How to Open Your Pool with The Frog Leap System

To being the process of opening your above ground pool, gather the necessary pool supplies listed below. The instructions provided are from The Pool Factory's Above Ground Pool Experts.

Below are straightforward guidelines for preparing your swimming pool and chemically treating the water for the upcoming season. These instructions are applicable to pools using the Pool Frog Leap System.

Pool Frog Wake Up

Pool Frog Leap Anti Bac Mineral Pac

Pool Frog Leap Torpedo Pac

Pool Shock

PH Plus & PH Minus

Alkalinity Increaser & Decreaser

Chlorine Stabilizer

Pool Frog Test Kit

Filter Media

Filter Cartridge

Steps to Open your Swimming Pool

Step 1

Remove the Winter Pool Cover and Air Pillow:

• Use a pool cover pump to remove any water that may have accumulated on top of the winter cover. Pool cover pumps can be found here → Pool Cover Pumps
• Once the water is removed from the cover remove any debris that you find on the cover.
• Carefully remove the pool cover.

Step 2

Clean and store the Winter Pool Cover:

• Allow the Winter Cover to dry completely before folding or rolling it up for storage.

Step 3

Reconnect pool equipment:

• Lubricate O-Rings included with your equipment (filter, pump, and Pool Frog Leap Infuzer Cycler). O-Ring Lubricant can be found here → Lube Tube O-Ring Lubricant-Sealant 1.oz
• Reconnect the pool pump, filter, Pool Frog Leap Infuzer Cycler and any other disconnected equipment.
• Inspect filter hoses and connections for any signs of damage and replace if necessary. Replacement filter hoses can be found here → Filter Hoses

Step 4

Remove the skimmer winterizing plate from the skimmer opening and remove the winter plug from the pool return opening:

• If you are removing the Skimmer Winterizing Plate (Plastic) you must reinstall the original screws that were inlcuded with your thru-wall skimmer. Replacement skimmer screws can be found here → WideMouth Skimmer Replacement Screw Set
• If you are removing the Stainless Steel Skimer Winter Plate you will reinstall the same screws into the Skimmer Face Plate.
• If you are using the Aquador Winter Skimmer Plate, simply remove the plastic cover from the face plate.
• Reinstall threaded return eyeball fitting that was removed before installing plug.

Step 5

Check and adjust water level:

• Fill the pool to the proper water level if needed. The first screw down from the top of the skimmer is a good marker to see if you need to add any water. How to Determine the Proper Water Level in Your Pool

Step 6

Clean and vaccum the pool:

• Use a pool brush to clean the pool walls and floor. Pool Maintenance Kits can be found here → Pool Maintenance
• Vacuum the pool or use an Automatic Pool Cleaner to remove any remaining debris. Automatic Pool Cleaners can be found here → Automatic Pool Cleaners
• Remove leaves and debris from the skimmer basket.

Step 7

Begin running the filtration system:

• Turn on the filter system allowing the water to circulate.

Step 8

Test the pool water:

• Use the Pool Frog - Pool & Spa Test Kit to check the pool water chemistry, including pH, Alkalinity, and Chlorine levels. You must use the Pool Frog Test Kit when measuring the chlorine level. Test Kits can be found here → Pool Frog - Pool & Spa Test Kit (50 Strips)

Step 9

Balance the water chemistry:

• Adjust pH and Alkalinity levels as needed. pH and Alkalinity balancers can be found here → Pool Chemicals
• Here are the optimal pH and Alkaline levels: pH - 7.2 to 7.6 |Total Alkalinity - 80 to 120 ppm

Step 10

Replace the Pool Frog Leap Anti-Bac Mineral Pac:

• The Pool Frog Leap Anti-Bac Mineral Pac must be replaced once a season. Insert a new Mineral Pac inside the Pool Frog Leap Infuzer Cycler. You can find the replacement Mineral Pac here → Pool Frog Leap Anti-Bac Mineral Pac

Step 11

Add Pool Frog Leap Wake Up Kit according to manufacturer's instructions:

• First, the Frog Leap Depth Charge will help remove contaminates and keep water crystal clear
• Then, the Frog Leap Reveille will then help establish a chlorine level
• Lastly, the Frog Leap All Out will prevent algae

Pool Frog Leap Hibernation / Wake Up Kit

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Pool Frog Leap Hibernation / Wake Up Kit

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Step 12

Insert Pool Frog Leap Torpedo Pac and add Chlorine Stabilizer:

• Insert a Pool Frog Leap Torpedo Pac into the Infuzer Cycler (into open center of the Mineral Pac). You can find the replacement Torpedo Pacs here → Pool Frog Leap Torpedo Pac
• Add Chlorine Stabilizer at a rate of 2 lbs per 6,000 gallons of pool water. Stabilizer can be found here → Chlorine Stabilizer
• The Pool Check 4 In 1 Chlorine Test Kit can be used to check the Chlorine Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) levels. You can find the test kit here → Pool Check 4 In 1 Chlorine Test Kit (50 Strips)

Step 13

Regular Maintenance:

• For the first week, test the pool water daily for free chlorine with Frog Test Strips to ensure correct dial setting. Continue to test weekly throughout the season. The ideal level for pools utilizing the Frog Pool Leap is between 0.5 and 1.0 parts per million (ppm).
• After each testing, adjust the dial up by 1/2 increment if the free chlorine reading has dropped below 0.5 ppm or adjust down by 1/2 increment if the reading has risen above 1.0 ppm.
• Remember to adjust dial by 1/2 increments only in order to prevent over chlorination which may bleach pool surfaces.
• Regularly test water with Frog Test Strips to maintain pH and Total Alkalinity.