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Owner's
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For all 2003 Bullfrog Portable Spas
(Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending)
Bullfrog Spas Owner's Manual
(Revised: October 20, 2003)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

U.L./CSA Safety Instructions ................................ P. 02
Additional Safety Instructions .............................. P. 03
UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES
Selecting a Site for your Spa ................................ P. 06
Checklist Before Filling Your Spa ......................... P. 10
Initial Start-Up ....................................................... P. 11
Control Systems .................................................... P. 12
JetPaks .................................................................. P. 22
Jetting ................................................................... P. 23
JetZones ................................................................ P. 24
Water Chemistry ................................................... P. 25
Changing Your Spa Water ..................................... P. 28
Cleaning Your Filter .............................................. P. 29
Light Bulb Replacement ........................................ P. 30
Ozone Sterilizer Replacement .............................. P. 30
Spa Shell Care ....................................................... P. 31
Spa Cabinet Care .................................................. P. 31
Spa Cover Care ..................................................... P. 31
Miscellaneous Care ............................................... P. 32
............................................................. P. 33
MISCELLANEOUS
Parts Identification Diagram ................................ P. 37
Notes ..................................................................... P. 39
..................... P. 05
............... P. 32
..................... P. 35
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION & SET-UP Selecting a Site for your Spa ........ P. 06 Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up ..... P. 07 For all 2003 Bullfrog Portable Spas Checklist Before Filling Your Spa ......P. 10 Initial Start-Up ............P. 11 (Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending) OPERATION Control Systems ............

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: U.L./CSA 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.

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Instructions

    b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 38°C (100°F). c) Before entering a spa, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.
  • Page 4 objects out of the spa area. 6. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise. 7. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health. 8.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Installation & Set-Up

    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 Spa was designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Whether indoors or outdoors, please adhere to the following guidelines: 1.

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up

    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.
  • Page 8 (Figure C.) Standard 120V/240V Wiring Diagram Page 8 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 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 shall be protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. Providing 120 Volt Service to the Bullfrog Portable Spa: As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 3-wire (Line 1, Neutral &...

  • Page 10: Checklist Before Filling Your Spa

    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. 1. Installing Your Cover: Your spa cover comes with tie-down straps and locking hardware to attach the cover (Figure E) Drain Cap to the spa or decking.

  • Page 11: Initial Start-Up

    INITIAL START-UP Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either a Standard or Deluxe 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.

  • Page 12: Control Systems

    CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION 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. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in subpart J of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 13 this time, a press of the “Mode” button will revert to Economy Mode immediately. Note: Heating will occur more quickly in Standard-in-Economy Mode if a low-speed (versus a high speed) pump is operating. Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20°F of the set temperature only during filter cycles. “SL” will display solid when temperature is not current, and will alternate with temperature when temperature is current.
  • Page 14 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. Press the “Warmer”...
  • Page 15 Press the “Warmer” or “Cooler” button, then the “Jets 1” button to invert display. Use the same sequence to revert back to normal display. Standby Mode The spa can be disabled when the filter needs to be serviced or when changing/servicing a JetPak™. Press the “Warmer”...

  • Page 16: Jetpaks

    Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and all grounding connections must be properly installed. JetPaks™ To identify a type of JetPak, locate the JetPak Identification Number found on the back side of the JetPak (example: J03-63-12).

  • Page 17: Setting The Time

    SELECT CONTROL SYSTEM (BF01) The pump responsible for heating and filtration (pump 1 low) 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 Note:...
  • Page 18 Warmer / Cooler Press the “Warmer” or “Cooler” button once to display the set temperature. Each time either button is pressed again, the set temperature will increase or decrease depending on which button is pressed. After three seconds, the LCD will automatically display the last measured spa temperature. Time When time hasn’t been programmed, the TIME icon flashes.
  • Page 19 There are two filter cycles per day. The start/end times of each cycle are programmable. To program, set time as instructed above, then press “Mode/Prog” to advance to the next setting (or to exit after the last setting). The de- fault filter cycles are as follows: The first filter cycle is automatically activated at 8:00 AM and operates the pump until 10:00 AM.
  • Page 20 Sensors are out of balance. If this is If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service alternating with the temperature, it may organization. just be a temporary condition. If the dis- play shows only this message (periodically blinking), the spa is shut down. A substantial difference between the tem- Check water level in spa.
  • Page 21 Periodic Reminder Messages (Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder) Frequency Action Required Message Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 22: Jetting

    (Figure M-3) Disconnect Air Line Union Also, interchanging JetPaks from one JetZone (see “JetZones” in this manual) to another may result in improper water flows to one or more JetPaks. If you have questions or problems, please consult your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer.

  • Page 23: 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 Figure P Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    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. By removing JetPaks from a particular zone you will increase the power to that zone.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 water (as described above). Second, non-filterable micro-particulate wastes (dust, etc.) have contaminated the water. To remove these wastes substances, use a WATER CLARIFIER. Note: Names of spa chemicals will vary from one manufacturer to another. Please consult your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer if you have questions.

  • Page 27: Changing Your Spa Water

    times weekly, then we recommend that you test your spa water a minimum of 2-3 times that week. For each additional use you should test your spa water one additional time. Always test the pH level before you test the sanitizer level. If the pH level is not in the range of 7.4-7.6, then make the necessary adjustment.
  • Page 28 Note 1: Drain water to an area that can handle the gallonage of your spa. Note 2: If draining water onto vegetation, make sure that the sanitizer level (bromine or chlorine level) of your spa water is less than .5 PPM. Steps to Drain Your Spa (Conventional Method): 1.

  • Page 29: Cleaning Your Filter

    face plate of the filter assembly. The depth range of these marks is 6-7½” down from top of spa. Note 1: To avoid air pockets in the pumps and in the main plumbing intake, it is recommended that the spa be refilled through the filter assembly.

  • Page 30: Ozone Sterilizer Replacement

    3. Locate the back of the Spa Light Fixture (Fig. U). 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.

  • Page 31: Spa Cabinet Care

    Note 2: Avoid using cleaning agents that will leave suds in your spa water. Note 3: Be sure to clean the JetPaks and the JetPods (the area behind the JetPaks) approximately twice each year. SPA CABINET CARE EternaWood &...

  • Page 32: Low-Use Or No-Use Periods

    Vacuuming the Spa: Debris from wind, trees, and spa users will occasionally accumulate on the bottom of your spa. Your spa's filtration system will remove the smaller debris. Debris that is too large or too heavy for the filtration system will have to be removed by the use of a spa vacuum. If you do not have a spa vacuum, please contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer.

  • Page 33: Service

    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. If there is no one available to take care of the spa on a weekly basis, then it is recommended that you winterize your spa as described above.

  • Page 34: Dealer Information

    Purchase Information ____________________________________________________Y OUR SPA'S SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________________________D ATE YOU PURCHASED YOUR SPA Dealer Information ____________________________________________________ Dealer Name ____________________________________________________ Street Address ____________________________________________________ City, State, & Zip Code ____________________________________________________ Phone Number Page 34 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM: Spa will not heat. Cause: 1. Slice Valve is partially or fully closed. The following guide was prepared to assist you in solving simple problems with your spa. If the problem with your Solution: Open Slice Valve and secure with Valve spa cannot be solved after following these procedures, Keeper.
  • Page 36 PROBLEM: Jets are weaker than normal or do not work at all, but in both cases the pump is running. Cause: 1. Jet handle(s) is partially or fully closed. Solution: Open jet handle(s). Cause: 2. Spa filter cartridge is dirty. Solution: See "Cleaning Your Filter"...

  • Page 37: Parts Identification Diagram

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAMS Inside Equipment Compartment Underwater Light (back side) Pump #1 Slice Valve Union Control Center Heater Pump #2 Top View of Spa (Model 562 Shown) SnapCap Headrest JetPak™ Ozone Jet Auxiliary Control Pad (Custom spas only) Suction Fitting Floor Drain Light Filter Assembly...

  • Page 38: Notes

    NOTES: Page 38 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 NOTES: Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 39...
  • Page 40 Bullfrog International, L.C. 686 West 14600 South • Bluffdale, Utah 84065 801 565-8111 • FAX 801 565-8333 www.bullfrogspas.com E-mail: info@bullfrogspas.com Page 40 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

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