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Harold
March 3, 2025

What is the rough opening on a Bullfrog spas x8 what what size do I need to make my opening in my deck?

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Mr. Anderson
March 3, 2025

The BullFrog Spas X8 model has dimensions of 7'10" (2.39m) in width, 7'10" (2.39m) in length, and 38" (0.97m) in height. For a deck installation, the rough opening should be slightly larger than these dimensions to allow proper clearance and access. A recommended rough opening size would be approximately 8'0" (2.44m) by 8'0" (2.44m) to ensure adequate space for installation and maintenance.

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  • Page 1 BULLFROG SPAS OWNERS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE To assist you with the installation and maintenance Electrician service of your new spa, please ll out the following 1. Name: information and keep it on hand for future reference. Telephone: 2. Name: Telephone: Spa Information Concrete, Decking, and Masonry Model: 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions & Warnings: Getting to Know Your Spa: Equipment Compartment: Filling Your Spa: M Series, A Series & STIL Controls & Operation: R Series Spas (R600) Controls & Operation: X Series Spas Controls & Operation: JetPaks and Jets: Water Care and Chemistry: Spa Maintenance: Delivery &...

  • Page 4: Important Overview

    IMPORTANT OVERVIEW Congratulations on your purchase of a Bullfrog Spas M Series, A U.S. Patents: 7,908,684, 8,661,576, 8,881,321, Series, R Series, STIL, or X Series hot tub†. 8,689,370, 8,869,469, 5,754,989, 5,987,663, 6,000,073, 6,092,246, 6,256,805, 6,543,067. NOTE: In this document, the terms “Spa” and “Hot Tub” are New Zealand Patent: 555112, 334,093 used interchangeably.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions & Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions all applicable electrical codes. For Cord-Connected units: Safety Instructions a. Replace damaged cord immediately. b. Do not bury cord. c. Connect to grounded, grounding-type receptacle only. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury:...
  • Page 6 No. CAUTION: 6 AWG. Non-Approved Accessories. Using accessories not approved by Bullfrog International, LC could void your warranty or cause other problems. Please consult your authorized Bullfrog Spa dealer. CAUTION: Spa Location. Locate your spa on a...
  • Page 7 For free additional 2. DO NOT STAY IN SPA FOR LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES. copies, contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. THIS MARKING IS TO BE REMOVED ONLY BY THE OWNER AFTER SAFETY SIGN IS INSTALLED 69.1-S...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Spa

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPA Spa Overview M Series [M9 Pictured] 1. Main touch-screen control 2. Filter access located behind 1st JetPak to the right of main control 3. Multi-function auxiliary control 4. Adjustable headrest 5. Water feature 6. High- ow foot therapy jet 7.
  • Page 9 Spa Overview STIL [STIL7 Pictured] 1. Main touch-screen control 2. JetPaks 3. Filter access 4. Removable headrests and JetPak access 5. Water feature 6. Leg therapy jets 7. Interior LED light 8. Floor drain 9. Suction tting 10. Ozone jet 11.
  • Page 10 Spa Overview A & R Series [A7 Pictured] 1. Main control 2. Auxilliary control 3. JetPaks 4. Filter access 5. Removable headrests and JetPak access 6. Water feature 7. Foot and leg therapy jets 8. Interior LED light 9. Floor drain 10.
  • Page 11 Spa Overview X Series [X7 Pictured] 1. Main control 2. Filter access 3. Headrest 4. Speaker 5. Water feature 6. Foot and leg therapy jets 7. Cup holder 8. In-wall therapy jets (lighting optional) 9. Floor drain 10. Suction tting 11.

  • Page 12: Equipment Compartment

    EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT Spa Equipment Compartment M Series [M8 Pictured, shown with corner panels removed] Front Compartment 1. Jet pump 1 2. Jet pump 2 3. Jet pump 3 4. Control center box 5. EOS ozone generator box 6. EOS mixing module 7.
  • Page 13 Spa Equipment Compartment A Series, R Series, X Series, STIL [A7 Pictured] 1. Main control 2. Jet pump 1 3. Jet pump 2 4. Control center box 5. Ozone generator box 6. Water heater 7. Safety certi cate and serial number 8.

  • Page 14: Filling Your Spa

    Never ll the spa with soft water unless an appropriate mineral supplement is immediately added (see your authorized Bullfrog Spas Dealer). If your water is extremely hard, it is preferable to either dilute the water’s hardness by blending the water with water from a water softener, using a mineral lter, or by the addition of a special water softening chemical (see your authorized Bullfrog Spas Dealer).
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions included with the cover. appropriate mineral supplement is immediately added (see your authorized Bullfrog Spas Dealer). If your water is extremely hard, Cover locks are an essential component for compliance with the it is preferable to either dilute the water’s hardness by blending ASTM F1346-91 safety standard for spa covers.

  • Page 16: M Series, A Series & Stil Controls & Operation

    IMPORTANT: Your Bullfrog Spa is equipped with one of 3 types of main control systems that correspond to the spa series. Locate the control system on your spa by matching it with the photo provided under each control panel section and follow the speci c instructions in that section for operation of your spa.
  • Page 17 When an accessory has more than two states, press the button once, and then again, until it reaches the desired state. e settings on the M Series, A Series or STIL (A1000) control pad are navigated by the use of the (Settings) button.
  • Page 18 20°F (11°C) (see description of “Economy modes” above) from Monday to Friday. Spa will heat to set point at all times on the e ltration schedule shown on the M Series, A Series or STIL weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
  • Page 19 Maintenance Reminders keypad again, you will be prompted to select another 4-digit code. e M Series, A Series and STIL (A1000) keypad can be set up to remind you of several types of maintenance required on your e keypad can be unlocked with a universal unlock code (3732) spa, including rinsing the lter, cleaning the lter, changing spa or by a reset of the keypad.
  • Page 20 Disconnect Bluetooth: If a device with Bluetooth technology according to the automated light timer. is connected to the M Series, A Series or STIL Audio, you can disconnect it by pressing the Disconnect button at the bottom Cloud Control 2 App Noti cations: If your spa is connected of the screen.

  • Page 21: R Series Spas (R600) Controls & Operation

    R SERIES (R800) CONTROL Priming the Pumps Pumps must be primed directly after lling to ensure correct operation of your spa. After initial start up, verify that the home status screen appears on the panel. To prime the pumps press “Jets 1”...
  • Page 22 Jet / Key 1 Up Button Press for jets Used to move through LOW/HIGH/OFF menu selections Key 4 Settings Jet / Key 2 Key 5 Press for jets LOW/HIGH/OFF (spas with 2 pumps) Mode/Invert Lights Toggle Down Button Key 6 Press for lights Used to move through ON/OFF...
  • Page 23 be reduced by 20°F (11°C)(see description of “Economy mode” Use the ( Jets 2/Key 2) button to select your setting. A check above) during peak daytime hours. Spa will heat to normal set mark will appear within the selected icon to con rm your selected point during evening hours, every day of the week.
  • Page 24 Maintenance Reminders submenu. Use the buttons to choose the setting that you wish to adjust, and select it by pressing Key 2. Use the e R Series (R800) keypad can be set up to remind you of buttons to change the parameters, and key 2 to move several types of maintenance required on your spa, including between options.
  • Page 25 NOTE: On initial connection the installer is prompted for electrical con gurations. e Low-Level setting is selected by the Play/Pause audio: Press the Play/Pause button to start or pause installer. e Phase and Amperage is set automatically. Default the audio. settings should be con rmed by the installer to match the actual phase and amperage at the spa’s installation location.

  • Page 26: Series Spas Controls & Operation

    X SERIES SPA CONTROL PANELS Priming the Pumps Pumps must be primed directly after lling to ensure correct operation of your spa. After initial start up, verify that the home status screen appears on the panel. To prime the pumps press the “Jets 1”...
  • Page 27 Jet / Key 1 Press to toggle jets LOW/HIGH/OFF Up Button Settings Used to move through menu selections Down Button Mode/Invert Used to move through menu selections Jet / Key 2 Press to toggle jets Lights Toggle LOW/HIGH/OFF (for Press to toggle lights spas equipped with ON/OFF dual pumps)
  • Page 28 and make ready for use at night and all day on weekends. Water Care Economy time: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. e Water Care submenu will help you set up your ideal ltration Filter cycle start time: 7:00 PM, duration 3 hours. and heating settings.
  • Page 29 of several types of maintenance required on your spa, including Menu keys remain unchanged, as well as the accessory keys rinsing the lter, cleaning the lter, changing spa water, and in the main spa menu. 2-year professional maintenance checks. Each task has its own standard duration, based on normal use.
  • Page 30 done at installation or when replacing a part. About is screen displays technical information about the control system (X500) software on your X Series spa and applicable revisions of the di erent components of your system. Audio System Controls (Optional) Press the (Mode) button to access “in.stream 2”...

  • Page 31: Jetpaks And Jets

    Step 6: Replace the Snap-Cap and head rest over the JetPak and press down rmly to snap into place. For M Series snap caps press down on the front part of the Snap-Cap to place and then press rmly on the rear portion of the Snap-Cap to reengage the snap feature and secure in place.
  • Page 32 Additional Jets To adjust the water ow to adjustable jets in the shell of M Series, A Series, R Series & STIL spas turn the inner jet face. In addition to the jetting options o ered as part of the JetPak •...

  • Page 33: Water Care And Chemistry

    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 manufac- Method: FROG ®...
  • Page 34 Water Balance Guidelines 7.2 – 7.8 Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm Calcium Hardness: 150 - 250 ppm Total Dissolved Solids: <1500 Take a water sample from the hot tub and dip a FROG @ease Test Strip into it. Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first. Adjustments should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of 80 –...
  • Page 35 Step 2: Set the Cartridges Blue = FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge Silver = FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge The combination provides the Fresh Mineral Water benefits of cleaner, Bullfrog Spa Models Setting # clearer and softer water that’s easier to take care of.
  • Page 36 Step 4: Routine Hot Tub Care FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge will maintain 0.5-1.0 Drain and refill hot tub as direct- ed by your hot tub manufacturer ppm free chlorine level as long as the water is balanced. or every four months when FROG NOTE: Free Chlorine levels are reduced up to 75%* minerals need to be replaced.
  • Page 37 2-3 times a your spa according to local water chemistry, regulations, and your week. For each additional use, test the water one additional time. speci c circumstances. Test kits and supplies are available from your authorized Bullfrog dealer. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 38 • Granular chlorine 2 teaspoons (10ml) of per 200 gallons Your Bullfrog Spas spa may be equipped with the EOS enhanced (909.2l) of water ozone puri cation system. Long term maintenance of this •...

  • Page 39: Spa Maintenance

    Chemistry section. Filter Maintenance (M Series) It is recommended that pleated at lter used in M Series spas be replaced every 4 weeks or as needed.. Replace the filter To ensure proper cleaning and function of your M Series spa lter cartridges will need to be replaced at recommended intervals.
  • Page 40 To maintain warranty protection, use only genuine jet pod and grab the handle, push out toward the middle of the Bullfrog Spas lter cartridge replacements. To clean or replace spa and lift up to remove from the housing. Place unit on a at your lter cartridge(s), complete the following: surface with the lter up.
  • Page 41 Step 3: Try not to touch cover or rub anything on it while it is Bullfrog Spas Dealer. For stubborn stains, use a mild acrylic wet. cleaner or a mild detergent. To apply these cleaners, use a soft, Step 4: Let cover air dry.
  • Page 42 Pillow discoloration and/or degradation is accelerated on the main control screen indicating this mode is engaged. by high sanitizer use, improper ventilation after shock treatments, and is not covered by the Bullfrog Spas Warranty. Step 1: Drain the water. Vacuum the Spa...
  • Page 43 STIL Door Removal STIL spas are designed so that there are no visible fasteners from M Series Door Removal the exterior. Snap features in the corners and the cabinet panels allow for simple equipment area access, however, it is important...
  • Page 44 snap into place. Continue down the length of the door and Step 3: Electrical Disconnect – be sure to disconnect any forcefully push the cabinet into each of the snaps until the door is lighting or any other electrical wiring that is mounted onto the completely in and secured.

  • Page 45: Delivery & Installation

    INSTALLATION & DELIVERY Reference Material In addition to handling the water from the spa, it is recommended that the room be properly ventilated. Humidity levels will naturally increase after the spa is installed and in use. Before attempting to install or use your spa, please read Water may get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew, Important Safety Instructions as well as all the installation or other problems.
  • Page 46 18 inches (.61m) of clearance easy access to the circuit breakers in the electrical service panel behind the spa. Check with your authorized Bullfrog Spas (permanently connected models), or to the interrupter switch on Dealer for the exact clearance requirements for the cover-lifting the end of the power cord (cord-connected models).
  • Page 47 Contact your authorized Bullfrog but will add life and much enjoyment to the environment. If Spas Dealer before making any leveling adjustments. Structural the budget allows, you may want to consult with a Landscape damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation, placement Architect for expert advice.
  • Page 48 Corner Radius for A, & R, & X Models is 8” (0.3937m) parameters. Corner Radius for M Series & STIL Models is 2.5” (0.0635m) Electrical Outlets, Switches and Devices: Based upon...
  • Page 49 Electrician or your authorized Bullfrog Spa installations which may occur when a spa is moved or relocated to dealer.
  • Page 50 To conform with electrical codes, and to create a barrier electrical circuit. It is important that this circuit is dedicated (not against pests, any holes created in the base of your Bullfrog Spa being used by any other electrical appliance) should be tted with an appropriate connector.
  • Page 51 Electrical Chaseway Diagrams 235.20 92.6 FROM BOTTOM OF BASE 86.7 FROM BOTTOM OF BASE 39.59 156.02 39.59 15.6 61.4 15.6 14.9 15.1 86.7 FROM BOTTOM Model M7 & M7-E OF BASE 7'7" (2.31m) x 7'7" (2.31m) 275.84 x 37" (.94m) 108.6 FROM BOTTOM OF BASE...
  • Page 52 89.8” [228cm] 28.75” From Bottom of Base [73cm] [212cm] From bottom of base 32.8” [83cm] Model A9L & A9L-E 83.7” 105.1” [213cm] 7'10" (2.39m) x 9'2" (2.79m) x 38" (.97m) [267cm] From Bottom Model A7L, A7L-E, From bottom of Base R7L, R7L-E X7L, X7L-E of base 7’...
  • Page 53 85” [216cm] From bottom of base 27.2” 80.2” [204cm] [69cm] From bottom of base 18.1 Model A5L, A5L-E, R5L, R5L-E, X5L, X5L-E 5'8" (1.73m) x 7' (2.03m) x 63.2” 31" (.79m) [161cm] Model STIL7, STIL7-E 81.1” [206cm] From bottom From bottom of base of base 31.6...
  • Page 54 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram M Series (yt9) (North America 60 Hz) YT-9 UL Wiring Diagram Pump 1 (A2) Pump 2 (A3) Pump 3 (C1) Circulation pump / O3 (A1) Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Green / ground Green / ground Green / ground Green / ground Black / low speed Black / low speed Black / low speed K22 Black / low speed Red / high speed Red / high speed Red / high speed K23 White / common White / common White / common White / common...
  • Page 55 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram M Series (yt9) (Outside North America 50 Hz) YT-9 CE Wiring Diagram Pump 1 (A1) Pump 2 (A3) Pump 3 (C1) Circulation pump / O3 (A2) Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Voltage 240 V Green / ground Green / ground Green / ground Green / ground Black / low speed Black / low speed Black / low speed K22 Black / low speed Red / high speed Red / high speed Red / high speed K23 White / common White / common White / common...
  • Page 56 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram A Series & STIL* (yt 7 4.0) Connecting high voltage accessories: North American model in.yt For the connection to the 0.250 inch terminals, the high voltage accessories must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground. Accessories of 120 V or 240 V may be connected to the corresponding terminals of the printed circuit of the in.yt.
  • Page 57 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram R Series & X Series (yt 6) Connecting high voltage accessories: North American model in.yt For the connection to the 0.250 inch terminals, the high voltage accessories must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground. Accessories of 120 V or 240 V may be connected to the corresponding terminals of the printed circuit of the in.yt.
  • Page 58 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram A9L (yt 7 3.6) Connecting high voltage accessories: North American model in.yt For the connection to the 0.250 inch terminals, the high voltage accessories must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground. Accessories of 120 V or 240 V may be connected to the corresponding terminals of the printed circuit of the in.yt.
  • Page 59 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram A Series & STIL, 50Hz Equipment (yt7) IMPORTANT: See electrical connection and jumper set up on page 47-49 for 1, 2, 3 phase connections. For the connection to the 0.250 inch (6mm) terminals, the high voltage accessories must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground.
  • Page 60 Hardware Setup/Wiring Diagram R & X Series, 50Hz Equipment (yt6) IMPORTANT: See electrical connection and jumper set up on page 47-49 for 1, 2, 3 phase connections. For the connection to the 0.250 inch (6mm) terminals, the high voltage accessories must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground.

  • Page 61: Gfci Wiring Diagrams

    GFCI WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical wiring: North Amercian model in.ye and in.yt Refer to wiring diagram in the enclosure box lid for more information. 240 V (4 wires) 120 V (*3 wires) * If connected to a 3 wires Note: To convert model to a 120 V system, the white (common) accessory wire must be moved.

  • Page 62: Rcd Wiring Diagrams

    RCD WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical wiring: European model in.yt Refer to wiring diagram in the enclosure box lid for more information. Warning in.yt.ce models must always be connected to a circuit protected by a Residual-Current Device (RCD) having a rated operating residual-current not exceeding 30 mA. Correct wiring of the electrical service box, RCD, and pack terminal block is essential! Check your electrical code for local regulations.

  • Page 63: Display And Error Messages

    DISPLAY MESSAGES & ERROR MESSAGES Code Message High Limit circuit has tripped! FLO - L01 FLO - L02 FLO FLO condition - Check filter, pump, blockage, air lock and water level NO FLO Persistent NO FLO, all off - Check filter, pump, blockage, air lock and water level A hardware error was detected (Relay stuck) Spa temperature is too high Temp probes or detection circuit are defective...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE is guide is meant to assist in solving simple problems that may occur with your spa. If the problem cannot be solved using these procedures, contact your authorized Bullfrog Spas Dealer. Control panel displays an error message: Cause: An error has occurred.

  • Page 65: Limited Warranty

    Bullfrog International, LC (“Bullfrog”) extends warranty coverage solely to the end-user purchaser (“Owner”) of any M Series, A Series or STIL Bullfrog Spa manufactured on or after January, 2020 for 2020 and later models installed for residential use in the United States or Canada.
  • Page 66 This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do This Bullfrog Spa limited warranty is void if any of the following occur: not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 67 R Series Bullfrog International, LC (“Bullfrog”) extends warranty coverage solely to the end-user purchaser (“Owner”) of any R Series Bullfrog Spa manufactured on or after January, 2017 for 2017 and later models installed for residential use in the United States or Canada.
  • Page 68 This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do This Bullfrog Spa limited warranty is void if any of the following occur: not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 69 LIMITED WARRANTY X Series Bullfrog International, LC (“Bullfrog”) extends warranty coverage solely to the original end-user purchaser (“Owner”) of any X Series Bullfrog Spa installed for residential use in the United States or Canada. 3 year Warranty 3 year Warranty...
  • Page 70 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL WARRANTY SER- VICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY BULLFROG OR ITS AUTHORIZED In doing so, Bullfrog reserves the right, at its option, to either AGENT. NO AGENT, DEALER, DISTRIBUTOR, SERVICE COMPANY repair or replace the defective spa or component.
  • Page 72 Bullfrog International, LC 668 W. 14600 S. Blu dale, UT 84065 T: 801.565.8111 F: 801.565.8333 E: info@bullfrogspas.com v 1.3 Register your spa online by visiting: bullfrogspas.com/warranty-registration North America 2022 Bullfrog International LC...

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