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SPARCO

AUTOMATIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

Instruction Manual

Chlorine Pool-Care System 

for Pools up to 30,000 Gallons 

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

Summary of Contents for 01-02-5510

Page 1: ...RCO AUTOMATIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM Instruction Manual Chlorine Pool Care System for Pools up to 30 000 Gallons 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 ...

Page 2: ...d Installation 8 Step 1 Preparing the Pool 9 10 Step 2 Putting the System to Work 11 Step 3 Setting the Control Dial 12 Step 4 Routine Pool Care 13 Winterizing 14 Troubleshooting 15 Parts List 16 Maintenance Replacing Control Dial O Rings 17 Maintenance Replacing Cap O Rings and Knobs 18 Warranty 19 For information on King Technology s entire product line visit our website at kingtechnology com ...

Page 3: ...e and more time having fun There are two parts to the Sparco System Part 1 Sparco System The water treatment center that controls the flow of water through the Sparco Water Treatment Chamber Part 2 Sparco Chamber Pre filled with chlorine tablets and fits inside the Sparco Water Treatment System For Pools up to 30 000 gallons Product 01 02 5510 Product 01 04 5003 ...

Page 4: ...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 sufficiently in this manual contact King Technology at 800 222 0169 Notes and Safety Information Signal Word Meaning DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous si...

Page 5: ...arco System be sure the pool return line valves are open except when opening or servicing the unit a Do not inhale fumes from the Sparco System or Sparco Chamber a Avoid sparks smoking or any open flame near Sparco System or chemicals a Do not exceed maximum operating pressure of 50 psi or maximum temperature of 104º F a Do not remove the cap while under pressure Always turn off pump and bleed off...

Page 6: ...d pressure gauge to determine back pressure at pool start up 3 Special installation Requirements IMPORTANT Over chlorination or damage to the Sparco System or other equipment could result if special installations A B or C are not used in these situations If water flow is higher than 80 gallons per minute gpm see diagram A If an in floor cleaner is included with pool see diagram B with two options ...

Page 7: ...into each end of Sparco System Hand tighten Finish tightening by turning 1 to 2 revolutions with pipe wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Screw a male adapter into each port of the Sparco System Hand tighten Finish tightening by turning 1 to 2 revolutions with a pipe wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Apply sealant to threaded ends of both hose adapters and inside of both male adapters Attach the filter section of...

Page 8: ... 3 4 5 6 Primer Measure the distance between the Sparco System male adapters and cut out a section of pipe 3 less than that dimension Following Primer directions brush Primer on the inside of the male adapters and to ends of pipe Repeat this process with PVC cement following manufacturer s directions on that product Allow a minimum of 12 above and on each side of the Sparco System to ensure room f...

Page 9: ...re adding to the pool If calcium content is higher than 400 ppm find a soft water source to fill your pool instead otherwise water balance will be very difficult Check for metals in the pool such as iron or copper Before attempting water balance these should be removed See your dealer for a metal out or sequesterant and follow the label directions carefully Before beginning with any pool care prog...

Page 10: ...eck Smart Chlor catridge If darker color OK If lighter color turn cartridge setting up 1 number If darker color turn cartridge setting down 1 number Read ips ly made use with FROG Systems 50 100 250 450 800 Calcium Hardness IDEAL IDEAL Dip u 6 2 6 8 7 2 7 8 8 4 LOW BAJO VERY LOW MUY BAJO HIGH ALTO LOW BAJO VERY LOW MUY BAJO HIGH ALTO VERY HIGH MUY ALTO 0 40 80 120 180 240 Total Alkalinity ppm Alca...

Page 11: ... DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DO NOT USE CAP TOOL TO TIGHTEN CAP FOR REMOVAL ONLY Chamber towers Chamber towers CYCLER MeteredPoolPurifier New Water 400 SERIES USE ONLY CYCLER PAC 400 SERIES 1 2 7 8 3 3a Find the indent in the plastic 3b Place curved section of tool around the narrow end of one Sparco Chamber tower and line up blade on indent 3c Squeeze the handles together Repeat for other side 3d Make sur...

Page 12: ...r down by 1 2 increment if the reading has risen Continue this process each day until the reading stabilizes at your desired level between 1 0 3 0 ppm Remember to adjust dial by 1 2 increments only Step 3 Setting the Control Dial 1 IMPORTANT Control dial settings in excess of these recommendations could result in excess trichlor levels being discharged into the pool This can result in bleaching or...

Page 13: ...preventthebuildupofgaspressureintheSparcoSystem besurethepoolreturnlinevalvesareopen exceptwhen openingorservicingtheunit DANGER Do not contaminate the Sparco System or Sparco Chamber 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 Sparco Chamber will result in a chemical re...

Page 14: ...mber still contains chlorine wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or cool dry well ventilated location away from children pets cars motorcycles or anything metal that can rust pit etc If empty rinse and recycle Remove Sparco Chamber Replace the cap and knob loosely WARNING Avoid sparks smoking or any open flame near Sparco System Sparco Chamber or chemicals ...

Page 15: ... cap knob each time cap is open 5 Contact your dealer to have your back pressure tested If under 4 psi consider a smaller eyeball 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 this situation 7 Contact King Technology s Customer Service Department at 800 222 0169 1 If the chlorine r...

Page 16: ... 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SPARCO SYSTEM Model 5510 REF PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 2 01 22 9418 Cap w O Ring 2 01 22 9926 Cap O Ring 3 N A Body 4 01 22 9486 Pressure Relief Valve 5 6 7 01 22 9446 Control Dial with O Rings 6 7 01 22 9456 Control Dial O Ring Kit 8 9 01 22 9946 Knob with O Ring 10 01 22 8870 Cap Control Dial Tool 11 01 22 9970 Silicone Lubricant 3 4 oz 12 01 22 4000 Pressure Gauge 13 01...

Page 17: ...tretching it Apply silicone lubricant that came with your Sparco System on O ring Replacing the Control Dial O Rings SILICONE LUBRICANT 1 5 6 7 3 4 2 Product 01 22 9970 Push control dial completely into the housing and turn the dial to setting 2 Insert the non lipped end of snap ring into the groove opening beginning at the 5 o clock position and push it up so that it threads itself around the con...

Page 18: ...ly unscrew old knob and replace with the new one Replacing Knobs Lubricate O ring every couple of months with silicone lubricant that came with your Sparco System DO NOT USE petroleum based lubricants continued System Maintenance SILICONE LUBRICANT 2 1 1 4 3 2 Replacing the Cap O Ring Product 01 22 9970 Roll your thumbs back and forth over the O ring while pushing upward until the O ring falls int...

Page 19: ...trary to the accompanying instructions This warranty also excludes all costs arising from the installation adjustment removal or replacement of defective units or parts This warranty also excludes any and all claims arising out of the chemicals used in the product or their characteristics 3 Any express warranty not provided for herein and any remedy for breach of warranty or breach of contract whi...

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