Pool Care System for Above Ground Pools Instruction Manual Customer Service 800-222-0169
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Swimming Pool Tips 4 Start-up and Operation 5 Replacing Chlorine Pac 6-7 Winterizing 8 Cycler Maintenance 9 Parts List 10 Filter Installation 11 Base Installation 12 Warranty 13
INTRODUCTION Welcome to easier pool care that ensures crystal clear, sparkling water in your pool. This manual will explain how to install and operate the cycler for a more enjoyable experience with less work and worry and more time relaxing and having fun. See label for your Model Number Chlorine PAC Cycler Chlorine Pac Automatically dispenses chlorine with precise metering for continuous sanitation. The replacement Pac is prefilled with chlorine and fits inside the Cycler.
Swimming Pool Tips Start-up and Yearly Maintenance • 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 ususally requires 8 to 12 hours. Check with your dealer for the proper circulation time for your pool. 1. 2. • Before beginning with any pool care program, you must first balance your pool water.
Start-up and Operation 4 1. 2. • Add a stabilizer or conditioner to the pool at the beginning of the season if the stabilizer level is below 20 ppm. This will prevent chlorine burn off. Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully. • Shock the pool with chlorine to rid the water of all contaminants before beginning. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully. SETTING CONTROL DIAL • Set control dial by matching up the parameters of your pool on the chart below.
CAUTION Read Carefully – USE ONLY the factory recommended replacement Pac. (See label.) DO NOT USE any other Pac or bulk chemical tablets in the Cycler. Use of any other product could result in over chlorination, bleached liners, unsafe pool conditions, fire or explosion. Warranty will be void if the correct Pac is not used. Replacing a Chlorine Pac • Turn off pump. Turn dial to 0. This reduces the flow of water into the unit when the cap is open so isolation valves are unnecessary. 1. B.
6. 9. • Replace cap by hand only. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. • Turn Pac over and shake slightly until tablets fall into tower areas. Pac towers Pac towers 7. Opening in Pac Key in Cycler • Insert Pac into Cycler, lining up the openings in Pac with keys in Cycler. NOTE: Openings are a different shape than keys. 10. • Replace knob on the Cycler. Back of Cycler 8. 7 • Insert Pac into Cycler. Avoid sparks, open flame or smoking when handling the Pac.
Winterizing 4. 1. • Unscrew knob from the front of Cycler. Allow all water to drain. • Turn pump off and turn dial to Setting 0. 5. 2. • If Pac still contains chlorine wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or cool well-ventilated location away from children, pets, motorcycles, cars or anything metal that can rust, pit, etc. Make sure Pac is away from open flame. • Unscrew knob to relieve pressure. Back of Cycler 3. 6. • Remove cap. • Replace the cap and knobs loosely.
Cycler Maintenance Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings 1. Replacing Cap O-Ring 1. 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. Center of locking pin • In the back of the Cycler depress center of locking pin with a finger and pull pin out of dial. 2. 3. • Turn control dial back and forth as you pull it out of the housing.
1 Parts List 2 8&9 3 4 11 7 OTHER COPY? SILICONE LUBRICANT 12 6 COPY COPY COPY COPY 5 9 8 Included with Above Ground Model 170 and 6700 REF. # DESCRIPTION QTY. INC. 1&2 3 4 5, 6, 7 8&9 11 12 Cap w/O-Ring Body Pressure Relief Valve Control Dial with O-Rings & Locking Pin Knob with O-Ring Nipple Kit Silicone Lubricant 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Replacement Parts for Above Ground Model 170 and 6700 REF.
TOOLS NEEDED: Above Ground Filter Installation Screwdriver Pipe Wrench 2. INCLUDED WITH CYCLER: 1.Apply pipe thread tape or sealant to each threaded end of nipple. One Hose Adapter 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1 1/4" Screw one end of nipple into the filter return. Tighten turning 1 to 2 revolutions with wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. either side of 3. Screw Cycler on to open nipple end until upright and secure. adapter into the 5. Screw other side of Cycler.Hand tighten.
TOOLS NEEDED: Screwdriver Above Ground, Base Installation PUMP FILTER Pipe Wrench INCLUDED WITH CYCLER: Two Hose Adapters 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1 1/4" TO POOL The Cycler should always be installed between the filter and pool (or between heater and pool if applicable). Pipe Thread Tape or Sealant MATERIALS NEEDED: Two Sections of of 1 1/2" Flex Hose (one provided with filter) pipe thread tape or 2. 1. Apply sealant to the threaded end of both hose adapters. Screw adapters into each end of Cycler.
Limited One-Year 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 one (1) year 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.
