King Technology FROG ease Operating Instructions

Sanitizing System
Operating
Instructions
FOR JACUZZI
HOT TUBS
FROG ® ease ® is a hot tub sanitizing system
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designed for Jacuzzi Hot Tubs that takes the guess
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work out of water care so you always feel at ease
while enjoying your hot tub.
The FROG
@ease System
has two
replaceable
cartridges.
Blue - FROG @ease
Mineral Cartridge
The combination provides the Fresh Mineral Water
clearer and softer water that's easier to take care of.
FROG ease Mineral Cartridge
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Active Ingredient:
Silver Chloride ................................... 0.5%
Other Ingredients: ............................. 99.5%
Total: ................................................100.0%
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: For use in hot tubs up to 600 gallons. Use with the
FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge in the FROG @ease Sanitizing System
for Jacuzzi Hot Tubs. Ensure all hot tub equipment is working properly.
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Operate the pump and filter as recommended by your hot tub manufac-
turer. Clean filter following manufacturer's directions. May be used with a
previously filled hot tub unless it was sanitized with bromine or biguanides.
Then drain and fill the hot tub with fresh water before using this product.
Read entire operating instructions for
complete directions for use.

Step 1: Prepare the Hot Tub

1.
Fill hot tub with fresh water. If using source water that is high
in calcium, iron or other metals, see your dealer before filling
the hot tub. It may require the use of a metal control product.
If previously using bromine and switching to FROG @ease System,
you must drain and refill your hot tub before using this product.
If previously using dichlor you may convert to FROG @ease System
without having to drain the hot tub.
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3.
Balance water by following STEPS a - d in order.
IMPORTANT:
chemical packages. Add balancing chemicals in small increments one at a
+ custom
time with the jets on and wait 6 hours before testing again and adding any
additional balancing chemicals.
a.
Silver - FROG @ease
Take a water sample from the hot tub
SmartChlor Cartridge
and dip a FROG @ease Test Strip into it.
benefits of cleaner,
b.
Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first. Adjustments
should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of
80 – 120 ppm prior to making any adjustments to pH even if
it throws pH off further.
CAUTION
c.
After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH. It should be
between 7.2 and 7.8. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
d.
Lastly test for Hardness. It should be between 150 and
250 ppm. If higher, partially drain the hot tub (about 6 inches)
and fill with water low in calcium. If lower, add Calcium Increaser.
If balancing takes longer than 2 days shock the water and
maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.
4.
Clean or replace filter cartridges
when dirty (Follow manufacturer's
instructions).
Always follow printed instructions on the balancing
Water Balance Guidelines
pH: 7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm
Hardness: 150 - 250 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids: <1500
Very Important!
After balancing and
before using cartridges, establish an initial
residual of 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine with
FROG Jump Start start-up shock, includ-
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ed in this package, that quickly dissolves
with an effervescent fizzing action – one
packet per 600 gallons.
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5. Heat water to the manufacturer's recommended
temperature.

Step 2: Set the Cartridges

1. Remove the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge from its
bag before proceeding.
2. Set the FROG @ease Mineral
Cartridge to #7 using the dial on
the bottom of the cartridge. No
further adjustments are necessary
for the life of the cartridge.
Jacuzzi Spa Gallons Setting #
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200-350
350-450
450-600
3. Set the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge to the setting
that matches your hot tub size in gallons. If needed, you may
increase or decrease the dial setting.
Once set, the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge will maintain
a low 0.5 to1.0 ppm chlorine level as long as the pH stays
within 7.2 and 7.8 so typically there is little need to adjust the
cartridge setting.

Step 3: Put the System to Work

1. Remove the filter cover.
2.
If the FROG @ease Holder is
already installed, remove by pulling
up and away from filter cartridge
using the handle at the top of the
holder.
3.
Open the arms of the holder until they
snap into position. The handle with the
arm Jacuzzi ® logo is the top of the holder.
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