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BullFrog Portable Spas Owner's Manual

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For all 1999 Bullfrog Portable Spas
(Multiple Patents Pending)
Bullfrog Spas Owner's Manual
(Revised: November 5, 1999)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

U.L. Safety Instructions ........................................ P. 02
Additional Safety Instructions .............................. P. 04
Selecting a Site for your Spa ................................ P. 06
Checklist Before Filling Your Spa ......................... P. 11
Initial Start-Up ....................................................... P. 12
Control Systems ................................................... P. 13
JetPaks .................................................................. P. 23
Jetting ................................................................... P. 24
JetZones ................................................................ P. 25
Water Chemistry ................................................... P. 26
Changing Your Spa Water .................................... P. 31
Cleaning Your Filter .............................................. P. 32
Light Bulb Replacement ........................................ P. 33
Ozone Sterilizer Replacement .............................. P. 33
Spa Shell Care ....................................................... P. 34
Spa Cabinet Care .................................................. P. 34
Spa Cover Care ..................................................... P. 34
Miscellaneous Care ............................................... P. 35
............................................................. P. 37
MISCELLANEOUS
Parts Identification Diagram ................................ P. 40
Notes ..................................................................... P. 41
..................... P. 06
............... P. 36
..................... P. 38
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Manual Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up ..... P. 08 Checklist Before Filling Your Spa ......P. 11 Initial Start-Up ............P. 12 For all 1999 Bullfrog Portable Spas OPERATION (Multiple Patents Pending) Control Systems ........... P. 13 JetPaks ..............P. 23 Jetting ..............

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are supervised at all times. 7. DANGER - Risk of Injury. The suction fittings Page 2 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa. Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 3...

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Instructions

    This warning sign is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Place this warning sign in a conspicuous place adjacent to the spa. For free extra copies call Bullfrog International, L.C. at (801) 565-8111. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1.
  • Page 5 Doing so may cause the spa equipment to overheat. 14. CAUTION - Non-Approved Accessories. Using accessories not approved by Bullfrog International, L.C. could void your warranty or cause other problems. Please consult with your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer.

  • Page 6: Upgrades & Accessories

    (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. WellSpring™ Ozone Sterilizer: For cleaner spa water, we use the most simple, reliable, user-friendly, affordable ozone system on the market.
  • Page 7 It must be capable of handling water splashed out from the spa as well as the possibility of a leak from the spa (Your Bullfrog portable spa is the most leak-free spa in the industry, but there is still the possibility of a leak from the spa.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Volt Installation

    (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. 30 AMP Conversion Option: If you do not have 50...
  • Page 10 6. Replace the Control Center face-plate and the equipment compartment door. 7. The electrical hook-up is complete. Important: Do not fill or start-up the spa until you have completed the following section. (Figure E) Premium 240V Wiring Diagram Page 10 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Checklist Before Filling Your Spa

    If a leak is detected, except from fittings that can be hand-tightened, call your authorized Bullfrog (Figure G) Spa Fittings Spa Dealer.

  • Page 12: Initial Start-Up

    INITIAL START-UP Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Economy, Deluxe or Premium Control System. Refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. ECONOMY CONTROL SYSTEM: Turn on the circuit breaker. Your spa will start up automatically and will heat to 100°F (38°C) if no other temperature is set.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Economy, Deluxe or Premium Control System. Please refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. ECONOMY CONTROL SYSTEM MASTER CONTROL PAD (Fig. I) Temperature Adjustment (80°F - 104°F) Temperature adjustment is controlled by pushing the “Temp Set”...
  • Page 14 110°F, press any button to reset the spa. If the spa will not reset, then shut off power to the spa and contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Flow Switch Detection If the panel display is flashing “FL” (meaning flow)
  • Page 15 If the Control Pad display shows “Sn” (meaning sensor), then either the high-limit or water temperature sensor has malfunctioned. This must be repaired only by an authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. Standby Mode (Spa is deactivated.) When “Sb” appears on the panel display, all spa functions have been disabled except for freeze control.
  • Page 16 The low speed of pump 2 purges for 5 minutes at the beginning of each filter cycle. Ozone Sterilizer (optional): For safety purposes, your Ozone Sterilizer is disabled for a 30 minute period whenever a “jets” button is pressed. Page 16 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 110°F, press any button to reset the spa. If the spa will not reset, then shut off power to the spa and contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Flow Switch Detection If the panel display is flashing “FLO” (meaning flow)
  • Page 18 When the panel display shows “Sn1” the high-limit temperature sensor is non-functional. This must be repaired only by an authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Main Sensor Failure (Spa is deactivated.) If “Sn3”appears on the display, the main sensor is non-functional. This must be repaired only by an authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer.
  • Page 19 3 seconds. When locked, the display will show the spa temperature along with the lock symbol. All buttons will be frozen except the “*” button which is used to initiate the unlock sequence. Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 19...
  • Page 20 Next, press the “*” button and when “SET HEAT” is on the display, press the “Warmer” (on) button to heat the water during filtering, or press the “Cooler” (off) button to disable the heater during filtering. Page 20 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 110°F, press any button to reset the spa. If the spa will not reset, then shut off power to the spa and contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Flow Switch Detection If the panel display is flashing “FLO” (meaning flow)
  • Page 22 High-Limit Sensor Failure (Spa is deactivated.) When the panel display shows “Sn1” the high-limit temperature sensor is non-functional. This must be r epaired only by an authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Main Sensor Failure (Spa is deactivated.) If “Sn3”appears on the display, the main sensor is non-functional.

  • Page 23: Jetpaks

    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.

  • Page 24: Jetting

    JETTING: Micro Jets Ozone Jet Cluster Jet JET TYPES (Fig. P) Depending on the model, your Bullfrog Portable Spa comes with a unique combination of the following jets: Name Size Magna Jets • Ozone Jet (for ozone system only) •...

  • Page 25: Jetzones

    JETZONES: Bullfrog Portable Spas powered by two pumps provide JetPak manifold union 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.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    3. pH Control: Proper pH balance is extremely important in controlling bacteria, providing water that's comfortable for the user, and in preventing damage to the spa and its equipment. Using the scale Page 26 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 (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. Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 27...
  • Page 28 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).
  • Page 29 The demand for chlorine/bromine may change from one day to the next. Check your chlorine/bromine level and adjust the Tablet Feeder on a regular basis. It may take several days of Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 29...
  • Page 30 Dial Control Valve to its lowest setting. If you experience this, contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Dealer for a free "Inner Chamber". The Inner Chamber reduces the volume of Chlorine/Bromine allowed to enter the spa, giving you finer adjustment control.

  • Page 31: Changing Your Spa Water

    Note 2: Do not fill your spa with soft water unless the mineral content is raised immediately. 4. Restore electrical power supply. 5. See "Starting Your Spa with New Water" under "Water Chemistry" in this Owner's Manual. Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 31...

  • Page 32: Cleaning Your Filter

    3 to 6 weeks or as needed. Replace the Filter Cartridge approximately every two years or when necessary. To maintain warranty protection, use only Bullfrog Filter Cartridge replacements. 1. Put the spa in "Standby Mode". This will prevent the pump from activating while cleaning the cartridge.

  • Page 33: Light Bulb Replacement

    (Figure X) Light Bulb Location OZONE STERILIZER REPLACEMENT On the front of your Bullfrog Ozone Sterilizer (optional) is an ozone indicator light (the Ozone Sterilzer is located in the equipment compartment). This indicator light will glow whenever ozone is being produced.

  • Page 34: Spa Shell Care

    For hard water stains consult your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for acceptable cleaning agents. To remove light scratches and/or to protect your spa’s shell, see your Bullfrog Dealer for an acceptable spa wax. Note 1: Never allow your spa surface to come in...

  • Page 35: Miscellaneous Care

    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.

  • Page 36: Low-Use Or No-Use Periods

    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 36 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Service

    Shooting Guide, please contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. WARRANTY SERVICE If your Bullfrog Portable Spa fails within the warranty period and within the scope of its warranty, contact your authorized dealer and schedule a service call. You will be required to show proof of purchase by provided your dealer with a copy of your original sales receipt.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    A. Reset or turn on the GFCI circuit breaker. B. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical service. Cause: 2. The 30-Amp fuse in the Control System has blown. Solution: Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. PROBLEM: Spa pump turns off during operation.
  • Page 39 Solution: Touch any button on the Control Pad to reset High Limit. Cause: 4. Heating System is defective. Solution: Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. PROBLEM: Spa Light does not work. Cause: 1. Light bulb has burned out. Solution: See "Light Bulb Replacement" in this Owner's Manual.

  • Page 40: Parts Identification Diagram

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Page 40 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Notes

    NOTES: Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 41...
  • Page 42 Bullfrog International, L.C. 9479 South 500 West • Sandy, Utah 84070 801 565-8111 • Fax 801 565-8333 www.bullfrogspas.com Page 42 Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual...

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