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Pool Frog

Mineral Pool Care System

Model 6100

For Pools up to 25,000 gallons

System Includes the

Pool Frog

Mineral reservoir

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-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.

Summary of Contents for 6100

Page 1: ... POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir 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 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 ...

Page 2: ...OL 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 Filter Flex Hose Installation 17 Base Flex Hose Installation 18 Hard Plumbed Installation 19 For Proper Performance 20 Warranty 21 For information on King Technology s entire product li...

Page 3: ...c 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 sold 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 chlorine The FROG Mineral Reservoir mus...

Page 4: ... following pictographs illustrate the type and source of a hazard 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: ...ge test 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...

Page 7: ...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 Work 1 2...

Page 8: ...he Control Dial 1 24 HOUR LOW SPEED PUMP RUN TIME In order to ensure proper performance when running the pump on low speed for 24 hours per day or high speed less than 6 hours per day bleed the air while the pump is on by unscrewing the knob on the back of the cycler near the cap until water appears Then screw the knob back on Repeat this process each time the cap is removed for any reason Set the...

Page 9: ...pool 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 Before closing the pool for winter use FROG BAM following the directions on page 11 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 wa...

Page 10: ... POOL FROG MINERAL RESERVOIR The Complete Low Chlorine Alternative www FrogProducts com 800 222 0169 Series 6100 01 12 6112 FOR POOLS UP TO 25 000 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 acceptabl...

Page 11: ...for 90 minutes allowing FROG BAM to circulate through pool 6 To remove expended FROG BAM bottle turn pump off Turn dial to Setting 0 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 Cycler cap turn dial to S...

Page 12: ... 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 fall into tower areas 3 Line up the small leg of the POOL FROG Bac Pac with the ...

Page 13: ...ure pump run time is at least 6 hours on high speed 40 gpm or higher or if not bleed the air from the back knob each time cap is open 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 thi...

Page 14: ...le Kit 1 Replacement parts for POOL FROG Cycler 6100 or 6500 REF PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 01 22 1417 Cap w O Ring 2 01 22 1920 Cap O Ring 4 01 22 9486 Pressure Relief Valve 5 6 7 8 01 22 1458 Control Dial with O Rings Locking Pin and Number Plate 6 01 22 1456 Control Dial O Ring Set 9 10 01 22 9628 Knob with O Ring 11 01 22 1480 Mounting Base 12 01 22 9971 Silicone Lubricant 3 4 oz 13 01 22 1710 Ni...

Page 15: ...al until it locks into place Lubricate o ring every couple of months with silicone lubricant that came with your POOL FROG Cycler DO NOT USE petroleum based lubricants To replace simply unscrew old knob and replace with the new one POOL FROG Cycler Maintenance SILICONE LUBRICANT SILICONE LUBRICANT Place o ring in bottom half of groove Place your thumbs on each side of the cap over the o ring in th...

Page 16: ...ine 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 If empty rinse and recycle 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 ...

Page 17: ...to each threaded end of nipple Screw one end of nipple into the filter return 1 2 Hand tighten Finish tightening by turning 1 to 2 revolutions with wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Screw either side of POOL FROG Cycler on to open nipple end until upright and secure Apply pipe thread tape or sealant to threaded end of hose adapter 3 4 Screw adapter into the other side of POOL FROG Cycler Hand tighten Fin...

Page 18: ...1 to 2 revolutions with wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 2 Attach the filter section of flex hose to one hose adapter and the return section of flex hose to the other hose adapter with clamps and tighten with screwdriver Bi flow valve design allows water flow in either direction 3 When using a POOL FROG Bac Pac isolating the POOL FROG Cycler by installing a corrosion resistant check valve is recommended...

Page 19: ...is installed 1 2a 2 2b 3 Pipe Wrench Bi flow valve design allows installation in either flow direction Pipe Thread Tape or Sealant and 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 POOL FROG following directions for a male adapter or a female adapter Hand tighten Finish tightening by turning 1 to 2...

Page 20: ...es If set up is a pool and spa combination with common equipment see diagram C Any additional sanitizing equipment that is installed with POOL FROG must be installed after POOL FROG never before on the return line to the pool NOTE Over chlorination or damage to the POOL FROG or other equipment could result if these special installations are not used in these situations Questions Call Customer Serv...

Page 21: ...roduct or their characteristics 3 CAUTION Read carefully Do not add shock in or near skimmer A This unit is not designed for shock treatment of pools See your pool dealer or distributor for further information concerning shock treatments 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 ...

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