Chlorinator Stationary Mounting Option; Maintenance; Flow Sensor Cleaning; Electrolytic Cell Cleaning - Bestway FLOWCLEAR Owner's Manual

NOTE: An alarm, with beeping and a red/yellow flashing light, indicating the
high/low salt level will continue for 5 minutes.
After the 5 minutes, the light will continue flashing, however the beeping will stop.
After 30 minutes, all lights will turn off
To restart the entire system, press the on/off button for no more than 1 second
NOTE: Refer to the Pool Salt Usage section for salt concentration adjustment
NOTE: When the chlorinating cycle ends, only the LED above the On-off button
displays green flashing. The chlorinator will go into a standby mode, and will turn
itself back on in 24 hours to continue its daily chlorine production.
IMPORTANT: Never use the pool if chlorine level is more than 3ppm. Do
not operate the chlorinator while the pool is in use or occupied.
• Always use a test trip to test the chlorine level before entering or using the
pool. If the chlorine level is too high, wait until the chlorine level drops below
3ppm before using the pool or operating the chlorinator.
• Heavy pool usage and higher temperatures may require higher chlorine
output (longer operating time) to maintain proper free available chlorine
residuals.
• If a power outage occurs or the power cord is unplugged for more than 48
hours, then the chlorinator operating time will have to be reset.
NOTE: LED indicater will not off under sleep mode if it has been turned in before.
CHLORINATOR STATIONARY MOUNTING (OPTION)
Chlorinators are required to stay in a permanent upright position according to
the regulations in some areas. In this case, mount the product to a platform as
shown in the drawings.
Fig. 1
1. Unplug the electrolytic cell line cord. Unscrew the lock nut of the flow
sensor counter-clockwise and disconnect the flow sensor signal line from
the flow sensor. Then screw out the four screws and put aside the
electrolytic cell. (See Fig.1)
2. The mounting holes are 6.4mm in diameter and spaced 180mm apart. Use
two bolts and lock nuts with a maximum of 6.4mm in diameter. Then
reinstall the electrolytic cell and other parts. (See Fig.2)
NOTE: The t otal assembly must exceed 18kg.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: You must ensure the
chlorinator is unplugged before any
maintenance begins or severe risk
of injury or death exists.

Flow Sensor Cleaning

1. Unscrew the lock nut of the flow
sensor, disconnect the signal line,
and remove them from flow sensor.
2. Clean the deposits and debris on
the surface of the flow sensor with a
garden hose. (use a plastic brush if
necessary, but never a metal one)
(See Fig. 3)
3. Reinstall the flow sensor signal line,
and the lock nut.
NOTE: Do not over tighten.

Electrolytic Cell Cleaning

To extend the life and performance of the electrolytic cells, it is recommended
to inspect it every 3 months and clean it if necessary. Follow the cleaning
instructions below.
1. Turn off the chlorinator and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the debris screens from the inside of the pool and insert the stopper
plugs in the pool's inlet and outlet valves or close the connection valves.
3. Remove all other components connected to the electrolytic cell and
separate it from the chlorinator.
4. Look inside the electrolytic cell to
inspect for scale formation (light
colored crusty or flaky deposits).
If yes, go to step 5, otherwise,
go to step 6. (See Fig. 4)
5. Try to flush the deposits and debris
with high a pressure garden hose.
Soak the cell in a vinegar solution for
2-3 hours if flushing does not work.
6. Reinstall the electrolytic cell (Reset
the operating time)
NOTE: Do not use any metal tools,
they may scratch the coating off the
plates.
NOTE: A buildup on the cell indicates
that there is an unusually high
calcium level in the pool. If this is not
corrected, you have to frequently
check and clean the cell. To avoid this, always keep your pool chemistry at
the recommended levels. See "Pool Water Chemistry" for reference.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Titanium Plates
Fig. 4

STORAGE

1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. After all water is drained from the pool, disconnect the chlorinator from the
hoses.
3. Air-dry the chlorinator before storage. It is recommended to visually inspect
and clean the electrolytic cell at this time.
4. It is recommended you store the chlorinator in its original package in a
warm dry place.
Bestway TEST STRIPS (Included in The Package)
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Test Strips can test the "Free Chlorine", "pH" and "Total Alkalinity" levels at the
same time. Use as follows.
1. Dip one strip into water, no more than 18ft. (46cm) below the water surface
and remove immediately.
2. Hold strip level for 15 seconds to avoid reactant dripping from one test
pad to another.
NOTE: Do not shake off excess water.
3. Compare results immediately lining up the 3 test pads to easy color match
chart on the bottle.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Bestway strives to provide the best trouble-free chlorinator on the market. If
you experience any problems, do not hesitate to contact your authorized
dealer or us.
Here are some helpful tips to help you to diagnose and rectify common
sources of trouble.
Problems Probable Causes
- Insufficient operating time
- Insufficient salt level in pool water
- Chlorine loss due to intense sunlight
Insufficient chlorine
exposure
- The bather load has increased
- Clogged or dirty electrolytic cell
- Excessive calcium hardness is
White flakes in the water
present in pool water
- No power supply
- LED failure
No LED display
- GFCI tripped
- GFCI broken
No LED display except that
- The chlorinator goes in to a power
the LED above the On-Off
saving mode
Button displays red
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Bestway (USA) Inc.
3411 E. Harbour Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034,
United States of America
Tel: 1 480 838 3888
Fax: 1 480 304 3349
E-mail: info@bestwaycorp.us
www.bestwaycorp.com
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Solutions
- Increase the operating time per day. See "Operation Instructions "
- Test the salt level with test strip, and adjust as needed. See "Pool
Water Chemistry"
- Use pool cover when the pool is not in use and/or when the unit is
operating
- Increase the operating time per day. See "Operation Instructions "
- Inspect the cell and clean it if necessary. Refer to Maintenance part.
- Drain about 20 to 25% of the pool Water and add fresh water
to decrease the calcium hardness. Visually inspect the
electrolytic cell for scale buildup and clean the electrolytic cell
if necessary
- Check for power cord loose or not connected properly
- Contact Bestway Service Center for replacement
- Reset GFCI
- Call for service
- Press any button to view the status of the LED lights
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