Betta Betta 2 User manual

Betta® 2
Smart Pool Skimmer
Owner’s Manual
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1. Important Safety Instructions
l DO NOT SWIM while Betta is working in the pool. Take it out of the pool and keep it at a cool place under the shade when the
pool is in use.
l Betta Smart Pool Skimmer is NOT a toy. Keep it away from children.
l Be sure to watch your steps and maintain your balance when working by the pool side.
l Do not use while other pool cleaning devices are in the pool.
l During swimming season, keep Betta in the pool all the time unless the pool is in use or the unit needs cleaning or service.
l Do NOT leave Betta in a hot and dry spot out of the pool unattended to avoid severe damage to the unit.
l Do NOT wash Betta using pressure washer as it would cause damage to the unit.
2. About Betta
Thank you for purchasing Betta the smart pool skimmer. Betta will provide you with years of reliable service when it is well taken
care of and maintained properly. Be sure to read all the instructions in this manual to fully understand how to use and care for the
unit.
Betta is a smart pool skimmer that mostly runs by itself. It works as a pool surface cleaner/skimmer and is powered completely
by the solar panel that charges the battery built inside. Betta is fully self-driving unless controlled by the optional remote included. It
has a control system with various sensors including a Gyro scope to guide itself while maneuvering on the pool surface. The unit picks
up floating debris in its path and collects it into the removable collection basket inside. Typically, every 3-4days, you can remove the
unit from the pool , empty the collection basket, and clean the unit using water hose. Place it back to the pool and it starts working
right away after cleaning is done.
There is no need to plug in to charge. The unit has a high-capacity top solar panel that charges the battery when there is
sunlight and manages the operation automatically based on the battery charge. The unit runs 100% on solar energy and does NOT
have any AC/DC/USB charging ports.
3. Components

Parts List
1. Cover Lock
2. Distance Measure Sensor
3. LED Status Indictor
4. Guide Wheel
5. Propeller
6. Anti-stranding Bar
7. Solar Panel
8. Power Switch
9. Cover
10. Debris Collection Basket
11. Debris Intake Impeller
12. Handle
4. Using the Pool Cleaner
4.1 Using the unit for the first time
Note: Betta ONLY takes solar charge when power switch is ON
Be sure to watch your steps and maintain your balance when working by the pool
side.
Step 1. Slide the power switch to the position that you can see “ON” mark to turn on the unit.
LED status indicators at front will flash and then the propellers and impeller will start
running.
Step 2. Place Betta into your pool and it will start moving and cleaning the pool’s surface.
Betta runs in either Auto Mode or Remote Control Mode during operation.
Auto Mode
Betta is designed and programmed to be fully self-driving. It maneuvers and guides itself
by reading the sensors and managing operations and charging smartly on its own. By default,
the unit will be working in Auto Mode unless it’s operated by the remote control.
Remote Control Mode
You can manually control Betta’s movement and travel path in the pool using included
remote control when needed. For example, if you want Betta to go left, just press and hold the
left button on the remote. Remote Mode gives you fast control to move Betta wherever you
want.

4.2 Remote Control
Pairing Betta with a New Remote
The remote control packed with Betta has been paired in the factory.
You only need to do this step if it doesn’t work, or you replaced it with a new one.
First, slide the power to “OFF” position to turn off the unit. Second, slide the switch to “ON” to
turn it on. Press any button once on the remote control within 5 seconds after you turn on the
unit. Test the buttons on the remote after the 5 seconds and see if the unit is moving
accordingly. If yes, the paring completes. If not, repeat this process from the beginning. If no
success on paring, please contact Betta customer service.
Using Remote Control
You should be able to use the remote control out of the box since it’s paired with your
Betta in the factory. You only need to pair it if it doesn’t work, or you replaced either the
Betta unit or the remote control.
Press any button on the remote control. Betta will instantly enter Remote Control Mode.
Press and hold the left button to move Betta left, press and hold the right button to move
Betta right, so on and so forth.
To go back to Auto Mode, press the middle button down for 2 seconds, and Betta will go
back to Auto. Also, if you do not operate Betta with the remote control for 2 minutes, it will go
back to Auto Mode by itself.
4.3 LED Light Status Indicator
LED light status indicators (one on each side at front) will show the operation status
information of working conditions of the unit.
Standard Mode: lights flash in Green.
Status: there is enough power, the unit will keep running.
Intermittent Mode: lights flash in Red.
Status: the battery is low; the unit is running at irregular intervals in attempts
to locate sunlight where it can be recharged.
Sleep Mode: all indicator lights are off.

Status: the battery is very low, or battery becomes completely discharged.
Remote Mode: lights are in steady Green.
Status: the unit is controlled manually via a remote control.
Strand Mode: lights flash in combination of Red and Green.
Status: the unit's propellers or impeller is not working properly, most likely it
has been stuck by obstacles or cannot run freely. In this case it will stop running
automatically. The unit will try to restart every 20 minutes when it is in Strand
Mode.
4.4 Use of Anti-stranding Bars
When to use:
If there are shallow stairs or other structures in your pool, Betta may be stuck on it. You
can adjust the built-in anti-stranding bars to solve this problem.
How to use:
Press the upper button on the bar housing and pull down the bars. Each bar can be set in
two positions in height. Adjust them in pairs – both front and/or both rear to keep it balanced.
Retrieving the anti-stranding bars: Press the lower button on the bar housing and push the
bar up until it’s fully in position.
Press
Push up

4.5 Battery Run Time during Winter
During winter months, the battery may not get a full charge because the sunlight is not as
strong as during summer. Therefore, you should expect Betta to have a shorter run time than in
the summer. Even in a sunny winter climate like CA, FL, and AZ, you will not get as fast charge as
in the summer, and a full charge will need a longer period.
5. Cleaning and Storage
Empty Collection Basket and Cleaning
Be sure to watch your steps and maintain your balance when working by the pool
side.
Clean the debris collection basket every 2-3 days to keep Betta running at high efficiency.
1) Use the remote or waiting until Betta is close to the shallow end of the pool where
you can have safe access to Betta.
2) Keep it flat when you lift it up by using two hands – one on the front handle and the
other on the lift grip at the rear end to avoid debris getting out of the basket. Leave
Betta on a flat surface to rest the unit.
3) Slide power switch off.
4) Unlock the cover lock. Lift the basket handle up to remove the basket out of the unit
and empty the debris.
5) Rinse the basket out with water hose until it’s completely clean.
6) Put the basket back in the unit, secure the cover lock, and turn power on.
7) While cleaning the basket, you may also clean the solar panel. You may see some
white residues on the solar panel which are chemicals and minerals from pool water.
Wash the residues out using water hose and wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Do NOT
use pressure washer to clean or any tools to scrape or brush the panel to avoid
damages.
Winter and Long-Term Storage
If you are closing your pool for the winter, please remove Betta from the pool. Rinse Betta off

with hose water, let it completely dry, and keep it indoor at room temperature in a dry place
away from high heat. Before the first use of the next season, check all the parts of Betta for signs
of trouble before putting it back in use. Turn power on when ready to use.
6. Troubleshooting
Note: Betta ONLY takes solar charge when power switch is ON
Below is some info that should help your daily use of Betta.
Problem
Possible reason
What to Do
Not running at night
The unit is in Sleep Mode.
The status lights are off,
indicating the battery level is
very low or completely
discharged.
Leave the unit in the pool. After sunrise the
next day, the unit will start running in
intervals in attempts to locate spots with
good sunlight where it can be recharged.
You may manually place it in the direct
sunlight to charge it faster.
Not running during
the daytime
Scenario 1: The unit is in
Intermittent Mode – the
status lights are flashing in
Red, indicating the batter is
low.
You may leave it as is in the pool, the unit
will run in intervals in attempts to locate
sunlight where it can be recharged.
Scenario 2: The unit is in
Sleep Mode. The status
lights are off, indicating the
battery level is very low or
completely discharged.
Try to place it in the spot that has direct
sunlight in the pool and wait until it gets
some charge.
Scenario 3: The unit is in
Strand Mode. Status lights
are flashing in Red and
Green indicating Betta is
stuck at some structures,
such as stairs, stools, or
propeller/impeller is
strapped by something.
• Be patient and wait for a few minutes.
The unit will try restarting every 20 minutes
when it is in Strand Mode.
• Ensure that the basket is in place, and
the Cover Lock is properly secured.
• Check propellers and Impeller for dirt,
string, or hair.
Unit only runs a
short time when
sunlight is sufficient
1) The solar panel has
residues.
2) Propeller or Impeller is
strapped.
• Clean the solar panels.
• Ensure propellers and Impeller are
turning freely.

The unit is moving in
circles
One or both propellers are
trapped which makes the
unit running unbalanced.
Check propellers and Impeller for dirt, string,
and hair.
Can't be controlled
by remote
If the light on remote
control is not lit when press
any button, remote control
batteries are low.
Replace remote batteries (2x AAA).
Remote unit is not paired
with Betta.
Try paring the remote control with Betta unit
again.
Betta may be in Sleep Mode
when battery charge is extra
low or completely
discharged.
When sunlight becomes available, the unit
will exit Sleep Mode and can then be
controlled by remote.
7. Warranty Information
Betta is designed to work in fresh water or salty water up to 5000 P.P.M. The unit comes with 1-
Year Manufacturer’s Warranty from the date of purchase. Using the unit in sea water pools will
void the warranty. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact us directly. Betta honors
extended warranty ONLY through Betta Care. Any other offers from third-party retailers will not
be serviced by Betta directly. If you have any questions about Betta warranty, please contact us
at [e-mail] or 888-692-3882.
Warranty Registration
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Extended Warranty (Betta Care)
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8. Customer Service
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