Frog Pool Tender Cycler Manuel utilisateur

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FROG®Pool Tender™

Instruction Manual

Mineral Pool-Care Cycler

for Pools up to 25,000 Gallons

FROG Pool Tender Cycler comes with the

FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber™

Patented Mineral Disinfectant

Cleaner

because it kills bacteria two ways

Clearer

because it helps keep pH in range

Softer

because it reduces chlorine use up to 50%*

Easier

with prelled pacs for no mess,

no guess and no stress

To minimize the risk of serious injury, death or

damage, before installing or first using this

equipment, read Instruction Manual and all safety

labels and follow all safety instructions and

precautions. Save manual for future reference.

WARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROG Pool Tender Introduction 3

Notes and Safety Information 4

Safety Labels on Cycler 5

Installation Tips to Ensure Proper Performance 6

Sand Filter Installation with Nipple Kit and Flex Hose 7

Sand Filter Installation with Flex Hose Only 8

DE and Cartridge Filter Installation 9

Hard-Plumbed Installation 10

Step 1: Preparing the Pool 11

Step 2: Putting the System to Work 12

Step 3: Setting the Control Dial 13

Step 4: Routine Pool Care 14

Replacing FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber 15

Using FROG Pool Tender Algaecide 16

Using FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber™17

Winterizing 18

Troubleshooting 19

Parts List 20

Maintenance - Replacing Control Dial O-Rings 21

Maintenance - Replacing Cap O-Rings and Knobs 22

Warranty 23

For information on King Technology’s entire product

line, visit our website at frogproducts.com

Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of

FROG®. With FROG Pool Tender, 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.

Part 1

FROG Pool Tender Cycler

The water treatment center that controls the ow of

water to each part of the FROG Pool Tender System.

Part 2

FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber

Holds the minerals and ts inside the FROG Pool Tender Cycler.

Part No. 01-13-4412

For Pools up to

25,000 gallons.

Part No. 01-02-4180

Part 3

FROG Pool Tender

Algaecide

Use with the FROG Pool

Tender Cycler for a

90-Day Algae-Protection

Guarantee. One bottle is

good for 15,000 gallons.

Part No. 01-11-4060

Part 4

FROG Pool Tender

Chlorine Chamber

Prelled with chlorine tablets and ts

inside the FROG Pool Tender Mineral

Chamber.

Part No. 01-04-4440

FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber comes inside FROG Pool Tender Cycler and is also sold separately.

FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber and FROG Pool Tender Algaecide also sold separately.

†FROG Pool Tender Mineral System consists of the FROG minerals silver chloride and carbonate used in conjunction with 0.5 ppm chlorine. The FROG Pool

Tender Mineral Chamber must be used in conjunction with the FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber, an EPA registered chlorine pool product or a chlorine

delivery device.

*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.

For pools and hot tubs.

There are 4 parts to the FROG Pool Tender System:

1. FROG Pool Tender Cycler

2. FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber

3. FROG Pool Tender Algaecide

4. FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber

THE FROG POOL

TENDER MINERAL

CHAMBER MUST

BE REPLACED

EVERY SIX MONTHS

OR AFTER ONE

POOL SEASON

WHICHEVER

IS SHORTER.

General Notes

These instructions contain information for the safe and proper

operation of this Cycler. Observe the following principles:

• Ensure that everyone using this Cycler follows the

instructions and safety precautions.

• Keep the instructions nearby and available for reference

throughout the service life of this Cycler.

Signal Word Meaning

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury

or major property damage.

WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury, death, or major

property damage.

NOTICE

NOTICE Indicates special instructions that are important but not related to physical injury hazards.

Explanation of the safety pictographs

The following pictographs illustrate the type of hazard.

Pictograph Type of Danger

Safety Alert/General Hazard

Explosion Risk

Hazardous Pressure

Flammable Fire Hazard

Identication of warnings

Warnings are intended to help you recognize risks and avoid

death, injury or property damage. This is how warnings are identied:

Signal Word

Pictographs

Description of danger.

Consequences if ignored.

 The arrow signals a safety precaution to be taken to

eliminate or reduce the risk.

These instructions do not provide for every possible contingency

that might be encountered in connection with installation, opera-

tion or maintenance of this equipment. Should further informa-

tion be desired or should particular issues arise which are not

covered sufciently in this manual, contact King Technology at

800-222-0169.

Explanation of the signal words

Signal words, which depict the probability and severity of harm, are used in these instructions. They are dened as follows:

Notes and Safety Information

Fire, explosion and high pressure hazards

To minimize the risk of serious injury, death or property damage while using the FROG Pool Tender Cycler:

Read, understand and follow all instructions and safety precautions in the manual, and on this Cycler and on any label for chemicals used

with this Cycler including FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chambers, FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber and FROG Pool Tender Algaecide.

DANGER

Never use fast dissolving chlorine tablets, liquid bleach, or calcium hypochlorite in the FROG Pool Tender Cycler.

Never mix Trichlor chlorine tablets with Calcium Hypochlorite, or with any other form of concentrated chlorine or other chemicals.

Never add any other types of chlorine, pH adjusters, shock treatments or algaecides through the skimmer. These products should be added

directly into the pool if required.

Do not contaminate the FROG Pool Tender Cycler, FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber, FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber or FROG Pool

Tender Algaecide with dirt, organic matter, pool chemicals (such as calcium hypochlorite or pool shocks), fertilizers or other household chemicals.

Contact between any of these substances and the FROG Pool Tender Cycler, FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber, FROG Pool Tender Chlorine

Chamber or FROG Pool Tender Algaecide, will result in a chemical reaction with the generation of heat, liberation of hazardous gasses and re or explosion.

WARNING

Use only FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chambers, FROG Pool Tender Mineral Chamber, and FROG Pool Tender Algaecide in the FROG Pool

Tender Cycler. Never use bulk chemicals.

To prevent the build up of gas pressure in the FROG Pool Tender Cycler, be sure the pool return line valves are open – except when opening

or servicing the unit.

Do not inhale fumes from the FROG Pool Tender Cycler or FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber.

Avoid sparks, smoking, or any open ame near FROG Pool Tender Cycler or chemicals.

Do not exceed maximum operating pressure of 50 psi or maximum temperature of 104ºF.

Do not remove the cap while under pressure. Always turn off pump and bleed off pressure before opening FROG Pool Tender Cycler.

Do not install automatic or fast shut off valves downstream of Cycler.

Always install the FROG Pool Tender Cycler AFTER a heater (if applicable) on the return line.

Always install any additional sanitizing equipment AFTER and NEVER BEFORE the FROG Pool Tender Cycler is installed on the return line.

Do not permit children to use or climb on this product. This product must be positioned to prevent children from using it as a

means of access to the pool.

Always stand clear of the FROG Pool Tender Cycler during pump start-up.

Replace FROG Pool Tender Cycler if you see signs of cracks, damage or degradation to the Cycler body or cap.

NOTICE

Prior to pressurizing, check with your dealer to ensure your plumbing connections meet building codes.

Failure to properly winterize your FROG Pool Tender Cycler could result in freeze damage. (See page 18 for winterizing details.)

Review this label before installing or operating this Cycler. Contact King Technology at 800-222-0169 if this label is missing from your FROG Pool Tender

Cycler.

Safety Label on Cycler

IMPORTANT: Over chlorination or damage to the

FROG Pool Tender Cycler or other equipment could

result if special installations A, B or C are not used in

these situations.



Installation Tips to Ensure Proper Performance

1) If using a multi-speed pump, run

pump for at least 6 hours per day at

high speed (at least 40 gpm).

If the pump will run on low speed 24

hours per day or less than 6 hours per

day on high speed, you must bleed the

air while the pump is on by unscrewing

the back knob until water appears.

Then screw the knob back in. Repeat

this process each time the cap is

removed for any reason.

2) Install Cycler with 4-8 psi back pressure.

Lower back pressures could result in under

chlorination. Change the eyeball ttings in

the return jets to a smaller size to increase

back pressure. Contact King Technology at

800-222-0169 for a specially designed

Cycler pressure gauge to determine back

pressure at pool start-up.

3) Special installation Requirements:

A. With High Flow Rate (greater than 80 gpm)

Install T-ttings exactly as shown.

B. With In-Floor Cleaner - TWO OPTIONS

The best option is to have two lines. One line with pump, lter, heater and

FROG Pool Tender Cycler and a second line with a separate pump for the

in-oor cleaning system (lter optional).

OPTION 1- A Two-Line Installation

POOL RETURN

POOL WATER LEVEL

FROG Pool Tender Cycler

FROG Pool Tender

Cycler

IN-FLOOR

CLEANER

VALVE

FILTER

FILTER HEATER

OPTION 2 - A 3-Way Valve Installation

POOL WATER LEVEL

3-way manual valve or 3-way motor valve plus controls

FROG Pool Tender

Cycler

IN-FLOOR

CLEANER

VALVE

FILTER

PUMP

C. Pool and Spillover Spa Combination

FROG Pool

Tender Cycler

Line 1

Line 2

•If water ow is higher than 80 gallons per minute (gpm),

see diagram A.

•If an in-oor cleaner is included with pool,

see diagram B, with two options. Preferred

installation is Option 1 with two separate lines.

•If set-up is a pool and spa combination with

common equipment, see diagram C.

Questions? Call Customer Service at 800-222-0169

Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm central time.

WARNING

• Do not exceed maximum operating pressure of 50 psi.

• Do not install automatic or fast shut off valves

downstream of FROG Pool Tender Cycler.

• Always install the FROG Pool Tender Cycler AFTER the

heater (if applicable) on the return line.

• Always install any additional sanitizing equipment

AFTER and NEVER BEFORE the FROG Pool Tender

Cycler is installed on the return line.

Before installing, read all directions carefully and contact your dealer for installation support.

Part No. 01-22-4000

TOOLS NEEDED

Screwdriver

Pipe Wrench

INCLUDED WITH FROG

Pool Tender Cycler

Pipe Thread Tape

or Sealant

One 6” X 1½” TBE PVC

Nipple

MATERIALS NEEDED

One Hose Adapter

1½” X 1½” X 1¼”

One Section of

1½” or 1¼” Flex Hose

One

Hose Clamp

RECOMMENDED

4-8 psi Back Pressure

To avoid over or under chlorination,

replace eyeball ttings in the

return jets to a smaller or larger

size to adjust back pressure. For

best results use King Technology’s

pressure gauge, order Part No.

01-22-4000.

Sand Filter Installation with Nipple Kit and Flex Hose

Apply pipe

thread tape

or sealant

to each

threaded

end of

nipple.

Screw either side of FROG

Pool Tender Cycler on to open

nipple end until upright and

secure.

Apply pipe thread tape or

sealant to threaded end of

hose adapter.

Screw adapter into the other side of FROG Pool Tender

Cycler. Hand tighten. Finish tightening by turning 1

to 2 revolutions with a pipe wrench. DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN.

7. To prevent damage to heaters or lters, see your

dealer about installing a corrosion resistant

check valve which will reduce the back ow of

chlorine gas when the FROG Pool Tender Cycler is

turned off.

Install

Screw one end of nipple into

the lter return. Hand tighten.

Finish tightening by turning

1 to 2 revolutions with a

pipe wrench. DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN.

Attach return section of hose to the adapter with

clamp. Tighten clamp with screwdriver.

TOOLS NEEDED

Screwdriver

Pipe Wrench

MATERIALS NEEDED

Pipe Thread Tape

or Sealant

Two hose adapters

1½” X 1½” X 1¼”

Two Sections of 1½”

or 1¼” Flex Hose (one

provided with lter)

Two

Hose

Clamps

RECOMMENDED

4-8 psi Back Pressure

To avoid over or under

chlorination, replace eyeball

ttings in the return jets to a

smaller or larger size to adjust

back pressure. For best results

use King Technology’s pressure

gauge, order Part No.

01-22-4000.

Apply pipe thread tape or sealant

to the threaded end of both hose

adapters.

Sand Filter Installation with Flex Hose Only

Screw adapters into each end of FROG

Pool Tender Cycler. Hand tighten. Finish

tightening by turning 1 to 2 revolutions with

pipe wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Attach the lter section of ex hose to one hose adapter

and the return section of ex hose to the other hose

adapter with clamps and tighten with screwdriver. Bi-

ow valve design allows water ow installation in either

direction.

To prevent damage to heaters

or lters, install a corrosion

resistant check valve which will

reduce the back ow of chlorine

gas when the system is turned

off.

For better stability, FROG Pool Tender Cycler

may be mounted on a treated wood base using

Phillips pan head screws, one in front and two in

back. If you have questions about stability, please

contact your dealer or King Technology.

The FROG Pool Tender Cycler should

always be installed between the lter

and pool (or between heater and pool

if applicable). Never install FROG Pool

Tender Cycler before the heater or

damage to the heater could occur.

TOOLS NEEDED

Screwdriver

Pipe Wrench

INCLUDED WITH FROG

Pool Tender Cycler

Pipe Thread Tape

or Sealant

One 6” X 1½” TBE PVC

Nipple

MATERIALS NEEDED

One Hose Adapter

1½” X 1½” X 1¼”

One Section of

1½” or 1¼” Flex Hose

One

Hose Clamp

RECOMMENDED

4-8 psi Back Pressure

To avoid over or under chlorination,

replace eyeball ttings in the

return jets to a smaller or larger

size to adjust back pressure. For

best results use King Technology’s

pressure gauge, order Part No.

01-22-4000.

Apply pipe

thread tape

or sealant

to each

threaded

end of

nipple.

Screw either side of FROG

Pool Tender Cycler on to open

nipple end until upright and

secure.

Apply pipe thread tape or

sealant to threaded end of

hose adapter.

Screw adapter into the other side of FROG Pool

Tender Cycler. Hand tighten. Finish tightening by

turning 1 to 2 revolutions with a pipe wrench.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Screw one end of nipple into

the lter return. Hand tighten.

Finish tightening by turning

1 to 2 revolutions with a

pipe wrench. DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN.

Attach return section of hose to the adapter with

clamp. Tighten clamp with screwdriver.

For better stability, FROG

Pool Tender Cycler may

be mounted on a treated

wood base using Phillips

pan head screws, one

in front and two in back.

If you have questions

about stability, please

contact your dealer or King

Technology.

DE and Cartridge Filter Installation

Install

1½” Male Adapter

(slip x MPT)

2” Female

Adapter

(slip x FPT)

Hard-Plumbed Installation

Do NOT install FROG

Pool Tender Cycler off-

line.

Following Primer directions, brush Primer on the inside of the

adapters and to ends of pipe. Repeat this process with PVC

cement following manufacturer’s directions on that product.

Measure the

distance between

the outside adapters

and cut out a section

of pipe 3” less than

that dimension.

Allow a minimum of

12” above and on

each side of FROG

Pool Tender Cycler to

ensure room for easy

replacement of FROG

Pool Tender Mineral

Chamber and FROG

Pool Tender Chlorine

Chamber.

Insert PVC pipe into adapters with

a twisting action. Hold in place 5 to

10 seconds to bond.

TOOLS NEEDED

Hacksaw

MATERIALS NEEDED

Tape

Measure

SECURE CYCLER

To prevent damage to heaters

or lters, see your dealer about

installing a corrosion resistant

check valve which will reduce the

back ow of chlorine gas when the

Cycler is turned off.

1a.

1b.

Pipe Wrench

Bi-ow valve design allows

installation in either ow

direction.

Pipe Thread Tape

or Sealant, Primer and

PVC Cement

If using male adapters, apply

pipe thread tape or sealant to the

threaded end of each adapter.

Screw adapters into each end of FROG Pool Tender Cycler following

directions for a male adapter or a female adapter. Hand tighten. Finish

tightening by turning 1 to 2 revolutions with a pipe wrench.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

The FROG Pool Tender Cycler should always be installed

between the lter and pool (or between heater and pool if

applicable). Never install FROG Pool Tender Cycler before

the heater or damage to the heater could occur.

Do NOT install in copper pipe if using

FROG Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber

as chemical corrosion may lead to

pipe failure.

For better stability,

FROG Pool Tender

Cycler may be mounted

on a treated wood base

using Phillips pan head

screws, one in front

and two in back. If you

have questions about

stability, please contact

your dealer or King

Technology.

12"

12" 12"

If using female adapters, apply

pipe thread tape or sealant to the

threaded end of each cycler port.

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