Use and Care Manual

POOL SUCTION FITTING
INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions shall always be
followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ, FOLLOW, AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
- Any modification that increases the flow rate of the circulation system shall require
re-evaluation of the cover/grate and sump to ensure that the flow rating of the
Suction Outlet Fitting Assembly (SOFA) is not exceeded.
- Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates, sumps, mud-frames, or any other SOFA
component shall be replaced before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
- Loose cover/grates shall be reattached before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
1. Replace suction fittings every 2 years.
2. The use of adhesives or other attachment methods that prevent access to suction
piping or SOFA components requiring periodic servicing is prohibited.
3. Refer to the following diagram for each SOFA component part instructions:
4. - Any field modification made to a SOFA not authorized by the manufacturer’s
installation instructions shall void the SOFA certification.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure or flow path unless the new
configuration has been certified as new SOFA.
- Cover/grates and all other SOFA components
shall be replaced at or before the end of their
service life and that service life begins the
month and year in which a SOFA component is
installed with or without water.
5. Winterizing instructions. Dry the suction fittings
completely, and store the product in a dry room
at a storage temperature of
15 ℃ ~ 40 ℃.
6. Use the screwdriver (not included) to disassemble the suction fitting to clean or
service.
- Cover/grate, including fasteners, shall be observed for damage or tampering
each operational day.
- Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates shall be replaced before bathers are
allowed to use the pool.
- Loose cover/grates and associated components shall be reattached before
bathers are allowed to use the pool.
- SOFA components and fastener receptacles shall be clean and free of debris or
obstructions during installation of cover/grate and fasteners.
- Remember to hand-check cover/grate for snugness to the sump/ frame after
installation.
7. Before using the product, please check the integrity of the head of the suction
fitting. If the product is broken, cracked, or the color has significantly faded,
please do not use it.
8. - All SOFAs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure or flow path unless the new
configuration has been certified to the original SOFA.
- These SOFA-configuration specific flow ratings NOT be exceeded at any time
the pool is open to bathers.
- Cover/grates, when installed, shall not protrude more than 2 in. (51 mm) from
the finished surface of the pool in which the SOFA is installed.
9.
Please research and download General Certificate of Conformity through
www.bestwaycorp.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GFCI WARNING
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. The GFCI must be tested before
each use.
WARNING: Do not use the pump if this test fails. For assistance,
please visit the support section on our website, www.bestwaycorp.com.
ASSEMBLY
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(You will need a screwdriver.)
1. Carefully remove all components from the package and check to
ensure nothing is damaged. If equipment is
damaged, immediately notify the retailer from
where the equipment was purchased.
2. The sand filter should be placed on solid, level
ground, preferably a concrete slab. Position the
sand filter so the Ports and Control Valve are
accessible for operation, servicing and winterizing.
3. The sand filter to be vertically fixed on ground or a certain pedestal
made of wood or concrete before use to prevent the sand filter from
accidentally falling. Fully assembled sand filter will exceed 18 kg. The
mounting holes should be 8 mm in diameter and spaced 86 mm apart.
Use two bolts and nuts with a maximum of 8 mm in diameter to fasten
the sand filter to the pedestal.
LOAD POOL-GRADE FILTER SAND/FLOWCLEAR™ POLYSPHERE.
NOTE: Use only special pool-grade filter sand, free of all limestone
or clay: #20 Silica sand 0.45-0.85 mm, approximately one 20 kg bag
should suffice. If you do not use the recommended size of filter sand,
filtering performance will be reduced and the sand filter may damaged,
thereby voiding the warranty.
IMPORTANT: We suggest using #20 silica sand with your pool
sand filter. It is specially graded to trap particles in the 20 - 100 micron range.
Some small debris can pass throw the sand and back into the pool. This is
normal, especially if the debris is fine or silt.
To limit this, it is better to follow the maintenance instructions, and
backwash and rinse when necessary.
We also suggest contacting your pool dealer for the chemical product
specifically made to clean the sand. The correct maintenance of the sand
will optimize the cleaning efficiency and avoid accumulation of oils or scale.
When you are vacuuming the bottom of the pool that has a large amount
of debris, we suggest to backwash the sand when you finish cleaning half
of the pool.
Remember to backwash and rinse the sand after vacuuming the bottom of
the pool each time.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the Skimmer when adding sand, pour
some water into the Bottom Tank to submerse the Skimmer on the Hub.
NOTE: Sand/Flowclear™ Polysphere not included.
NOTE: Use 28 g (0.06 lbs) Flowclear™ Polysphere to replace
1 kg (2.20 lbs) sand.
Ф8 mm
86 mm