Avantopool Kinos User manual

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Avantopool Kinos
installation and User Manual
The serial number of your Kinos pool is

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Congratulations for your purchase of Kinos
cold
pool!
Avant°pool Kinos is an easy-to-use and compact indoor cold pool, which gives you
the benefits of winter swimming all year round. It enables optimal and high-
quality cold recovery, eases muscle pain and inflammations, helps sleep and
improves immune system. Avant°pool Kinos is made in Finland.

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IMPORTANT BASICS:
• NEVER LET KINOS TO RUN WITHOUT THE FILTER
• MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICITY SOCKET IS GROUNDED (230V / 50Hz/60Hz)
• LEAVE 10-15cm SPACE BETWEEN THE LONG SIDES OF THE POOL AND THE WALL TO
ENSURE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION
• DO NOT COVER THE VENTILATION GRILLS
• MAKE SURE THE WATER LEVEL IN THE POOL IS SUFFICIENT BEFORE TURNING ON THE
POWER
• DO NOT USE SALT OR OTHER MINERALS IN THE POOL
• DO NOT USE SALT WATER IN THE POOL, ONLY FRESH TAP WATER
• CLEAN / FLUSH THE FILTER AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK
• CHANGE THE FILTER EVERY 2-6 MONTHS DEPENDING ON USE OF THE POOL
• CHANGE THE WATER EVERY 3-8 WEEKS DEPENDING ON THE USE OF THE POOL
• DO NOT OPEN THE ELECTRIC CABINET
• DO NOT USE THE KINOS POOL OUTDOORS WITHOUT A PROPER COVER, IT SHOULD BE
PROTECTED FROM RAIN AND SNOW AT ALL TIMES
• DO NOT USE SLEEP MODE, IF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 4o

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Table of content
General safety instructions ............................................................................................................................. 5
Main external parts of Kinos pool ................................................................................................................... 6
Technical information ................................................................................................................................. 6
Transportation, installation, electrical connection ......................................................................................... 7
Detaching and attaching the panels ........................................................................................................... 7
Installing the stairs ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Start-up instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Operating instructions .................................................................................................................................. 11
Setting the water temperature ................................................................................................................. 11
Entering and exiting the pool .................................................................................................................... 12
Display options .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Stop/start .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Temperature mode ................................................................................................................................... 13
Set temperature ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Lock temp setting ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Sleep mode ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Time of day ............................................................................................................................................... 16
General maintenance and quality of water .................................................................................................. 17
Replacing the water ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Problems and solutions ................................................................................................................................. 19
No flow-error ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Temp measure err (Hi) .............................................................................................................................. 20
Blank screen .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................................................. 23

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General safety instructions
• Before you start using the pool, read all instructions and follow them
carefully.
• Do not let children use the pool unless they are always closely supervised by
adults. Do not leave the pool without the cover if children have access to the
room where it is stationed. Make sure the cover is always on when the pool is
not in use.
• Persons with reduced physical or kinematic capabilities should not use the
pool without sufficient instructions and/or supervision.
• Do not use the pool if the plug or supply cord is damaged. Order a new one
from your dealer and make sure it is properly installed before re-starting to
use the pool.
• Do not use the pool if the cover of the skimmer is damaged or not properly in
place. If the cover of the skimmer is damaged, order a new one from your
dealer and make sure it is properly in place before re-starting to use the pool.
• Do not use any electrical devices while in the pool or while at immediate
distance of the pool.
• Check the water temperature always before entering the pool. The water
temperature may not exceed +40 °C or be less than +4 °C.
• Persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory
system problems, diabetes, or any condition requiring medical treatment
should consult a physician or a doctor before using the pool.
• Persons using medication should consult a physician or a doctor before using
the pool since some medication may induce drowsiness while other
medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.
• Pregnant women should consult a physician or a doctor before using the pool.

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Main external parts of Kinos pool
Technical information
• Measurements, without stairs: Length 1200 mm, width 790 mm, height 1050 mm
• Measurements, including stairs: Length 1200/1540 mm, width 790/1130 mm, height 1220 mm
• Capacity: 300 l
• Weight when filled: 450 kg
• Weight when empty: 147 kgs, with the rails and the stairs
• Water temperature range: Continuous variation between +4oC - +38oC
• Cooling power: 0,7 kW
• Heating power: 1,5 kW
• Average energy consumption: When reached target water temperature approx. 5 kWh/day
• Refrigerant: r134a
• Control panel: Digital touch control panel with water temperature guided timer for cold recovery
• Electric coupling: 230V/50Hz/60Hz, 1-phase. Plug equipped with residual-current device
• Sound pressure level: 54 dB (A)
• Degree of protection: IPX5

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Transportation, installation, electrical connection
Kinos pool is packed in covering, durable and easily transportable carton container. It can be easily
moved with a pallet jack. There are inset handles at both ends of the pool to help manual moving.
The package container can be stored or re-used when needed.
The pool should be placed on even ground supportive to the legs in each four corners. We
recommend the pool to be placed in premises suitable for handling water, ideally with a tiled floor,
floor drain and sufficient ventilation. Adjustable feet enable placing the pool to premises with an
inclined floor. When placed beside a wall, make sure to leave at least a 10-15 cm gap between the
wall and the pool to ensure sufficient ventilation.
There should be a grounded and preferably wall mounted power socket (240V/50Hz/60Hz) within
5 m range of the pool. Do not connect the plug to the power socket until the pool is filled completely
with water (15 cm below the edge of the pool).
Do not use the pool if the plug or supply cord is damaged. Order a new one from your dealer and
make sure it is properly installed before re-starting to use the pool.
Detaching and attaching the panels
The side and end panels may need to be detached before installing the rails and the stairs, and
during transportation, service and repair work. No tools are needed to detach or attach the panels.
The panels are locked in with the aluminum corner plates, which are attached to the pool body with
their inner shape.
Detaching the panels
1. Take a grip from the low section of the corner plate and raise it up appr. 3 cm and then
pull it towards yourself (Fig. 1a, 1b and 1c).
2. Slide the corner plate downward and the upper part of it will be released from under the
bowl´s collar. Now you have detached the corner parts.
3. Repeat the same procedure for all four corner parts.
4. Now the panels can be easily detached by pulling them out slightly and sliding them
down from under the bowl´s collar.

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Fig. 1a Fig. 1b Fig. 1c
Attaching the panels
1. Attach the panels back to fasteners (grooved side out). NOTE that the side panels have
openings to be placed in front of the machinery to ensure proper air circulation and avoid
overheating of the machinery.
2. Push the top of the corner plate approx. 4 cm under the basin collar.
3. Push then the low section of the corner plate towards the pool and push down until it
stops.
4. Repeat the same for all corner plates.
Installing the stairs
Attach the stairs to the pool as follows:
1. The stairs can be placed to either of the long sides or to the front end of the pool. One of
the rails can be placed to the front end as well, should the stairs be placed on the long
side.
2. Place the pins of the stairs (or rail) through the holes. If needed, fasten to the frame
using the pipe bushings and nuts.
3. Adjust the height of the stairs to correct level by screwing the pads.

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Start-up instructions
• Clean the pool from possible dirt and stains.
• Fill the pool with water from the nearest faucet using a hose.
Note! Do not use salt or any other ingredients in the water which may harm the materials or cause
blockage to the machinery.
• Water level should reach the horizontal joint of the pool basin (approx. 15 cm below the basin top),
and never be under the opening of the cover of the skimmer (Fig. 2a and 2b).
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
• Do not connect the plug to the power socket until the pool is filled with water! Then connect the
plug to the power socket and push the green residual-current device button.
• Set the existing time of the day with the arrows on the screen and press Save – or bypass time
setting by pressing Save
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b

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• The touch screen and the water circulating turn on and the water starts circulating in the pool. You
should see bubbles coming out of the jet in the bottom of the pool. If this does not happen, stop
and restart the device. This may happen due to air locks in the pipes. Repeat if needed until the
water starts circulating and you can see the bubbles.
• Stopping the device can be done by pressing shortly the upper left corner cogwheel and then Stop
(Fig. 4a and 4b). To restart, press Start.
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b
• In upper left corner of the touch screen, you can see the current temperature of the water and on
the right corner the target temperature. The default target is set to 10oC. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
• Now the Kinos cold pool is successfully turned on!
• Note! There is approx. 7 min delay before the cooling starts.

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Operating instructions
Setting the water temperature
On the left part of the touch screen you can see current water temperature.
You can portably set the water temperature between +4oC - +38oC. The desired target water
temperature can be seen on the right part of the touch screen. Set the target temperature by
using the + and - buttons.
The water cools down and warms up approx. 3-4 oC per hour. It is recommended to keep the pool
cover on when the pool is not in use to save energy and to maintain the desired water
temperature.
Timer
In bottom of the touch screen there is a bath timer for setting the immersion time and following
the time spent in the pool. Once the target water temperature is set, a recommended cold
recovery time is proposed. The white triangle shaped area suggests the minimum and maximum
time for cold recovery time in that water temperature. The suggested cold recovery times are
directional only and are based on general recommendations made by University of Jyväskylä
faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine. Set the timer by using the + and – buttons.
The timer starts by pushing the Start button (triangle) and can be stopped and cleared by using
Stop button (square).

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Entering and exiting the pool
In Kinos pool you can immerse partly or fully to the neck level. During entering and exiting
the pool pay close attention as the surfaces might be slippery from water. Use the stairs and
lean on the rails while entering and exiting the pool. Notice that you might feel temporary
stiffness in limbs caused by the cold water, especially after a longer immersion time.

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Display options
Stop/start
In the upper left corner of the display, there is an Options button (cogwheel). By pressing it
shortly, you can stop and restart the unit.
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
Temperature mode
By pressing the cogwheel icon long, ”Temperature mode” –menu will appear (Fig. 7).
Options are: show only Celsius or only Fahrenheit, or both. Desired choice is made by
pressing the corresponded icon and then Save.
Fig. 7

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Set temperature
By pressing the cogwheel icon long and then < or > buttons, you can change the menu to
”Set temperature”-mode (Fig. 8), where you can set the desired target temperature
after restart (e.g. after power cut). System will propose the existing target temperature,
but it can be changed by - and + buttons. Save button will confirm the choice.
Fig. 8
Lock temp setting
By pressing the cogwheel icon long and then < or > buttons, you can change the menu to
“Lock temp setting”-mode (Fig. 9a), where you can hide temperature setting in the
touch screen. Desired choice is made by pressing the corresponded icon and then Save.
Fig. 9a
If you choose Lock and Save, then the + and - buttons in touch screen will disappear
(Fig.9b). They can be returned by choosing Unlock and Save.
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Sleep mode
By pressing the cogwheel icon long and then < or > buttons, you can change the menu to
“Sleep mode” (Fig. 10a). In sleep mode, device will automatically shut down and restart
in set time. Start time = shutting down, Stop time = restarting. Set the desired time,
change Off-mode to On-mode by pressing it and then Save (Fig. 10b). Sleep mode time is
restored in the memory of the device and will be repeated every day, until On/Off-mode
is changed to Off.
Note! Do not use sleep mode, if ambient temperature is below 4oC.
Fig. 10 Fig. 10b
When device is in sleep mode, touch screen will show the remaining time (Fig. 11). Sleep
mode can be interrupted (that time) by pressing Cncl.
Fig. 1

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Time of day
Precondition for Sleep mode to work properly is, that Time of the day is set. By pressing
the cogwheel icon long and then < or > buttons, you can change the menu to “Set time
of day”-mode (Fig. 12). If necessary, set the time and press Save.
Fig. 12

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General maintenance and quality of water
Maintenance of Kinos pool is easy. Automated and constant filtering accompanied with
ozone cleaning make sure the water stays clean and clear. Depending on the utilization
frequency, occasional use of chlorine might be needed to disinfect the water (especially
in heavy public use). Should Kinos pool be in public use, the requirements set by local
authorities for the water quality must be obeyed.
On daily basis: Check the water level. It should ideally be approx. 15 cm from the basin
top but not more than 8 cm below that. Too low water level may allow air in the pipes
and cause breaking of the water pump. Also check the approximate water quality on
daily basis as well the water circulation (lots of bubbles out of the jet).
On weekly basis: Clean the possibly stained water line and the filter. The filter cartridge
can be easily accessed behind the cover of the skimmer. The cover is released by simply
lifting it directly up (Fig. 13a). The cartridge is released by turning it counterclockwise (to
the left, Fig. 14a). Note that the power must be turned off (see instructions on page 9,
Stop/start) before releasing the filter cartridge! Make sure no objects enter the
skimmer. Flush the filter cartridge thoroughly under warm running water or shower (Fig.
15) (do not use pressure washers as it may damage the filter material).
The filter cartridge should be replaced always, if after cleaning the filter, the water
circulation is not at normal level. Depending on the rate of usage, filter should be
replaced every 2 to 6 months.
Check the water pH level which should be maintained on normative level (7,2 – 7,6).
When needed you can finetune the pH level by using pH+ or pH- chemicals. Should the
pool be in heavy daily use it is recommended to add half teaspoon of chlorine
(natriumdiklorisocyanurat, dihydrat) to the water to reach the 0,3 – 1,2 ppm free
chlorine level.
If the number of the users exceeds 10 users/day, or if the water temperature exceed
15oC, it is recommended to add chlorine (natriumdiklorisocyanurat, dihydrat) frequently
to the water in order to maintain 0,3 – 1,2 ppm free chlorine level.

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Fig. 13a
Fig. 14a
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Replacing the water
The frequency for changing the water depends on various factors, e.g. use rate, water
temperature, maintenance etc., so there is no general rule for it. The water should latest be
changed when the water is visually unclear. If the pool is in heavy daily use, filtering and ozone
cleaning or even the added chlorin might not keep the water clean for a long period of time. The
frequency for changing the water may vary from couple of days to several months. However, we
recommend changing the water at least every two months.
Before emptying the pool turn the power (see instructions on page 9, Stop/start). Empty the pool
with a submersible pump to the nearest floor drain or sink. You can alternatively use simple
siphon method. Should you not be able to fully empty the pool, use for example a wet vacuum
cleaner or simply a bucket and cloth. Clean the pool with mild washing agent and rinse properly.
Do not use a pressure washer for cleaning the pool!
The pool may be filled again after it has been emptied.
Note! Do not use salt or any other ingredients in the water which may harm the materials or
cause blockage to the machinery.
Problems and solutions
No flow-error
If the water is not circulating properly, the device will stop itself and an error message will appear
(Fig. 16). Check the water level and condition of the filter cartridge. Add more water if needed.
Clean the filter cartridge or replace it if needed. Should problem remain, please contact the
retailer or manufacturer.
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Tip!
If for any reason, dirt has entered the piping system, it may disrupt the water flow and cause No
flow -error. Take off the filter and flush piping system counterclockwise with fresh water through
the pool´s inlet nozzle (Fig. 17a and 17b).
Fig. 17a Fig. 17b
Temp measure err (Hi)
Should the water temperature exceed 40oC, the device will stop itself and an error message will
appear. Add cooler water to the pool to lower the temperature.
Blank screen
If the touch screen is blank and the pool machinery is not running, check the power supply and/or
if the residual-current device has activated. If the power supply is ok but the residual-current
device has turned off the power, push the green button to de-activate. Should the problem
remain, unplug the device and contact the retailer or manufacture