Section Iv: Complete Sand Filter Installation; Section V: Sand Filter Operation - Bestway FLOWCLEAR 58400 Owner's Manual

Section IV: Complete Sand Filter Installation

Connect the Fourth Hose
NOTE:
It is imperative to check that the hydraulic connectors are not closed.
NOTE:
Ensure the Control Valve is set to the Closed function.
Assemble your product referring to Fig. A-2 if there is a T-joint (Fig. E), and referring to B-2 if not. The
assembly methods are the same.
1. Detach the Hose from Port D.
2. Attach the Hose (24) to the Control Valve's Port A; screw the threaded locking ring into position.
3. Connect the other end of Hose(24) to the pool's Inlet A.
4. Remove the Stopper Plug from the pool's Inlet A and insert Debris Screen (25) supplied with your kit.
5. With the Hose and the Debris Screen in position, secure and tighten the Hose Clamp(23).
NOTE:
It is important to ensure all elements: Hose, Debris Screen and pool Inlet are properly aligned.
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Section V: Sand Filter Operation

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.
2. 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 0.45 Bar (6.5 PSI) when it is running.
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 0.45 Bar (6.5 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
Section II and Section III: Backwash and Rinsing.
NOTE:
The Pressure Gauge is just used for measuring the water pressure, not used
for precision measurement.
NOTE:
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.
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P6680
P61318
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B
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