Owner’s Manual For all 2004 Bullfrog Portable Spas (Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending) TABLE OF CONTENTS U.L./CSA Safety Instructions…………… Additional Safety Instructions…………… P. 03 P. 04 UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES………… P. 05 INSTALLATION & SET-UP Selecting a Site for your Spa…………… Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up…….. Checklist before Filling your Spa………… P. 06 P. 07 P. 10 OPERATION Control Systems…………………………… JetPaks™………………………………….. Jetting………………………………………. JetZones……………………………………. P. 11 P. 20 P.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when installing and using electrical equipment. Read and follow all instructions: U.L./CSA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless closely supervised at all times. 2. WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury: a. Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult.
8. DANGER - Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use the spa without proper supervision. 9. DANGER- Risk of Injury. The suction fittings in the spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are compatible. Never operate the spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing.
UPGRADING YOUR BULLFROG SPA The following are possible upgrades for your Bullfrog Portable Spa: New JetPak™ designs: As new jet types and styles become available so will new innovative JetPak™ modules. Check with your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer on a yearly basis to see what is available. PowerPlus™: When you are ready for more horsepower or jets, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer.
INSTALLATION & SET-UP Before attempting to install or use your spa, please read the U.L./CSA Safety Instructions, the Additional Safety Instructions, as well as all of the installation instructions that follow. SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR SPA Your Bullfrog Portable Spa was designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Please adhere to the following guidelines: Important: With all installations, the spa must be located at least 5 feet (1.
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 installation. Important: All metal enclosures, pipe, or conduit located with 5 feet (1.5 m) of the spa must be bonded to the Control Center box located inside the equipment compartment of the spa. The wire used to complete the bonding must be a minimum of No. 8 solid copper wire.
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ELECTRICIAN’S INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: As of January 1, 1994, the national Electric Code (Article 680-42) requires that all spas, hot tubs, and associated electrical components be protected by GFCI. 120V Service As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 3 wire (Line 1, Neutral and Ground), 20 AMP, 60HZ, Single-Phase service to the front, left corner (when facing the control pad) of the spa.
CHECKLIST BEFORE FILLING SPA Important: The equipment should never be operated without water in the spa. Serious damage to the pump and/or heater may occur. Check Drain Cap: Make sure the drain cap is fastened securely (located at the end of the drain hose). Tighten Equipment Fittings: Hand tighten all PVC pipe unions and pump drain plugs, located in the equipment compartment. This will prevent the possibility of a leak (fittings can loosen during shipment).
CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION Important: Bullfrog Portable Spas come either with a Select or Premier Control System. Refer only to the Control System that applies to the 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.
Standby Mode (Sby): helpful when changing a filter or a Jetpak. Press TEMP followed by LIGHT to start mode, to exit this mode press any button. Sleep Mode (SLP): heats the spa to within 20 °F (11 °C) of the set temperature during filter cycles only. Jets 1 Press JETS 1 to turn pump 1 on or off and to shift between low and high speeds. The low speed will turn off after 2 hours and the high speed will turn off after 15 minutes.
Diagnostic Message Message Meaning Action Required No message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings are preserved until the next power-up. Overheat - The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 110°F (43.3°C). DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool. At 107°F, the spa should automatically reset.
Temperature not yet known. This is normal within the first few minutes of the spa power up. The spa is operating in Standard mode. Temperature display is current after pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Press TEMP followed by LIGHT to switch modes. The spa is operating in Economy mode. Ecn will appear solid on the display when the temperature is not current. Ecn will alternate with the temperature when the temperature is current. Press TEMP followed by LIGHT to switch modes.
PREMIER CONTROL SYSTEM Note: The pump responsible for heating and filtration (pump 1 low-speed) will be referred to simply as the pump. Timeouts refer to a preset length of time that a function is programmed to operate before shutting off automatically. Certain conditions (filters or freeze) can cause a function to operate longer, while faults can cause a function to operate for a shorter length of time. The system keeps track of timeouts regardless of other conditions.
Temp Set (80°F/26.0°C to 104°F/40.0°C) The start-up temperature is set to 100°F (37.5°C). The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Note: The spa temperature displayed is only current when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Warmer/Cooler Press WARMER or COOLER button once to display the set temperature. Press WARMER or COOLER to increase or decrease the temperature.
Preset Filter Cycles The pump and ozone generator* will run during filtration. At the start of each cycle, the blower will run on highest speed for 30 seconds to clean out the air channels. The lowest speed of pump 2 will run for 5 minutes. There are two filter cycles per day. The first filter cycle will automatically activate at 8:00 a.m. and will operate for 2 hours. The second filter cycle will automatically activate at 8:00 p.m. and will operate for 2 hours.
Diagnostic Message Message Message Action Required No message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings are preserved until the next power-up. “Overheat” - The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 110°F (approximately 43.3°C). DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool. At 107°F, the spa should automatically reset.
Internal problem detected. Repair required. Contact your authorized dealer or service organization. The spa is operating in Standard mode. Temperature display is current after pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Press TEMP followed by LIGHT to switch modes. The spa is operating in Economy mode. Ecn will appear solid in the display when the temperature is not current. Ecn will alternate with the temperature when the temperature is current. Press TEMP followed by LIGHT to switch modes.
JetPaks™ To identify the type of JetPak™, locate the identification number found on the backside of the JetPak (e.g. J03-63-12). This number provides the following information: Style of JetPak (J03 = style number 03) Water Flow Rate of JetPak (63 = 63 gallons per minute) Number of Jets (12 = 12 jets) INTERCHANGING JetPaks™ 1. Put the spa in Standby mode, this will prevent the pump(s) from activating (see the Operation section). 2. Remove the headrest pillow. 3.
JETTING Jet Types Depending on the model, your Bullfrog Portable Spa comes with a unique combination of the following jets: Name Ozone Jet Cluster Jets Duo Jets Duo-Blaster Jets Micro VSR Jets VSR jets Storm Jets Verta’ssage Handheld Jets Jumbo Storm Jets Flow Ozone system only Small Small Small Small – medium Medium – large Medium – large Medium – large Medium - large Large INTERCHANGEABLE JETS The Micro and Storm jets allow for after-market interchangeable jet nozzles, always contact your authorized Bul
JETZONES 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. Two-pump spa, have two JetZones. By simply moving the JetZone divider, you can either increase or decrease the number of JetPaks that are powered by a particular pump, thus creating a new JetZone. By adding JetPaks to a particular JetZone, you will decrease the power to that zone.
MAINTENANCE WATER CHEMISTRY Tap water that is safe to drink is not always safe for a 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 the spa as well as the people using it.
Total Alkalinity (TA) The measure of carbonates and bicarbonates in the water. Low TA can cause pH to be unstable causing the water to be corrosive or scale forming to the spa and its equipment. To correct low TA, add a Total Alkalinity Increaser. High TA can cause scale build-up, cloudy water, as well as other pH problems. If the spa water has high TA, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer. Calcium Hardness (CH) The measure of dissolved calcium in the water.
MAINTAINING SPA WATER Important: To maintain the sanitizer level with Bromine tablets, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer for assistance. Sanitizer and pH Levels It is important to test and adjust the sanitizer and pH level of your spa on a frequent basis. If the spa is used 0 to 3 times weekly, we recommend that you test the water a minimum of 2 to 3 times a week. For each additional use, test the water one additional time. Always test the pH level before you test the sanitizer level.
CHANGING YOUR SPA WATER Depending upon usage, the spa water will need to be changing every 2 to 4 months or when the water becomes difficult to manage. Note: Drain r to an area that can handle a large quantity of water. If draining water onto vegetation, make sure that the sanitizer level (chlorine or bromine level) of the water is less than .5 PPM. Steps to Drain Spa (Conventional Method): 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove equipment compartment door. 3. Locate the drain hose. 4.
CLEANING FILTER It is recommended that the filter cartridge(s) be cleaned every 3 to 6 weeks or as needed. Replace the filter cartridge(s) every 2 years or when necessary. To maintain warranty protection, use only Bullfrog Filter Cartridge replacements. 1. Place the spa in Standby mode. 2. Remove skimmer faceplate and basket. 3. Remove cartridge(s). 4. Using a garden hose with a nozzle or other highpressure device, clean cartridge(s). Work top to bottom on each plate. a.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To replace a burned out or defective light bulb, complete the following: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove equipment compartment door. 3. Locate the back of the light fixture. 4. Grasp the light bulb holder (located on the back of the light fixture). 5. Twist counter-clockwise to release light from fixture. 6. Pull light bulb holder out of the fixture. 7. Replace light bulb and reinstall light fixture. 8. Replace equipment compartment door. 9.
SPA SHELL CARE Aristech® Spa Surfaces For normal cleaning, use Ivory® liquid dishwashing soap 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. General Cleaning With normal use of the spa, oils, lotions, and hairspray will build up on the surface of the water.
MISCELLANEOUS CARE Cleaning and Protecting the Headrest Clean on a regular basis with soap, water, and use a clean cloth. Use Armorall® Protectant or its equivalent once per month. This will maintain water resistance and luster of the product. Vacuum the Spa Debris from wind, trees, and users will occasionally accumulate on the bottom of the spa. The filtration system will remove the smaller debris however debris that is too large or heavy will have to be removed by a spa vacuum.
SERVICE Before requesting service from your dealer, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the necessary course of action. If the problem cannot be solved using the Troubleshooting section, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer. WARRANTY SERVICE If the spa falls within the warranty period and within the scope of the warranty, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer to schedule a service call. You will be required to show proof of purchase.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This guide will assist in solving simple problems with the spa. If the problem cannot be solved using these procedures, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer. Control panel displays an error message: Cause: An error has occurred. Solution: See “Diagnostic Messages” for the particular Control System. Control pad and spa equipment do not operate: Cause #1: No electrical power to spa. Solution: Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker.
Spa light does not work: Cause #1: Light bulb has burned out. Solution: Replace light bulb. Cause #2: Lighting system is defective. Solution: Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer. Spa pump will not turn on, creates a burning smell while running, or makes excessive noise while running: Cause: Pump motor is defective. Solution: Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa dealer. Jets surge on and off: Cause: Water level is too low.
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