying the canister between several cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 8520 and 8640?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 8640 is rated for pools up to 50 ft and adds a rear brush, a 60 ft cable with a tangle-reducing swivel, and an included caddy. Cleaning modes, cycle times and Easy Lift are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a caddy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A caddy is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in an above-ground pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Polaris rates the EPIC series for in-ground pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it in the pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolaris recommends taking it out after each cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/2fd45cba-h0699900_epic-pdf\/c91ef318e442dc0e03d81c8f25548747\/h0699900_epic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEPIC series owner's manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/3a24fd0c-h0699400_epic-pdf\/b4f57ea51850de6c800f6e182f463c52\/h0699400_epic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEPIC series quick start guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.eu.ctfassets.net\/au38h2e94wka\/1TTtaDcOI9QzgXPNOMp6Fn\/3e484e620c451181ecef21907cb6d3a9\/7839slepic-family.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris EPIC family brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso searched as: Polaris Epic 8520, Polaris 8520, FEPIC8520, Zodiac\/Fluidra robotic pool cleaner, corded robot pool vacuum.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Polaris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46725827068123,"sku":"FEPIC8520","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/8343\/5483\/files\/5491a161-c2ca-4bdb-aef7-4cf2338864fa.png?v=1745437567","url":"https:\/\/premierpools.com\/products\/polaris-epic-8520-robotic-pool-cleaner-40-pools-2-year-warranty","provider":"Premier Pool \u0026 Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}