King Technology Pool Frog User manual

Pool FROG CYCLER
MINERAL PURIFIER FOR POOLS
Instruction Manual
REPLACE
MINERAL
RESERVOIR
EVERY
SEASON.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
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Table of Contents 2
POOL FROG®Introduction 3
Ensuring a Healthy Swimming Pool 4
Start-up and Operation 5 & 6
Another means of chlorine support 6
Replacing a Reservoir, FROG®BAMTM
and Bac Pac 7, 8, 9
Troubleshooting 10
Parts List 11
Replacing Control Dial O’Rings 12
Replacing Cap O’Ring and Knob 13
Winterizing 13
Above Ground Filter Installation 14
Above Ground Base Installation 15
Inground Installation 16
Off-line Installation 17 &18
Special Inground Installations 19
Warranty Back
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Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG®. With POOL FROG®,
your pool water will look and feel better without a lot of work or a lot
of chemicals. This system eliminates bacteria and prevents algae growth
using a combination of minerals and reduced chlorine levels. There are
4 parts to the FROG®Purifying System, The Cycler in above ground and
inground models, the Mineral Reservoir, FROG®BAMTM 90-day algae
protection and the chlorine Bac Pac.
Part I
POOL FROG®Cycler
The water treatment center that
controls the flow of water through
the system. Available in above
ground and inground models.
Part II
POOL FROG®
Mineral
Reservoir
Holds the minerals
and fits inside the
Cycler. Available in
above ground and
inground sizes to fit
the corresponding
POOL FROG®Cyclers.
*REMEMBER TO
REPLACE YOUR
MINERAL RESERVOIR
EVERY SEASON.
For Inground Pools
up to 40,000 gallons For Above Ground Pools up to 18,000 gallons
POOL
FROG®
3
Two sizes
for Inground and
Above Ground Pools
Bac Pac
One size fits all
Flow
Control
Pac
Mineral
Reservoir
Part IV
POOL FROG®
Bac Pac
Use the Bac Pac
low-level chlorine
support to benefit
from a complete
system. Use Flow
Control Pac when
using another form
of chlorine support.
Part III
FROG®BAMTM
A unique mineral formula
tailor-made for preventing algae
up to 90-days. Use with the
POOL FROG®System for a
No-Algae Guarantee. FROG®BAMTM
One size fits all
(Mineral Reservoir sold inside Cycler and separately for replacements. Bac Pac and FROG® BAMTM sold separately.)
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• 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.
Ensuring a Healthy Swimming Pool
Start-up and Yearly Maintenance
• Before beginning with any
pool care program,
including POOL FROG®, you
must first balance your pool
water. Take a water sample
to your local pool profes-
sional or use a complete test
kit that will test for the fol-
lowing important elements.
• If your fill water is high in metals, check with your
pool professional on how to maintain proper levels. It
may require shocking the pool and cleaning the filter.
• Check the pool's filter
gauge often and periodically
clean filter per the manufac-
turer's directions. A dirty
filter will slow the flow of
water which could hamper
proper circulation.
• After your pool is up and
running smoothly, continue
to test your water for pH,
total alkalinity and chlorine
and maintain it's balance by
adding any necessary adjust-
ment products (see your
dealer for details).
Water Balance Guidelines
pH: 7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity: 60 – 120
Calcium Hardness: 150 – 300
Total Dissolved Solids: <2000
Stabilizer: 20 –50 ppm
Free Chlorine: .5 – 1 ppm
VACUUM
IN. Hg.
1. 2.
3. 4. 5.

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FROG®– Start-up and Operation
• Do not add shock in or near the skimmer or into the Cycler
as it could damage equipment, risk potential explosion or
discolor your pool surface.
• THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO START-UP.
USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY.
• Add a stabilizer or
conditioner to 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.
• Install a
POOL FROG®
Mineral Reservoir
into the Cycler.
(Follow Directions
on Page 7.)
REMEMBER TO
REPLACE YOUR
MINERAL
RESERVOIR EVERY
SEASON.
• When chlorine
reading is down
to 1 ppm, which
may take a few
days, insert
chlorine Bac Pac.
(Follow
directions on
page 9.)
NR NR 6.5 5.5
Start-up ...........continued page 6
35,000 NR 6.5 5.5 5 5.5 4.5 4 3.5
12 Hour Pump Run Time 24 Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE PUMP SIZE
1/2 hp 3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 1/2 hp 3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp
4.5 4 3 5 3.5 3 2.5 4
5 4.5 4 5.5 4 3.5 3 4.5
5.5 5 4.5 4 4.5 4 3.5 5
6 5.5 5 4.5 5 4.5 4 3.5
NR 6 5.5 5 5.5 5 4.5 4
7,000 (18')
9,000 (21')
12,000 (24')
15,000
20,000
Gallons
*
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* – Bypass installation recommended.
NR – This pump size is not recommended for this size pool.
Diameter
8Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE
1/2 hp 3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp
5 4.5 4 3.5
5.5 5 4.5 4
6 5.5 5 4.5
NR 6 5.5 5
NR NR 6 5.5
12 Hour Pump Run Time 24 Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE PUMP SIZE
3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp 3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp
3 2.5 4 3.5 1.5 3.5 3 2.5
3.5 3 2.5 4 2.5 4 3.5 3
4 3.5 3 2.5 3 2.5 1.5 3.5
5 4 3.5 3 3.5 3 2.5 2
Inground
POOL SIZE
*
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8Hour Pump Run Time
PUMP SIZE
3/4 hp 1 hp 1 1/2 hp 2 hp
3.5 3 2.5 2.5
4 3.5 3 2.5
4.5 4 3.5 3
NR 4.5 4 3.5
NR NR 4.5 3.5
NR NR 5.5 4.5
7,000
9,000
12,000
18,000
25,000
Gallons
30,000
Above Grd.
POOL SIZE
NR 5.5 5 4 4.5 4 3.5 3
* * *
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NR 5 4 3.5 4 3.5 3 2.5
NR NR 6.5 5.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 4
NR NR NR 6.6
40,000
Most common pool sizes
1.
6.
2.
3. 4.
7.
5.
• Run Cycler, with
Reservoir inserted, for
10 minutes on setting
Maximum.
• Insert FROG®
BAMTM, into
Mineral
Reservoir in
Cycler. (See
page 8 for
directions.)
SETTING CONTROL DIAL
• Set control dial by matching up the parameters of your pool on the
charts below. THIS IS A STARTING POINT ONLY and may need to be adjusted
to fit your individual pool needs. See Page 6 for adjusting directions.
• Shock the pool with
chlorine to rid the water of
all contaminants before
beginning with POOL
FROG®. Follow
manufacturer's directions
carefully.
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Start Up ...........continued from page 5
If using another means of chlorine support
Test Strips
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8. 9.
6.
• For the first
week test
the pool
water daily
for free
chlorine to
ensure
correct
dial setting.
Continue to
test weekly throughout
the season. Test strips
recommended.
• Aftereachtesting,adjustthe
dial up by 1/2 increment if the
free chlorine reading has
dropped below .5 ppm or
adjust down by 1/2 increment
if the reading has risen above
1 ppm. Continue this process
eachdayuntilthefreechlorine
reading stabilizes between
.5 and 1 ppm.
• Shock pool once a week
during the swimming season
or every other week during
cooler weather. Use a non-
chlorine shock to reduce
chlorine usage or use a
chlorine shock. Add 1 pound
per 10,000 gallons.
• Make sure Flow Control
Pac is inserted inside the
Reservoir by lining up the
Pac’s legs with the openings
inside the Reservoir. This Pac
acts to divert all water
through the minerals.
• Set dial to maximum.
No adjustments needed.
• Maintain a minimum
chlorine reading of .5 ppm
to 1 ppm with a chlorinator,
floater or hand feeding.
Follow steps 1-5 on page 5 then continue below.
• Shock pool once a week during the swimming season or
every other week during cooler weather. Use a non-chlorine
shock to reduce chlorine usage or use a chlorine shock. Add
1 pound per 10,000 gallons.
Remember to adjust dial ONLY
by 1/2 increments, in order to
prevent over chlorination which
may bleach pool surfaces.
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Replacing a Reservoir, FROG®BAMTM and Bac Pac
Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season
Replacing a Reservoir, FROG®BAMTM and Bac Pac ...........continued page 8
SLOT IN
RESERVOIR
FIN INSIDE
OF CYCLER
1.
6.
8.
2. 3.
4. 5.
7. 9.
REPLACEMENT
MINERAL RESERVOIR
REPLACEMENT
MINERAL RESERVOIR
• Check the back of the
Reservoir box and back label
of Reservoir itself to make
sure you have the correct
POOL FROG®Reservoir to fit
your POOL FROG®Cycler.
* RESERVOIRS MUST BE
REPLACED EVERY SEASON.
• Open
the box
and pull
out the
Flow
Control
Pac.
• Then reach in and remove the
Reservoir. Please note: complete
instructions for inserting a Reservoir,
FROG®BAMTM and Bac Pac are included
inside the Reservoir box.
CAUTION read carefully -
• USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement Reservoir,
FROG®BAMTM and Bac Pac. DO NOT USE any other Pac or bulk
chemical tablets in the 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 Reservoir, FROG®BAMTM and Bac Pac are not used. • Turn off pump.
• Unscrew drain valve to
relieve pressure. • Use the cap tool included
with Cycler to loosen cap
by hitting the handle with
the flat of your hand
counter clockwise. If using
the Bac Pac stand back to
avoid inhaling chlorine
fumes.
• Find slot on side of
Reservoir and line up with
fin inside the Cycler. Lower
Reservoir into Cycler until
secure.
• Turn dial to Pac Removal.
This reduces the flow of
water into the unit when the
cap is open.
Contents:
Series #5100
(up to 20,000 gallons)
Series #5200
(up to 20,000 gallons)
Series #5400
(up to 40,000 gallons)
Series #5600
(up to 40,000 gallons)

Pac
Removal
10. 11.
12.
13. 14. 15.
16.
17.
• Turn pump on for 90 minutes
allowing FROG®BAMTM to
circulate through pool.
90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION
Maximum
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Remove cap from
FROG®BAMTM
without removing
seal.
Insert upside down
into center of Mineral
Reservoir pushing
down gently on key to
puncture seal. Replace cap by hand only.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Using FROG®BAMTM for a No-Algae Guarantee
If you are not using FROG®BAMTM, proceed to Step 18.
• To remove FROG®BAMTM. . . .
• Lift FROG®BAMTM up and allow any water in the container
to drain through the Cycler before discarding in trash.
NOTE: If water shows more than a hint of blue inside Cycler,
replace the Cycler cap, turn dial to Maximum and run the
pump for one minute.
17a. If pool size requires additional FROG®BAMTM,
repeat steps 10-17.
17b. When water is clear in Cycler, proceed to step 18.
• Replace drain valve on
Cycler. • Turn control dial on Cycler
to Maximum.
90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION
• One FROG®BAMTM for up to 15,000 gallons.
• Two FROG®BAMTM for up to 30,000 gallons.
Turn pump off.
90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION
Remove Cycler cap.Turn dial to Pac Removal
or Minimum.

PAC
TOWERS
PAC
TOWERS
19. 20. 21.
22. 23.
24. 25.
18.
• To remove
Bac Pac end
caps, grab
onto the lip of
one cap with
a pliers and
pull up until
cap releases.
Repeat the
process to the
other cap. • Turn Bac Pac over and
shake slightly until tablets
fall into tower areas.
• Line up the small leg of the Bac
Pac with the small opening in the
Reservoir and the large leg with
the large opening. Lower Bac Pac
into Reservoir until secure.
• Avoid sparks, open flame
or smoking when handling
the Bac Pac.
• Replace cap by hand only.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• DO NOT USE CAP TOOL TO
TIGHTEN CAP.
Use for removal only.
• Check that drain valve is
screwed in.
• For easy reminders, place a POOL FROG®reminder sticker
on your calendar to mark the six month replacement of the
Reservoir and approximate replacement times for the Bac
Pac. Reminder stickers found in Reservoir box.
For winter climate pools, replace Reservoir next spring.
DO NOT use the same Reservoir from season to season. The
Reservoir will be ineffective if dried out and used later, even
if it was not used for a full 6 months.
Using the Bac Pac
• For low
level chlorine
support,
discard or
recycle the
Flow Control
Pac and
replace with
a Bac Pac.
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BAC PAC
RESERVOIR
End caps

Trouble Shooting
What do I do
if the water
looks cloudy?
What do I do
if the water
turns color?
1. Make sure your filtration
system is working properly
(i.e. clean filter and/or
skimmer).
2. Make sure circulation
time is adequate – increase
pump time if not.
3. Make sure total alkalinity
is within 60-120. Adjust with
acid if needed.
4. Shock the water to
eliminate build up of any
organic matter.
5. Make sure pool has a
free chlorine reading of
.5 to 1 ppm.
6. Check with your dealer
for more information.
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.
What do I do
if algae forms
in or on my
pool?
1. Useanonmetallic(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 regarding a 90-day
No-Algae Guarantee using
FROG®BAMTM. See product
hang tag for guarantee
details.
4. Check with your dealer
for more information.
What do I do
if I am under
chlorinating
with the
Bac Pac?
1. If you are unable to
maintain .5 to 1 ppm, first
make sure there are chlorine
tablets in the tower areas
of the Bac Pac and it is
installed properly. If a
correction was made, test
the water in 24 hours.
2. If still low, turn the dial
up 1/2 setting and test the
water again in 24 hours.
Continue raising the setting
by 1/2 increment each day
until the proper reading is
achieved.
3. Shock the pool if the
reading has been lower than
.5 for more than one day.
4. Increase pump time if
possible.
What do I do
if I am over
chlorinating
with the
Bac Pac?
1. If the chlorine reading is
over 3 ppm, remove the Bac
Pac from the Reservoir and
test the water daily until the
reading is down to 1 ppm.
2. Reinsert the Bac Pac, lower
the dial 1/2 setting and test
the water again in 24 hours.
If the reading has risen,
lower the dial 1/2 setting
again. Continue this process
until proper reading is
achieved.
3. If over-chlorinating at the
lowest possible setting,
consider decreasing the
circulation time. Depending
on your pump size, you may
be circulating the water
more than is necessary
What do I do
if the cap is on
too tight?
2. Lubricate cap o’ring with
silicone lubricant every time
you replace a Bac Pac or
Reservoir.
3. Cap tool
can also be
used if the
dial is hard
to turn.
Problem Remedy
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which results in more
chlorine than is necessary.
4. If decreasing circulation
time is not enough, the
installation may need to be
reviewed for a potential
by-pass (see page 19).
1. Use the cap tool to loosen
cap by hitting the handle
counter
clockwise.