Bestway 58381 Cartridge Filter Pump Owner’s Manual

Bestway 58381 Cartridge Filter Pump

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – The pump is to be supplied by an isolating transformer or supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
The plug of pump shall be at least 3.50m away from the pool.
The appliance must be supplied by earthed power source.
Extension cords can’t be used.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – The pump cannot be using while people are inside the pool. Forbid the access of the pool in case of damage of the filter pump.

DO NOT BURY CORD. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.

WARNING: The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be scrapped.

CAUTION: This pump is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with permanently-installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.

IMPORTANT:  Using the pump with an unmatched electrical supply is dangerous and will result in catastrophic failure of pump.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK – When working with electricity, turn the 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 any questions related to the validity of your plugs grounding.
Handle the pump with care. Do not pull or carry the pump 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 the filter pump.

WARNING
 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. (For EU market)

WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(For market other than EU)
Cleaning and user maintenance must be performed by an adult above 18 years old who is familiar with the risk of electric shock. When the appliance will be not used for a long time, such as in the winter, the pool set should be disassembled and stored indoor.

CAUTION

• Read the instruction before using the appliance and installation/reassembly every time.
• The appliance must be placed more than 2m away from the pool. (For France only).
• Electric installations should follow national wiring rules.
• Consult a qualified electrician for any questions.
• Only the media provided or specified by the manufacturer is to be used with product installation.
• It is essential to check that the suction openings are not obstructed.
• It is advisable to stop the filtration during maintenance operations on the filtration system.
• Regularly monitor the filter clogging level.
• A weekly check is recommended for cleaning.
• Minimum daily filtration operating time of 8 hours is recommended to ensure clear pool water.
• It is essential to change any damaged element or set of elements as soon as possible.
• Use only parts approved by person responsible for placing the product on the market.
• All filters and filter media shall be inspected regularly to ensure that there is not a build-up of detritus thus preventing good filtration.
• The disposal of any used filter media should also be in accordance with applicable regulations/legislation. In case of doubt on the pump or any circulation devices, contact a qualified installer, or the manufacturer/importer/distributor.
• The water circulation installation shall comply with the European as well as national/local regulations, especially when dealing with electrical issues.
• Any change of valve position, pump size, grille size can cause a change of the flow and the suction velocity can be increased.
  Mind all the safety requirements and recommendations described in the manual.

NOTE:
Please examine equipment before use. Notify Bestway at the customer service address listed on this manual for any manufacturing defect or missing parts at the time of purchase. Verify that the equipment components represent the filter pump model that you had intended to purchase.

NOTE:
Place pump on a solid and level ground. Pay attention to position of pool and pump so adequate ventilation, drainage, and access for cleaning is available. Never place pump in an area that may accumulate water, or in an area where foot traffic will flow around the pool. It is necessary to have the plug accessible after installation of the pool.

NOTE:
Atmospheric conditions may affect the performance and life span of your filter pump. Unnecessary wear and tear may occur during periods of cold, heat and exposure to sun. Whenever possible shelter pump from these conditions.
It is important to ensure the factory equipped stopper plugs for the inlet and outlet ports replace the screens before removal or maintenance on the pump is attempted.

NOTE:

• Do not add chemicals in the filter pump.
• Don’t plug or unplug the appliance if hand is wet.

Always unplug the appliance:

• On raining days
• Before cleaning or other maintenance
• Leave it unattended on holidays

Safekeeping the instruction. For reconstruction the pool set every time, please always refer to the instructions.

• If instruction is missed, please contact with Bestway or search it in website: www.bestwaycorp.com

NOTE: This product is not intended for commercial use.
Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PEDESTAL FIXING

EN60335-2-41 TEST standard requires the filter pump to be vertically fixed on ground or a certain pedestal made of wood or concrete before use. There should be two holes 9mm in diameter on the pedestal, the space between which should be 127mm. Put filter pump on the pedestal and fix them together by fasten the bolts and nuts. All the pedestal parts should weigh over 18kgs at least to prevent the pump from accidentally falling.

NOTE: It is imperative to check that the hydraulic connectors are not obturated.

PUMP DISPOSAL

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

OPERATION

1. Open/unscrew the Air Purge Valve on the top of the Filter Pump; air is released as water fills the Filter Pump.
2. When water comes out of the Air Purge Valve screw it closed and wipe away any water.
3. To start the Filter Pump, insert the plug into a residual current device (RCD).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DRY RUN THE FILTER PUMP – Make sure both the pool’s Inlet and Outlet valves are fully covered by water before operating the Filter Pump.

PUMP MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: YOU MUST ENSURE THE FILTER PUMP IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE BEGINS OR SEVERE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH EXISTS.

1. Unplug the Filter Pump.
2. Loosen the Hose Clamps on the pool’s Inlet and Outlet Hoses by unscrewing the fly nut counter-clockwise.
3. Remove Debris Screens from inside of pool.
4. Replace the Debris Screens with the Stopper Plugs in the pool’s Inlet and Outlet Valves.
5. Unscrew the Filter Cap Retainer and remove the Filter Cap.
6. Clean the Filter Cartridge with a garden hose, if filter cartridge remains soiled or discolored, it is necessary to replace it with a new one.
7. Insert the cleaned (or new) Filter Cartridge; ensure it is centered in the Filter Pump.
8. Check that the Filter Cap Seal is in place.
9. Replace the Filter Cap and screw the Filter Cap Retainer into position.
10. Replace the Stopper Plugs with the Debris Screens in the pool’s Inlet and Outlet Valves. Tighten the Hose Clamps. Water will now flow to the pump.
11. Follow the PUMP INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS section to prepare the system for use.

IMPORTANT: For sanitary reasons we suggest replacing the Filter Cartridge with a new one every two weeks.

PUMP STORAGE

1. Unplug the Filter Pump.
2. Follow the instructions as previously outlined to stop water flowing to the Filter Pump and to remove the Filter Cartridge.
3. Discard the Filter Cartridge.
4. Detach all Hoses.
5. Dry all components thoroughly.
6. Store the filter pump in a dry indoor location out of the reach of children. Storage temperature: 4-40°C (39.2-104°F)

PUMP WARRANTY

For information concerning pump warranty please visit our website at: www.bestwaycorp.com

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