King Technology POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid System Digital User Manual
POOL FROG® Mineral HyBrid
Operations Manual for Pool Owner
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This system is designed to work effectively with a variety of pool equipment
as long as the following basic procedures are followed.
IMPORTANT:
Pump run times of at least 6 hours per day at high speed are recommended for proper performance. If running on low speed only (24 hours per day) or less than 6 hours per day on high
speed, bleed the air while the pump is running by unscrewing the cap knob on the Mineral
Hybrid Cycler until water appears, then screw the knob back on. Repeat this process each
time the cap is removed for any reason.
Important Safety Instructions
Read and Follow All Instructions All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform
to all national, state, and local codes. Improper use or installation can badly harm the unit and its surround
ings. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
DO NOT OPEN THE DISPLAY COVER OF THE BOX – NOT A SERVICABLE UNIT
• Disconnect all AC power before installation.
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
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• The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and at a minimum horizontal distance
of 5 ft (1.5m) (or more, if local codes so require) from the pool/spa.
• WARNING – Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a grounding type circuit protected by a ground
fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlet. The installer should provide this GFCI requirement. The GFCI
should be rated for minimum 6 Amps and 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 electric shock. Do not use this unit. Disconnect unit and have a qualified professional
correct the problem before using.
• The Input circuit (LN1 & N/LN1) must be connected only after OVERCURRENT DEVICES, such as
fuse or circuit breaker to limit the amperage in the input wire to the maximum that is permitted by
the National Electrical Code.
• The Unit must be permanent connected, with copper wire, not less than 1.5 mm (14 Awg).
• The wiring of the unit must be performed according to the wiring instructions in the Installation
Manual or on the front box cover.
• A build-up of flammable fumes can result in a hazardous condition if the cell is allowed to operate
without flow. This device must be operated only with an approved in-line flow sensor.
• The flow sensor must be installed immediately before the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler
followed by the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cell.
• Ensure that equipment and materials used in or around the pool and spa are compatible with salt
based sanitation systems. Certain materials may be susceptible to salt and chlorine damage.
• ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, NEVER WATER TO ACID.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions 2
Introduction 4
Start-up 5
Adding Salt to the Pool 6
Replacing POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir 7
Basic Operation 8
Reading the Control Panel 9
Cleaning POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cell 10
POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler Maintenance 11
Winterizing 12
Troubleshooting 13-14
Saturation Index 15
Glossary 16
POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler Parts List 17
Warranties 18-19
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MINERAL S
POOL
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FROG
Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG®. With POOL FROG®
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
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POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid: The POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler, the POOL
FROG® Mineral Reservoir, the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator Control
Panel and the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator Cell.
Part 1
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POOL FROG
Holds the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir that delivers all the FROG® benefits.
Mineral Hybrid Cycler
Part 3
POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid
Generator Control Panel
Controls the generation of chlorine to maintain
a low 0.5 ppm.
1. Chlorine output level (production level)
2. Salinity level (salt concentration in the water)
3. Special icons
4. ON / OFF
5. General display
6. Mineral Replacement Indicator
Part 2
POOL FROG
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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
*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended
chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.
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FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR
EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER
ONE POOL SEASON, WHICHEVER
IS SHORTER.
Part 4
POOL FROG
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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.
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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IMPORTANT: Pump run times of at least 6 hours at high
speed are recommended for proper performance. If running on low speed only (24 hours) or less than 6 hours
on high speed, bleed the air while the pump is running
by unscrewing the cap knob on the cycler until water
appears then screw the knob back on. Repeat this process each time the cap is removed for any reason.
2.
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.
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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.
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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® Mineral Hybrid. Follow
manufacturer’s directions
carefully.
WATER BALANCE GUIDELINES
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 15 to ensure proper water balance.
THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT
TO START-UP.
USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY.
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Adding Salt to the Pool
1. BEFORE ADDING THE SALT
• Measure existing salt in your pool: Previous use of
liquid chlorine 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 your builder’s instructions for plaster to cure
2. ACCEPTABLE SALTS
GOOD BAD do NOT use:
The best salt is an evaporated, granulated, food quality salt. Iodized salt.
before adding salt or operating the POOL FROG® Mineral
Hybrid Generator.
• Biguanide Pools: Before installing POOL FROG®
Mineral Hybrid on a pool using Biguanide sanitizers, all
Biguanides must be removed (see dealer for details).
Water softener salt pellets may be used but will take longer
to dissolve.
Salts with anti-caking agents of more than .1% (i.e. yellow
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.
3. CALCULATE 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
Example: 15’ X 30’ Rectangle Pool 3’ shallow end, 6’ deep end.
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wide x 30 long = 450 sq ft x 4.5 avg depth x 7.5 gal per cubic ft = 15,147
4. DETERMINE SALT AMOUNT
The table below is based on a salt concentration of 3500 ppm (approximately 1/3 of 1%). Locate the pool’s current salt
concentration at the top of the chart. Then locate the size of your pool on the left. Run these figures down and across
until they meet. That number is the pounds of salt required for your pool.
5. ADDING THE SALT
A. Distribute the determined amount of salt evenly
around the 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. It is also recommended to periodically test the salt level by a professional.
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