TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U.L. Safety Instructions ........................................ P. 02 Additional Safety Instructions .............................. P. 03 UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES ..................... P. 06 Owner’s Manual For all 2001 Bullfrog Portable Spas (Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending) INSTALLATION & SET-UP Selecting a Site for your Spa ................................ P. 06 Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up ..................... P.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: U.L. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. 3. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.
8. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: a) The water in a spa should never exceed 40°C (104°F). Water temperatures between 38°C (100°F) and 40°C are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes. (Before entering the spa or hot tub measure the temperature with an accurate thermometer.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. WARNING - Risk of Fatal Hyperthermia. a) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal Hyperthermia in spas and hot tubs. b) The causes, symptoms, and effects of Hyperthermia may be described as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37°C (98.6°F).
ozone can cause serious physiological effects. Do not inhale ozone gas produced by your spa's Ozone Sterilizer. 10. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Maintain water chemistry in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s instructions. 11. WARNING - Risk of Shock. Spa shall not be operated in severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical storms, tornadoes, etc. 12. CAUTION - Unauthorized Access. Secure the spa area against unauthorized access. Make sure all barriers meet both state and local codes.
UPGRADING YOUR BULLFROG SPA The following are possible upgrades for your Bullfrog Spa: New JetPak™ designs: As new jet types and styles become available so will new innovative JetPak modules (Fig. B). Check will your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer on a yearly basis to see what's available. PowerPlus™: When you're ready for more horsepower and more jets, just call your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer and ask for PowerPlus.
creating voids below the spa. 3. Avoid installing the spa in a pit or low area where water may accumulate and damage the spa or its equipment. Choose a site where water will drain away from the spa and not towards it. 4. Important: With all installations, the spa must be located at least 5 feet from all electrical outlets, switches, and other permanently installed electrical devices.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & HOOK-UP All Bullfrog Portable Spas must be wired in accordance with all local & national electric codes. Have a licensed electrician perform the electrical installation. Important: All metal enclosures, pipe or conduit located within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa must be bonded to the Control Center Box located inside the equipment compartment of the spa. The wire used to complete this bonding must be a minimum No. 8 (8.4mm²) solid copper wire.
Your 240 Volt Bullfrog Portable Spa requires a dedicated 50 AMP electrical circuit and a minimum supply wire size of 6 gauge. It is important that this circuit is dedicated (not being used by any other electrical appliance) or your spa may not function properly. Position your Bullfrog Portable Spa at least 5 feet (1.5m) from all electrical outlets or devices.
removing the four screws located in the front. 3. Connect a 1" non-metallic coupling and conduit to the 1" male CPVC pipe found at the base of the spa cabinet (see “Parts Identification Diagram” in this manual). 4. Run the required wires through the conduit and to the Control Center. 5. Connect the 3 wires (120V systems)/4 wires (240V systems) to the terminal block located in the Control Center (see appropriate “Wiring Diagram”). 6. Replace the Control Center face-plate and the equipment compartment door.
CHECKLIST BEFORE FILLING YOUR SPA Important: The equipment should never be operated without water in the spa. Serious damage to the pump and/or heater may occur. (Figure F) Drain Cap 1. Installing Your Cover: Your spa cover comes with tie-down straps and locking hardware to attach the cover to the spa or decking. If your Dealer did not install your cover, then refer to Cover Installation Instructions that come in the cover cardboard packaging. 2.
INITIAL START-UP Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Standard, Deluxe, or Limited Control System. Refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. STANDARD CONTROL SYSTEM: When your spa is first activated, it will go into Priming mode, indicated by “Pr” on the display. The Priming mode will last for less than 5 minutes and then the spa will begin normal operation in Standard Mode. By default, the spa will begin to heat until it reaches the start-up temperature of 100°F.
CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Standard, Deluxe or Limited Control System. Please refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. WARNING: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Note: Either pump can also be activated by an optional auxiliary control button (if installed) (Fig. K1) Light Press the “Light” button to turn the light on and off. If left on, the light automatically turns off after 4 hours. Mode Press “Temp Set”, then “Jets 2” (or “Aux”) to switch between Standard, Economy, and Sleep Modes. Standard Mode is programmed to maintain the desired temperature. Note: the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when pump 1 has been running for at least 2 minutes.
DELUXE CONTROL SYSTEM MASTER CONTROL PAD (Fig. L) Temp Set (80°F - 104°F) The start-up temperature is set at 100°F. The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD. Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when pump 1 (“Jets 1” )has been running for at least 2 minutes. (Figure L1) Deluxe Control Pad Press the “Warmer” or “Cooler” button to display and adjust the set temperature.
Preset Filter Cycles The first filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized. The second filter cycle begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is programmable at the Master Control Pad for 2, 4, or 6 hours. The default filter time is 4 hours. To program, press “Warmer” or “Cooler”, then “Mode.” Press “Warmer” or Cooler” to adjust. Press “Mode” to exit programming. Pump 2 purges for 5 minutes at the beginning of each filter cycle.
should automatically reset. If spa does not reset, shut off the power to the spa and call your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. “ICE” on Display: “Ice” - Auxiliary Freeze Sensor detects potential freeze condition. Action Required: No action required. The pumps will automatically activate regardless of spa status. “SnA” on Display: Spa is shut down. The sensor plugged into the Sensor “A” jack is not working.
Warning! Shock Hazard! No User Serviceable Parts. Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for assistance. Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and all grounding connections must be properly installed. LIMITED CONTROL SYSTEM MASTER CONTROL PAD (Fig. N) Temp Set (80°F - 104°F) The start-up temperature is set at 100°F/37.5°C.
Light Press the “Light” button to turn the spa on and off, and to shift between dim and bright settings if your light is dimmable. On dim, the light LCD will show center circle plus one quarter of the light beams. Half of the light beams will show on medium brightness, and all of the light beams will show on bright. If the light is left on, it will automatically turn off after 4 hours. Standby Pressing “Standby” will turn off all spa functions temporarily.
Freeze Protection If the temperature sensors detect a drop to 40°F within the heater, then pump 1 (and the heater if necessary) automatically activates to provide freeze protection. The equipment stays on until the sensors detect that the spa temperature has risen to within 15°F of the set temperature. Pump 2 will purge for 30 seconds to 2 minutes at the end of the freeze condition.
“SENSOR A SERVICE REQ’D” on Display: Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the Sensor “A” jack is not working. Action Required: If the problem persists, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. (May appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear when the heater cools.) “SENSOR B SERVICE REQ’D” on Display: Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the Sensor “B” jack is not working.
Action Required: No action required. Freeze protection has initiated as described above. (This message will appear for up to two minutes right after very cold water is sensed, if pump 1 was only turned on due to this reason.) “PRIMING MODE TAKES 4 MIN” on Display: When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming mode. Action Required: See the M-7 Installation Instruction Manual for complete instructions on Power-up and Pump Priming.
JetPaks™ Depending on the model, your Bullfrog Spa is equipped with either one, two, or all three of the following JetPak types: • • • Bucket JetPaks Recliner JetPaks Lounger JetPaks The difference in these three types of JetPaks is the contour of the backrest.
JETTING: JET TYPES (Fig.
JETZONES: JetPak manifold union Bullfrog Portable Spas powered by two pumps provide a unique feature called JetZones. A JetZone is a region of jets that are all powered by the same pump. With JetZones, you decide which JetPaks are powered by each pump. With a two-pump spa you get two JetZones. Each of these JetZones can be customized with the use of a JetZone Divider (Fig. T).
MAINTENANCE WATER CHEMISTRY Tap water that is safe to drink is not always right for your spa. Normal tap water is usually filled with minerals and micro-contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye. Properly testing and treating your spa water is essential for the health of your spa as well as the people that use it. Proper chemical maintenance can control and help prevent the following: 1. Bacteria, algae and fungi, which can spread disease and infection to humans; and, 2.
High pH levels (over 7.6) can cause the following: Scale build-up on the spa and its equipment, cloudy water, a prematurely dirty filter, and less effective chlorine sanitation. To correct high pH levels, add a pH DECREASER. Low pH levels (under 7.4) can cause the following: Discomfort to the spa user and corrosion to the spa and its equipment. To correct low pH levels, add a pH INCREASER. Note: Never use muriatic or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH as it can damage your spa shell and surroundings. 4.
2. When your spa is completely filled with water, add the prescribed dose of a WATER CLARIFIER. This will clear the water of any micro-particulates that came with the new water. 3. If possible, have your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer test the Calcium Hardness (CH) of your spa water and adjust as per your dealer's recommendation (the correct level of CH depends on your overall water conditions). 4. Test and adjust the Total Alkalinity (TA) to the range of 125-150 PPM (parts per million). 5.
gallons of spa water. • Four teaspoons of GRANULAR BROMINE per 200 gallons of spa water. • Five teaspoons of a NON-CHLORINE SHOCK per 200 gallons of spa water. Note 1: With above-average use, Super-Sanitation may be required more than once per week. Note 2: With ozone, it may not be necessary to shock on a weekly basis (see your dealer). Stain & Scale Control: Use a STAIN & SCALE INHIBITOR as per the instructions on the manufacturer's label.
CHANGING YOUR SPA WATER Depending on usage, your spa water will need to be changed approximately every 2-4 months or whenever your spa water becomes difficult to manage. Steps to Drain Your Spa: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove door to Equipment Compartment. 3. Drain water from spa by completing the following: a. Locate Drain Hose in Equipment Compartment. b. Lift Drain Hose higher than water level in spa. c. Remove cap on Drain Hose (Fig. U). d. Connect garden hose to Drain Hose. e.
CLEANING YOUR FILTER Cleaning the Filter Basket: 1. Put the spa in "Standby Mode". This will prevent the pump from activating while cleaning the basket. (See "Standby Mode" under "OPERATION" in this Owner's Manual.) 2. Remove skimmer face-plate and basket (Fig. V & W). 3. Clean the basket. Avoid hitting basket against objects to knock debris loose as this can break basket. 4. Reinstall skimmer face-plate and basket. 5. Press any button on the control pad to reset the control system.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To replace a burned out or defective light bulb, complete the following steps: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove the door to the Equipment Compartment. 3. Locate the back of the Spa Light Fixture (Fig. X). 4. Grasp the light bulb holder located on the back of the Spa Light Fixture. Twist counter-clockwise to release it from Spa Light Fixture. Pull light bulb holder out of Spa Light Fixture. 5. Replace light bulb and reinstall light bulb holder into Spa Light Fixture. 6.
SPA SHELL CARE Your Bullfrog spa surface is durable and easy to clean: Quarite Plus® Spa Surface: For normal cleaning, use Ivory® Liquid dishwashing detergent or its equivalent. For stubborn stains, use Spic & Span® in powder form or its equivalent. To apply these cleaners, use a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth.
wood, causing the inside to dry out and crack or even warp. Note 2: To prevent stain from getting on other surfaces, use drop cloths at the base of the spa and use painter's tap around the top lip of the spa. SPA COVER CARE Your spa cover is warranted by its manufacturer, Sunstar Enterprises, 127 N. Las Posas, San Marcos, CA 92069 (Phone 619-744-2172). Although basic instructions are provided below, it is important that you refer to the Sunstar information that came with your cover.
Cleaning the Scum Line: With normal use of your spa, oils, lotions and hairsprays will build up on the surface of the water, sometimes leaving a scum line around the perimeter of your spa shell. This scum line can easily be removed with a spa SURFACE CLEANER or its equivalent. See your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for this product. Note: Avoid using cleaning agents that will leave suds in your spa water.
SPA DE-WINTERIZATION: De-Winterization is completed by reversing the above procedure and then refilling the spa (see "Steps to Refill Your Spa" under "Changing Your Spa Water" in this Owner's Manual). Note: During periods of No-Use, you should test and chemically treat the water approximately once per week. Not doing so may lead to corrosion, staining and/ or scaling to your spa and its equipment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following guide was prepared to assist you in solving simple problems with your spa. If the problem with your spa cannot be solved after following these procedures, please contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. PROBLEM: Control Panel displays an error message such as one of the following: "OHH", "OH5", "ICE", "SnA", "Snb", "Sn5", "HFL", "LF", "drY" or "dr".
each Suction Fitting. Cause: 5. The JetZone Divider is not installed (This only applies to spas that have two pumps). Solution: Re-install in the appropriate JetPak position. (Warning: Running your spa without a JetZone Divider can cause serious damage to your pump.) Cause: 6. Slice Valve is closed. Solution: Open Valve and secure with Valve Keeper.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Inside Equipment Compartment Underwater Light (back side) Pump #1 Slice Valve Union Control Center Pump #2 Heater Top View of Spa (Destiny Model 672 Shown) SnapCap TM Headrest JetPak™ Suction Fittings Ozone Jet Floor Drain Lights Auxiliary Control Pad (“Destiny” Series only) Water Level Indicator Mark Foot Jet Skimmer Skimmer Basket Filter Page 40 Thermostat Sensor Master Control Pad Equipment Compartment: Drain Hose (inside) Product Specifications Label (inside) Bullfr
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