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IMPORTANT
SAFETY RULES
Read all instructions BEFORE
assembling and using
this product.
KEEP THIS MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL 4817 & 4819
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE
For technical assistance and missing parts, call Customer Service toll-free
1.888.339.2546
(press 135 at any time)
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm MST

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES Read all instructions BEFORE assembling and using this product. KEEP THIS MANUAL. OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL 4817 & 4819 IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE For technical assistance and missing parts, call Customer Service toll-free 1.888.339.2546 (press 135 at any time) Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm MST...
  • Page 2 14. FCC Statement ........27 Please visit our website, www.game-group.com, for updates to these instructions.
  • Page 3: For Best Results

    FOR BEST RESULTS 1. Doing it right the first time. Before using this product, read the manual and follow the step-by-step Quick Setup instructions. 2. A fresh start. Have your pool water professionally tested and properly balanced before using ePOOL. ePOOL is not guaranteed to work on pools or spas with grossly unbalanced chemical levels and/or severe bacterial growth.
  • Page 4 ABOUT ePOOL™ Congratulations, you’ve just purchased the most exciting innovation in the pool and spa industry. ePOOL is a revolutionary accessory for your pool or spa which eliminates the complicated calculations and the guesswork of confusing test strip kits. ePOOL measures your pool chemistry and advises you how to OPTIMALLY maintain your pool or spa for maximum safety and comfort.
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS Read all WARNING and NOTE messages prior to setup and use. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE, THE CUSTOMER MUST COMPLY WITH ALL WARNING NOTICES BELOW. • The ePOOL water monitoring system is not a toy. • The ePOOL floating sensor should be removed from the water during use of the pool or spa to avoid damaging it or injuring yourself.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Contents Ensure that the following components are included in the packaging. Pool Sensor Remote Receiver Receiver AC/DC Adapter Battery Carriage Batteries (4) Owner’s Manual NOTE: Parts not shown to scale Know Your Pool or Spa ePOOL formulates its chemical analysis and treatment recommendations based on your pool’s specific characteristics.
  • Page 7: Calculating Pool/Spa Volume

    CALCULATING POOL/SPA VOLUME If you do not know the volume of your pool, have an odd shaped pool (such as kid- ney shaped) or you are unable to obtain this information from your builder/supplier, the internet offers resources for determining volume for various shaped pools. Your local pool and spa retailer may be able to assist you also.
  • Page 8: Sensor Setup

    SENSOR SETUP Your pool or spa should be adjusted to the proper chemical balance before using the ePOOL system. For BEST results, we recommend taking a sample of your pool or spa water into your local pool supply retailer for a free water chemical analysis and bring your pool into balance before placing the floating sensor in your pool.
  • Page 9: Receiver Programming

    RECEIVER PROGRAMMING This section guides you through your personalized setup process. Please have your pool or spa information, such as type and volume, available before beginning. Begin ONLY after you have completed all steps in the previous section. Receiver Setup The screen shots below will guide you through the initial receiver setup using a regular chlorine pool as an example.
  • Page 10 • 2” Sticks TriChlor • 3” Tablets TriChlor Press OK when finished. 10) Please register your product online at www.game-group. com. This will ensure you receive software updates and product notifications. 11) This screen appears while ePOOL analyzes your pool chemistry.
  • Page 11 You may have to repeat this several times. If, after the third try, the number does not match, contact GAME Customer Service at 1.888.339.2546. You have now finished the setup process. ePOOL will now monitor your pool chemicals and will tell you when, what and how much to add when your water chemistry is out of balance.
  • Page 12 Always run the pump for at least 2 hours when adding chemicals to you pool or spa to circulate them throughout the water. Below is an example of “Time for Chlorination” 1) You will see this message along with a blinking red light. 2) Press the next button.
  • Page 13: Main Menu

    Main Menu From the main menu screen you have 3 choices: • Settings Menu: Will return you to the beginning of the POOL SETUP process where you can make changes to your programming. • Event History: Will show you the last 10 pool events. •...
  • Page 14: Storage, Maintenance & Care

    STORAGE, MAINTENANCE & CARE Winter or Extended Storage (more than 72 hours) Within the floating sensor there is a sensing node that must be moist at all times. When you remove the sensor from the water, it is important to close and lock the end cap (see below).
  • Page 15: Battery And Ph Sensor Replacement

    Battery and pH Sensor Replacement Chemical analysis and treatment recommendations may be inaccurate if the pH sensor and/or batteries are in need of replacement. We recommend changing the pH sensor annually. See your pool supply store for a replacement part kit. When the batteries need replacement, this message will be displayed.
  • Page 16 AVOID touching the glass sensing bulb surface. Remove the sensor from its package and check that it is undamaged. If damaged contact GAME for a replacement. Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the sensors.
  • Page 17 3) Unwrap the new sensor and remove the protective cap. AVOID touching the glass sensing bulb surface. Ensure that the o-ring is seated properly on the pH sensor. This provides a watertight seal Proper O-Ring during submersion in water. Placement Sensitive “Glass Bulb”...
  • Page 18: Good Things To Know About Pools & Water

    GOOD THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT POOLS & WATER Water Balance In order to maximize your pool enjoyment and at the same time protect costly pool equipment, ideal values for the various pool parameters have been established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Pool & Spa Institute (NPSI).
  • Page 19: Chlorination And Sanitation

    • The calcium carbonate has a tendency to plate out on the sand in the pool filter, effectively turning it into cement. So your sand filter becomes a cement filter and loses its ability to trap dirt from the pool water. •...
  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How does ePOOL help me maintain my pool? ePOOL continuously analyzes your pool pH, chlorine and temperature. This information is transmitted to the receiver. The integrated intelligence in ePOOL determines when action is required to optimize your pool chemistry. It calculates the specific chemistry addition using your pool’s volume and other data entered into its memory.
  • Page 21 4. Why am I am adding more chemicals since I started using ePOOL. ePOOL helps you to maintain your chemistry within ideal limits. You will find you add chemicals more often but you will use less of them. This does 2 things: 1) it keeps your water within a healthy, ideal chemical range and 2) it saves you money since you are using a smaller amount of chemicals and not overdosing your pool.
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Owner’s Manual. Check to see if the glass sensor is measurement range replacing. broken. If it is, contact GAME. Your pool water is out Take a test sample of pool water to confirm reading. If of balance.
  • Page 23 Then unplug the receiver, wait 10 seconds and plug the receiver back in. If you are still receiv- Contact GAME. ing this message. Alkalinity Sensor Fault: Your pool may be low Take a test sample of pool water to your local pool on chlorine or your store.
  • Page 24: Glossary Of Terms

    12. GLOSSARY OF TERMS The following is a glossary of terms pertaining to pool water chemistry. Acid Liquid (muriatic acid) or dry granular (sodium bisulfate) substance used to lower the pool's pH (toward a more acidic condition) or to lower total alkalinity levels. Algae Algae may form on your pool surfaces or it may bloom in suspension.
  • Page 25 Muriatic acid A liquid acid that is most commonly used to reduce pH and total alkalinity levels. It tends to be very strong and is not recommended for use in spas. ORP stands for Oxidation-Reduction Potential. In practical terms, it is a measure- ment to oxidize contaminants.
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty Statement

    (ii) by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the manual that shipped with the Prod- uct; (iii) by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by GAME; or (iv) by modification or service by anyone other than GAME or an authorized GAME distributor.
  • Page 27: Fcc Statement

    14. FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 28 Great American Merchandise & Events™ tel: 888.382.5988, 602.957.3825 16043 N. 82nd Street fax: 602.957.7665 Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1800 U.S.A. email: products@game-group.com www.game-group.com Patent Pending © 2010 GAME™ All rights reserved. Information subject to change. Pub 4819-10 R0C INSTR (031810)

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