Pool FROG Mineral HyBrid Operations Manual IMPORTANT: This manual must be given to the homeowner to ensure warranty coverage. Customer Service 800-222-0169 www.kingtechnology.com 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. · The flow sensor must be installed immediately before the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler followed by the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cell. · When cleaning the cell or adjusting pH, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, NEVER WATER TO ACID. · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning-Safety First Introduction Start-up Adding Salt to the Pool Inserting POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir ® 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13-15 16 17 Basic Operation Controls Easy Maintenance POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cell Cleaning ® Winterizing Troubleshooting Saturation Index Glossary POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cycler Parts List ® 18 19-20 Warranties For information on King Technology's entire product line, visit our website at www.kingtechnology.com 3 POOL 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 levels­up to 50%* less. There are 4 parts to the POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid: The In Ground 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 POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cycler The water treatment center that controls the flow of water through the system. Part 3 POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Generator Control Panel Controls the generation of chlorine to maintain a low 0.5 ppm. For In Ground Pools up to 40,000 gallons. 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® MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON, WHICHEVER IS SHORTER. *Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool. 4 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). 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. 1. · 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. 4 · 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. 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. 5. · Shock the pool with chlorine to rid the water of all contaminants before beginning with POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully. · THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO START-UP. USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY. WATER BALANCE GUIDELINES Minimum pH: Total Alkalinity: Calcium Hardness: Total Dissolved Solids: Stabilizer: Free Chlorine: 20 ppm 0.5 ppm 7.2 60 ppm 150 Ideal 7.4 ­ 7.6 80 ­ 100 ppm 200 ­ 300 <1500 40 ­ 60 ppm 0.5 ­ 1.0 ppm Maximum 7.8 120 ppm 400 80 ppm 1.0 ppm Use the Saturation Index on page 16 to ensure proper water balance. 5 Adding Salt to the Pool 1. BEFORE ADDING THE SALT · Measure existing salt in your pool: Years of liquid chlorine 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 your builder's instructions for plaster to cure before adding salt or operating the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator. 2. CALCULATING THE SIZE OF THE POOL Rectangular Round Oval Gallons (dimensions are in feet) Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.5 Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 5.9 Length x Width x Average Depth x 6.7 Liters (dimensions are in meters) Length x Width x Average Depth x 1000 Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 785 Length x Width x Average Depth x 893 · Biguanide Pools: Before installing POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid on a pool using Biguanide sanitizers, all Biguanides must be removed (see dealer for details). 3. ACCEPTABLE SALTS GOOD The best salt is an evaporated, granulated, food quality salt. Water softener salt pellets may be used but will take longer to dissolve. "99.9%" pure salt. "Solar" salt. 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 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. BAD ­ do NOT use: Iodized salt. 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. Rock salt because of the dirt mixed with the rock salt. Calcium chloride; it is not a salt. Use only sodium chloride. How much salt to add ­ in pounds 6 Water volume in thousands of gallons Inserting POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir ® (POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season) When salt is dissolved and the Output Level reads #7 which means the salt requirement has been met (see directions on side of control panel), insert POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir into POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler following these directions. ® 4. · Turn off pump.Turn dial to 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open. 1. IN GROUND SERIES 5400 (Order #01-12-5462) NOW FITS THE FOLLOWING CYCLERS: POOL FROG Series 5400 or 5600 Prevail Series 5790 7 22906 05461 0 · 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® Mineral Hybrid Cycler. THE POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER. 5. · Use the cap tool included with POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler to loosen cap by hitting the handle with the flat of your hand counter clockwise. 2. Open the box and remove the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir. ® 6. SLOT IN POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR FIN INSIDE OF POOL FROG® CYCLER 3. CAUTION read carefully · USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir or POOL FROG® Bac Pac if needed. DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid 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® Mineral Reservoir is not used. · Find slot on side of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and line up with fin inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler. Lower POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir into POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler until secure. 7. · Replace cap by hand only. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 8. · Turn control dial on POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler to Maximum. 7 Basic Operation POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler needs no adjusting throughout the summer. Simply replace the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir every six months or after one season whichever is shorter. The POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator produces free chlorine to sanitize and oxidize your pool water. Maintain a minimum chlorine level of at least 0.5 ppm. Without a working POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir inside the Mineral Hybrid Cycler, higher chlorine levels of 1-3 ppm would be required. Chlorine levels can be tested using a standard test kit or by your local pool store. FINDING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE SETTING: 1. Turn knob initially to setting 3. For the first week test the water for free chlorine every day and adjust the knob until at least 0.5 ppm is maintained. 2. If after the first day, the chlorine reading is below 0.5 ppm, turn control knob up by one tick mark. If the reading is above 1.0 ppm after one day, turn the control knob down by one tick mark. 3. Continue this process each day until the reading stays within the 0.5 to 1.0 ppm level. TO GENERATE MORE CHLORINE: 1. Turn the control knob to a higher setting (1-7) to increase chlorine output. 2. Ensure sufficient run time (at least 8 hours or 1 1/2 turnovers per day). 3. Ensure salt level is correct and the cell is clean (see cell cleaning on page 11). 4. Ensure proper water balance including stabilizer levels (see Start-up on page 5). 5. Point pool jets down and to the side. Summer weather increases demand for chlorine. TO DECREASE CHLORINE PRODUCTION: 1. Turn the control knob to a lower setting (1-7) to decrease chlorine output. 2. Decrease run time as necessary. 3. Refrain from adding more stabilizer to allow excess chlorine to be burned off. TEMPORARY USE OF POOL FROG® BAC PAC. If a situation arises where the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cell will be removed for an extended period of time, a POOL FROG® Bac Pac may be used inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler which will dispense a low level of chlorine. A replacement pipe must be installed in place of the cell in order to do this. See your dealer or contact King Technology for more information. Periodically test your water and always maintain the following readings. (Use Saturation Index on page 16 to ensure proper balance.) Salt Level: Chlorine Level: pH: 3000 - 4500 ppm 0.5 - 1.0 ppm 7.2 - 7.8 IMPORTANT: At least once a month have a professional test your water. Make sure there are no Nitrates or Phosphates in the water as they will deplete chlorine levels. Shock the pool as needed to maintain water clarity. Always follow ...