Frog Pool Tender Mineral System – How To Winterize and Maintain Your System
Learn how to winterize and maintain your Frog Pool Tender Mineral System to ensure it will provide you with clean and clear water for years to come.
![Frog Pool Tender Mineral System – How To Winterize and Maintain Your System Frog Pool Tender Mineral System – How To Winterize and Maintain Your System](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/featured-how-to-use-winterize-maintain-pool-frog-tender-mineral-system.webp?v=1708613017)
You must make sure you properly winterize your Frog Pool Tender Mineral System at the end of the pool season. Follow the directions below as they will help you with the process. Also, you can learn how to replace the control dial o-rings, cap o-ring and knobs.
Frog Pool Tender – Winterizing
1
Turn pump off and turn dial to Setting 0.
![Turn pump off and turn dial to Setting 0 Turn pump off and turn dial to Setting 0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-1.png?v=1700061259)
2
Remove cap.
![Remove cap Remove cap](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-two-2.png?v=1700061694)
3
Unscrew knob from the front of Frog Pool Tender Cycler. Allow all water to drain.
![Unscrew knob from the front of Frog Pool Tender Cycler Unscrew knob from the front of Frog Pool Tender Cycler](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-3.png?v=1700061858)
4
If Frog Pool Tender Chlorine Chamber still contains chlorine, wrap in plastic bag and store in shed or cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from children, pets, cars, motorcycles or anything metal that can rust, pit, etc. If empty, rinse and recycle.
![away from children, pets, cars, motorcycles away from children, pets, cars, motorcycles](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-4.png?v=1700062209)
5
Remove the Frog Pool Tender Mineral Chamber and discard in trash. You will hear spent media inside, however, it is no longer effective.
![Remove the Frog Pool Tender Mineral Chamber Remove the Frog Pool Tender Mineral Chamber](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-5.png?v=1700062280)
6
Replace the cap and knob loosely.
![Replace the cap and knob loosely Replace the cap and knob loosely](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-winterizing-step-6.png?v=1700062307)
Frog Pool Tender – Maintenance
Replacing Cap O-Ring
Any system that has O-rings and also holds chlorine will need to be maintained carefully. The Chlorine Chambers can cause the O-ring to dry and crack more rapidly. Follow the instructions below to replace the cap O-ring.
1
Remove Old O-Ring. Place new O-ring in bottom half of groove.
![Remove Old O-Ring Remove Old O-Ring](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-cap-o-ring-1.png?v=1700063131)
2
Place your thumbs on each side of the cap over the O-ring in the groove.
![Place your thumbs on each side of the cap over the O-ring in the groove Place your thumbs on each side of the cap over the O-ring in the groove](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-cap-o-ring-2-two.png?v=1700063229)
3
Roll your thumbs back and forth over the O-ring while pushing upward until the O-ring falls into the top of the groove.
![o-ring in top grove o-ring in top grove](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-cap-o-ring-3.png?v=1700063131)
4
Lubricate O-ring every couple of months with silicone lubricant that came with your FROG Pool Tender Cycler. DO NOT USE petroleum based lubricants.
![lubricant lubricant](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-cap-o-ring-4.png?v=1700063131)
Replacing Knobs
To replace, simply unscrew old knob and replace with the new one.
1
Front of FROG Pool Tender Cycler
![Front of FROG Pool Tender Cycler Front of FROG Pool Tender Cycler](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-knob-1.png?v=1700063685)
2
Back of FROG Pool Tender Cycler
![Back of FROG Pool Tender Cycler Back of FROG Pool Tender Cycler](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-knob-2.png?v=1700063685)
Replacing the Control Dial O-Rings
The control dial of the Frog Pool Tender Cycler sometimes becomes stiff over time indicating that the O-rings need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below to change them and restore the smooth turn of the control dial.
1
In the back of the Frog Pool Tender Cycler, depress center of locking pin with a finger and pull pin out of dial.
![depress center of locking pin depress center of locking pin](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-control-dial-o-rings-1.png?v=1700064142)
2
Turn control dial back and forth as you pull it out of the housing.
![pull it out of the housing pull it out of the housing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-control-dial-o-rings-4.png?v=1700064142)
3
Replace both O-rings. Apply silicone lubricant that came with your FROG Pool Tender Cycler on O-rings.
![lubricate o-rings lubricate o-rings](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-control-dial-o-rings-3-three.png?v=1700064418)
4
Carefully insert control dial back into housing.
![Carefully insert control dial back into housing Carefully insert control dial back into housing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-control-dial-o-rings-4.png?v=1700064142)
5
Replace locking pin by pushing it through the slots on the dial until it locks into place.
![Replace locking pin Replace locking pin](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/8659/9330/files/frog-tender-replacing-control-dial-o-rings-5.png?v=1700064143)