Page 1 bullfrog spas owner’s manual owner’s manual for all 2001 bullfrog portable spas (multiple patents with other patents pending) table of contents important safety instructions u.L. Safety instructions ........................................ P. 02 additional safety instructions ...................
Page 2 bullfrog spas owner’s manual important safety instructions when installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: u.L. Safety instructions: 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Warning - to reduce the risk of injury...
Page 3 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 8. Warning - to reduce the risk of injury: a) the water in a spa should never exceed 40°c (104°f). Water temperatures between 38°c (100°f) and 40°c are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa us...
Page 4 bullfrog spas owner’s manual additional safety instructions: 1. Warning - risk of fatal hyperthermia. A) the use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in spas and hot tubs. B) the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be described as ...
Page 5 bullfrog spas owner’s manual ozone can cause serious physiological effects. Do not inhale ozone gas produced by your spa's ozone sterilizer. 10. Warning - risk of injury. Maintain water chemistry in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s instructions. 11. Warning - risk of shock. Spa shall n...
Page 6 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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 basi...
Page 7 bullfrog spas owner’s manual creating voids below the spa. 3. Avoid installing the spa in a pit or low area where water may accumulate and damage the spa or its equipment. Choose a site where water will drain away from the spa and not towards it. 4. Important: with all installations, the spa ...
Page 8 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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 fe...
Page 9 bullfrog spas owner’s manual your 240 volt bullfrog portable spa requires a dedicated 50 amp electrical circuit and a minimum supply wire size of 6 gauge. It is important that this circuit is dedicated (not being used by any other electrical appliance) or your spa may not function properly. P...
Page 10 bullfrog spas owner’s manual removing the four screws located in the front. 3. Connect a 1" non-metallic coupling and conduit to the 1" male cpvc pipe found at the base of the spa cabinet (see “parts identification diagram” in this manual). 4. Run the required wires through the conduit and t...
Page 11 bullfrog spas owner’s manual (figure g) spa fittings (figure f) drain cap (figure i) fill level indication mark 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...
Page 12 bullfrog spas owner’s manual initial start-up important: bullfrog spas come with either an standard, deluxe, or limited 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, indicate...
Page 13 bullfrog spas owner’s manual control system operation important: bullfrog spas come with either an standard, deluxe or limited control system. Please refer only to the control system that applies to your spa. Warning: this equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not instal...
Page 14 bullfrog spas owner’s manual note: either pump can also be activated by an optional auxiliary control button (if installed) (fig. K1) light press the “light” button to turn the light on and off. If left on, the light automatically turns off after 4 hours. Mode press “temp set”, then “jets 2”...
Page 15 bullfrog spas owner’s manual deluxe control system master control pad (fig. L) temp set (80°f - 104°f) the start-up temperature is set at 100°f. The last meas- ured temperature is constantly displayed on the lcd. Note that the last measured spa temperature dis- played is current only when pu...
Page 16 bullfrog spas owner’s manual preset filter cycles the first filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized. The second filter cycle begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is programmable at the master control pad for 2, 4, or 6 hours. The default filter time is 4 hours. To program,...
Page 17 bullfrog spas owner’s manual should automatically reset. If spa does not reset, shut off the power to the spa and call your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. “ice” on display: “ice” - auxiliary freeze sensor detects potential freeze condition. Action required: no action required. The ...
Page 18 bullfrog spas owner’s manual warning! Shock hazard! No user serviceable parts. Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer for assistance. Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a lice...
Page 19 bullfrog spas owner’s manual ac light press the “light” button to turn the spa on and off, and to shift between dim and bright settings if your light is dimmable. On dim, the light lcd will show center circle plus one quarter of the light beams. Half of the light beams will show on medium br...
Page 20 bullfrog spas owner’s manual freeze protection if the temperature sensors detect a drop to 40°f within the heater, then pump 1 (and the heater if necessary) automatically activates to provide freeze protection. The equipment stays on until the sensors detect that the spa temperature has rise...
Page 21 bullfrog spas owner’s manual “sensor a service req’d” on display: spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the sensor “a” jack is not working. Action required: if the problem persists, contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. (may appear temporarily in an overheat situa...
Page 22 bullfrog spas owner’s manual action required: no action required. Freeze protection has initiated as described above. (this message will appear for up to two minutes right after very cold water is sensed, if pump 1 was only turned on due to this reason.) “priming mode takes 4 min” on display...
Page 23 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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. B...
Page 24 bullfrog spas owner’s manual jetting: jet types (fig. R) depending on the model, your bullfrog portable spa comes with a unique combination of the following jets: name flow • ozone jet (for ozone system only) • cluster jets (small) • duo-blaster jets (small) • micro jets (small-medium) • fle...
Page 25 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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. With a two-pump spa you get two ...
Page 26 bullfrog spas owner’s manual maintenance water chemistry tap water that is safe to drink is not always right for your 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 ...
Page 27 bullfrog spas owner’s manual high ph levels (over 7.6) can cause the following: scale build-up on the spa and its equipment, cloudy water, a prematurely dirty filter, and less effective chlorine sanitation. To correct high ph levels, add a ph decreaser. Low ph levels (under 7.4) can cause th...
Page 28 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 2. When your spa is completely filled with water, add the prescribed dose of a 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 (c...
Page 29 bullfrog spas owner’s manual gallons of spa water. • four teaspoons of granular bromine per 200 gallons of spa water. • five teaspoons of a non-chlorine shock per 200 gallons of spa water. Note 1: with above-average use, super-sanitation may be required more than once per week. Note 2: with ...
Page 30 bullfrog spas owner’s manual changing your spa water depending on usage, your spa water will need to be changed approximately every 2-4 months or whenever your spa water becomes difficult to manage. Steps to drain your spa: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove door to equipment c...
Page 31 bullfrog spas owner’s manual cleaning your filter cleaning the filter basket: 1. Put the spa in "standby mode". This will prevent the pump from activating while cleaning the basket. (see "standby mode" under "operation" in this owner's manual.) 2. Remove skimmer face-plate and basket (fig. V...
Page 32 bullfrog spas owner’s manual light bulb replacement to replace a burned out or defective light bulb, complete the following steps: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove the door to the equipment compartment. 3. Locate the back of the spa light fixture (fig. X). 4. Grasp the light ...
Page 33 bullfrog spas owner’s manual spa shell care your bullfrog spa surface is durable and easy to clean: quarite plus® spa surface: for normal cleaning, use ivory® liquid dishwashing detergent or its equivalent. For stubborn stains, use spic & span® in powder form or its equivalent. To apply thes...
Page 34 bullfrog spas owner’s manual wood, causing the inside to dry out and crack or even warp. Note 2: to prevent stain from getting on other surfaces, use drop cloths at the base of the spa and use painter's tap around the top lip of the spa. Spa cover care your spa cover is warranted by its manu...
Page 35 bullfrog spas owner’s manual cleaning the scum line: with normal use of your spa, oils, lotions and hairsprays will build up on the surface of the water, sometimes leaving a scum line around the perimeter of your spa shell. This scum line can easily be removed with a spa surface cleaner or i...
Page 36 bullfrog spas owner’s manual spa de-winterization: de-winterization is completed by reversing the above procedure and then refilling the spa (see "steps to refill your spa" under "changing your spa water" in this owner's manual). Note: during periods of no-use, you should test and chemically...
Page 37 bullfrog spas owner’s manual purchase information ____________________________________________________ your spa's serial number ____________________________________________________ date you purchased your spa dealer information ____________________________________________________ dealer name...
Page 38 bullfrog spas owner’s manual troubleshooting guide the following guide was prepared to assist you in solving simple problems with your spa. If the problem with your spa cannot be solved after following these procedures, please contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. Problem: co...
Page 39 bullfrog spas owner’s manual each suction fitting. Cause: 5. The jetzone divider is not installed (this only applies to spas that have two pumps). Solution: re-install in the appropriate jetpak position. (warning: running your spa without a jetzone divider can cause serious damage to your pu...
Page 40 bullfrog spas owner’s manual parts identification top view of spa (destiny model 672 shown) inside equipment compartment snapcap tm jetpak™ foot jet floor drain auxiliary control pad (“destiny” series only) water level indicator mark skimmer skimmer basket filter thermostat sensor lights mas...
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Page 42 bullfrog spas owner’s manual bullfrog international, l.C. 9479 south 500 west • sandy, utah 84070 801 565-8111 • fax 801 565-8333 www.Bullfrogspas.Com e-mail: info@bullfrogspas.Com.
