This document serves as a comprehensive owner's manual for the Intex 128274GN Frame Pool Set Family, which includes both the pool and a Krystal Clear™ Filter Pump. The manual is designed to guide users through the setup, operation, maintenance, and storage of the product, emphasizing safety and proper care.
Function Description:
The Intex 128274GN Frame Pool Set Family is an above-ground swimming pool designed for household use. It provides a recreational water activity space for families. The set includes a Krystal Clear™ Filter Pump, which is essential for maintaining water clarity and hygiene by filtering out impurities. The pool is designed to be storable, meaning it can be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled for use.
Important Technical Specifications:
Pool:
- Dimensions: 177-1/4" x 86-5/8" x 33" (450cm x 220cm x 84cm).
- Type: Small Rectangular Metal Frame Pool.
- Material: The pool liner is made of a durable material, likely PVC, designed to withstand water pressure and outdoor conditions.
- Frame: Metal frame for structural support.
Filter Pump (Krystal Clear™ Filter Pump, Models 604G & 638G):
- Model Numbers: 604G (5 A) and 638G (8 A).
- Voltage: 12 V~, 50 Hz.
- Maximum Head (Hmax): 1.0 m.
- Minimum Head (Hmin): 0.19 m.
- Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: IPX7 (protected against immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes).
- Maximum Water Temperature: 35 °C.
- Filter Medium Type: Synthetic cartridge #29000.
- Flow Rates (Examples from Pump Running Time Table):
- Model 604G: 600 Gal./hr (2,271 L/hr).
- Model 638G: 900 Gal./hr (3,407 L/hr).
- Transformer: Included, with specific electrical requirements for connection to a grounding type receptacle protected by a GFCI/RCD (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter or Residual Current Device) with a maximum rate of 30mA. The transformer must be kept more than 3.5m away from the product, and the plug more than 4.0m away.
- Mounting: The filter pump base has three mounting holes for stationary mounting to the ground or a base. For model 604G, these holes form a triangle pattern with 135mm spacing. For model 638G, the spacing is 145mm. The holes are slotted with a 7mm width. Total assembly must exceed 18kg for stability.
Usage Features:
- Assembly: The pool requires a team of 2-3 people for setup, with no tools required for assembly. The filter pump also requires assembly, with no tools needed.
- Water Circulation: The filter pump is designed to circulate and filter pool water, ensuring clarity and hygiene. It includes an air release valve for venting air during initial setup and operation.
- Water Revitalization: The filter pump incorporates an air jet valve for water revitalization, which helps improve water quality.
- Safety: The manual emphasizes critical safety rules, including continuous adult supervision, installing safety barriers, keeping children and pets away from the product, and proper electrical connections for the filter pump (GFCI/RCD protected outlet). It also warns against diving, jumping, or sliding into the pool and advises against leaning on or straddling the pool's top rim.
- Placement: The pool should be set up on a flat, level, compact ground free of sharp objects. The filter pump should be placed a hose length away from the pool wall, ensuring accessibility for service and maintenance. The power cord plug must be positioned more than 3.5m away from the pool walls.
- Filling: The pool should be filled to a level of at least 1-2 inches above the top connection for the pump to prime correctly. The water level should be just below the sleeve line.
- Operation: The filter pump should be operated until the desired water clarity is obtained. The manual provides a table for recommended pump running times based on pool size and filter pump model.
- Accessories: The manual mentions other Intex products like pool accessories, inflatable pools, and in-home toys, suggesting they can be used with the pool. However, it specifically states that accessories such as Solar Mat, Hydroelectric LED Light, and Auto Pool Cleaner must be removed from the filtration system circulation line to prevent reduced aeration performance and water drips from the air jet valve.
Maintenance Features:
- Filter Cartridge: The filter cartridge (part #29000) should be cleaned or replaced at least every two weeks. The manual provides detailed instructions for removing, cleaning, and replacing the cartridge.
- Water Chemistry: Daily pH checking and chemical treatment (chlorine, algaecide) are crucial for maintaining clean and clear water. Users are advised to consult local swimming pool supply stores for specific instructions and to never add chemicals directly into the filter pump or mix chemicals together.
- Cleaning: The pool floor must be visible at all times. Intex pool skimmers and vacuums are recommended for cleaning. Pressure washers should not be used to clean the pool.
- Troubleshooting: A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is included, addressing common issues like filter motor failure, poor filtration, leaks, and water quality problems (algae, colored water, cloudy water, low water level, sediment, surface debris), along with suggested causes and solutions.
- Repair: A repair kit is mentioned, but glue is not provided due to shipping restrictions. Users are advised to use PVC or silicone-based glue and follow instructions for patching holes in the liner.
- Long Term Storage & Winterization: Detailed instructions are provided for draining the pool, disassembling it, and storing all components in a dry, temperature-controlled environment (between 0°C and 40°C) to prevent damage, especially from freezing temperatures. The liner should be thoroughly air-dried and sprinkled with talcum powder to prevent sticking.
- Warranty: The Krystal Clear™ Filter Pump comes with a 2-year limited warranty, and hoses & fittings have a 180-day warranty. The pool liner and frame have a 1-year warranty. The warranty is void if use instructions are not followed or if damage is due to negligence, abnormal use, or external environmental forces.
The manual emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding all instructions and safety rules, using common sense, and exercising good judgment during water activities. It also highlights that pool barriers and covers are not substitutes for continuous adult supervision.