Frog @ease A5L Operating Instructions

Sanitizing
®
System Operating
Instructions
for Bullfrog Spas
FROG ® @ease ® is a hot tub sanitizing system
for Bullfrog Spas that takes the guess work out of water care so
®
you always feel at ease while enjoying your hot tub.
Blue -
FROG @ease
Mineral
Cartridge
FROG ease Mineral Cartridge
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Active Ingredient:
Silver Chloride ...........0.5%
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product
Other Ingredients: .....99.5%
Total: ........................100.0% in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: For use in hot tubs up to 600 gallons. Use with the
FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge in the FROG @ease Sanitizing System
for Bullfrog Spas. Ensure all hot tub equipment is working properly. Operate
the pump and filter as recommended by your hot tub manufacturer. Clean
filter following manufacturer's directions. May be used with a previously
filled hot tub unless it was sanitized with bromine or biguanides. Then drain
and fill the hot tub with fresh water before using this product.
Read entire operating instructions for complete directions for use.
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Step 1: Prepare the Hot Tub

1. Fill hot tub with fresh water. If using source water
that is high in calcium, iron or other metals,
see your dealer before filling the hot tub. It may
require the use of a metal control product.
If previously using bromine and switching to FROG @ease System,
you must drain and refill your hot tub before using this product.
If previously using dichlor you may convert to FROG @ease System
without having to drain the hot tub, as long as cyanuric acid level is
below 80 ppm.
2.
Clean or replace filter cartridges
when dirty (Follow manufacturer's
instructions).
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3.
Balance water by following STEPS a - d in order.
IMPORTANT:
chemical packages. Add balancing chemicals in small increments one at a
time with the jets on and wait 6 hours before testing again and adding any
additional balancing chemicals.
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Silver -
FROG @ease
SmartChlor ®
a.
Take a water sample from the hot
Cartridge
tub and dip a FROG @ease Test Strip
into it.
b.
Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first. Adjustments
should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of
80 – 120 ppm prior to making any adjustments to pH even if
CAUTION
it throws pH off further.
c.
After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH. It should be
between 7.2 and 7.8. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
d.
Lastly test for Hardness. It should be between 150 and 250
ppm. If higher, partially drain the hot tub (about 6 inches) and fill
Metal
with water low in calcium. If lower, add Calcium Increaser.
Out
If balancing takes longer than 2 days shock the water and
maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.
4.
5.
Heat water to the manufacturer's recommended
temperature.
Always follow printed instructions on the balancing
Water Balance Guidelines
pH: 7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm
Hardness: 150 - 250 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids: <1500
Cyanuric Acid: 0 - 50 ppm
Very Important!
After balancing and
before using cartridges, establish an ini-
tial residual of 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine
with FROG Jump Start start-up shock,
® ®
included in this package, that quickly dis-
solves with an effervescent fizzing action
– one packet per 600 gallons.
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Step 2: Set the Cartridges

1.
Remove the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge from its
bag before proceeding.
2.
Set the FROG @ease Mineral
Cartridge to #4 using the dial on
the bottom of the cartridge. No
further adjustments are neces-
sary for the life of the cartridge.
Bullfrog Spa Models
A5L, R5L
A6, A6L, R6, R6L, STIL5, X7, X7L
A7, A7L, R8L, R7, R7L, STIL7, X8, X8L, M7, M8
A9L, A8, A8L, R8, M9
3.
Set the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge to the setting that
matches your hot tub model number. If needed, you may increase or
decrease the dial setting. Once set, the FROG @ease SmartChlor
Cartridge will maintain a low 0.5 to 1.0 ppm chlorine level as long
as the pH stays within 7.2 and 7.8 so typically there is little need to
adjust the cartridge setting.

Step 3: Put the System to Work

For A, R, X and Stil Series
1.
Remove filter snap cap.
Hold weir door/filter plate out into the hot
2.
tub slightly or remove from hot tub. If car-
tridge holder is already installed between
the filter cartridges, remove by pulling up
on the handle.
3.
Detail of
Cartridge Cartridge
Holder Tab
Snap the FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge into one opening of
the cartridge holder. With the @ease logo facing the holder, put
the dial end of the cartridge into the holder first by connecting
the tab on the holder with the indent in the cartridge.
4.
Then push the top part
Holder
of the cartridge in until it
snaps into place
Cartridge
top
3
Setting #
1
2
3
4
Holder
Holder Tab
Dial end of cartridge