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SAND FILTER
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY - do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Connect only to a

grounding type receptacle. This product is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter.
If replacement of the plug is needed, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING - The unit is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter

(GFCI). To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power.
Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this
manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the pump without the
test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an
electric shock. Do not use this pump. Disconnect the pump and have the problem
corrected by a qualified service representative before using.

CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock the pool must be

installed no closer than 6 feet (1.8 m) from any electrical outlet. Do not place
portable appliances closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the pool.
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.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension

cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
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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.
Please examine and verify all sand filter components are present before use. Notify
Bestway at the customer service address listed on this manual for any damaged or
missing parts at the time of purchase.
• THERMALLY PROTECTED MOTOR. 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 PUMP 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
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interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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.

POOL SUCTION FITTING

INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions shall always be
followed, including the following:

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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. F4030-01

- No modification shall be made to a SOFA

structure or flow path unless the new F4030-03
configuration has been certified as new SOFA.
- Cover/grates and all other SOFA components F4030-02

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

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 installation.
7. Before using the product, please check the integrity of the head of the suction
fitting. If the product is broken, 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.
Installation Information label (copy)
Manufacturers name:
GOLEADER INDUSTRIES (JINJHUA) CO., LTD.
Cover part number: F4030
Service life of the cover: 2 Years
Cover flow rating: 28 GPM
Installer need to fill in the balance of information
and give it to the pool owner, to be kept with other
important pool related documents.
Configuration and installed orientation:_________
Location:_______
Installed Date:_________

Please research and download General Certificate of Conformity through

www.bestwaycorp.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
Filter Diameter: 254 mm

Effective Fiter Area: 0.05 m2(0.54 ft2)

Max. Operating Pressure: 0.83 Bar(12 PSI)

528 mm

Working sand filter pressure: <0.45 Bar(6.5 PSI)

Max. Water Temperature: 35°C

254 mm
Sand: Not included

Sand Size: #20 silica sand,0.45-0.85 mm

480 mm Sand Capacity: Approximately 9 kg

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 PARTS REFERENCE OVERVIEW
Before assembling the sand filter, take a few minutes to
become familiar with all the sand filter parts.
A X3

B A
B
B

X1 X2

C X2
X1 X1

REF.NO SPARE PART NO. A B C

1 P03831 1 1 1
2 P61138ASS16 1 1 1
3 P03832 2 2 2
4 P61209ASS16 1 1 1
5 P03837 1 1 1
6 P03838 1 1 1
7 P61211ASS16 1 1 1
8 P6581ASS16 1 1 1
9 P6580ASS16 1 1 1
10 P03839 1 1 1
11 P6614ASS16 1 1 1
12 P6029ASS16 6 6 5
13 P03830 1 1 1
14 P61214ASS16 1 1 1
15 P03841 8 8 8
16 P03829 1 1 1
17 P6916ASS16 2 0 0
18 P6124ASS16 5 4 0
19 P6561ASS16 1 1 1
20 P6562ASS16 1 1 1
21 P6563ASS16 1 1 1
22 P04320 1 1 1
23 P03836 1 1 1
24 P6517ASS16 2 2 2
P6680ASS16 2 2 0
25
P61318ASS16 1 0 0
(P6680ASS16) (P61318ASS16) 26 P6019ASS16 2 2 0
27 P61408ASS16 1 1 0
28 P6005ASS16 2 2 0
29 P6783ASS16 1 1 1

ASSEMBLY (You will need a screwdriver.) 86 mm

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, Ф8 mm
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 servicing and winterizing.

3. The sand filter must 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 9 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 0.06 lbs (28 g) Flowclear™ Polysphere to replace
2.20 lbs (1 kg) sand.

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 #20
0.45-0.85 mm

4 MAX.

MIN .
MAX

MIN

C
C

CONNECT TO THE POOL

A B
B

A A
B B
B

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2
1 2

D A B
B

3
Garden hose (not included) D
For Drain, Backwash,
Rinse function

A B
B
B

P6680ASS16

A B
B

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FOR POOL WITH 1.25 IN. (32 MM) VALVE

A B

P6916ASS16 P61318ASS16 P61322ASS16/P6680ASS16

STOP Before switching on, please read the manual carefully.

GFCI TEST
1 2 3 4
RESET RESET RESET

TEST TEST TEST

OPERATION
CONTROL VALVE OVERVIEW

WARNING: To prevent
equipment damage and possible injury,
always switch off sand filter before
changing the Control Valve function.
Changing valve positions while the
pump is running can damage the
Control Valve, which may cause personal injury or property damage.
How to Use the Control Valve:
Press down on the Control Valve handle and rotate to desired function.

CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS

The Control valve is used to select 6 different filter functions: Filter, Rinse,
Circulate, Backwash, Closed and Drain.
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Filter: This function is used to filter pool water Closed: This function stops water flowing
and should be positioned here 99% of the time. between the sand filter and the pool.
Water is pumped through the sand filter, where it
is cleaned and returned to the pool.

C
C
A A

B B

Backwash: This function is used to clean the Rinse: This function for initial startup, cleaning,
sand bed; water is pumped down through the and sand bed leveling after Backwash; water is
Collector Hub, upwards through the sand bed, pumped downwards through the sand bed, up
and deposited out of Port D. through the Collector Hub and deposited out of
the valve Port D.

C C
A A

D D

B B

Drain: This function drains water from the pool; Circulate: This function circulates pool water
another filter bypass setting, water is pumped and by passing the sand filter; use this function if the
deposited out of Port D, instead of returning it to filter is broken to collect debris in the Debris
the pool. Screens.

C C
A
A

B
B

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NOTE:
• Be sure all provisions for wastewater disposal meet
applicable local, state or national codes. Do not discharge
water where it will cause flooding or damage.
• When the Control Valve is set to the Backwash, Rinse, or
Drain position, water will discharge from Port D on the
Control Valve.
• Do not switch on or operate the sand filter with the Control
Valve set to the Closed function or it will seriously damage
the sand filter.
• Do not set the Control Valve between two functions, or it
will lead to leaking.
• To avoid water leakage, screw the Port D Cap onto the
Control Valve Port D before operating the sand filter.

AIR RELEASE
Press down the control valve handle and wait untill the water
flow from Port D to release the air.
NOTE: It is important to repeat this operation every time you
start the pump after winterizing, maintenance and backwashing
the sand bed.

FIRST TIME USE INSTRUCTIONS

Backwash and Rinsing must be performed 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. Plug in 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 if required.
IMPORTANT: This procedure removes
water from the pool, which you’ll need to
replace.
Switch off the sand filter immediately if water Backwash Rinsing
levels near the pool’s Inlet and Outlet valves.
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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
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1
6
0.

severe risk of injury or death exists.

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15

1.2
0.4

As dirt builds up in the sand filter, the

5
20

1.4
0.2

pressure reading on Pressure Gauge 0 23

psi

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will increase. When the Pressure
0

1.
bar

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: Backwash and Rinsing.

NOTE:
1. The Pressure Gauge is just used for measuring the water
pressure, not used for precision measurement.
2. 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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 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.

STORAGE
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.
2. Drain the pool according to the pool owner’s manual.
3. Unscrew the drain valve cap 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 pour 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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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Probable Causes Solutions
Sand Filter does - For assistance, please visit the support section on our
- GFCI broken website, www.bestwaycorp.com.
not operate
- Sand is too small
- Recommend 0.45 mm to 0.85 mm #20 silica sand
- Move the control valve from the
- Stop the sand filter every time set the control valve
Sand is flowing to backwash to the filter function without
- Check if the level of the sand is between the marked
the pool stop the sand filter
“MAX” and “ MIN” on the hub
- The level of the sand is too high
- Replace the skimmer
- The skimmer is broken

- Stopper plugs were not removed - Remove the stopper plugs and insert the
- Air was not released debris screens
No water flow - The control valve is set to Closed - Release the air
- The strainer is blocked - Set to filter function
- Sand filter broken - Clean the strainer
- Call for service

- Dirty filter - Backwash

Excessive filter - Calcified sand bed - Inspect sand and change if necessary
pressure - Insufficient backwashing - Backwash until water runs clear
- The pressure gauge is broken - Replace the pressure gauge

- Control Valve is set between two

Control Valve leaks - Set to one function
functions
from the port D - Replace the gasket
- The gasket is broken

- Washer of the connectors not in place - Reposition the washer

- Washer of the connectors broken - Replace the washer
Connectors leaks - O-ring on the hose connection is broken - Replace the o-ring
- Loose Hoses - Tighten them

For support please visit us at:

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