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TABLE OF CONTENTS

POOL FROG

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Introduction

  3

Swimming Pool Tips

  4

Start-up and Operation 

  5

Replacing POOL FROG

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 Mineral Reservoir   7

Replacing FROG BAM

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8

Replacing POOL FROG

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 Bac Pac 

  9

Troubleshooting

10

Parts List

11

Replacing Control Dial O-Rings

12

Replacing Cap O-Ring and Knob

12

Winterizing

13

Above Ground Filter Installation

14

Above Ground Base Installation

15

Warranty

16

Summary of Contents for ABOVE GROUND MINERAL SYSTEM FOR POOLS

Page 1: ...UND MINERAL SYSTEM FOR POOLS Patented Mineral Pool Sanitizer Instruction Manual Customer Service 800 222 0169 THE POOL FROG MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER ...

Page 2: ...5 Replacing POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir 7 Replacing FROG BAM 8 Replacing POOL FROG Bac Pac 9 Troubleshooting 10 Parts List 11 Replacing Control Dial O Rings 12 Replacing Cap O Ring and Knob 12 Winterizing 13 Above Ground Filter Installation 14 Above Ground Base Installation 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ... up to 25 000 gallons POOL FROG Part IV POOL FROG Bac Pac Chlorine support fits inside POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir sold inside POOL FROG Cycler and separately for replacements POOL FROG Bac Pac and FROG BAM sold separately For best results the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir should be used with the chlorine Bac Pac PULL OUT AND READ Simply remove the colored tabs on the Bac...

Page 4: ...e pool s filter gauge often and periodically clean filter per the manufacturer 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 its balance by adding any necessary adjustment products see your dealer for details Water Balance Guidelin...

Page 5: ...ACE THE POOL FROG MINERAL RESERVOIR EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER When chlorine reading is down to 1 0 ppm which may take a few days insert POOL FROG Bac Pac Follow directions on page 9 1 6 2 3 4 5 Replace cap and run POOL FROG Cycler with POOLFROG Mineral Reservoir inserted for 10 minutes on Setting 10 For an Algae Protection Guarantee insert FROG BAM into POOL FROG...

Page 6: ...s Test and Spa Set dial to Setting 10 Maintain a minimum chlorine reading of 0 5 ppm with a chlorine delivery device or hand feeding Bypass installation recommended NR This pump size is not recommended for this size pool RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE 20 60 gpm Start up and Operation 7 8 For the first week test the pool water daily for free chlorine to ensure correct dial setting Continue to test weekly th...

Page 7: ...eservoir FROG BAM and POOL FROG Bac Pac are included inside the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir box Check the front of the box and back label of product to make sure you have the correct POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir to fit your POOL FROG Cycler THE POOL FROG MINERAL RESERVOIR MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS OR AFTER ONE POOL SEASON WHICHEVER IS SHORTER 1 CAUTION read carefully USE ONLY the factory reco...

Page 8: ...FROG BAM product labeling for complete directions for use EPA Reg No 53735 9 For a preventive dose add One FROG BAM per 10 000 to 15 000 gallons Two FROGBAM per 15 000 to 30 000 gallons 90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTIO N 90 DAY ALGAE PROTECTION Remove POOL FROG Cycler cap To remove FROG BAM turn pump off Turn dial to Setting 0 Lift FROG BAM up and allow any water in the container to drain through the POOL F...

Page 9: ...ng Lower POOL FROG Bac Pac into POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir until secure To remove POOL FROG Bac Pac colored caps grab on to the lip of one cap with a pliers and pull up until cap releases Repeat the process for the other cap Holding the POOL FROG Bac Pac over the POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir turn POOL FROG Bac Pac over and shake slightly until chlorine tablets fall into tower areas Avoid sparks op...

Page 10: ...he POOL FROG Bac Pac 1 If you are unable to maintain 0 5 to 1 0 ppm first make sure there are chlorine tablets in the tower areas of the POOLFROG 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 one setting and test the water again in 24 hours Continue raising the setting by one increment each day until the proper reading is a...

Page 11: ...e Relief Valve 1 5 6 7 01 22 1448 Control Dial with O Rings 1 6 01 22 1450 Control Dial O Ring Set 1 7 N A Control Dial Locking Pin 1 8 9 01 22 9941 Knob with O Ring 2 10 01 22 9970 Silicone Lubricant 1 11 01 22 1710 Nipple Kit 1 12 01 22 1480 Mounting Base 1 Parts List Model 6100 6500 11 COPY COPY COPY COPY OTHER COPY SILICONE LUBRICANT 10 11 1 2 4 8 9 5 7 6 8 9 12 ...

Page 12: ...pside down with the o ring groove facing up Place one end of o ring into cap groove at the point closest to you Hold o ring down with the thumb and forefinger of one hand Take hold of the far end of the o ring with the thumb and index finger of the other hand Roll o ring slightly back towards you as you stretch the o ring into the remainder of the cap groove Lubricate o ring often with silicone lu...

Page 13: ...OOL FROG Mineral Reservoir and discard in trash Even if you hear spent minerals inside it is no longer effective If POOL FROG Bac Pac still contains chlorine wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or garage away from children and pets Make sure POOL FROG Bac Pac is away from open flame or anything metal 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 Replace the cap and knob loosely ...

Page 14: ...ther direction HOSE ADAPTER 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 MATERIALS NEEDED One Hose Clamp Corrosion Resistant Check Valve RECOMMENDED INCLUDED WITH POOL FROG CYCLER 14 Apply tape to threaded end of hose adapter Screw adapter into the other side of POOL FROG Cycler Attach return section of hose to the adapter with clamp Tighten clamp with screwdriver TOOLS NEEDED Screwdriver If using a POOL FROG Bac Pac installing...

Page 15: ...tween the filter and pool or between heater and pool if applicable TO POOL PUMP FILTER Bi flow valve design allows water flow in either direction 1 2 3 4 5 MATERIALS NEEDED Two Hose Clamps Corrosive Resistant Check Valve RECOMMENDED OPTION 1 1 2 Male Adaptor slip X MPT When installing with hard PVC pipe use a male adapter on the inside port threads 10 X 1 1 4 Phillips Pan Head Screws with Washers ...

Page 16: ... the product or their characteristics 3 CAUTION Read carefully Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty 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 16 POOL FROG Cycler Two Year Limited Warranty B Control dial settings in excess of the recommend...

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