Prepare the Swim Spa:
- Have your dealer test your water before filling the swim spa. If using source water that is high in total hardness, iron or other metals, your dealer may recommend the use of a metal control product.
If previously using bromine and switching to the Frog @Ease System, you must drain and refill your swim spa before using this product.
If previously using chlorine you may convert to the Frog @Ease System without having to drain the swim spa, as long as cyanuric acid level is below 80 ppm.
- Clean or replace filter cartridges when dirty (follow manufacturers instructions).
- Balance water by following STEPS A - D in order:
A.) Take water sample from swim spa and dip a Frog @Ease Test Strip into it.
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.
C.) After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH. It should be between 7.2 and 7.6. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
D.) Test for Total Hardness again. If you were able to use a fill water that is low in hardness, you may now have to add hardness increaser to maintain between 150 and 250 ppm. If balancing takes more than 2 days, shock the water and maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.
- Very Important! After balancing and before using cartridges, if you haven't already added a shock during balancing, establish an initial residual of 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine residual with a dichlor.
- Heat water to the swim spa manufacturer's recommended temperature before using this product. Always maintain a temperature of at least 80° but no higher than the swim spa manufacturer's recommendation.
Put the System to Work:
- Remove outer packaging from the Frog @Ease Mineral Cartridge and Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge. Note: small mineral particles may have dislodged from the Frog @Ease Mineral Cartridge in shipping. Simply discard particles in trash.
- Align the Frog @Ease SmartChlor cartridge with tab guides on the Frog @Ease Mineral Cartridge. Push together until you hear the cartridges click into place.
- Adjust setting number based on swim spa gallon size (see chart). If a dual zone swim spa, set according to the gallons of the swimming area only.
| Setting Chart |
|---|
| Less Than 1,800 | 2 |
| 1,800 to 2,200 | 3 |
| More than 2,200 | 4 |
- Attach to railing of the swim spa with the tether provided and let it float in the swim spa. If you like, remove the Frog @Ease Sanitizing System for Swim Spas from the spa while soaking or exercising. Lift out the Frog @Ease Sanitizing System for Swim Spas and let drain into the sim spa. Place on any surface not susceptible to chlorine bleaching. Remember to return it to the swim spa afterwards.
Routine Swim Spa Care:
- Drain and refill swim spa as directed by your swim spa manufacturer. Whenever you drain and refill, make sure you replace your Frog @Ease Minerals.
- Run a filtration system as recommended by your swim spa manufacturer.
- Regularly test water with Frog @Ease Test Strips and follow directions in "Step 1: Prepare the Swim Spa" for maintaining pH, total alkalinity and total hardness.
Note: pH is affected by bather load, chemicals used, evaporation and the makeup of your source water, so maintaining water balance regularly is important.
- Frog @Ease SmartChlor cartridges will maintain a 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine level as long as the water is balanced. Free chlorine levels are reduced up to 75% when using Frog @Ease Minerals.
- Shock the swim spa with Frog Maintain for Swim Spas for an easy single dose shocking when you replace the Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge or once a month. Do not use a dichlor shock due to the buildup of cyanuric acid that will negatively affect the SmartChlor's effectivness.
- Replace the Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge when the system flips over.
Replacing the Cartridges:
A.) When the product flips over, the Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge is empty. Remove the empty cartridge and replace with a new one. This system naturally sits at a tilt in the water. To check if the Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge is empty, lift up and drain all the water from the system. You should be able if there is still SmartChlor left in the cartridge. If only a small amount is left attach a new Frog @Ease SmartChlor Cartridge and hook the old cartridge on the tether until it is completely empty. When empty, discard in trash or offer for recycling if available.
B.) After 4 months or when draining and refilling the swim spa, the blue Frog @Ease Mineral Cartridge must be replaced even if you hear the spent minerals inside.
