Introduction 3
Swimming Pool Tips 3
Start-up and Operation 4
Replacing Sparco Chamber 5
Replacing Control Dial O-Rings 6
Replacing Cap O-Ring 6
Replacing Knob 6
Winterizing 7
Parts List 7
In Ground In-Line Installation 8
Above Ground Filter Installation 9
Above Ground Base Installation10
For Proper Performance11
Warranty Back Page
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Welcome to easier pool care that ensures crystal clear, sparkling water in your
pool. This manual will explain how to install and operate the Sparco Cycler for a
more enjoyable experience with less work and worry and more time relaxing and
having fun
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Sparco Cycler
The Sparco Cycler is on
constant watch dispensing
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chlorine to control bacteria and
provide a protective bank of
sanitizer for your pool.
Swimming Pool Tips
1.
• Before beginning with any pool care program, you
2.
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.
• 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.
3.
4.
Sparco Chlorine Chamber
The replacement chamber is
prefilled with chlorine and fits
inside the Sparco Cycler. The
chlorine is then automatically
dispensed into the pool in precise amounts.
(Sparco Chamber sold separately.)
• If your fill water is high in metals,
use a sequestering agent or metal
out at pool opening only before
inserting a chamber. Follow
manufacturer’s directions.
• After your pool is up and running
smoothly , continue to test your water
for pH, total alkalinity and chlorine
and maintain its balance by adding
any necessary adjustment products
(see your dealer for details).
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
1.
• Add a stabilizer or condi-
tioner to the pool at the beginning of the season if the stabilizer level is below 20 ppm.
This will prevent chlorine burn
2.
•
Shock the pool with
chlorine to rid water of all
contaminants before
beginning. Follow
manufacturer's directions
• Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the Sparco
Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion
or discolor your pool surface.
off. Follow manufacturer's
directions carefully .
3.
• Insert chamber into Sparco Cycler.
(Follow directions for replacing a
chamber on Page 6.)
4.
• Replace cap and set the control dial on the Sparco Cycler.
(Follow directions for setting dial below.)
Setting Control Dial
1. 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 below for adjusting directions.
IMPORTANT: Pump run
times less than 8 hours could
result in under chlorination
due to inadequate flow
through the system.
2. For the first
week or so, test
the water daily for
free chlorine.
Dial settings based on 1.5 ppm.
Bypass installation recommended. See Special Installations on page 23.
NR -This pump size is not recommended for this size pool.
3/4 hp 1 hp1 1/2 hp2 hp3/4 hp1 hp1 1/2 hp2 hp
12 Hour Pump Run Time24 Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE PUMP SIZE
2.5 23.53132.52
3 2.523.523.532.5
3.5 32.522.5213
4.5 3.532.532.521.5
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NR 4.53.533.532.52
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NR 54.53.5NR3.532.5
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3. After day one, adjust the
dial up by 1/2 increment if the
free chlorine reading has
dropped or down by 1/2
increment if the reading has
risen. Continue this process
each day until the reading
stabilizes at your desired level
between 1.0- 3.0 ppm.
Remember to adjust dial by 1/2
increments only. Higher than
suggested settings could result
in over chlorination and/or
bleached pool surfaces.
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RECOMMENDED FLOW
RATES:
• Above ground 20-60 gpm
• In ground 20-80 gpm
WATER
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4. Use the
handle end of
AUTOMATIC
TREATMENT
cap tool if the
dial is hard to
turn.
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Replacing a
chamber
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CAUTION Read Carefully – USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement chamber.
(See label.) DO NOT USE any other chamber or bulk chemical tablets in the Sparco 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 chamber is not used.
1.
Turn off pump. Turn dial to
Minimum. This reduces the flow
of water into the unit when the
cap is open so isolation valves
are unnecessary.
Cut handle from chamber using cutting tool or hacksaw
4.
Indent in plastic
2.
Use the cap tool included with Sparco Cycler
to loosen cap by hitting the handle with the
flat of your hand counter clockwise. Stand
back upon removing cap to avoid inhaling
fumes.
A. Find the
indent in
the plastic.
B. If using a chamber Cutting
Tool, place curved section of
tool around the narrow end of
Finished cut ends
one chamber tower and line up
blade on indent.
Avoid a
pinched
opening.
3.
The chamber is made of
HDPE plastic. When the
chamber is empty, triple
rinse in pool water, drain,
and recycle or wrap in
newspaper and discard in
trash.
(KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN)
C. Squeeze the handles
together. Repeat for other
side.
D. If using a hacksaw to cut
the chamber, line up hacksaw
blade on indent and cut with
a smooth sawing action.
E. Whether using a
chamber Cutting Tool or a
hacksaw, make sure the
blade comes straight across
on the indent line for a clean
6.
5
Opening
in
chamber
Key in
Sparco
Cycler
A correct
oval opening
F. If openings are pinched
together, open with fingers or
re-cut closer to the colored
screens inside chamber.
Leave at least 1/4" of plastic
to fit into Sparco Cycler base.
Insert chamber into
Sparco Cycler, lining up
the openings in chamber
with keys in Sparco
Cycler.
NOTE: Openings are a
different shape than keys.
Avoid sparks, open flame
or smoking when handling
the chamber.
5.
chamber
towers
7.
New
Water
CYCLER
Metered Pool Purifier
400 SERIES
Replace cap by hand only.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
USE ONLY CYCLER PAC 400 SERIES
Turn chamber over and
shake slightly until tablets
fall into tower areas.
chamber
towers
DO NOT USE CAP TOOL
TO TIGHTEN CAP.
FOR REMOVAL ONLY.
SPARCO 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.
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o-ring without stretching it.
Apply silicone lubricant, that
came with your Sparco Cycler,
on o-ring.
• Push control dial completely
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Replacing knob
• Lubricate o-ring often with
silicone lubricant that came
with your Sparco Cycler. DO
NOT USE petroleum based
lubricants.
into the housing and turn the
dial to setting 2.
• Replace knob in back of
Sparco Cycler by unscrewing
old one and screwing in new
• Insert the non-lipped end of
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.
Winterizing
1.
2.
3.
MIN.
• Turn pump off and turn
dial to Minimum.
• Remove cap.
• Unscrew knob in the back
of Sparco Cycler. Allow all
water to drain.
4.
5.
• Remove chamber.
• If chamber still contains
chlorine wrap in plastic bag
and store in shed or garage
away from children and pets.
Make sure chamber is away
from open flame or anything
metal.
Install after all equipment and as far as possible from heater.
ATTENTION BUILDER:
Call 800-222-0169 for an
In Ground test cap to use at
start-up to ensure proper back
pressure.
Hacksaw
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pipe Thread
Sealant
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PVC
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PVC
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Two 2" Threaded
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2" or 1 1/2" Slip
PVC Male Adapters
(not included)
RECOMMENDED:
Corrosion Resistant
Check Valve
X
#10
1 1/4" Phillips Pan
Head Screws with
Washers
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AUTOMATIC
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SYSTEM
Do NOT
install in
copper pipe
as chemical
corrosion
occurs.
Do NOT install
an in-line
Sparco Cycler
off-line.
Can be installed with the
water flow in either direction
due to its bi-flow control dial.
1.2.3.
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Following pipe thread sealant
directions, brush sealant on
to Sparco Cycler threads in
both ports.
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Brush sealant on the
threads of both male
adapters.
DO NOT USE TEFLON
TAPE as the threads
on these units
are not suitable
for this use and
leaking or fitting
failure could result.
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12" to 15"
Leave 12" to
15" above and
around Sparco
Cycler to allow
room for easy
chamber
replacement.
12" to 15"
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Screw a male adapter
into each port of Sparco
Cycler and hand tighten.
Completely tighten
turning 1 to 2
revolutions
with wrench.
DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.
Use Phillips pan head
screws through the
mounting holes at the
Sparco Cycler base to
secure the Sparco Cycler
into a treated wood base.
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PVC
CEMENT
4.
Following PVC cement
directions brush PVC
cement on ends of pipe and
the inside of bushings.
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Insert PVC pipe into
bushings. Hold in place
5 to 10 seconds to bond.
Installing a corrosion
6.
resistant check valve is
recommended.
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
TOOLS NEEDED
Screwdriver
Above Ground Filter Installation
Pipe Wrench
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pipe
Thread
Sealant
DO NOT USE TAPE
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as the
threads on
these units
are not suitable
for this use and leaking
or bushing failure could
result.
Two 2” threaded by
1-1/2” threaded
bushings
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Following pipe thread sealant
directions, brush sealant on filter
threads.
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Brush sealant on threads of
both Sparco Cycler ports
and male threads of both
bushings. DO NOT USE
TAPE.
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Brush sealant on one
threaded end of nipple.
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Screw a bushing
into each port of
Sparco Cycler and hand
tighten.
Completely tighten turning 1
to 2 revolutions with wrench.
DO NOT O VER TIGHTEN.
3.
Screw nipple into the filter
return.
Tighten turning
1 to 2 revolutions with wrench.
DO NO T O VER TIGHTEN.
6.
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
Brush sealant on threads of one
(either) bushing and open
threads of nipple. Screw Sparco
Cycler on to nipple counter
clockwise until upright and
secure.
X
One 6"
1 1/2" TBE
PVC Nipple
One Hose Adapter
X
1 1/2"
1 1/2" X 1 1/4"
One Section of
1 1/2" Flex Hose
(provided with filter)
One
Hose Clamp
RECOMMENDED:
Corrosion
Resistant Check
Valve
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Brush sealant on female
threads of other bushing and
threaded end of hose adapter.
9.
Installing a corrosion resistant
check valve is recommended.
Screw adapter into bushing
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on the open end of the
Sparco Cycler.
Completely tighten turning
1 to 2 revolutions with
wrench. DO NOT O VER
TIGHTEN.
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
THREADED
REDUCER
BUSHING
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
8.
AUTOMATIC
TREATMENT
WATER
SYSTEM
Attach return section of hose
to the adapter with clamp and
tighten with screwdriver.
THREADED
REDUCER
BUSHING
HOSE ADAPTER
HOSE
ADAPTER
HOSE
ADAPTER
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TOOLS NEEDED:
Above Ground Base Installation
Screwdriver
Wrench
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pipe Thread
Sealant
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1 1/2" Threaded
Bushings
Two Hose Adapters
X
1 1/2"
1 1/2" X 1 1/4"
Two Sections of
1 1/2" Flex Hose (one
provided with filter)
Two
Hose Clamps
RECOMMENDED:
PUMP
ATTENTION BUILDER:
FILTER
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
TO POOL
Call 800-222-0169 for an
In Ground test cap to use at
start-up to ensure proper back
pressure.
The Sparco Cycler should always be installed between the filter
and pool (or between heater and pool if applicable).
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Brush sealant on the
threads of both bushings. DO
NOT USE TEFLON T APE as
Following pipe thread sealant
directions, brush sealant on
to Sparco Cycler threads in
both ports.
the threads
on these units
are not suitable
for this use and
leaking or bushing failure
could result.
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5.
Screw adapters into each end
of Sparco Cycler.
Brush threaded ends of both
hose adapters and inside of
both bushings with sealant.
Tighten turning 1 to 2
revolutions with wrench.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
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Screw a bushing
into each port of
Sparco Cycler and hand
tighten.
Completely tighten turning
1 to 2 revolutions with wrench.
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
Corrosion Resistant
Check Valve
X
1 1/4" Phillips Pan
#10
Head Screws with
Washers
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6.
Attach the filter section of flex hose
to one hose adapter and the return
section of flex hose to the other hose
adapter with clamps and tighten with
screwdriver.
7.
FILTER &
PUMP
HOSE
CLAMP
X
1 1/2" X 1 1/4"
1 1/2"
HOSE ADAPTER
1 1/2" OR 1 1/4"
FLEX HOSE
HOSE
CLAMP
HOSE
ADAPTER
Isolating the Sparco Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant
check valve is recommended to protect the equipment and
prevent discoloration of pool surface.
Bi-flow valve design allows
water flow in either direction.
THREADED
BUSHINGS
AUTOMATIC
WATER
CHECK
TREATMENT
VALVE
BUSHING
SYSTEM
TOE NIPPLE
HOSE
CLAMP
HOSE
ADAPTER
TO POOL
AUTOMATIC
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
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For better stability, Sparco
Cycler may be mounted on a
base using Phillips pan head
screws.
For Proper Performance
1)
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 eye
ball 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.
2) Recommended flow rates for in
ground unit is 20-80 gpm.
3) Determine possible high-flow
situations that 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
Sparco Cycler or other equipment could
result if these special installations are not
used in these situations.
A. With High GPMS
Install T -fittings e xactly as shown.
CHECK
VALVE
SUCTION
FROM
POOL/SPA
B. With In-floor Cleaners
3-WAY VALVE
PUMP
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AUTOMATIC
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➜
SPARCO
CYCLER
➜
WATER
SYSTEM
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➜
➜
➜
POOL WATER LEVEL
SPARCO
CYCLER
TO POOL
IN-FLOOR
➜
➜
VALVE
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C. Pool and Spillover Spa Combination
CHECK VALVE
SUCTION
FROM
POOL/SPA
PUMP
SPARCO
CYCLER
3-WAY
TO POOL
TO SPA
Limited One-Year 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 one (1) year 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.
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 in excess of the recommended setting
levels for trichlor can result in excess sanitizers being
discharged into the pool. This 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 chlorine chamber as
directed in the instruction manual may cause damage to
equipment or personal injury. This warranty will be null and
void if this unit is not used with the recommended chlorine
chamber.
4. This warranty is the exclusive warranty for the Sparco 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 SPARCO 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.
U. S. Patent Numbers: 4,662,387; 5,076,315; 5,218,983; 6,190,547; 6,210,566
and other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending
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.
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