Polaris item FEPIC8640: EPIC 8640 Robotic Pool Cleaner, 60 ft cord with swivel. A robotic cleaner for residential in-ground pools that uses cyclonic suction and dual brush agitation to clean floors, walls and the waterline.
Product details
| Part number |
FEPIC8640 |
| Manufacturer |
Polaris |
| Includes |
Control Box, Floating Cable, Transport & Storage Caddy |
| Size |
60' cord |
| UPC |
052337095723 |
| Polaris reference |
2021 Jandy Polaris Zodiac Product Catalog p. 483, 487; Polaris 7000, 7240, Epic, Alpha Robotic Trade Series Exclusive Step-Up Feature Matrix p. 1; Polaris EPIC Catalog Addendum p. 1, 5 |
Features and benefits
- Cyclonic vacuum maintains strong suction during cleaning
- Double Helix front and rear brushes channel debris to the inlet
- Rear flow outlet and dual-traction motors improve maneuverability
- Tighter turn radius and enhanced propulsion for wall climbing
- Tangle-reducing swivel helps prevent cord entanglements
- Large transparent debris canister for tool-free emptying
- Easy Lift removal system for simpler retrieval
- One-touch modes for floor-only or floor, walls and waterline, with 150 min and 90 min cycle times
- Includes durable caddy for transport and storage
Polaris EPIC 8640 (FEPIC8640) at a glance
The EPIC 8640 is Polaris's one-touch EPIC: the same corded robot, front and rear scrubbing brushes, tracks and 60-foot swivel cable as the EPIC 8642 iQ, run from simple buttons on the control box instead of an app. 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.
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Coverage: floor, walls and waterline, or floor only
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Cycle: 2.5 hr (floor/walls/waterline) or 1.5 hr (floor only), one touch on the control box
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Power: plug-in control box; no battery, no charging
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Cable: 60 ft floating cable with a tangle-reducing swivel
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Controls: on-demand buttons on the control box; no app, no Wi-Fi, no scheduling
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Retrieval: Easy Lift brings it up the wall to the waterline and drains water as you lift
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Filtration: 4 L top-access canister with a clear lid
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Pool size: in-ground pools up to 50 ft, all surfaces
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Caddy: premium transport and storage caddy included
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Warranty: 2-year limited (Polaris/Fluidra)
Our pairing pick: add a Betta SE Plus solar skimmer
Most of what ends up on your pool floor starts out floating: leaves, pollen, bugs and dust. The Betta SE Plus solar robotic skimmer patrols the surface all day on solar power and catches that debris before it sinks. With the surface handled, the EPIC 8640 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.
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See it in action
EPIC 8640 overview
Owner unboxing and setup
Using it: what to expect
Corded 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:
| Situation |
What to plan for |
| Normal weekly upkeep |
Run a full 2.5-hour cycle as often as your pool needs. The 8640 has no scheduler, so each cycle is started at the control box. Use the 1.5-hour floor-only cycle for quick pickups. |
| Spring opening / pool closed all winter |
Net 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. |
| Fall leaf drop |
Use the floor-only cycle and check the canister through the clear lid. Empty it as soon as it looks full. |
| Cable tangles |
The swivel cuts down on twisting, but lay the cable out straight from the middle of the pool with no coils. If it does twist, unplug it at the control box and untangle it starting at the robot end. |
| Getting it out |
Press 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. |
| Between cycles |
Polaris says to take it out of the pool after each cycle rather than leaving it in the water. |
| Where the power supply goes |
At least 5 ft from the pool edge, plugged straight into a GFCI outlet (no extension cord). |
| Storage |
Untangle and loosely coil the cable, keep everything out of direct sun, 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. |
Cleaning modes
| Mode |
Covers |
Cycle time |
Started from |
| Floor, walls and waterline (default) |
Entire pool |
2 hr 30 min |
Control box |
| Floor only |
Pool floor and floor-wall cove |
1 hr 30 min |
Control box |
Want app control, scheduling and adjustable cycle times? The EPIC 8642 iQ is the same robot with Wi-Fi and the iAquaLink app.
EPIC and ALPHA comparison
| Feature |
EPIC 8520 |
EPIC 8640 (this model) |
EPIC 8642 iQ |
ALPHA iQ |
ALPHA iQ+ |
| Max pool length |
40 ft |
50 ft |
50 ft |
50 ft |
60 ft |
| Cleaning modes |
Floor/walls/waterline, floor |
Floor/walls/waterline, floor |
Floor/walls/waterline, floor |
SMART, floor |
SMART, floor, floor/walls/waterline, waterline only, custom |
| Brushes / drive |
Front brush, tracks |
Front and rear brushes, tracks |
Front and rear brushes, tracks |
Front brush, 4WD |
Front brush, 4WD |
| Cable |
50 ft, no swivel |
60 ft with swivel |
60 ft with swivel |
60 ft with swivel |
70 ft with swivel |
| Canister |
4 L |
4 L |
4 L |
5 L with full indicator |
5 L, lit, with full indicator |
| App (iAquaLink) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Easy Lift |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Caddy |
Not included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
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Specifications
| Model number |
FEPIC8640 |
| UPC |
052337095723 |
| Pool type |
In-ground, all surfaces |
| Pool size |
Up to 50 ft long |
| Cleaning modes |
Floor/walls/waterline (2.5 hr) or floor only (1.5 hr) |
| Brushes |
Front and rear Double Helix brushes, dual-traction motors |
| Drive |
Continuous track wheels |
| Vacuum |
Cyclonic |
| Filter canister |
4 L, top access, clear lid |
| Cable |
60 ft floating cable, tangle-reducing swivel |
| Power supply |
100–125 VAC input, 30 V DC to the cleaner, 150 W max; GFCI outlet required |
| Water temperature |
55°F to 95°F |
| Controls |
One-touch control box; no app or scheduling |
| Caddy |
Included |
| Warranty |
2-year limited |
What's in the box
- EPIC 8640 robotic cleaner with 60 ft floating cable and swivel
- Control box (power supply)
- Premium transport and storage caddy
Care
- Rinse the filter canister after every cycle; deep-clean it now and then with mild soapy water and a soft brush.
- Replace the brushes when they reach the wear indicator, or every two years, whichever comes first.
- If a track sticks, turn it a quarter turn in the same direction.
- Take the cleaner out of the pool during shock treatments or acid additions.
Common questions
Do I need to charge it?No. The EPIC 8640 is corded, so it runs whenever it's plugged in. You can run cycles back to back.
Can it clean my pool right after opening in the spring?Yes, once the water is clear and above 55°F. Net out the big debris first and plan on emptying the canister between several cycles.
What's the difference between the 8640 and 8642 iQ?The cleaning hardware is the same. The 8642 iQ adds Wi-Fi and iAquaLink app control, including scheduling and adjustable cycle times.
Will it work in an above-ground pool?No. Polaris rates the EPIC series for in-ground pools.
Can I leave it in the pool?Polaris recommends taking it out after each cycle.
Manuals & documents
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