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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-filled pacs for no mess,

no guess and no stress

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

Pool FroG

Mineral Pool Care System

Model 5400/5430

For Pools up to 40,000 Gallons

System Includes the

Pool FroG

Mineral reservoir

Patented Mineral Disinfectant

Summary of Contents for Pool FroG 5400

Page 1: ... it reduces chlorine use up to 50 Easier with pre filled pacs for no mess no guess and no stress Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1 0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool Pool FroG Mineral Pool Care System Model 5400 5430 For Pools up to 40 000 Gallons System Includes the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir Patented Mineral Disinfectant ...

Page 2: ...l Care 9 Replacing POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir 10 Using FROG BAM 11 Using POOL FROG Bac Pac 12 Troubleshooting 13 Parts List 14 Maintenance Replacing Control Dial O Rings 15 Maintenance Replacing Cap O Rings and Knobs 15 Winterizing 16 In line Installation 17 Off line Installation 18 19 For Proper Performance 20 Warranty 21 For information on King Technology s entire product line visit our website...

Page 3: ...uct 01 10 5060 Part 4 POOL FROG Bac Pac Pre filled with chlorine tablets and fits inside the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir Product 01 03 5880 POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir comes inside POOL FROG Mineral Cycler and is also separately POOL FROG Bac Pac and FROG BAM also sold separately FROG Mineral System consists of the FROG minerals silver chloride and carbonate used in conjunction with 0 5 ppm chlori...

Page 4: ...ons that are important but not related to physical injury hazards Pictograph Type of Danger Safety Alert General Hazard Explosion Risk Hazardous Pressure Flammable Fire Hazard Identification of warnings Warnings are intended to help you recognize risks and avoid negative consequences This is how warnings are identified Signal Word Pictographs Description of danger Consequences if ignored a The arr...

Page 5: ...the POOL FROG system a Never mix Trichlor Chlorine tablets with Calcium Hypochlorite or with any other form of concentrated chlorine or other chemicals a 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 a To prevent the build up of gas pressure in the POOL FROG SYSTEM be sure the ...

Page 6: ...est for pH It should be between 7 2 and 7 8 If higher or lower add a pH adjuster d Then test your Water Hardness again If lower than 200 ppm add Calcium Increaser Always maintain 200 400 ppm e Lastly test for stabilizer or conditioner levels Add conditioner if the level is below 20 ppm This will prevent chlorine burn off If stabilizer level is above 80 ppm partially drain water and re fill 6 a Tak...

Page 7: ...t is no longer effective and must be replaced Replace cap and run POOL FROG Cycler with POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir inserted for 10 minutes on Setting 5 Insert FROG BAM into POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir in POOL FROG Cycler See page 11 for directions When chlorine reading is down to 1 0 ppm which may take a few days insert POOL FROG Bac Pac See page 12 for directions Step 2 Putting the System to Wor...

Page 8: ...1 0 ppm Continue this process each day until the free chlorine reading stabilizes to at least 0 5 ppm Remember to adjust dial by 1 2 increments only in order to prevent over chlorination which may bleach pool surfaces If using another means of chlorine support set dial to Maximum Maintain a minimum chlorine reading of 0 5 ppm with a chlorine delivery device or hand feeding Find your starting dial ...

Page 9: ...ol every other week or as needed We recommend a non chlorine shock as reducing chlorine use is the goal of FROG products However using a chlorine shock is OK too Maintain 0 5 to 1 0 ppm free chlorine level at all times Note These lower chlorine levels are only acceptable when using FROG minerals Regularly test water with FROG Test Strips to maintain pH and Total Alkalinity NOTE Water balance is af...

Page 10: ...OIR The Complete Low Chlorine Alternative www FrogProducts com 800 222 0169 Series 5400 01 12 5462 FOR POOLS UP TO 40 000 GALLONS ProductDescription The POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir is the heart of an advanced pool care system that destroys bacteria The patented mineral formula in the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir also neutralizes acids which helps keep the pH in an acceptable range with less monitor...

Page 11: ...3 4 5 Turn pump on for 90 minutes allowing FROG BAM to circulate through pool 6 To remove expended FROG BAM bottle turn pump off Turn dial to Pac Removal 7 Remove POOL FROG Cycler cap 8 Lift FROG BAM up and allow any water in the container to drain through the POOL FROG Cycler before discarding in trash NOTE If water shows more than a hint of blue inside POOL FROG Cycler replace the POOL FROG Cycl...

Page 12: ...A Reg No 53735 2 Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1 0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool Avoid sparks open flame or smoking when handling the POOL FROG Bac Pac 1 Remove colored tabs by grabbing on to the lip of one cap with a pliers and pulling up until cap releases Repeat the process for the other cap 2 Invert POOL FROG Bac Pac and shake slightly until chlorine tablets fa...

Page 13: ...e pump run time is at least 6 hours on high speed 40 gpm or higher or if not bleed the air from the cap knob see page 20 for directions 5 Contact your dealer to have your back pressure tested If under 4 psi consider a smaller eye ball fitting in the return jet 6 Check for a suction side leak by looking for air bubbles in your pump basket or at the return jet Contact dealer for help in correcting t...

Page 14: ...22 8870 Cap Control Dial Tool 19 01 22 9971 Silicone Lubricant 3 4 oz 20 01 22 4000 Pressure Gauge 21 01 22 9950 40k Tune Up Kit OFF LINE PARTS Included with Model 5430 REF DESCRIPTION QTY INCLUDED 11 2 x 1 2 Bushing 2 12 90 Elbow 2 13 Small Clamp 4 14 6 PVC Tubing 1 15 Scoop Gasket 2 16 Venturi Scoop 2 17 Scoop Clamp 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OFF LINE Model 5430 REF PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 11 01 22...

Page 15: ...tion and push it up so that it threads itself around the control dial Using a small screwdriver or pointed tool to help guide it make sure the snap ring stays in the groove as it is inserted Lubricate o ring every couple of months with silicone lubricant that came with your POOL FROG Cycler DO NOT USE petroleum based lubricants Replacing the Control Dial O Rings Replacing Cap O Ring Replacing Knob...

Page 16: ...ns chlorine wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or cool well ventilated location away from children pets cars motorcycles or anything metal that can rust pit etc Make sure POOL FROG Bac Pac is away from open flame Remove the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir and discard in trash You will hear spent media inside however it is no longer effective Replace the cap and knob loosely B R A N D ...

Page 17: ... process with PVC cement following directions on that product Insert PVC pipe into male adapters with a twisting action Hold in place 5 to 10 seconds to bond When using a POOL FROG Bac Pac isolating the POOL FROG Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant check valve is recommended especially if a heater is installed For better stability POOL FROG Cycler may be mounted on a treated wood base using...

Page 18: ...ith a wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 1 2 3 4 5 OR Bi flow valve design allows installation in either flow direction Installafterallequipmentand asfaraspossiblefromheater Any additional sanitizing equipment that is installed with FROG must be installed after FROG never before on the return line to the pool SCOOPS 2 36 APART BRAND Following pipe thread sealant directions brush sealant onto POOL FROG thr...

Page 19: ...the water flow Scoop arrows should be facing each other when correct Attach each hose to venturi scoop male nipple with a small clamp and tighten with screwdriver Tighten clamps with screwdriver When pipe is totally dry drill two 19 32 or 5 8 holes between 2 36 apart on the return line Be careful not to go through other side of pipe Arrows on scoops must face each other For better stability POOL F...

Page 20: ... have two lines One line with pump filter heater and cycler and a second line with a separate pump for the in floor cleaning system filter optional OPTION 1 A Two Line Installation OPTION 2 A 3 Way Valve Installation POOL WATER LEVEL POOL WATER LEVEL POOL WATER LEVEL POOL RETURN 3 way manual valve or 3 way motor valve plus controls POOL FROG CYCLER POOL FROG CYCLER CHECK VALVE IN FLOOR CLEANER VAL...

Page 21: ...9 FAX 952 933 2206 www frogproducts com Made in U S A Patents www kingtechnology com IP 20 48 0164E 553051743R8N B Control dial settings in excess of the recommended set ting levels for trichlor can result in excess sanitizers being dis charged into the pool This can result in bleaching or discolor ation of areas around the pool inlet or in some cases bleaching or discoloration of the entire pool ...

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