Pool Frog Mineral Pool Care System ® Model 5400/5430 For Pools up to 40,000 Gallons BRAND CYCLER BRAND 5 6 • Less work with no daily dosing. • Reduces chlorine use up to 50%.* • Adopt an easier, more fun pool environment. 8 1 4 7 2 3 Adopt A FROG® for Worry-Free Water! *Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool. ® BRAND System Includes the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir Patented Mineral Disinfectant Customer Service 800-222-0169 www.
TABLE OF CONTENTS POOL FROG® Introduction 3 Swimming Pool Tips 4 Start-up and Operation 5-6 Replacing POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir 7 Using FROG BAM® 8 Using POOL FROG® Bac Pac 9 Troubleshooting 10 Parts List 11 Replacing Control Dial O-Rings 12 Replacing Cap O-Rings and Knobs 12 Winterizing 13 In-line Installation 14 Off-line Installation 15-16 For Proper Performance 17 Warranty 18 For information on K
POOL FROG ® Welcome to easier pool care courtesy of POOL FROG®. With POOL FROG®, 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. There are 4 parts to the POOL FROG® System: The In Ground POOL FROG® Cycler, the POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir, FROG BAM® 90-day Algae Preventative and the POOL FROG® Bac Pac.
Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Yearly Maintenance 1. Make sure the pool has adequate circulation. The pool water must completely circulate through the pump and filter at least 1 to 2 times per day. This usually requires 8 to 12 hours. Check with your dealer for the proper circulation time for your pool. 3. 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.
Start-up and Operation r ze ili ab St CH L S H ORIN OC E K 4. Replace cap and run POOL FROG® Cycler, with POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir inserted, for 10 minutes on Setting MAXIMUM. Shock the pool with chlorine to rid the water of all contaminants before beginning with POOL FROG®. Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully. 5. For an Algae Protection Guarantee insert FROG BAM® into POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir in POOL FROG® Cycler. (Follow directions on page 8.) ® 2.
Start-up and Operation This system is designed to work effectively with a variety of pool equipment as long as the following basic procedures are followed. control dial by matching up the parameters of your pool on the chart below. THIS IS A STARTING POINT ONLY and may 7. Set need to be adjusted to fit your individual pool needs. See #8 below for adjusting directions. IMPORTANT: Pump-run times of at least 6 hours per day at high speed are recommended for proper performance.
Replacing a POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoir ® BRAND (POOL FROG® Mineral Reservoirs MUST be Replaced Every Season) 1. 4. Turn off pump.Turn dial to Pac Removal. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open. Check the top 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 2.
Using FROG BAM® for an Algae Protection Guarantee If you are not using FROG BAM, proceed to Step 15. See FROG BAM®product labeling for complete directions for use (EPA Reg. No. 53735-9). For a preventive dose add: •One FROG BAM®for pools up to 15,000 gallons. •Two FROG BAM®for pools between 15,000 and 30,000 gallons. *NOTE: If using directly after a shock treatment, test the water first to ensure the pH is in the proper range of 7.2-7.8 and the chlorine level is no more than 4.0 ppm.
Using the POOL FROG® Bac Pac 19. ® POOL FROG®Bac Pac recommended to assure up to 50% reduction in chlorine use*. POOL FROG®Bac Pac sold separately. (EPA Reg. No. 53735-2) Colored Caps BR AND 15. USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement POOL FROG®Bac Pac. (See label.) DO NOT USE any other pac or bulk chemical tablets in the POOL FROG®Cycler. Use of any other product could result in over chlorination, bleached liners, unsafe pool conditions, fire or explosion.
Troubleshooting For more in-depth troubleshooting, go to www.kingtechnology.com Problem 1. What do I do if the water looks cloudy? Remedy 1. Make sure your filtration system is working properly (i.e. clean filter, skimmer and pump basket). 2. Make sure circulation time is adequate – increase pump time if not. 3. Make sure the pool is properly balanced (see page 4). 5. Make sure pool has a free chlorine reading of 0.5 to 1.0 ppm. 4. Shock the water to eliminate build up of any organic matter. 6.
Parts List Models 5400/5430 8&9 1 2 18 SILICONE LUBRICANT 3 19 4 ® B R AN D CYCLER 9 8 7 6 10 11 12 5 13 14 13 INCLUDED WITH THE POOL FROG® Model 5400 REF. # DESCRIPTION QTY. INCLUDED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR POOL FROG® Model 5400 REF.
POOL FROG® Cycler Maintenance Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings 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 index finger of one hand. Pull down and out of the groove. 2. 3.
Winterizing 1. Turn pump off and turn dial to Pac Removal. 2. 4. 5. Remove cap. If POOL FROG®Bac Pac still contains 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. Even if you hear spent minerals inside, it is no longer effective. 6. 3.
In-line Installation - 5400 Model TOOLS NEEDED Pipe Wrench Do NOT install in copper pipe if using POOL FROG®Bac Pac as chemical corrosion occurs. Hacksaw Tape Measure MATERIALS NEEDED Primer and PVC Cement • Install after all equipment and as far as possible from heater. • Any additional sanitizing equipment that is installed with FROG®must be installed after FROG®(never before) on the return line to the pool. OR Do NOT install this POOL FROG®Cycler off-line.
Off-line Installation - 5430 Model TOOLS NEEDED Screwdriver • Install after all equipment and as far as possible from heater. SCOOPS 2” – 36” APART Pipe Wrench Battery Operated Drill with 5/8” or 19/32” Bit • Any additional sanitizing equipment that is installed with FROG®must be installed after FROG®(never before) on the return line to the pool. When insufficient room for an in-line application, install off-line in straight pipe with scoops between 2” - 36” apart.
7. 6. Water CYCLE R Met ered Pool Purifier 400 SERIES Cut tubing to size for each POOL FROG®Cycler connection and attach one to each elbow with clamps. Water CYCLE R Attach a gasket to each scoop. 13. Water CYCLE R Met ered Pool Purifier 400 SERIES Screw elbow into reducer bushings on both sides. 10. 9. 8. Met ered Pool Purifier 400 SERIES Tighten clamps with screwdriver. 11.
For Proper Performance 1) If using a multi-speed pump, run pump for at least 6 hours per day at high speed (at least 40 gpm). If the pump will run on low speed 24 hours per day or less than 6 hours per day on high speed, you must bleed the air while the pump is on by unscrewing the cap knob until water appears. Then screw the knob back on. Repeat this process each time the cap is removed for any reason. A. With High GPMS POOL FROG CYCLER Install T-fittings exactly as shown. B.
POOL FROG®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.
