Pool FROG Mineral HyBrid Operations Manual IMPORTANT: This manual must be given to the homeowner to ensure warranty coverage. Customer Service 800-222-0169 www.kingtechnology.
WARNING —SAFETY FIRST When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • It is recommended that a licensed electrician or certified electrical contractor perform the electrical connections. • DO NOT OPEN THE GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL – NOT A SERVICABLE UNIT. • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. • Disconnect all AC power before installation. • WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning-Safety First 2 Introduction 4 Start-up 5 Adding Salt to the Pool 6 Inserting POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir 7 Basic Operation 8 Controls 9 ® Easy Maintenance 10 POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cell Cleaning 11 Winterizing 12 Troubleshooting 13-15 Saturation Index 16 Glossary 17 ® POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cycler Parts List 18 Warranties 19-20 ® For information on King Technology’s entire product line, visit our website at www.kingtechnology.
POOL FROG Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG . With POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid, 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.
Start-up Do not turn generator power on until start-up is complete and the proper amount of salt has been added to the pool (see page 6). 3. 1. • If your fill water is high in metals, use a sequestering agent or metal out product at start-up only before using the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir. See your local dealer for details on using these products and always follow manufacturers directions carefully. • Make sure the pool has adequate circulation.
Adding Salt to the Pool 1. BEFORE ADDING THE SALT • Measure existing salt in your pool: Years of liquid chlorine use may cause the salt reading to be higher due to residual salt. • New cement or gunite pools: Wait at least 10-14 days or follow your builder's instructions for plaster to cure before adding salt or operating the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator.
Inserting POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir ® (POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season) When salt is dissolved and the Output Level reads #7 which means the salt requirement has been met (see directions on side of control panel), insert POOL FROG Mineral Reservoir into POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler following these directions. 4. ® 1. • Turn off pump.Turn dial to 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open.
Basic Operation POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler needs no adjusting throughout the summer. Simply replace the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir every six months or after one season whichever is shorter. The POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator produces free chlorine to sanitize and oxidize your pool water. Maintain a minimum chlorine level of at least 0.5 ppm. Without a working POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir inside the Mineral Hybrid Cycler, higher chlorine levels of 1-3 ppm would be required.
Controls 1. OUTPUT LEVEL—The lights marked 1-7 indicate the system’s chlorine output. The higher number indicates higher chlorine production. Turning the control knob clockwise increases chlorine production and should increase the chlorine output reading. To turn system off, turn knob all the way counterclockwise until power light turns off. 3 OUTPUT LEVEL 2. SALT LEVEL—The lights marked 1-7 also indicate adequate or inadequate salt levels.
Easy Maintenance Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings Kit Replacing Cap O-Ring 1. 1. • Using a needle nose pliers, find the snap ring tail located at approximately the five o'clock position under the control dial. 2. • Hold cap in front of you upside 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. • Pull down and out of the groove. 2. 3. 4.
Cleaning POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cell ® Our clear cell allows for easy regular inspections for calcium build up. Visually check the cell periodically, and clean it as necessary (1 to 2 times per year). Advanced self-cleaning with shake plates helps the cell stay cleaner than other self-cleaning cells, but minimal biannual cleanings are required. Do not use metal or other hard objects to clean the cell as this could scratch the precious coating on the plates and void the warranty.
Winterizing Just like the pool plumbing, freezing may damage the system’s cell and flow sensor. If severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures are possible, drain all water from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur. Remove the cell and store indoors. Then winterize the POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Cycler as follows: 1. 4. • Remove the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir and discard in trash. Even if you hear spent minerals inside, it is no longer effective.
Troubleshooting Note: evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid extra labor. PROBLEM 1. Chlorine Level Low POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO System is turned off. Turn control knob to the desired setting. Check fuse and breaker. Control knob is set too low in relation to chlorination demand (e.g. higher number of bathers, warmer weather, increased debris in pool). Turn control knob higher (clockwise) and/or increase pump operation time. Low salt.
PROBLEM 5. Output Light #7 is not lit when turning control knob all the way up. 6. Salt Level High A. Red caution light is flashing. B. Red caution light is solid or output lights 1-7 go up and down quickly. 7. Output Level Lights Not Responding, but Power Light is On 8. Scale Buildup Inside Cell 9. White Flakes In Water 10. Cloudy Water 14 POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dirty cell. Check the cell to ensure the plates are in good condition and not coated with calcium buildup.
PROBLEM 11. Colored Water POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO • Metals in the fill water may have been oxidized. Have dealer test the pool water. If high in metals use a Metal Out or Sequestering product at start-up only. • Algae may be trying to form. Increase circulation time if needed and clean the filter. • Chlorine level may be low. See “Chlorine Level Low” on page 13. Check with your dealer for more information. Have your water tested for chlorine levels, pH, phosphates and nitrates. 12.
Saturation Index Test the water for pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness and Temperature, then follow the simple steps below: 1. pH: ________ Write your pool’s pH level here: 2. Find your Alkalinity level in the chart below, and write the corresponding Alkalinity Factor here: 3. Alkalinity Factor: ________ Pool Alkalinity 5 25 50 75 100 150 200 300 400 Factor 0.7 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.
Glossary Salt: To ensure maximum benefits with the use of the system, the ideal salt level is 4000 ppm (parts per million). A low concentration of salt can hinder the generator’s effectiveness. A concentration of salt above 5500 ppm may cause corrosion damage to the pool fixtures. See Adding Salt on page 6. Stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is necessary in most outdoor pools to prevent chlorine reduction from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cycler Parts List ® 1 11 2 3 4 OTHER COPY? SILICONE LUBRICANT 12 6 7 COPY COPY COPY 9 COPY 8 5 10 DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST REF. # PART No. 1&2 2 3 4 5, 6, 7 01-22-9412 01-22-9920 N/A 01-22-9480 01-22-9440 6&7 8&9 10 11 12 01-22-9450 01-22-9940 01-22-9490 01-22-8870 01-22-9971 18 DESCRIPTION QTY. REQ.
POOL FROG Mineral Hybrid Cycler Two-Year Limited Warranty King Technology, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser this unit will be free from any defects in workmanship and/or material, for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers body, cap and control dial, but specifically excludes o-rings. King Technology at its option may replace any defective parts or the entire unit without charge after it is determined what is needed to correct any deficiency.
POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid Generator Seven-Year Limited Warranty This warranty applies to the chlorine generator and their factory-supplied components (the generator) when purchased from an authorized dealer and used for residential swimming pools or spas. King Technology, Inc.