Pool FROG XL PRO In GROUND MINERAL SYSTEM FOR POOLS TM Patented Mineral Pool Sanitizer MINERAL RESERVOIR CHLORINE PAC G L FRO POO SERVOIR THE L RE RA ACED MINE BE REPL THS MUST SIX MON OOL Y P EVER ER ONE VER T F HE OR A N WHIC . O R SEAS SHORTE IS ® Model 5450 Instruction Manual Customer Service 800-222-0169 TABLE OF CONTENTS POOL FROG Introduction ® 3 4 5-6 Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Operation Replacing POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir ® 7 8 Replacing FROG BAM ® Replacing POOL FROG Pac ® 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 Troubleshooting Parts List Replacing Control Dial O-Rings Replacing Cap O-Ring and Knob Winterizing In-line Installation For Proper Performance Warranty For information on King Technology's entire product line, visit our website at www.kingtechnology.com POOL FROG ® Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG XL PRO. With POOL FROG XL PRO, 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 5 parts to the POOL FROG XL PRO System: Two In Ground Cyclers, the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® 90-day Algae Preventative and the POOL FROG Pac. ® ® ® ® ® Part 1 & 2 POOL FROG® XL PRO Cyclers The water treatment centers that control the flow of water through the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir in one and the POOL FROG® Pac in the other. Part 3 POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir Holds the minerals and fits inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler. 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POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler For In Ground Pools up to 40,000 gallons. POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler Part 4 FROG BAM® Use with the POOL FROG® XL PRO System for an Algae-Protection Guarantee. Part 5 POOL FROG® Pac Pre-filled with chlorine tablets and fits inside the POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler. PAC (POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir sold inside POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler and separately for replacements. POOL FROG® Pac and FROG BAM® sold separately.) *Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool. Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Yearly Maintenance 1. 3. · 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. · 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. 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. · Shock the pool with chlorine to rid 4. · Replace cap and set dial on POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler to Maximum. 2. the water of all contaminants before beginning with POOL FROG® XL PRO. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully. · THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT FROG BAM® TO START-UP. USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY. 5. · For an Algae Protection Guarantee insert FROG BAM® into POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir in POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler. (Follow directions on page 8.) POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler · Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the POOL FROG® XL PRO Cyclers as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface. 6. POOL FROG® Pac 3. POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir · Install a POOL FROG ® Mineral Reservoir into the POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler. (Follow directions on page 7.) Insert a POOL FROG® Pac into the POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler. POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler REPLACE THE POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER. Start-up and Operation 7. · Set control dial on POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler 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. 8 Hour Pump Run Time 3/4 hp 3.0 3.5 4.0 NR NR NR NR NR PUMP SIZE 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 NR NR NR NR 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 NR 2 hp In Ground POOL SIZE Gallons 7,000 9,000 12,000 18,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 12 Hour Pump Run Time 3/4 hp 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 NR NR NR NR PUMP SIZE 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 6.0 NR 2 hp 24 Hour Pump Run Time 3/4 hp 1.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 NR 5.0 6.0 1 hp PUMP SIZE 1 1/2 hp 2 hp * 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 * 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 6.0 * * 3.0 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 * * 3.0 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 * * 2.5 3.0 1.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 * * * 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 * ­ Bypass installation recommended. NR ­ This pump size is not recommended for this size pool. RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE: 20-80 gpm Most common pool sizes Find your starting dial setting by matching up the parameters of your pool on the above chart. An In ground pool with approximately 18,000 gallons with a 1 horse pump running 12 hours a day would require a starting setting of 3.5. See example at right. 3/4 hp 3.0 3.5 4.0 NR NR NR NR NR 1 hp 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 NR NR NR NR 1 1/2 hp 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.0 NR 2 hp * 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 6.0 * 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 6.0 * * Test Strips 8. · For the first week test the If using another means of chlorine support Pool and Spa Test Strips pool water daily for free chlorine ensure correct dial setting. Continue to test weekly throughout the season. Follow steps 1-5 on page 5 then continue below. · 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. · Remember to adjust dial ONLY by 1/2 setting per day in 6. · Leave POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler empty and set dial on POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler to Maximum. 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 skimmer or into either of the POOL FROG® Cyclers as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface. 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 either of the POOL FROG® Cyclers as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or discolor your pool surface. Replacing a POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir ® (POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season) 1. INGROUND SERIES 5400 (Order #01-12-5462) NOW FITS THE FOLLOWING CYCLERS: POOL FROG Series 5400, 5450 or 5600 Prevail Series 5790 4. 22906 05401 3 7 · Turn off pump.Turn dial to · 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 Cycler. THE POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER Setting 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open. 2. Open the box and remove the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir. · IMPORTANT: Remove 5. · Use the cap tool included and read the information card. Please note: Complete instructions for inserting a POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and FROG BAM® are included inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir box. with POOL FROG® XL PRO to loosen cap on POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler by hitting the handle with the flat of your hand counter clockwise. 3. CAUTION read carefully · USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement 6. SLOT IN POOL FROG® MINERAL RESERVOIR · Find slot on side of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Pac. DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Cyclers. 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, FROG BAM® and POOL FROG® Pac are not used. FIN INSIDE OF POOL FROG® MINERAL CYCLER POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and line up with fin inside the POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler. Lower POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir into POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler until secure. 7 Replace FROG BAM for an Algae Protection Guarantee ® If you are not using FROG BAM®, proceed to Step 15. See FROG BAM® product labeling for complete directions for use (EPA Reg. No. 53735-9). For a preventive dose add: ® · One FROG BAM for pools up to 15,000 gallons. ® · Two FROG BAM for pools between 15,000 and 30,000 gallons. 7. · Remove cap from 11. FROG BAM® without removing seal. · Turn pump on for 90 minutes allowing FROG BAM® to circulate through pool. 90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION 12. · To remove FROG BAM , ® turn pump off. Turn dial to Setting 0. 8. · Insert upside down into center of POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir pushing down firmly on key inside to puncture seal on FROG BAM® bottle. POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler 13. · Remove POOL FROG ® Mineral Cycler cap. 9. · Replace cap by hand only. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 14. · Lift FROG BAM up and allow any water in the container to drain through the POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler before discarding in trash. NOTE: If water shows more than a hint of blue inside POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler, replace the cap, turn dial to Maximum and run the pump for one minute. 14a. If pool size requires additional FROG BAM®, repeat steps 7-14. ® 10. · Turn control dial on POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler to Maximum. POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler POOL FROG® Chlorine Cycler 14b. When water is clear in POOL FROG® Mineral Cycler, discard FROG® BAM bottle and set dial back to Maximum. 8 Replacing a POOL FROG® Pac CAUTION Read Carefully ­ USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement POOL FROG® Pac. (See label.) DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG® Chlorine 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 pac is not used. 4. 1. Turn off pump. Turn dial to Setting 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open. 2. Open POOL FROG ® Chlorine Cycler using cap tool by hitting the handle with the flat of your hand counter ...