Cleaning The Strainer; Lowering Or Draining Pool Water; Section Ii: Hose Configuration For Backwashing And Rinsing; Section Iii: Backwash And Rinsing - Bestway FlowClear Owner's Manual

Section II: Hose Configuration for
Backwashing and Rinsing
NOTE: Ensure the Control Valve is set to the Closed function.
Your pool should be filled with water.
1. Attach one Hose to the sand filter's Port B; screw the threaded locking ring into
position.
2. Connect the other end of the Hose to Port B connection valve; screw the threaded
locking ring into position.
3. Open the connection valve. This allows water to flow to the sand filter.
NOTE: You can refer to pool manual for connection valve's installation instructions.
4. Connect the other Hose to Port D and place the opposite end in drain area.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the Control Valve is set to the Closed function.
IMPORTANT: Make certain both of the pool's connection valves are fully submerged
by water before operating the sand filter.

Section III: Backwash and Rinsing

Backwash and Rinsing must be preformed 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. Insert the plug into a residual current device , then switch on the sand filter 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.
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. DO NOT DRY RUN THE SAND FILTER.
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 0.045MPa (6.5PSI) (in green area) 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.
Take action to avoid using pools if the filter has
problem.
Check the suction if there is any blocking.
Replace all the damaged components.
As dirt builds up in the sand filter, the pressure
reading on Pressure Gauge will increase. When the
Pressure Gauge is 0.045MPa (6.5PSI) 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 III:
Backwash and Rinsing.
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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Section IV: Complete Sand Filter
Installation
Connect the Second Hose
NOTE: It is imperative to check that the hydraulic connectors are not obturated.
NOTE: Ensure the Control Valve is set to the Closed function.
1. Detach the Hose from Port D.
2. Attach the Hose to the Control Valve's Port A; screw the threaded locking ring into
position.
3. Connect the other end of Hose to the pool's Inlet A.
4. Open the connection value. This allows water to flow to the sand filter.
NOTE: You can refer to pool manual for connection value's installation instructions.
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B

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. Switch off the sand filter and set Control Valve to the Drain function.
2. Detach the Hose from the connection valve's Port A and sand filter Port A and
attach to Port D.
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 as previously outlined.
2. Drain the pool according to the pool owner's manual.
3. Open the drain nut 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. Store the sand filter in a dry location out of child's reach.
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