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Pool FROG
In GROUND
MINERAL SYSTEM FOR POOLS
Patented Mineral Pool Sanitizer
®
THE POOL FROG
MINERAL RESERVOIR
BE REPLACED
MUST
EVERY SIX MONTHS
OR AFTER ONE POOL
SEASON WHICHEVER
IS SHORTER.
Instruction Manual
Customer Service 800-222-0169
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
POOL FROG® Introduction 3
Swimming Pool Tips 4
Start-up and Operation 5-6
Replacing POOL FROG
Replacing FROG BAM
Replacing POOL FROG
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Mineral Reservoir 7
®
®
Bac Pac 9
8
Troubleshooting 10
Parts List 11
Replacing Control Dial O-Rings 12
Replacing Cap O-Ring and Knob 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
pool water will look and feel better without a lot of work or a lot of chlorine.
system controls bacteria using a combination of minerals and reduced chlorine
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levels–up to 50%* less. There are 4 parts to the POOL FROG® System: The In
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Ground POOL FROG
Cycler, the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM
90-day Algae Preventative and the POOL FROG® Bac Pac.
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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.
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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
Part 3
FROG BAM
Use with the POOL
®
FROG
Algae-Protection
Guarantee.
System for an
(
POOL FROG
SHORTER.
Part 4
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POOL FROG
Pre-filled with chlorine tablets
and fits inside the POOL FROG
Mineral Reservoir.
®
Mineral Reservoir sold inside
POOL FROG
Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stablized swimming pool.
*
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Bac Pac and FROG BAM® sold separately.)
POOL FROG
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Cycler and separately for replacements.
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Bac Pac
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Swimming Pool Tips
Start-up and Yearly Maintenance
1.
• 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.
2.
3.
• 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
4.
chlorine and maintain its balance
by adding any necessary
adjustment products (see your
dealer for details).
• 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.
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
5.
• 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.
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Start-up and Operation
1.
2.
• 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
manufacturer's directions carefully.
• THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT
TO START-UP.
USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY.
®
. Follow
4.
5.
• Replace cap and run POOL
®
FROG
Mineral Reservoir inserted, for 10
minutes on Setting Maximum.
• For an Algae Protection
Guarantee insert FROG BAM
into POOL FROG® Mineral
Reservoir in POOL FROG® Cycler.
(Follow directions on page 8.)
Cycler, with POOL FROG
®
®
• 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.
3.
• Install a POOL FROG
Reservoir into the POOL FROG
Cycler. (Follow directions on page 7.)
REPLACE THE POOL FROG
MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY
6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL
SEASON WHICHEVER IS
SHORTER.
®
Mineral
®
®
6.
• When chlorine reading is down
to 1.0 ppm, which may take a few
days, insert POOL FROG
Pac. (
Follow directions on page
9.)
®
Bac
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Start-up and Operation
7.
ONLY and may need to be adjusted to fit your individual pool needs. See #8 for directions. IMPORTANT: Pump
run times less than 8 hours could result in under chlorination due to inadequate flow through the System.
• Set control dial by matching up the parameters of your pool on the chart below. THIS IS A STARTING POINT
In Ground
POOL SIZE
Gallons
7,000
9,000
12,000
18,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
* – Bypass installation recommended.
NR – This pump size is not recommended for this size pool.
3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp
8 Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE
3.5 3 2.5 2.5
4 3.5 3 2.5
4.5 4 3.5 3
NR 4.5 4 3.5
NR NR 4.5 3.5
NR NR 5.5 4.5
NR NR 6.5 5.5
NR NR NR 6.5
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 pump running 12 hours a day would require a
starting setting of 4. See example at right.
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12
Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE PUMP SIZE
3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp 3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp
3 2.5 4 3.5 1.5 3.5 3 2.5
3.5 3 2.5 4 2.5 4 3.5 3
4 3.5 3 2.5 3 2.5 1.5 3.5
5 4 3.5 3 3.5 3 2.5 2
NR 5 4 3.5 4 3.5 3 2.5
NR 5.5 5 4 4.5 4 3.5 3
NR 6.5 5.5 5 5.5 4.5 4 3.5
NR NR 6.5 5.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 4
RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE: 20-80 gpm
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24
Hour Pump Run Time
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Most common pool sizes
3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp
3.5 3 2.5 2.5
4 3.5 3 2.5
4.5 4 3.5 3
NR 4.5 4 3.5
NR NR 4.5 3.5
NR NR 5.5 4.5
NR NR 6.5 5.5
NR NR NR 6.5
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• For the first week test the
8.
pool water daily for free chlorine
to ensure correct dial setting.
Continue to test weekly throughout
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Test Strips
• 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 ONLY by 1/2 setting per day in
order to prevent over chlorination which may bleach pool
surfaces.
9.
• Shock pool every two weeks or as
needed to maintain water quality. Follow
label directions on the shock treatment
used.
If using another means of chlorine support
Follow steps 1-5 on page 5 then continue below.
6.
• Set dial to Maximum. Maintain
a minimum chlorine reading of
0.5 ppm with a chlorine delivery
device or hand feeding.
7.
Maximum
• 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.
• 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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Replacing a POOL FROG
®
Mineral Reservoir
(POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season)
1.
IN GROUND SERIES 5400 (Order #01-12-5462)
NOW FITS THE FOLLOWING CYCLERS:
POOL FROG Series 5400 or 5600
Prevail Series 5790
• Check the front 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
REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL
SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER
2.
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MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE
Open the box and remove the POOL
FROG® Mineral Reservoir.
• IMPORTANT: Remove and read the
information card.
Please note: Complete instructions for
inserting a POOL FROG
Reservoir, FROG BAM® and POOL
FROG® Bac Pac are included inside
the POOL FROG
box.
7222906 05406
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Mineral
®
Mineral Reservoir
4.
5.
Pac
Removal
• 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. If
using the POOL FROG® Bac
Pac, stand back to avoid
inhaling chlorine fumes.
3.
CAUTION read carefully
• USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement
POOL FROG
FROG® Bac Pac. DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk
chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Cycler. 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
FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Bac Pac are not used.
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Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM
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Mineral Reservoir,
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and POOL
6.
SLOT IN POOL
FROG
MINERAL
RESERVOIR
FIN INSIDE
OF POOL
FROG CYCLER
• 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.
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Replace FROG BAM® for an Algae Protection Guarantee
If you are not replacing FROG BAM®, proceed to Step 15.
See FROG BAM
®
product labeling for complete directions
for use (EPA Reg. No. 53735-9).
7.
• Remove cap from
FROG BAM® without
removing seal.
90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION
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For a preventive dose add:
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One FROG BAM
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Two FROG BAM® for pools between 15,000 and 30,000 gallons.
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for pools up to 15,000 gallons
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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
Pac Removal.
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,
9.
10.
• Insert upside down into
center of POOL FROG
®
Mineral Reservoir pushing
down firmly on key inside
POOL FROG® Cycler to
puncture seal on FROG
BAM® bottle.
• Replace cap by hand only.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
13.
14.
• Remove POOL FROG
®
Cycler cap.
• Lift FROG BAM
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up and
allow any water in the
container to drain through
the POOL FROG® Cycler
before discarding in trash.
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more than a hint of blue
inside POOL FROG
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Cycler, replace the POOL
FROG® Cycler cap, turn
dial to Maximum and run
the pump for one minute.
Maximum
• Turn control dial on POOL
FROG® Cycler to Maximum.
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14a. If pool size requires
additional FROG BAM®,
repeat steps 7-14.
14b. When water is clear in
POOL FROG® Cycler,
8
proceed to step 15.
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Replacing POOL FROG® Bac Pac
15.
16.
•Colored caps
• POOL FROG
recommended to assure up
to 50% reduction in chlorine
use*. POOL FROG® Bac
Pac sold separately.
(EPA Reg. No. 53735-2)
*
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.
®
Bac Pac
19.
20.
• Line up the small leg of the
POOL FROG® Bac Pac with the
small opening in the POOL
®
FROG
large leg with the large opening.
Lower POOL FROG® Bac Pac into
POOL FROG
until secure.
Mineral Reservoir and the
®
Mineral Reservoir
POOL FROG
MINERAL
RESERVOIR
POOL FROG
BAC PAC
• Replace cap by hand
only. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
17.
18.
PAC
TOWERS
PAC
TOWERS
• To remove POOL FROG
Bac Pac colored caps, grab
on to the lip of one cap with
a pliers and pull up until cap
releases. Repeat the
process for the other cap.
• Holding the POOL
FROG® Bac Pac over the
POOL FROG
Reservoir turn POOL
FROG® Bac Pac over and
shake slightly until chlorine
tablets fall into tower areas.
®
Mineral
• DO NOT USE CAP
TOOL TO TIGHTEN CAP.
Use for removal only.
®
21.
• Mark your calendar for the six month replacement of the
POOL FROG
FROG BAM® and approximate replacement times for the
POOL FROG® Bac Pac. Once wetted, the time-released
mineral coating of the POOL FROG® Mineral 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.
®
Mineral Reservoir, 90-day replacement of
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Troubleshooting
For more in-depth troubleshooting, go to www.kingtechnology.com
Problem Remedy
What do I do
1.
if the water looks
cloudy?
What do I do
2.
if the water turns
color?
What do I do
3.
if algae forms in
or on my pool?
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 time
if not.
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.
2. Clean the filter and shock the
pool with chlorine daily until
water clarity returns.
3. Make sure the pool is properly
balanced (see page 4).
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.
3. If you are in an area of the
country that struggles with algae
growth, see your dealer
regarding a 90-day Algae
Protection Guarantee using
FROG BAM
hang tag for guarantee details.
®
. See product
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.
4. Check with your dealer for
more information.
What do I do
4.
if I am under
chlorinating with
POOL
the
FROG
What do I do
if I am over
5.
chlorinating with
POOL FROG
the
Bac Pac?
®
Bac Pac?
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
1. If the chlorine reading is over
3.0 ppm, remove the POOL
®
FROG
FROG
the water daily until the reading is
®
down to 1.0 ppm.
2. Reinsert the POOL FROG
Pac, lower the dial one setting and
test the water again in 24 hours.
Bac Pac from the POOL
®
Mineral Reservoir and test
raising the setting by one
increment each day 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. Increase pump time if
possible.
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.
Bac
Depending on your pump size,
5. Contact your dealer to have
your back pressure tested to
ensure it is between 3 & 8 psi.
6. Contact King Technology’s
Customer Service Department
at 800-222-0169.
you may be circulating the water
more than is necessary
which results in more chlorine
than is necessary.
4. Contact King Technology’s
Customer Service Department
at 800-222-0169.
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Parts List Models 5400/5430
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POOL FROG¤ CYCLER DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST • Model 5400
REF. # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. REQ.
1 & 2 01-22-9412 Cap w/O-Ring 1
2 01-22-9920 Cap O-Ring 1
3 N/A Body 1
4 01-22-9480 Pressure Relief Valve 1
5, 6, 7 01-22-9440 Control Dial
with O-Ring & Snap Ring 1
6 & 7 01-22-9450 Control Dial O-Ring Kit 1
8 & 9 01-22-9940 Knob with O-Ring 2
10 01-22-9490 2" Male Adapter 2
18 01-22-8870 Cap/Control Dial Tool 1
19 01-22-9971 Silicone Lubricant 1
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OFF-LINE PARTS Included with Model 5430
REF. # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. REQ.
11* 01-22-8620 2" X 1/2" Bushing 2
12 01-22-7800 90° Elbow 2
13 01-22-7690 Small Clamp 4
14 01-22-7700 6’ PVC Tubing 1
15 01-22-7850 Scoop Gasket 2
16 01-22-7790 Venturi Scoop 2
17 01-22-7910 Scoop Clamp 2
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POOL FROG
®
Cycler Maintenance
Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings
1.
• Using a needle nose pliers,
find the snap ring tail located
at approximately the five o'clock
position under the control dial.
2.
• Pull down and out of the
groove.
3.
•
Using a large screwdriver,
loosen the control dial.
Carefully pry the dial until it
pulls out.
Replacing Cap O-Ring
1.
2.
• 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 forefinger 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.
4.
5.
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Cycler, on o-ring.
• Push control dial completely
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• Lubricate o-ring often with
silicone lubricant that came
with your POOL FROG
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Cycler. DO NOT USE
petroleum based lubricants.
Replacing knob
into the housing and turn the
dial to setting 2.
• Replace knob in back of
POOL FROG
®
Cycler by
unscrewing old one and
• Insert the non-lipped end of
screwing in new one.
snap ring into the groove
opening beginning at the 5
o'clock position and push it up
so that it threads itself around
the control dial.
• Using a small screwdriver or
pointed tool to help guide it,
make sure the snap ring stays
in the groove as it is inserted.
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Winterizing
1.
2.
Pac
Removal
• Turn pump off and turn
dial to Pac Removal.
• Remove cap.
4.
5.
• If POOL FROG
contains chlorine, wrap in plastic
bag and store in shed or cool
well-ventilated location away
from children, pets, motor
cycles, cars or anything metal
that can rust, pit, etc. Make sure
POOL FROG® Bac Pac is away
from open flame or anything
metal.
• Remove the POOL FROG
Mineral Reservoir and discard
in trash. Even if you hear spent
minerals inside, it is no longer
effective.
®
Bac Pac still
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3.
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• Unscrew knob in the back
of POOL FROG
Allow all water to drain.
®
Cycler.
6.
• Replace the cap and knob
loosely.
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TOOLS NEEDED
In-line Installation - 5400 Model
Pipe Wrench
Hacksaw
Tape Measure
MATERIALS NEEDED
PVC Cement
PVC
CEMENT
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Install after all equipment and as far as possible from heater.
12" to 15"
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Leave 12" to 15" above
and around POOL
FROG
Do NOT install
this POOL
®
FROG
Cycler
off-line.
1.
Bi-flow valve
design allows
water flow in
either
direction.
12" to 15"
2.
room for easy
replacement of POOL
FROG
Reservoir and POOL
FROG® Bac Pac.
COPPER PIPE
Do NOT install in copper pipe
if using POOL FROG
as chemical corrosion occurs.
®
Cycler to allow
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Mineral
®
Bac Pac
RECOMMENDED
Corrosion
Resistant Check
Valve
X
#10
1 1/4" Phillips Pan
Head Screws with
Washers
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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.
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Measure the distance between
POOL FROG
®
Cycler male
adapters and cut out a section
of pipe 3” less than that
dimension.
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Insert PVC pipe into male
adapters with a twisting
action. Hold in place 5 to
10 seconds to bond.
PVC
CEMENT
Following PVC cement directions brush PVC cement on
the inside of the male adapters and to ends of the pipe .
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If using a POOL FROG
FROG® Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant check
valve is recommended.
Bac Pac, isolating the POOL
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TOOLS NEEDED
Pipe Wrench
Screwdriver
Battery
Operated Drill
with 5/8" or 19/32" Bit
Off-line Installation - 5430 Model
Install off-line when insufficient room
for an in-line application. Install as far
from heater as possible.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Pipe Thread
Sealant
PVC
Cement
PVC
CEMENT
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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
Do NOT install an off-line
POOL FROG
®
Cycler in-line
Can be installed with the water flow in either
direction due to its bi-flow valve.
as this POOL FROG® Cycler
is different than an in-line unit.
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Screw a male
adapter into each
Brush sealant on threads of
both male adapters.
port of POOL FROG
Cycler and hand
tighten.
DO NOT USE PIPE THREAD
Following pipe thread
sealant directions, brush
sealant on to POOL FROG
Cycler threads in both ports.
TAPE as the threads on these
units are not suitable for
®
this use and
leaking or fitting
failure could result.
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
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4. 5.
Following PVC cement
directions, brush PVC
cement on reducer bushings
and inside of male adapters.
Insert reducer bushing
into male adapter on both
sides. Hold in place 5 to 10
seconds to bond.
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Following pipe thread sealant
directions, brush sealant on
to elbow threads.
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7.
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9. 10.
Cut tubing
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Screw elbow into reducer
bushings on both sides.
to size for
each
POOL
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FROG
Cycler
connection
and attach
one to
each elbow
with
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When pipe is totally
dry, drill two 19/32"
or 5/8" holes 2"
apart on the return
line. Be careful not
to go through other
side of pipe.
Tighten clamps
with screwdriver.
clamps.
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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
Attach a gasket to
each scoop.
be facing each other
when correct.
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Attach each hose
to venturi scoop
male nipple with a
small clamp and
tighten with
Tighten scoop clamps
screwdriver.
with a screwdriver.
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2 Inches apart
Arrows on scoops must
face each other.
Attach scoop clamps over the
scoops and around the pipe.
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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.
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If using the POOL FROG
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Bac Pac, isolating the
POOL FROG® Cycler by installing a corrosion
resistant check valve is recommended.
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For Proper Performance
1) Recommended flow rates for in
ground unit is 20-80 gpm.
2)
On pools within recommended flow
rates make sure back pressure Is
between 3 and 8 psi.
Higher back pressures could result in over
chlorination. Lower back pressures could
result in under chlorination. Adjust eyeball fittings in the return jets to a larger
size to decrease back pressure or smaller
size to increase back pressure. Contact
your dealer to have your back pressure
tested to ensure it is between 3 and 8 psi.
3) Possible high-flow situations require
a special installation such as:
A. Water flow is higher than 80 gpm.
B. In-floor cleaner is included with pool.
C. Pool and spa combination with common
equipment.
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.
A. With High GPMS
Install T-fittings exactly as shown.
CHECK
VALV E
SUCTION
FROM
POOL/SPA
B. With In-floor Cleaners
3-way manual
valve or 3-way
motor valve
control
➜
PUMP
NOTE: The best
option is to have a
separate pump for
the in-floor cleaning
system.
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POOL FROG
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POOL WATER LEVEL
POOL FROG
CYCLER
TO POOL
In-floor
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C. Pool and Spillover Spa Combination
CHECK VALVE
SUCTION
FROM
POOL/SPA
PUMP
POOL
FROG
CYCLER
3-WAY
TO POOL
TO SPA
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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
Reservoir and POOL FROG
®
Bac Pac may cause damage to
®
Mineral
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.
®
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 4,662,387; 5,076,315;
5,218,983; 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.
Manufactured by: KING TECHNOLOGY, INC.
530 11th Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343 U.S.A.
952-933-6118 • 800-222-0169 • FAX 952-933-2206 www.kingtechnology.com
Made in U.S.A.
20-48-0164E
553100643R3N
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