AQUA SMARTE ABOVE GROUND MINERAL SYSTEM FOR POOLS Patented Mineral Pool Sanitizer E ART A SM VOIR AQU R THE ESE AL R CED R EPLA OR MINE R T BE ONTHS MUS SIX M POOL ERY EV ONE EVER FTER A HICH ON W TER. S SEA OR IS SH ® Only the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir fits the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler Instruction Manual Customer Service 800-222-0169 TABLE OF CONTENTS AQUA SMARTE Introduction Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Operation Replacing AQUA SMARTE Mineral Reservoir Replacing AQUA SMARTE Bac Pac Troubleshooting Parts List Replacing Control Dial O-Rings Replacing Cap O-Ring and Knob Winterizing Above Ground Filter Installation Above Ground Base Installation Warranty ® ® ® 3 4 5-6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 For information on King Technology's entire product line, visit our website at www.kingtechnology.com AQUA SMARTE ® Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of AQUA SMARTE®. With AQUA SMARTE®, 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 3 parts to the AQUA SMARTE® System: The Above Ground AQUA SMARTE® Cycler, the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and the AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac. Part 1 AQUA SMARTE® Cycler The water treatment center that controls the flow of water to each part of the AQUA SMARTE® System. Part 2 AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir Holds the minerals and fits inside the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler. THE AQUA SMARTE MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER. ® % to of a 50 e assured uction us To be ine red ir with chlor 80% Reservo neral c. this Mi e Bac Pa rin a chlo For Above Ground Pools up to 25,000 gallons. ve ernati an alt with simply lorine If using e of ch r of the sourc nte y the ce empt leave Reservoir ral ol dial Mine contr t the and se um. xim to ma the ing in anyth ral t put Mine Bac Do no na r of the cente ir other tha pool Reservo ge to the result ma c. Da could Pa nt uipme would be or eq rranty and wa void. d null an Part 3 AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac Pre-filled with chlorine tablets and fits inside AQUA SMARTE Mineral Reservoir. ® (AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir sold inside AQUA SMARTE® Cycler and separately for replacements. AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac sold separately.) *Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stablized swimming pool. Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Yearly Maintenance 1. 3. · Make sure the pool has adequate circulation. The pool · If your fill water is high in metals, use a sequestering agent or metal out product at start-up only before using the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir. See your local dealer for details on using these products and always follow manufacturers directions carefully. 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. 4. ·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). 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 following important elements. 5. Water Balance Guidelines pH: Total Alkalinity: Calcium Hardness: Total Dissolved Solids: Stabilizer: Free Chlorine: 7.2 -- 7.8 60 -- 120 ppm 150 -- 400 <1500 20 -- 80 ppm 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 · Add a stabilizer or conditioner to 1. 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. 4. · Replace cap and run AQUA SMARTE® Cycler, with AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir inserted, for 10 minutes on Setting 10. 2. · Shock the pool with chlorine to rid the water of all contaminants before beginning with AQUA SMARTE®. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully. · THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO START-UP. USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY. 5. · When chlorine reading is down to 1.0 ppm, which may take a few days, insert AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac. (Follow directions on page 8.) · Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface. 3. · Install a AQUA SMARTE Mineral ® Reservoir into the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler. (Follow directions on page 7.) REPLACE THE AQUA SMARTE® MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER. Start-up and Operation 4 7. · 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 for directions. IMPORTANT: Pump run times less than 8 hours could result in under chlorination due to inadequate flow through the System. Above Grd. POOL SIZE Gallons Diameter 8 Hour Pump Run Time 1/2 hp 5 5.5 6 NR NR PUMP SIZE 3/4 hp 1 hp 4.5 5 5.5 6 NR 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 1 1/2 hp 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 1/2 hp 4.5 5 5.5 6 NR 12 Hour Pump Run Time PUMP SIZE 3/4 hp 1 hp 4 3 4.5 5 5.5 6 4 4.5 5 5.5 1 1/2 hp *5 24 Hour Pump Run Time 1/2 hp 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 3/4 hp 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 PUMP SIZE 1 hp 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 1 1/2 hp 4 7,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 20,000 (18') (21') (24') * 5.5 4 4.5 5 * * * 4.5 5 3.5 4 * ­ Bypass installation recommended. NR ­ This pump size is not recommended for this size pool. RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE: 20-60 gpm Most common pool sizes Find your starting dial setting by matching up the parameters of your pool on the above chart. An above ground pool with approximately 12,000 gallons with a 1 horse pump running 12 hours a day would require a starting setting of 4.5. See example at right. Above Grd. POOL SIZE Gallons Diameter 8 Hour Pump Run Time 1/2 hp 5 5.5 6 NR NR PUMP SIZE 3/4 hp 1 hp 4.5 5 5.5 6 NR 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 1 1/2 hp 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 NR 1/2 hp 4.5 5 5.5 12 Hour Pump Run Time PUMP SIZE 3/4 hp 1 hp 4 3 4.5 5 6 4 4.5 5.5 1 1/2 hp *5 24 Hour Pu 7,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 20,000 (18') (21') (24') 3.5 4 4.5 5.5 3 3.5 4 5 * 5.5 4 5 Test Strips the test the 8. · Forwaterfirst weekfree chlorine pool daily for ensure correct dial setting. Continue to test weekly throughout the season. If using another means of chlorine support Pool and Spa Test Strips Follow steps 1-5 on page 5 then continue below. 4 · 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. 6. · Set dial to Setting 10. Maintain a minimum chlorine reading of 0.5 ppm with a chlorine delivery device or hand feeding. · 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. · Do not add shock in or near the 7. · 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 AQUA SMARTE® Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor you pool surface. skimmer or into the AQUA SMARTE Cycler as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor you pool surface. ® Replacing a AQUA SMARTE Mineral Reservoir ® (AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season) 1. Only the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir fits the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler. CONTENTS: Above Ground Series 6700 For use with the Aqua Smarte Cycler Model 5720 or 6700 4. · Turn off pump and turn dial to Setting 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open. · Check the front of the box and back label of product to make sure you have the correct AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir to fit your AQUA SMARTE® Cycler. THE AQUA SMARTE® MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER 5. 2. % to of a 50 e assured uction us To be ine red ir with chlor 80% Reservo neral c. this Mi e Bac Pa lorin a ch Open the box and remove the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir. · IMPORTANT: Remove and read the · Open cap. If using AQUA information card. Please note: Complete instructions for inserting a AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac are included inside the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir box. SMARTE® Bac Pac stand back to avoid inhaling chlorine fumes. ve ernati an alt with simply lorine If using e of ch r of the sourc nte y the ce empt leave Reservoir ral ol dial Mine contr t the and se um. xim to ma the ing in anyth ral t put Mine Bac Do no na r of the cente ir other tha pool Reservo ge to the result ma Pac. Da ment could be uip would or eq rranty and wa void. d null an 6. 3. CAUTION read carefully · USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement SLOT IN AQUA SMARTE MINERAL RESERVOIR · Find slot on side of AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac. DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the AQUA SMARTE® 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 AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac are not used. FIN INSIDE OF AQUA SMARTE CYCLER AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and line up with fin inside the AQUA SMARTE® Cycler. Lower AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir into AQUA SMARTE® Cycler until secure. 7 Replacing AQUA SMARTE Bac Pac ® 1. Colored caps · AQUA SMARTE Bac ® Pac recommended to assure up to 50% reduction in chlorine use*. AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac sold separately. (EPA Reg. No. 53735-2) 5. · Line up the small leg of the AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac with the small opening in the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and the large leg with the large opening. Lower AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac into AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir until secure. *Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool. AQUA SMARTE MINERAL RESERVOIR AQUA SMARTE BAC PAC 2. · Avoid sparks, open flame or smoking when handling the AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac. 6. 3. · To remove AQUA · Replace cap by hand only. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. SMARTE® 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. 7. 4. · Holding the AQUA PAC TOWERS PAC TOWERS SMARTE® Bac Pac over the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir turn AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac over and shake slightly until chlorine tablets fall into tower areas. · Mark your calendar for the six month replacement of the AQUA SMARTE® Mineral Reservoir and approximate replacement times for the AQUA SMARTE® Bac Pac. Once wetted, the time-released mineral coating of the AQUA SMARTE® 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. 8 Troubleshooting For more in-depth troubleshooting, go to www.kingtechnology.com Problem Remedy 1. What do I do if the water looks cloudy? 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. 3. Make sure the pool is properly balanced (see page 4). 4. Shock the water to eliminate build up of any organic matter. 5. Make sure pool has a free chlorine reading of 0.5 to 1.0 ppm. 6. Check with your dealer for more information. do I 2. What waterdo if the turns color? 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. 2. Algae may be trying to form ­ shock the pool, increase circulation time if needed and clean the filter. 3. Check with your dealer for more information. I do 3. What doforms in if algae or on my pool? 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. If you are in an area of the country that struggles with algae growth, see your dealer for an algae preventative. 4. Check with your dealer for more information. 4 ...