King Technology 5400, 5430 User Manual

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POOL FROG

Mineral Pool Care System

Model 5400/5430

For Pools up to 40,000 Gallons

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CYCLER

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Adopt A FROG

Worry-Free Water!

*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.

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• Lessworkwithnodailydosing.

• Reduceschlorineuseupto50%.*

• Adoptaneasier,morefunpool  environment.

System Includes the

POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir

Patented Mineral Disinfectant

for

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Customer Service 800-222-0169

www.kingtechnology.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

POOL FROG® Introduction 3

Swimming Pool Tips 4

Start-up and Operation 5-6

Replacing POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir 7

Using FROG BAM® 8

Using POOL FROG® Bac Pac 9

Troubleshooting 10

Parts List 11

Replacing Control Dial O-Rings 12

Replacing Cap O-Rings and Knobs 12

Winterizing 13

In-line Installation 14

Off-line Installation 15-16

For Proper Performance 17

Warranty 18

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POOL FROG

Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG®. With POOL FROG®, your pool water will look and feel better without a lot of work or a lot of chlorine. This system† controls bacteria using a combination of minerals and reduced chlorine levels–up to 50%* less. There are 4 parts to the

POOL FROG® System: The In Ground POOL FROG® Cycler, the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® 90-day Algae Preventative and the POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

Part 1

CYCLER

Cycler

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For In Ground Pools up to 40,000 gallons.

POOL FROG

The water treatment center that controls the ﬂow of water to each part of the POOL FROG®System.

Part 2

POOL FROG®Mineral Reservoir

Holds the minerals and ﬁts inside the POOL FROG®Cycler.

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THE POOL FROG

MINERAL RESERVOIR

MUST BE REPLACED

EVERY SIX MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL

SEASON WHICHEVER

IS SHORTER.

Part 3

FROG BAM

Use with the POOL FROG®System for an Algae-Protection Guarantee.

(POOL FROG

†FROG® Mineral System consists of the FROG® minerals silver chloride and carbonate used in conjunction with 0.5 ppm chlorine. The FROG® Mineral Reservoir must be used in conjunction with the FROG® Bac Pac (EPA Reg. No.: 53735-2), an EPA registered chlorine pool product or a chlorine delivery device.

*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.

Mineral Reservoir sold inside POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler and separately for replacements.

POOL FROG

Bac Pac and FROG BAM® sold separately.)

Part 4

POOL FROG®Bac Pac

Pre-ﬁlled with chlorine tablets and ﬁts inside the POOL FROG®Mineral Reservoir.

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Swimming Pool Tips

Start-up and Yearly Maintenance

Make sure the pool has adequate circulation. The pool water must completely circulate through the pump and ﬁlter at least 1 to 2 times per day. This usually requires 8 to 12 hours. Check with your dealer for the proper circulation time for your pool.

Before beginning with any pool care program, you must ﬁrst balance your pool water. Take a water sample to your local pool professional or use a complete test kit that will test for the following important elements.

If your ﬁll water is high in metals, use a sequestering agent or metal out product at start-up only before using the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir. See your local dealer for details on using these products and always follow manufacturers directions carefully.

After your pool is up and

running smoothly, continue to test your water for pH, total alkalinity and chlorine with FROG® Brand Test Strips and maintain its balance by adding any necessary adjustment products (see your dealer for details).

Water Balance Guidelines

pH: 7.2 – 7.8

Total Alkalinity: 60 – 120 ppm

Calcium Hardness: 150 – 400

Total Dissolved Solids: <1500

Stabilizer: 20 – 80 ppm

Free Chlorine: 0.5 – 1.0 ppm

Check the pool’s ﬁlter gauge often and periodically clean ﬁlter per the manufacturer’s directions. A dirty ﬁlter will slow the ﬂow of water which could hamper proper circulation.

Start-up and Operation

Stabili zer

CHLORINE

SHOCK

Add a stabilizer or conditioner to the pool at the beginning of the season if the stabilizer level is below 20 ppm. This will prevent chlorine burn off. Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully.

Shock the pool with chlorine to rid the water of all contaminants before beginning with POOL FROG®. Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully.

THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO START-UP. USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY.

Replace cap and run POOL FROG® Cycler, with POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir inserted, for 10 minutes on Setting MAXIMUM.

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For an Algae Protection Guarantee insert FROG BAM® into POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir in POOL FROG® Cycler. (Follow directions on page 8.)

Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the POOL FROG® Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface.

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Install a POOL FROG® Mineral

Reservoir into the POOL FROG® Cycler. (Follow directions on page 7.)

REPLACE THE POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY 6 MONTHS

Pac Removal

OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER.

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POOL FROG BAC PAC

When chlorine reading is down to 1.0 ppm, which may take a few days, insert POOL FROG® Bac Pac. (Follow directions on page 9.)

Start-up and Operation

This system is designed to work effectively with a variety of pool equipment as long as the following basic procedures are followed.

Set control dial by matching up the parameters of your pool on the chart below. THIS IS A STARTING POINT ONLY and may

need to be adjusted to ﬁt your individual pool needs. See #8 below for adjusting directions. IMPORTANT: Pump-run times of at least 6 hours per day at high speed are recommended for proper performance. If running the pump at low speed only or on high speed less than 6 hours, please follow the 24 hour low-speed directions below.

SINGLE-SPEED PUMP OR HIGH-SPEED PUMP RUN TIME

In Ground

POOL SIZE

Gallons

7,000 4.0

9,000 4.5

12,000 5.0

18,000 NR

25,000 NR

30,000 NR

35,000 NR

40,000 NR

3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp

6 HOUR PUMP RUN TIME

PUMP SIZE

3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp

3.5 3.0 3.0* 3.0 2.5 4.0* 3.5* 1.5 3.5* 3.0* 2.5*

4.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 4.0* 2.5 4.0* 3.5* 3.0*

4.5 4.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 2.5 1.5 3.5*

5.0 4.5 4.0 5.0 4.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0

NR 5.0 4.0 NR 5.0 4.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5

NR 6.0 5.0 NR 5.5 5.0 4.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0

NR 7.0 6.0 NR 6.5 5.5 5.0 5.5 4.5 4.0 3.5

NR NR 7.0 NR NR 6.5 5.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 4.0

12 HOUR PUMP RUN TIME

PUMP SIZE

3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp

24 HOUR PUMP RUN TIME

PUMP SIZE

* – Bypass installation recommended. NR – This pump size is not recommended for this size pool.

24 HOUR, LOW-SPEED PUMP RUN TIME

In order to ensure proper performance when running the pump on low speed for 24 hours per day or high speed less than 6 hours per day, bleed the air while the pump is on by unscrewing the cap knob until water appears.Then screw the knob back on. Repeat this process each time the cap is removed for any reason. Set the control dial at 6 and follow the adjustment directions in Step 8 to determine the correct setting for your pool.

For the ﬁrst week test the pool water daily

for free chlorine with FROG® Brand Test Strips to ensure correct dial setting. Continue to test weekly throughout the season.

If using another means of chlorine support, follow

steps 1-5 on page 5 then continue below.

After each testing, adjust the dial up by 1/2 increment if the free chlorine reading has dropped below 0.5 ppm or adjust down by 1/2 increment if the reading has risen above 1.0 ppm. Continue this process each day until the free

chlorine reading stabilizes to at least 0.5 ppm.

Remember to adjust dial by 1/2 increments only in order to prevent over chlorination which may bleach pool surfaces.

Shock pool every two weeks or as needed to

maintain water quality. Follow label directions on the shock treatment used.

Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the POOL FROG® Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface.

In Ground

POOL SIZE

Gallons

7,000 4.0

9,000 4.5

12,000 5.0

18,000 NR

25,000 NR

30,000 NR

35,000 NR

40,000 NR

Find your starting dial setting by matching up the parameters of your pool on the above chart. An In ground pool with approximately 18,000 gallons with a 1 horse power pump running 6 hours a day at high speed would require a starting dial setting of 5. Example above.

6 HOUR PUMP RUN TIME

3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp

PUMP SIZE

3.5 3.0 3.0*

4.0 3.5 3.0

4.5 4.0 3.5

5.0 4.5 4.0

NR 5.0 4.0

NR 6.0 5.0

NR 7.0 6.0

NR NR 7.0

Set dial to Maximum. Maintain a minimum chlorine reading of 0.5 ppm with a chlorine delivery device or hand feeding.

Shock pool every two weeks or as needed to maintain water quality. Follow label directions on the shock treatment used.

Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the POOL FROG® Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface.

Replacing a POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir

(POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season)

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Check the top of the box and back label of product to make sure you have the correct POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir to ﬁt your POOL FROG® Cycler.

THE POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER

IMPORTANT: Remove and read the information card.

Please note: Complete instructions for inserting a POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Bac Pac are included inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir

Turn off pump.Turn dial to Pac Removal. This reduces the ﬂow of water into the unit when the cap is open.

Use the cap tool included with POOL FROG® Cycler to loosen cap by hitting the handle with the ﬂat of your hand counter clockwise. Stand back to avoid inhaling chlorine fumes from the POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

USE ONLY the factor y recommended replacement POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Bac Pac. DO NOT USE bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Cycler or put anything inside the POOL FROG® Cycler, other than the appropriate POOL FROG® product as directed in the product instructions. Use of any other product could result in damage to pool equipment or surface, unsafe pool conditions, ﬁre or explosion. Warranty will be void if the correct POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Bac Pac are not used.

Find slot on side of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and line up with ﬁn inside the POOL FROG® Cycler. Lower POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir into POOL FROG® Cycler until secure.

Using FROG BAM® for an Algae Protection Guarantee

If you are not using FROG BAM, proceed to Step 15. See FROG BAM® product labeling for complete directions for use (EPA Reg. No. 53735-9).

*NOTE: If using directly after a shock treatment, test the water ﬁrst to ensure the pH is in the proper range of 7.2-7.8 and the chlorine

level is no more than 4.0 ppm. Avoid using other chemicals until this product has been circulated (ﬁltered) for at least 24 hours.

Remove cap from FROG BAM® without removing seal.

For a preventive dose add:

•One FROG BAM® for pools up to 15,000 gallons.

•Two FROG BAM® for pools between 15,000 and 30,000 gallons.

11.

Turn pump on for 90 minutes allowing FROG BAM® to circulate through pool.

12.

To remove FROG BAM®, turn pump off. Turn dial to Pac Removal.

10.

Insert upside down into center of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir pushing down ﬁrmly on key to puncture seal.

Replace cap by hand only.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

13.

14.

Remove POOL FROG® Cycler cap.

Lift FROG BAM® up and allow any water in the container to drain through the POOL FROG® Cycler before discarding in trash.

NOTE: If water shows more than a hint of blue inside POOL FROG® Cycler, replace the POOL FROG® Cycler cap, turn dial to Maximum and run the pump for one minute.

Turn control dial on POOL FROG® Cycler to Maximum.

14a. If pool size requires additional FROG BAM®, repeat steps 7-14.

14b. When water is clear in POOL FROG® Cycler, proceed to inserting POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

Using the POOL FROG® Bac Pac

USE ONLY the factor y recommended replacement POOL FROG® Bac Pac. (See label.) DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Cycler. Use of any other product could result in over chlorination, bleached liners, unsafe pool conditions, ﬁre or explosion. Warranty will be void if the correct pac is not used.

15.

16.

Colored Caps

POOL FROG® Bac Pac recommended to assure up to 50% reduction in chlorine use*. POOL FROG® Bac Pac sold separately. (EPA Reg. No. 53735-2)

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*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.

Avoid sparks, open ﬂame or smoking when handling the POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

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20.

Line up the small leg of the POOL FROG® Bac Pac with the small

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opening in the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and the large leg with the large opening. Lower POOL FROG® Bac Pac into POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir until secure.

Replace cap by hand only. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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18.

TOWERS

PAC

DO NOT USE CAP TOOL TO

To remove POOL FROG® Bac Pac colored caps, grab on to the lip of one cap with a pliers and pull up until cap

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releases. Repeat the process for the other cap.

TIGHTEN CAP. Use for removal only.

The chlorine pacs are made of HDPE plastic. Non-reﬁllable container. Do not reuse or reﬁll this container. Offer for recycling if available. Rinse thoroughly before recycling or discarding in trash.

21.

Mark your calendar for the six

Turn POOL FROG® Bac Pac over and shake slightly until

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chlorine tablets fall into tower areas.

PAC TOWERS

Reservoir is effective up to 6 consecutive months or one pool season whichever is shorter. After that time, even if you hear the spent media inside, it is no longer effective and must be replaced.

month replacement of the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, 90-day replacement of FROG BAM® and approximate replacement times for the POOL FROG® Bac Pac. Once wetted, the time-released mineral coating of the POOL FROG® Mineral

Troubleshooting

For more in-depth troubleshooting, go to www.kingtechnology.com

Problem Remedy

What do I do if the water looks cloudy?

What do I do if the water turns color?

What do I do if algae forms in or on my pool?

What do I do if I am under chlorinating with the POOL FROG® Bac Pac?

1. Make sure your ﬁltration system is working properly (i.e. clean ﬁlter, skimmer and pump basket).

2. Make sure circulation time is adequate – increase pump

1. Metals in the ﬁll water may have been oxidized. Have the pool tested. Shock the pool and clean the ﬁlter until water clarity returns.

1. Use a nonmetallic (polyquat) algaecide per the directions on the bottle and brush the sides of the pool often.

1. If you are unable to maintain 0.5 to 1.0 ppm, ﬁrst make sure there are chlorine tablets in the tower areas of the POOL FROG® Bac Pac and it is installed properly. If a correction was made, test the water in 24 hours.

2. If still low, turn the dial up one setting and test the water again in 24 hours. Continue raising the setting by one increment each day

time if not.

3. Make sure the pool is properly balanced

4. Shock the water to eliminate build up of any organic matter.

2. Algae may be trying to form – shock the pool, increase circulation time if needed and clean the ﬁlter.

2. Clean the ﬁlter and shock the pool with chlorine daily until water clarity returns.

3. If you are in an area of the country that struggles with algae growth, see your dealer regarding a 90-day Algae

until the proper reading is achieved.

3. Shock the pool if the reading has been lower than

0.5 ppm for more than one day.

4. Make sure pump run time is at least 6 hours on high speed (40 gpm or higher) or if not, bleed the air from the cap knob (see page 6 for directions).

(see page 4).

5. Make sure pool has a free chlorine reading of

0.5 to 1.0 ppm.

6. Check with your dealer for more information.

3. Check with your dealer for more information.

Protection Guarantee using FROG BAM®. See product

hang tag for guarantee details.

4. Check with your dealer for more information.

5. Contact your dealer to have your back pressure tested to ensure it is at least 4 psi.

6. Check for a suction side leak by looking for air bubbles in your pump basket or at the return jet. Contact dealer for help in correcting this situation.

7. Contact King Technology’s Customer Service Department at 800-222-0169.

What do I do if I am over chlorinating with the POOL FROG® Bac Pac?

1. If the chlorine reading is over 3.0 ppm, remove the POOL FROG® Bac Pac from the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and test the water daily until the reading is down to 1.0 ppm.

2. Reinsert the POOL FROG® Bac Pac, lower the dial one setting and test the water again in 24 hours. If the reading has risen, lower the dial one setting again. Continue this process until

proper reading is achieved.

3. If over-chlorinating at the lowest possible setting, consider decreasing the circulation time. Depending on your pump size, you may be circulating the water more than is necessary.

4. Contact your dealer to have your back pressure tested. If over 8 psi consider a larger eye-ball ﬁtting in the return jet.

5. Check to see if the pressure relief valve is loose or missing and replace. It is a clear plastic piece approximately 1” long installed inside near the base. If loose or missing, it can provide another avenue for water to reach the chlorine.

6. Contact King Technology’s Customer Service Department at 800-222-0169.

Parts List Models 5400/5430

8 & 9

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INCLUDED WITH THE POOL FROG® Model 5400

REF. # DESCRIPTION QTY. INCLUDED

1 & 2 Cap w/O-Ring 1 3 Body 1 4 Pressure Relief Valve 1 5, 6, 7 Control Dial with O-Ring & Snap Ring 1 8 & 9 Knob with O-Ring 2 10 2” Male Adapter 2 18 Cap/Control Dial Tool 1 19 Silicone Lubricant 1

OFF-LINE PARTS Included with Model 5430

REF. # DESCRIPTION QTY. INCLUDED

Off-line parts 11 to 17

11* 2” x 1/2” Bushing 2 12 90° Elbow 2 13 Small Clamp 4 14 6’ PVC Tubing 1 15 Scoop Gasket 2 16 Venturi Scoop 2 17 Scoop Clamp 2

OUTLET

After filter and heater (if heater installed)

2” to 36” apart on

straight pipe

REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR POOL FROG® Model 5400

REF. # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 & 2 01-22-9412 Cap w/O-Ring 2 01-22-9920 Cap O-Ring 4 01-22-9480 Pressure Relief Valve 5, 6, 7 01-22-9440 Control Dial with O-Ring & Snap Ring 6 & 7 01-22-9450 Control Dial O-Ring Kit 8 & 9 01-22-9940 Knob with O-Ring 10 01-22-9490 2” Male Adapter 18 01-22-8870 Cap/Control Dial Tool 19 01-22-9971 Silicone Lubricant

REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OFF-LINE Model 5430

REF. # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

11* 01-22-8620 2” x 1/2” Bushing

12 01-22-7800 90° Elbow 13 01-22-7690 Small Clamp 14 01-22-7700 6’ PVC Tubing

INLET

Between pump and filter

15 01-22-7850 Scoop Gasket 16 01-22-7790 Venturi Scoop 17 01-22-7910 Scoop Clamp

POOL FROG® Cycler Maintenance

Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings

Using a needle nose pliers, find the snap ring tail located at approximately the five o'clock position under the control dial.

Pull down and out of the groove.

Using a large screwdriver, loosen the control dial. Carefully pry the dial until it pulls out.

Replacing Cap O-Ring

Hold cap in front of you upside down with the o-ring groove facing up. Place one end of o-ring into cap groove at the point closest to you. Hold o-ring down with the thumb and index finger of one hand.

Take hold of the far end of the o-ring with the thumb and index finger of the other hand. Roll o-ring slightly back towards you as you stretch the o-ring into the remainder of the cap groove.

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Carefully replace the rubber

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o-ring without stretching it.

Apply silicone lubricant, that

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came with your POOL

FROG

Cycler, on o-ring.

Push control dial completely into the housing and turn the

Replacing Knobs

Lubricate o-ring often with silicone lubricant that came with your POOL FROG

Cycler. DO NOT USE petroleum based lubricants.

dial to setting 2.

Replace knob in back or on cap of POOL FROG® Cycler

Insert the non-lipped end of snap ring into the groove opening beginning at the 5

Back of Cycler

by unscrewing old one and screwing in new one.

o'clock position and push it up so that it threads itself around the control dial.

Top of cap

Using a small screwdriver or pointed tool to help guide it, make sure the snap ring stays in the groove as it is inserted.

Winterizing

Turn pump off and turn dial to Pac Removal.

Remove cap.

If POOL FROG® Bac Pac still contains chlorine, wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or cool well-ventilated location away from children, pets, cars, motorcycles or anything metal that can rust, pit, etc. Make sure POOL FROG® Bac Pac is away from open ﬂame.

Remove the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and discard in trash. Even if you hear spent minerals inside, it is no longer effective.

Unscrew knob in the back of POOL FROG® Cycler. Allow all water to drain.

Replace the cap and knob loosely.

TOOLS NEEDED

Pipe Wrench

Hacksaw

In-line Installation - 5400 Model

Do NOT install in copper pipe if using POOL FROG® Bac Pac as chemical corrosion occurs.

• Install after all equipment

and as far as possible from heater.

• Any additional sanitizing

equipment that is installed with FROG® must be installed after FROG® (never before) on the return line to the pool.

Tape Measure

MATERIALS NEEDED

Primer and PVC Cement

PVC

CEMENT

RECOMMENDED

Corrosion Resistant Check Valve

#10 x 1 1/4” Phillips Pan Head Screws with Washers

Do NOT install this POOL

Bi-ﬂow valve design allows water ﬂow

in either direction. FROG® Cycler off-line.

1. 2.

Measure the distance between POOL FROG® Cycler male adapters and cut out a section of pipe 3” less than that dimension.

Following Primer directions, brush Primer on the inside of the male adapters and to ends of pipe. Repeat this process with PVC cement following directions on that product.

12" to 15"

PVC

CEMENT

Leave 12” to 15” above and around POOL FROG® Cycler to allow room for easy replacement of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

Use Phillips pan head screws through the mounting holes at the POOL FROG® Cycler base to secure the POOL FROG® Cycler into a treated wood base.

3. 4.

Insert PVC pipe into male adapters with a twisting action. Hold in place 5 to 10 seconds to bond.

If using a POOL FROG® Bac Pac, isolating the POOL FROG® Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant check valve is recommended.

TOOLS NEEDED

Screwdriver

Pipe Wrench

Battery Operated Drill with 5/8” or 19/32” Bit

MATERIALS NEEDED

Off-line Installation - 5430 Model

SCOOPS 2” – 36” APART

When insufﬁcient room for an in-line application, install off-line in straight pipe with scoops between 2” - 36” apart.

• Install after all equipment and

as far as possible from heater.

• Any additional sanitizing

equipment that is installed with FROG® must be installed after FROG® (never before) on the return line to the pool.

Pipe Thread Sealant

Primer and PVC Cement

OFF-LINE KIT

Included with the POOL FROG® Cycler

Two Male Adapters

Two Reducer Bushings

Two 90 Degree Elbows

Four Hose Clamps

6’ of Tubing

PVC

CEMENT

Do NOT install an off-line POOL FROG® Cycler in-line as

Bi-ﬂow valve design allows water ﬂow in either direction. this POOL FROG® Cycler is different than an in-line unit.

1. 2.

Following pipe thread sealant

directions, brush sealant

onto POOL FROG® threads in

both ports and on both male

adapters.

DO NOT USE PIPE THREAD TAPE as the threads on these units are not suitable for this use and leaking or ﬁtting failure could result.

Screw a male adapter into each port of POOL FROG® Cycler and hand tighten.

Completely tighten turning 1 to 2 revolutions with a wrench.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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Two Scoops

Two Scoop Gaskets

Two Scoop Clamps

RECOMMENDED

Corrosion Resistant Check Valve

#10 x 1 1/4” Phillips Pan Head Screws with Washers

PVC

CEMENT

Following Primer directions, brush Primer on reducer bushings and inside of male adapters. Repeat this process with PVC cement following directions on that product.

Insert reducer bushing into

male adapter on both sides

with a twisting action. Hold

in place 5 to 10 seconds to

bond.

Following pipe thread sealant directions, brush sealant onto elbow threads.

Screw elbow into reducer bushings on both sides.

10.

Attach a gasket to each scoop.

Cut tubing to size for each POOL FROG® Cycler connection and attach one to each elbow with clamps.

Tighten clamps

with screwdriver.

totally dry, drill two 19/32” or 5/8” holes, between 2” - 36” apart, on the return line. Be careful not to go through other side of pipe.

11. 12.

When pipe is

Place scoops inside holes so the inlet scoop faces the water ﬂow and the outlet scoop faces away from the water ﬂow. Scoop arrows should be facing each other when correct.

2” – 36” apart on straight pipe

Attach scoop clamps over the scoops and around the pipe.

Arrows on scoops must

face each other.

13.

Tighten scoop clamps with a screwdriver.

16.

14. 15.

Attach each hose to venturi scoop male nipple with a small clamp and tighten with screwdriver.

For best results use Phillips pan head screws through the mounting holes at the POOL FROG® Cycler base to secure the POOL FROG® Cycler into a treated wood base.

SCOOPS 2”– 36” APART ON STRAIGHT PIPE

If using the POOL FROG® Bac Pac, isolating the POOL FROG® Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant check valve is recommended.

For Proper Performance

B. With In-floor Cleaners

1) If using a multi-speed pump, run pump for at least 6 hours per day at high speed (at least 40 gpm).

If the pump will run on low speed 24 hours per day or less than 6 hours per day on high speed, you must bleed the air while the pump is on by unscrewing the cap knob until water appears. Then screw the knob back on. Repeat this process each time the cap is removed for any reason.

2) Install system with 4-8 psi back pressure.

Lower back pressures could result in under chlorination. Adjust eye ball ﬁttings in the return jets to a smaller size to increase back pressure. Contact King Technology at 800-222-0169 for a cap tapped for a pressure gauge to determine back pressure at pool start-up.

A. With High GPMS

POOL FROG

Install T-ﬁttings exactly as shown.

CYCLER

B. With In-Floor Cleaner - TWO OPTIONS

OPTION 1- A Two-Line Installation

The best option is to have two lines. One line with pump, ﬁlter, heater

and cycler and a second line with a separate pump for the in-ﬂoor cleaning system (ﬁlter optional).

POOL FROG®

Line 1

FLOW

Flow

PUMP

FILTER

✙

HEATER

POOL WATER LEVEL

✙

POOL FROG

CYCLER

POOL RETURN

3) Special installation:

• If water ow is higher than 80 gpm, see

diagram A.

• If an in-oor cleaner is included with pool,

see diagram B, with two options. Preferred installation is Option 1 with two separate lines.

• If set-up is a pool and spa combination with

common equipment, see diagram C.

• Any additional sanitizing equipment that is

installed with FROG® must be installed after FROG® (never before) on the return line to the pool.

NOTE: Over chlorination or damage to the POOL FROG® Cycler or other equipment could result if these special installations are not used in these situations.

IN-FLOOR

In-floor

Line 2

FLOW

Flow

PUMP

FILTER

POOL WATER LEVEL

cleaner valve

CLEANER VALVE

✙

OPTION 2 - A 3-Way Valve Installation

3-way manual valve or 3-way motor valve plus controls

PUMP

FILTER

POOL FROG® CYCLER

POOL WATER LEVEL

IN-FLOOR CLEANER VALVE

C. Pool and Spillover Spa Combination

POOL FROG CYCLER

POOL FROG®Cycler Two-Year Limited Warranty

King Technology, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser this unit will be free from any defects in workmanship and/or material, for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers body, cap and control dial, but speciﬁcally excludes o-rings. King Technology at its option may replace any defective parts or the entire unit without charge after it is determined what is needed to correct any deﬁciency. Replacement parts with the exception of o-rings are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty. To extend the limited warranty from two years to ten years, simply complete the warranty card that came with your unit and return it to King Technology within 30 days of purchase and installation.

1. To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the unit to King Technology or its nearest authorized dealer. Shipping expenses are the purchaser’s responsibility. The name of the nearest authorized dealer can be obtained by writing or calling King Technology at the address and telephone number provided below. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service. Purchaser must present the sales receipt or other documentation verifying proof of purchase.

2. This warranty does not cover defects caused by: Modiﬁcation, alteration, repair or service of the unit contrary to the accompanying instructions; physical abuse to or misuse of the product or operation or installation in a manner contrary to the accompanying instructions. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from the installation, adjustment, removal or replacement of defective units or parts. This warranty also excludes any and all claims arising out of the chemicals used in the product or their characteristics.

3. CAUTION - Read carefully – Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Do not add shock in or near skimmer.

A. This unit is not designed for shock treatment of pools. See your pool dealer or distributor for further information concerning shock treatments.

B. Control dial settings higher than needed can result in

excess sanitizers being discharged into the pool. If the

sanitizer level goes unmonitored, it can result in bleaching or

discoloration of areas around the pool inlet or in some cases

bleaching or discoloration of the entire pool liner or paint.

C. Excess trichlor in the pool can create health hazards to

bathers. Consult each chemical manufacturer’s warnings and

cautions for speciﬁcs.

D. Misuse or failure to use the proper POOL FROG® Mineral

Reservoir and POOL FROG® Bac Pac may cause damage to

equipment or personal injury. This warranty will be null and

void, if this unit is not used with the recommended POOL

FROG® Mineral Reservoir and POOL FROG® Bac Pac.

4. This warranty is the exclusive warranty for the POOL FROG®

Cycler. This warranty is not transferable. KING TECHNOLOGY

MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER

CONCERNING THE POOL FROG® CYCLER. Any express

warranty not provided herein, and any remedy for breach of

contract but which for this provision might arise by implication

or operation of law is hereby excluded and disclaimed. THE

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CUSTOMER IS THE REPAIR

OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT, AND THE RECOVERY OF

DAMAGES WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE

UNIT. IN NO EVENT WILL KING TECHNOLOGY BE LIABLE FOR

ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE

DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE.

5. Under no circumstance shall King Technology be liable to

purchaser or any other person for any damage or loss incurred

because of any chemicals used in the product or their physical

characteristics, or interruption of service of the product, or

any resulting special, incidental or consequential damages or

losses. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental consequential damages, so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

Manufactured by: King Technology, Inc.

530 11th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343 U.S.A.

952-933-6118 • 800-222-0169 • FAX 952-933-2206

www.kingtechnology.com

FROG®, POOL FROG®, XL PRO®, SPA FROG®, INSTANT FROG®, FILTER FROG®, FROG BAM®,

NEW WATER® and SANI-KING®

are registered trademarks of King Technology, Inc.

Made in U.S.A.

U.S. Patents 6,190,547; 6,210,566; 6,217,892; 6,383,507; 6,544,415; 6,551,609; 6,652,871 and other U.S. and Foreign patents pending.

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