Bestway Flowclear Chlorinator #58215E Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• This product cannot be used while people are inside the pool.
• Connect only to a grounding type receptacle.
• Product is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Test GFCI by pressing the test button; power should interrupt. Press reset button to restore power. If GFCI fails, it is defective. If GFCI interrupts power without test button, a ground current is flowing, indicating a shock hazard. Do not use. Disconnect and have corrected by a qualified service representative.
• 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.
• This product is not intended to be bonded to the equipotential bonding grid.

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.
• Do not use extension cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.

CAUTION - Use with Storable Pools Only

Do not use with permanently-installed pools. A storable pool is constructed to be readily disassembled for storage, while a permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled.

CAUTION - For continued protection against possible electric shock

This unit is to be mounted to the base in accordance with the installation instructions.

IMPORTANT - Electrical Supply

Using this product with an unmatched electrical supply is dangerous and will result in catastrophic failure.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Working with Electricity

Turn electrical power off at the circuit breaker and lock breaker door. Failure to do so will result in increased risk of shock, injury, and possibly death.

DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG OR MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY WAY. DO NOT USE ADAPTOR PLUGS.

Consult a qualified electrician for questions related to grounding.

Handle this product with care. Do not pull or carry by the power cord. Never pull a plug from the outlet by yanking the power cord. Keep cord free from abrasions. Sharp objects, oil, moving parts, and heat should never be exposed to this product.

Notes:

• Examine equipment before use. Notify Bestway for any manufacturing defect or missing parts. Verify components represent the intended product model.
• Place product on a solid and level ground. Ensure adequate ventilation, drainage, and access for cleaning. Never place in areas that may accumulate water or where foot traffic will flow around the pool.
• Atmospheric conditions may affect performance and lifespan. Shelter from cold, heat, and sun exposure.
• Assembly and disassembly should only be performed by adults.
• Product should only be performed by adults.
• 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.
• CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT 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.
• WARNING – RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:
• 1) Connect Only To Properly Grounded Outlet. Do Not Remove Ground Pin.
• 2) Inspect Cord Before Using - Do Not Use If Cord Is Damaged.
• 3) Keep Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Dry And Off The Ground.
• 4) Do Not Touch Plug With Wet Hands.
• 5) Double Insulated – When Servicing Use Only Identical Replacement Parts.
• 6) Read Instruction Manual Before Using.
• DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Introduction

Common salt (sodium chloride) is made up of sodium and chloride. During installation, salt is dissolved in pool water to create a mild saline solution. As part of the daily filtration cycle, pool water passes through the chlorinator's electrolytic cell, producing chlorine that instantly dissolves in the water. This chlorine destroys bacteria, algae, and oxidizes other organic materials.

Components:

• Control Panel: Electronic control panel with buttons and LED indicators to control the chlorinator and set operating hours.
• Electrolytic Cell (with Titanium Plates): Contains bipolar titanium electrodes that perform electrolysis and produce chlorine when energized by DC current. Chlorine is generated as salt-containing pool water passes through the cell.
• Flow Sensor: Protects the electrolytic cell and ensures adequate water flow through it.
• Water Inlet
• Power Cord

Specifications

• Rated Voltage: 110-120V AC
• Electrolytic Cell Working Voltage: 14V DC
• Amperage: 1.5A
• Maximum Chlorine Output/hour: 12 grams/hour
• Minimum Flow Rate: 700~4000 gallons/hour (2650~15140 L/h)
• Recommended Salt Level: 2500ppm (2.5 g/L)
• Water temperature: 50-95°F (10°C-35°C)
• Ambient temperature: 41-104°F (5°C-40°C)

Parts Reference

Familiarize yourself with all parts before assembly. (Note: Drawings are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect the actual product or scale.)

• Ref. 1: Electrolytic Cell (Part No. P6488)
• Ref. 2: Connecting Hose (100cm) (Part No. P6369)
• Ref. 3: Water Flow Sensor (Part No. P6489)
• Ref. 4: Gasket (Part No. P6371)
• Ref. 5: Screw (Part No. P6372)
• Ref. 6: Adaptor E (For connection to filter pumps with 1-1/4in. (32mm) hose size) (Part No. P6375)
• Ref. 7: Adaptor F (For connection to filter pumps with 1-1/4in. (32mm) hose size) (Part No. P6376)
• Ref. 8: Adaptor A (Part No. F6H184)
• Ref. 9: Adaptor B

Pool Water Chemistry

Optimum Pool Water Chemistry Conditions are recommended to help protect pool users. The chlorinator operates properly only if these conditions are met.

Pool Salt Usage

Use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is at least 99.8% pure. The ideal salt level in the pool water is between 2000~3000ppm (parts per million).

Salt Calculation Formulas:

• Salt Needed for Startup (Lbs) = Water Capacity (Gallons) x 0.021
• Salt Needed for Startup (Kgs) = Water Capacity (Liters) x 0.0025
• Salt Needed when Low Salt Detected (Lbs) = Water Capacity (Gallons) x 0.0067
• Salt Needed when Low Salt Detected (Kgs) = Water Capacity (Liters) x 0.0008

Operating Time Reference

Operating Time (hours) at different ambient/air temperatures:

Installation Instructions

Note: The preferred installation is that the chlorinator must be installed as the last piece of pool equipment in the return line to the pool. This will extend the life of the titanium plates and maintain its performance.

1. If your above-ground pool is filled with water, remove the debris screens from the inside of the pool and insert stopper plugs in the pool's inlet and outlet valves (or close the control valves) before chlorinator installation to prevent water from flowing out. If your pool is empty, proceed to step 2.
2. Connect adaptor F to the electrolytic cell outlet and screw the threaded locking ring into position.
3. Disconnect the water return (to the pool) hose from the filter pump connection and connect this hose to adaptor F using a hose clamp.
4. Connect adaptor E to the filter pump outlet and screw the threaded locking ring into position.
5. Connect the connecting hose to adaptor E and screw the threaded locking ring into position.
6. Remove the stopper plugs and insert the debris screens (or open the control valves) to allow water to flow.

For connection to filter pumps with 1-1/4in. (32mm) hose (with hose clamps):

[Diagram showing connection of Pool Water, Connecting Hose, Filter Pump, Adaptor F, Electrolytic Cell, Adaptor E]

For connection to filter pumps / sand filters with 1-1/2in. (38mm) hose size:

[Diagram showing connection of Pool Water, Connecting Hose, Filter Pump, Sand Filter, Adaptor A, Adaptor B]

Parts Reference Table (for illustration):

Operation Instructions

How to Add or Remove Salt?

Adding Salt

1. Switch on the filter to circulate pool water.
2. Keep the chlorinator "OFF".
3. Determine the amount of salt to add using the Pool Salt Usage table.
4. Evenly and slowly pour salt around the inside perimeter of the pool. Do not add salt through the skimmer to avoid clogging the filter.
5. Brush the pool bottom to speed up dissolving. Do not allow salt to pile up. Run the filter for 24 hours to dissolve salt completely.
6. After 24 hours, check the Flow Status LED Indicator. If normal, set the chlorinator to the desired operating time.

Removing Salt

If too much salt is added, the "high" salt level Red LED will light up. Lower the salt concentration by draining and refilling approximately 20% of the pool's water until the "high" salt level Red LED goes out and the "good" salt level Green LED lights up.

Pre-Operation Checks:

• Ensure the filter pump/sand filter and chlorinator are connected to a grounding type receptacle protected by a GFCI. Test the GFCI plug.
• Ensure the filter pump/sand filter operates for several minutes before operating the chlorinator to remove air pockets and debris.
• Ensure no air is trapped in hoses. Refer to the filter pump/sand filter manual for air release.

Control Panel Functions:

1. On-off Button: Turns the chlorinator on and off.

   Initial Setup:

   1. Start the filter pump/sand filter pump.
   2. Connect the chlorinator to a power outlet. The LED above the switch button should show red. If it shows green or blinking green, press the switch button to make it red.
   3. Press and hold the on/off button for 5 seconds, then release. The chlorinator will emit three long beeps.
   4. The on/off button LED remains red, indicating the chlorinator is ready.
   5. Wait for 1 minute.
   6. Push the on/off button. The LED above becomes green, and the chlorinator begins to work. Follow point 2 for time adjustment.

   Note: If the LED above the on/off button flashes green after step 6, repeat from step 2. If the LED is flashing green and all other LEDs are off, the chlorinator is in standby mode after completing its operation time.

2. Time Adjustment Buttons: Use the More [➕] and Less [➖] buttons to adjust operating time in 2-hour increments. Press and hold both buttons for less than one second to lock/unlock the keypad. The unit automatically locks after 5 seconds of inactivity.

   To change operation time: Push the on/off button for less than one second (LED becomes red), then follow instructions in point 1, step 3.

3. Operating Time LED Indicators: Green lights show remaining hours in the daily operating cycle.
4. Double Time Button: Pressing this button doubles the working time shown on the operating time LEDs. The Double [?] LED above will light up.
5. Flow Status LED Indicator:
   • Green light: Sufficient water flow to produce chlorine.
   • Red light: Insufficient water flow; no chlorine produced. An alarm (beeping and red flashing light) will sound for 5 minutes. The light will continue flashing, but beeping stops. After 30 minutes, all lights turn off. To restart, press the on/off button for no more than 1 second.
6. Salt Level Status LED Indicators:
   • Red: High salt level. No chlorine produced. Salt needs removal.
   • Green: Good salt level. Optimum chlorine production.
   • Yellow: Low salt level. No chlorine produced. Add salt.

   Note: An alarm (beeping and red/yellow flashing light) for high/low salt level continues for 5 minutes. Light flashes, beeping stops. After 30 minutes, all lights turn off. To restart, press the on/off button for no more than 1 second.

Important Notes:

• 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 strip to test chlorine level before entering or using the pool. If chlorine is too high, wait until it drops below 3ppm.
• Heavy pool usage and higher temperatures may require longer operating times for proper chlorine residuals.
• If a power outage occurs or the power cord is unplugged for more than 48 hours, the chlorinator operating time must be reset.
• LED indicators will not turn off in sleep mode if they were on before entering sleep mode.

Storage

1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. After draining all water from the pool, disconnect the chlorinator from the hoses.
3. Air-dry the chlorinator before storage. Visually inspect and clean the electrolytic cell.
4. Store the chlorinator in its original package in a warm, dry place.

Bestway® Test Strips

Test strips (included) can test "Free Chlorine", "pH", and "Total Alkalinity" simultaneously. 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 between test pads. Do not shake off excess water.
3. Compare results immediately by lining up the 3 test pads with the color match chart on the bottle.

Chlorinator Stationary Mounting (Option)

Chlorinators may be required to stay in a permanent upright position in some areas. Mount the product to a platform as shown in the drawings.

[Diagram showing mounting options - Fig. 1, Fig. 2]

1. Unplug the electrolytic cell line cord. Unscrew the lock nut of the flow sensor counter-clockwise and disconnect the flow sensor signal line. Unscrew the four screws and set 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 diameter of 6.4mm. Reinstall the electrolytic cell and other parts. (See Fig. 2)

Note: The total assembly must exceed 18kg.

Maintenance

CAUTION: Ensure the chlorinator is unplugged before any maintenance to avoid severe risk of injury or death.

Flow Sensor Cleaning

1. Unscrew the lock nut of the flow sensor, disconnect the signal line, and remove them from the flow sensor.
2. Clean deposits and debris on the flow sensor surface 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. Do not over tighten.

Electrolytic Cell Cleaning

Recommended to inspect and clean the electrolytic cell every 3 months to extend its life and performance.

1. Turn off the chlorinator and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove pool debris screens and insert stopper plugs in pool inlet/outlet valves, or close connection valves.
3. Remove all other components connected to the electrolytic cell and separate it from the chlorinator.
4. Inspect the electrolytic cell for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits). If present, proceed to step 5; otherwise, proceed to step 6. (See Fig. 4)
5. Flush deposits and debris with a high-pressure garden hose. If flushing is ineffective, soak the cell in a vinegar solution for 2-3 hours.
6. Reinstall the electrolytic cell (reset operating time).

Notes:

• Do not use metal tools, as they may scratch the plates' coating.
• Buildup on the cell indicates unusually high calcium levels in the pool. Correct this to avoid frequent cleaning. Maintain pool chemistry at recommended levels.

Troubleshooting

Bestway strives to provide trouble-free products. Contact your authorized dealer or Bestway if you experience problems. Here are helpful tips for common issues:

U.S.A. Contact Information

Bestway (USA) Inc.

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Tel: 1 480 838 3888

Fax: 1 480 304 3349

E-mail: info@bestwaycorp.us

Website: www.bestwaycorp.com

Limited Bestway® Manufacturer's Warranty

This product comes with a limited warranty, valid for 1 year from the original date of purchase, covering manufacturer's defects.

To enact a warranty claim:

• Complete this form and supply it with a copy of your receipt/purchase to your local Bestway After Sales Center.
• Contact your local Bestway After Sales Center before sending documents for full instructions.

Bestway® is not responsible for economic loss due to water or chemical costs and will not replace products damaged due to negligence or use outside manual guidelines. The warranty covers manufacturing defects discovered during unpacking or use as recommended in the user manual. It applies only to products not modified by third parties and stored/handled according to technical recommendations.

The warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, collision, fire, incorrect voltage, excessive heat exposure, improper installation, wiring, testing, or storage.

Replacements and repairs do not extend the warranty duration. The warranty start date is the date of sale on the original receipt/purchase invoice.

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