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GAME epool 4817 Owner's Manual

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    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 important safety rules read all instructions before assembling and u...

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    2 keep this manual important read all instructions before setting up and using this product. Keep this manual. Table of contents 1. For best results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. About epool ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    3 keep this manual diagram a diagram b glass lens glass lens 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...

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    4 keep this manual 2. 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 yo...

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    5 keep this manual 3. 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...

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    6 keep this manual 4. 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 know your pool or spa epool formulates its chemical analysis and treatment recommendatio...

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    7 keep this manual 5. 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...

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    8 keep this manual 6. 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 in...

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    9 keep this manual 7. 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 ...

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    10 keep this manual 6) select your pool type. • regular pool: chlorine sanitizer • salt water: salt water chlorination • mineral ion: ionization chlorination use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options. Press ok when finished. 7) select your unit of measurement. • us: °f (temp), gallons (vol...

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    11 keep this manual 12) please verify that the serial number shown on the screen matches the number on the back of your receiver (the last 6 numbers before the dash; see example below). Press ok to continue. If serial number does not match, press cancel. The unit will reset and display a new number....

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    12 keep this manual 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. In this case, epool tel...

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    13 keep this manual 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. • status screen: will show the current pool ...

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    14 keep this manual 8. 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). This is especia...

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    15 keep this manual 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 batterie...

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    16 keep this manual to replace the sensor the ph sensor cell is a sophisticated analytical instrument. It should be handled with care. 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 sho...

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    17 keep this manual 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 during submersion in water. Insert the sensor and turn clockwise. Tighten carefully w...

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    18 keep this manual 9. 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 nat...

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    19 keep this manual • 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. • as the ph rises, the power of the chlorine to act on forei...

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    20 keep this manual 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...

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    21 keep this manual 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 ...

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    22 keep this manual 11. Trouble shooting guide important: prior to troubleshooting a receiver message, recycle the power first. To recycle the power, unplug the receiver, wait 10 seconds and then plug the receiv- er back in. If you still have the same message, check for other causes listed below. Re...

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    23 keep this manual chlorine sensor fault: sanitizer/chlorine is above or below measurement range floating unit is in an unbalanced location. Make sure that the floating unit is not near your float- ing chlorinator which would cause higher than normal readings. Move floating unit to a different part...

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    24 keep this manual 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 ma...

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    25 keep this manual 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 orp stands for oxidation-reduction potential. In practical terms, it is a measure- ment to oxidize contaminants....

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    26 keep this manual 13. Limited warranty statement the manufacturer warranties safe operation and reliability only under the following conditions: • the product is installed and operated according to the assembly and operating instructions. • only original replacement parts are used. • consumable pa...

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    27 keep this manual 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 unde...

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    Great american merchandise & events™ 16043 n. 82nd street scottsdale, az 85260-1800 u.S.A. Patent pending tel: 888.382.5988, 602.957.3825 fax: 602.957.7665 email: products@game-group.Com www.Game-group.Com pub 4819-10 r0c instr (031810) © 2010 game™ all rights reserved. Information subject to change...