Bestway FLOWCLEAR 58404, Owner'S Manual

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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.
Lowering or Draining Pool Water
1. Backwash the sand filter.
2. Detach the Hose from the pool’s Port A and sand filter Port A and attach to Port D.
NOTE: Remember to replace the Debris Screen with Stopper Plug to prevent water from escaping.
3. Switch on the sand filter to remove pool water.
WARNING: DO NOT DRY RUN THE SAND FILTER.
Winterizing
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 pour the sand out of the tank and dry all components.
6. Store the sand filter in a dry location out of child’s reach.
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 0.45mm to 0.85mm #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
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
Connectors leak
- Control Valve is set between two functions
- The gasket is broken
- Set to one function
- Replace the gasket
- Washer of the connectors not in place
- Washer of the connectors broken
- Loose Hoses
- Reposition the washer
- Replace the washer
- Tighten them
TROUBLESHOOTING
- 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