King Technology POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid System Analog User Manual

Pool FROG

Mineral HyBrid Operations Manual

IMPORTANT:

This manual must be given to the

homeowner to ensure warranty coverage.

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WARNING —SAFETY FIRST

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

• It is recommended that a licensed electrician or certified electrical contractor perform the electrical

connections.

• DO NOT OPEN THE GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL – NOT A SERVICABLE UNIT.

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• Disconnect all AC power before installation.

• WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.

• Always adhere to all local and national regulatory installation requirements.

• The control panel must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m)
horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa.

• In Canada and some other regions, local codes require the unit be connected only to a circuit
that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). The installer should provide this
GFCI requirement. The GFCI should be tested on a regular basis by pushing the test button.
If the GFCI fails to operate correctly, there is ground current flowing indicating the possibility
of an electric shock. Do not use this unit. Disconnect unit and have a qualified professional
correct the problem before using.

• The power cable must be hardwired to the time clock so that the system cannot operate without
the pump.

• A build-up of flammable fumes can result in a hazardous condition if the cell is allowed to
operate without flow. This machine must be operated only with an approved in-line flow sensor.

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• The flow sensor must be installed immediately before the POOL FROG
Hybrid Cycler followed by the POOL FROG

• When cleaning the cell or adjusting pH, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, NEVER WATER
TO ACID.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Mineral Hybrid Cell.

Mineral

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning-Safety First 2

Introduction 4

Start-up 5

Adding Salt to the Pool 6

Inserting POOL FROG

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Mineral Reservoir 7

Basic Operation 8

Controls 9

Easy Maintenance

POOL FROG

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Mineral Hybrid Cell Cleaning 11

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Winterizing 12

Troubleshooting 13-15

Saturation Index 16

Glossary 17

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POOL FROG

Mineral Hybrid Cycler Parts List 18

Warranties 19-20

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POOL
FROG

Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG

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. With POOL FROG

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Mineral Hybrid, 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

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FROG
the POOL FROG

Mineral Hybrid: The In Ground POOL FROG

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Mineral Reservoir, the POOL FROG

Control Panel and the POOL FROG

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Mineral Hybrid Generator Cell.

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Mineral Hybrid Cycler,

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Mineral Hybrid Generator

Part 1
POOL FROG
Mineral Hybrid Cycler

The water treatment center that controls the flow of
water through the system.

For In Ground Pools
up to 40,000 gallons.

Part 3
POOL FROG
Mineral Hybrid Generator
Control Panel

Controls the generation of chlorine to maintain
a low 0.5 ppm.

Part 4
POOL FROG
Mineral Hybrid Generator Cell

Innovative technology with “Shake Plates” to prevent
calcium build up while being super charged with power
direct to every other plate. The result is fewer cell
cleanings are required than other products and the cell
lasts longer with a 7-year limited warranty.

Part 2
POOL FROG
Mineral Reservoir

Holds the minerals and fits inside the POOL
FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler, allowing you
to reduce your chlorine generated by up to
50%*

REMEMBER TO REPLACE POOL
FROG
EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE
POOL SEASON, WHICHEVER
IS SHORTER.

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MINERAL RESERVOIR

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

Start-up

Do not turn generator power on until start-up is complete
and the proper amount of salt has been added to the pool
(see page 6).

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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

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FROG
on using these products and always follow manufacturers
directions carefully.

Mineral Reservoir. See your local dealer for details

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

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• 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 below important elements.

New pools especially may contain undesirable matter. These
pools need extra care to properly balance before using
POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid.

WATER BALANCE GUIDELINES

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5.

• Add a stabilizer or conditioner to
the pool at the beginning of the
season if the stabilizer level is below
40 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
Hybrid. Follow manufacturer's
directions carefully.

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

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Mineral

Minimum Ideal Maximum

pH: 7.2 7.4 – 7.6 7.8

Total Alkalinity: 60 ppm 80 – 100 ppm 120 ppm

Calcium Hardness: 150 200 – 300 400

Total Dissolved Solids: <1500

Stabilizer: 20 ppm 40 – 60 ppm 80 ppm

Free Chlorine: 0.5 ppm 0.5 – 1.0 ppm 1.0 ppm

Use the Saturation Index on page 16 to ensure proper water balance.

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Adding Salt to the Pool

1. BEFORE ADDING THE SALT

• Measure existing salt in your pool:

use may cause the salt reading to be higher due to residual salt.

• New cement or gunite pools:

Wait at least 10-14 days or follow

Years of liquid chlorine

Biguanide Pools:

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Before installing POOL FROG® Mineral
Hybrid on a pool using Biguanide sanitizers, all Biguanides must
be removed (see dealer for details).

your builder's instructions for plaster to cure before adding salt or

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operating the POOL FROG

Mineral Hybrid Generator.

2. CALCULATING THE SIZE OF THE POOL

Gallons (dimensions are in feet) Liters (dimensions are in meters)

Rectangular Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5 Length x Width x Average Depth x 1000
Round Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 5.9 Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 785
Oval Length x Width x Average Depth x 6.7 Length x Width x Average Depth x 893

3. ACCEPTABLE SALTS

GOOD BAD – do NOT use:

The best salt is an evaporated, granulated, food quality salt. Iodized salt.
Water softener salt pellets may be used but will take longer Salts with anti-caking agents of more than .1% (i.e. yellow

to dissolve. prussiate of soda or sodium ferrocyanide) because they

contain iron and will yellow the fittings.
“99.9%” pure salt. Rock salt because of the dirt mixed with the rock salt.
“Solar” salt. Calcium chloride; it is not a salt. Use only sodium chloride.

4. DETERMINE SALT AMOUNT

The table below is based on a salt concentration of 3500 ppm (approximately 1/3 of 1%). More may be added for larger
pools (e.g. 4000 ppm) and less for very small bodies of water. Locate the pool’s current salt concentration at the top of the chart
(e.g. 1000 ppm). Then locate the size of your pool on the left (e.g. 12,000 gallons). Run these figures down and across until they
meet. That number is the number of pounds of salt required for your pool.

SALINITY DEMAND TABLE (in lbs.)

5. ADDING THE SALT

A. Distribute the determined amount of salt evenly around the

How much salt to add – in pounds

pool. To avoid clogging the filter or damaging the control panel
and pump, do not add salt through the skimmer or surge
tank. Brushing the bottom helps dissolve the salt.

B. Keep the pump on to circulate the water.

C. The readout on the chlorine generator may fluctuate until
the salt is fully dissolved.

6. Maintain salt level of 3000 - 4500 ppm at all times. Check
salt level regularly by turning the control knob all the way to
HIGH. If all lights up to #7 are lit, salt level is in the right range.
It is also recommended to periodically test the salt level by a
professional.

Water volume in thousands of gallons

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