Jandy TruGuard with Nature2 Technology Installation Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Jandy
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Jandy TruGuard with Nature2 Technology
WARNING:
FOR YOUR SAFETY – This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor
who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which
the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist.
The maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool
equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this
manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product, read and
follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/ or operation
will void the warranty.
ATTENTION INSTALLER – This manual contains important information about
the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information
should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
The Jandy TruGuard pool sanitizer is designed only for residential swimming
pools.
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
EQUIPMENT UNDER PRESSURE
Always turn pump off prior to installing or changing Nature2 cartridge. Your
pump/filter system is operated under pressure and the pressure must be
released before you begin work. Please
see your pump/filter owner’s manual for further instructions.
PREVENT CHILD DROWNING
Do not let anyone, especially small children, sit, step, lean or climb on any
equipment installed as part of your pool’s operational system. Locate the
components of your operational system at least 3 feet from the pool so
children cannot use the equipment to access the pool and be injured or drown.
LOW CHLORINE RECIPE
You must strictly follow the low chlorine recipe included in this manual to
maintain proper water chemistry and avoid health hazards. Failure to follow
these instructions can lead to sickness from bacteria and other noxious
organisms.
CAUTION
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS In the
unlikely event that a cartridge breaks, mineral media should not be ingested
by humans or animals as it may cause gastric distress.
FIRST AID IF INGESTED: Call poison control center or doctor immediately
for treatment advice.
ATTENTION INSTALLER
This manual contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to
the owner/operator of this equipment.
General Description
Product Overview
This manual provides instructions for installing and replacing the Jandy
TruGuard to sanitize swimming pools from 5,000 to 45,000 gallons. The TruGuard
housing will fit on 2” or 2 1/2” pipe sizes. The Jandy TruGuard consists of
Nature2® technology used in conjunction with a chlorine delivery device or 0.5
ppm of an EPA registered chlorine pool product. Nature2® technology consists
of silver and copper minerals.
Every pool has it’s own characteristics of water type and exposure to natural
elements. The recipe included in this manual will help ensure good water
quality for your pool that will make your swimming experience more enjoyable.
NOTICE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
Product Contents
- TruGuard Housing
- TruGuard Cartridge
- Winterizing and Pressurizing Cap
- Owner’s Manual
- Installation Manual
Installation Requirements
Before installing a new TruGuard cartridge, clean debris and algae out of the pool and pool equipment. Do not install the new cartridge until the pool water is clean and chemically balanced. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for water balance instructions.
Installing the Jandy TruGuard
The Jandy TruGuard installs on your pool’s return line.
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Determine the location to install the Jandy TruGuard. It must be installed:
• After the filter on the main return to the pool.
• Before or after the heater (downstream of solar heating systems).
• Before check valve to any chemical dispenser or the discharge of any off- line chemical dispenser.
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Locate an area on the return line that is at least 8” to install the Jandy TruGuard.
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Turn OFF the pool pump. Your pump/filter system is operated under pressure. The pressure must be released before you begin work. Please refer to the pump/filter owner’s manual for further instructions.
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Close any valves. If your pool filtration equipment is below the water level of the pool, you will either need to close the return valve or use winterizing plugs at the skimmer and return fittings to prevent excessive water loss.
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Remove the cartridge from the housing and plumb the housing into the pipe, making sure that the flow indicator arrows on the housing match the flow direction of the water. Pipes must be clean and dry before gluing.
NOTE: If the flow direction of the water does not match the arrows on the housing, the unit will not function properly. Housing can be oriented horizontally or vertically. For ease of servicing and maintenance, it is recommended that the housing be installed horizontally with the cartridge facing up.
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Insert the TruGuard cartridge into the housing.
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Tighten the locking ring.
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Write the installation date and replacement date on the cartridge label.
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Open any valves that you closed and turn on your pool pump to verify that there are no leaks. If there is a leak, turn off the pump, close the valves, and remove the TruGuard. Check that the o-ring is not pinched, and is seated properly. Replace the cartridge and hand tighten the nut.
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Superoxidize the pool water with chlorine according to manufacturer’s instructions to burn off contaminants and activate cartridge.
IMPORTANT : Initial superoxidation with chlorine is required to burn off contaminants and activate cartridge. -
Run the circulating pump for 24 hours a day for 4 days, maintaining 1-2 ppm free chlorine throughout, or 6 hours a day for 14 days, maintaining 1-2 ppm free chlorine throughout.
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Let chlorine dissipate to 0.5 ppm once start up period is completed. Do not enter the pool if the free available chlorine residual is over 3 ppm.
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Refer to Owner’s Manual for maintaining a low chlorine recipe.
Cartridge Replacement
The TruGuard cartridge needs to be replaced every six months. The installation
and replacement date of the cartirdge should be written on the cartridge label
when installed.
- Turn off the pool pump.
- Release the pressure from your pool plumbing system. Refer to your pump/filter manual for pressure release instructions.
- Close any valves. If your pool filtration equipment is below the water level of the pool, you will either need to close the return valve or use winterizing plugs at the skimmer and return fittings to prevent excessive water loss.
- Loosen the locking ring.
- Remove the old TruGuard cartridge.
- Install the new TruGuard cartridge.
- Write the installation date and replacement date on the cartridge label.
- Tighten the locking ring.
Winterizing
Warm Climate
- Reduce the number of hours that the pump runs since the cooler weather decreases the spread of algae and other pollutants.
- There is no need to super oxidize the pool during cool weather unless the water becomes cloudy (as may occur after a winter storm). See cloudy water in Troubleshooting section.
Cold Climate
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Check total alkalinity and pH of pool to make sure that they are in proper balance.
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Vacuum the pool bottom to remove any debris or other potential contaminants.
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Superoxidize the pool with chlorine according to manufacturer’s instructions to clear the water.
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Add a winter algaecide following manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a winter algaecide with copper in it. This will void the Jandy warranty. -
Backwash the filter.
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Drain part of the pool water. The amount to drain varies from one part of the country to another. Consult your dealer for advice.
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Remove the TruGuard cartridge and discard.
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Place the Winterizing and Pressurizing Cap in the housing and tighten the locking ring.
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Winterize the pipes with pool antifreeze following manufacturer’s instructions.
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Drain the water out of all equipment (pump, filter, etc.).
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Store all baskets, hoses and cleaning equipment, indoors if possible.
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Cover the pool with a winter cover.
Disposal
After six months of use, discard the TruGuard cartridge in household trash. Do
not save the cartridge for re-use. The cartridge contains mineral media that
is sealed inside. In the unlikely event that a cartridge breaks, remove it and
vacuum out any media introduced into the pool.
Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
2882 Whiptail Loop # 100 Carlsbad, CA 92010
1.800.822.7933
|www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com
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