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USER MANUAL Flowclear 58500 BESTWAY

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58500

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58500 Sand Filter

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock the pool must be installed no closer than 6 feet (1.8m) from any electrical outlet. Do not place portable appliances closer than 5 feet (1.5m) from the pool.

DO NOT BURY CORD. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.

CAUTION: This pump is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with permanently-installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.

Electric installations should follow national wiring rules, consult a qualified electrician with any questions.

The pump is to be supplied by an isolating transformer or supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.

Please examine and verify all sand filter components are present before use. Notify Bestway at the customer service address listed on this manual for any damaged or missing parts at the time of purchase.

• THERMALLY PROTECTED MOTOR. CSA ENCLOSURE 3.

• FOR USE WITH SWIMMING POOLS ONLY.

CAUTION: TO ENSURE CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN SERVICING.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONNECT ONLY TO A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE PROTECTED BY A GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI).

CAUTION: THIS PUMP IS FOR USE WITH STORABLE POOLS ONLY - DO NOT USE WITH PERMANENTLY-INSTALLED POOLS.

CAUTION: CONNECT ONLY TO GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE PROTECTED BY A CLASS A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER.

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS UNIT IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE BASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

	Filter Diameter:	320 mm
	Effective Filter Area:	0.075 m^2(0.81 ft^2)
	Max. Operating Pressure:	1.58 Bar (23 PSI)
	Working sand filter pressure:	< 0.56 Bar (8 PSI)
	Max. Water Temperature:	35°C
	Sand:	Not included
	Sand Size:	#20 silica sand, 0.45-0.85 mm
	Sand Capacity:	Approximately 20 kg

PARTS REFERENCE OVERVIEW

Before assembling the sand filter, take a few minutes to become familiar with all the sand filter parts.

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ASSEMBLY

(You will need a screwdriver.)

1. Carefully remove all components from the package and check to ensure nothing is damaged. If equipment is damaged, immediately notify the retailer from where the equipment was purchased.
2. The sand filter should be placed on solid, level ground, preferably a concrete slab. Position the sand filter so the Ports and Control Valve are accessible for operation, servicing and winterizing.
3. The sand filter to be vertically fixed on ground or a certain pedestal made of wood or concrete before use to prevent the sand filter from accidentally falling. Fully assembled sand filter will exceed 18 kg. The mounting holes should be 8 mm in diameter and spaced 86 mm apart. Use two bolts and nuts with a maximum of 8mm in diameter to fasten the sand filter to the pedestal.

86mm Φ8

LOAD POOL-GRADE FILTER SAND/FLOWCLEAR™ POLYSPHERE.

NOTE: Use only special pool-grade filter sand, free of all lime stone or clay: #20 Silica sand 0.45-0.85 mm, approximately one 20 kg bag should suffice. If you do not use the recommended size of file rsand, filtering performance will be red used and the sand filter may damaged, thereby voiding the warranty.

IMPORTANT: Wes uoggest using #20 silica sand with your pool sand filter. It is specially graded to trap particles in the 20 -100 micron range. Some small debris can pass through the sand and back in the pod. This is normal, especially if the debris is fire or st. To limit this, it is better to follow the maintenance instructions, and back wash and rinse when necessary.

We also suggest contacting your pool dealer for the chemical product specifically made to clean the sand. The correct maintenance of the sand will optimize the cleaning efficiency and avoid accumulation of oils or scale.

When you are vacuuming the bottom of the pool that has a large amount of debris, we suggest to backwash the sand when you finish cleaning half of the pool

Remember to backwash and rinse the sand after vacuuming the bottom of the pool each time.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the Skimmer when adding sand, pour some water into the Bottom Tank to submerse the Skimmer on the Hub.

NOTE: Sand/Flowclear r™ Polysphere not included.

NOTE: Use 28 g (0.06 lbs) F bwclear™ Poly sphere to replace 1 kg (2.20 b s) sand.

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CONNECT TO THE POOL

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Before switching on, please read the manual carefully.

OPERATION

CONTROL VALVE OVERVIEW

WARNING: To prevent equipment damage and possible injury, always switch off sand filter before changing the Control Valve function. Changing valve positions while the pump is running can damage the Control Valve, which may cause personal injury or property damage.

How to Use the Control Valve:

Press down on the Control Valve handle and rotate to desired function.

A C D

Filter: This function is used to filter pool water and should be positioned here 99% of the time. Water is pumped through the sand filter, where it is cleaned and returned to the pool.

A C B

Closed: This function stops water flowing between the sand filter and the pool.

A C B

Backwash: This function is used to clean the sand bed; water is pumped down through the Collector Hub, upwards through the sand bed, and deposited out of Port D.

A C D B

Rinse: This function for initial startup, cleaning, and sand bed leveling after Backwash; water is pumped downwards through the sand bed, up through the Collector Hub and deposited out of the valve Port D.

A C D B

Drain: This function drains water from the pool; another filter bypass setting, water is pumped and deposited out of Port D, instead of returning it to the pool.

A C D B

Circulate: This function circulates pool water bypassing the sand filter; use this function if the filter is broken to collect debris in the Debris Screens.

A C B

NOTE:

• Be sure all provisions for wastewater disposal meet applicable local, state or national codes. Do not discharge water where it will cause flooding or damage.
• When the Control Valve is set to the Backwash, Rinse, or Drain position, water will discharge from Port D on the Control Valve.
• Do not switch on or operate the sand filter with the Control Valve set to the Closed function or it will seriously damage the sand filter.
• Do not set the Control Valve between two functions, or it will lead to leaking.
  • To avoid water leakage, screw the Port D Cap onto the Control Valve Port D before operating the filter or circulate function.

AIR RELEASE

Press down the control valve handle and wait until the water flow from Port D to release the air.

NOTE: It is important to repeat this operation every time you start the pump after winterizing, maintenance and backwashing the sand bed.

FIRST TIME USE INSTRUCTIONS

Backwash and Rinsing must be performed to prepare the pump for its first use and to wash the sand.

CAUTION: DO NOT DRY RUN THE SAND FILTER

1. Press down on the Control Valve handle and rotate to the Backwash function.
2. Plug in and run the sand filter for 3-5 minutes, or until the water runs clear.
3. Switch off the sand filter and set the Control Valve to the Rinse function.
4. Switch on the sand filter and run the sand filter for 1 min. This circulates water backwards through the sand filter and drains water out Port D.
5. Switch off the sand filter. Set the Control Valve to the Closed function.
6. Top up pool water if required.

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IMPORTANT: This procedure removes water from the pool, which you'll need to replace. Switch off the sand filter immediately if water levels near the pool's Inlet and Outlet valves.

1. Now the sand filter is ready for use. Set the Control Valve to the Filter function. NOTE: To prevent the risk of electrical shock dry any excess water from yourself and the sand filter.

IMPORTANT: Before operation, make sure the tank is placed steadily on its base and connected correctly to the pump.

1. Switch on the sand filter to run it.

NOTE: The sand filter has now started its filtering cycle. Check that water is returning to the pool and take note of the filter pressure on Pressure Gauge. Generally, the recommended sand filter pressure is less than 0.56 Bar (8.0 PSI) when it is running.

0.8 1 0.6 15 1.2 0.4 0.2 5 10 20 23 1.6 psi bar

SAND FILTER MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: You must ensure the sand filter is switched off and unplugged before any maintenance begins or severe risk of injury or death exists. As dirt builds up in the sand filter, the pressure reading on Pressure Gauge will increase. When the Pressure Gauge is 0.56 Bar (8.0 PSI) or higher, or water flow to the pool is too low, it is time to clean the sand. To clean the sand bed, follow all instructions outlined previously in: Backwash and Rinsing.

NOTE:

1. The Pressure Gauge is just used for measuring the water pressure, not used for precision measurement.
2. We recommend you clean the sand bed once a month or less regularly depending on how often the pool is used. Do not clean the sand too frequently.

0.8 1 0.6 15 1.2 -5 20 -7.4 0 0.2 psi bar 1.6

CLEANING THE STRAINER

1. Switch off the sand filter and set the Control Valve to the Closed function.
2. Close the connection valves.
3. Remove the Strainer Cover by unscrewing it.
4. Take out the Strainer, remove any debris.
5. Put the Strainer back into position. Ensure the hole in the strainer is aligned.
6. Ensure the Seal Ring is in place. Secure the Strainer Cover back.
7. Open the connection valves.

NOTE: The Strainer must be emptied and cleaned periodically. A dirty or blocked strainer will reduce the performance of the sand filter.

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LOWERING OR DRAINING POOL WATER

1. Switch off the sand filter and set Control Valve to the Drain function.
2. Detach the Hose from the pool's Port A and sand filter Port A and attach to Port D.
3. Switch on the sand filter and press the "RESET" button to run the filter and remove the pool water.

WARNING: DO NOT DRY RUN THE SAND FILTER.

STORAGE

In areas that have freezing winter temperatures, pool equipment must be winterized to protect against damage. Allowing water to freeze will damage the sand filter and void warranty.

1. Backwash the sand filter.
2. Drain the pool according to the pool owner's manual.
3. Unscrew the drain valve cap at the bottom of the tank and release the remaining water.
4. Disconnect the two Hoses from the pool and the sand filter.
5. Completely spill the sand out of the tank and dry all components.
6. Move away sand filter from pool area, store the sand filter in a dry indoor location out of child's reach.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems Probable Causes Solutions
Sand is flowing to the pool	- Sand is too small- Move the control valve from the backwash to the filter function without stop the sand filter- The level of the sand is too high- The skimmer is broken	- Recommend 0.45 mm to 0.85 mm #20 silica sand- Stop the sand filter every time set the control valve- Check if the level of the sand is between the marked “MAX” and “MIN” on the collector hub- Replace the skimmer
No water flow	- Stopper plugs were not removed- Air was not released- The control valve is set to Closed- The strainer is blocked- Sand filter broken	- Remove the stopper plugs and insert the debris screens- Release the air- Set to filter function- Clean the strainer- Call for service
Excessive filter pressure	- Dirty filter- Calcified sand bed- Insufficient backwashing- The pressure gauge is broken	- Backwash- Inspect sand and change if necessary- Backwash until water runs clear- Replace the pressure gauge
Control Valve leaks from the port D	- Control Valve is set between two functions- The gasket is broken	- Set to one function- Replace the gasket
Connectors leak	- Washer of the connectors not in place- Washer of the connectors broken- O-ring on the hose connection is broken- Loose Hoses	- Reposition the washer- Replace the washer- Replace the O-ring- Tighten them

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MONTAGE

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DIMINUTION OU VIDANGE DE L'EAU DE LA PISCINE

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PARA PISCINAS CON VÁLVULA DE 32MM(1,25 PUL)

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