Page 1 bullfrog spas owner’s manual owner’s manual for all 2002 bullfrog portable spas (multiple patents with other patents pending) table of contents important safety instructions u.L./csa 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./csa safety instructions: 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Warning - to reduce the risk of in...
Page 3 bullfrog spas owner’s manual unless they are supervised at all times. 7. Danger - risk of injury. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are...
Page 4 bullfrog spas owner’s manual diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa. F) persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Save these i...
Page 5 bullfrog spas owner’s manual cover, it is wise to always keep the spa cover securely fastened when not in use. This will help discourage children from attempting to enter the spa while not supervised by an adult. 4. Warning - risk of drowning. Use caution when bathing alone. Overexposure to h...
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 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. Select a site that is stable and capable of supporting the weight of your spa, its water, and...
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 a 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, indicated...
Page 13 bullfrog spas owner’s manual standard control system master control pad (figures j/k) 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 led. Note that the last measured spa temperature dis- played is current only ...
Page 14 bullfrog spas owner’s manual pump is operating. Sleep mode heats the spa to within 20°f of the set tem- perature only during filter cycles. “sl” will display solid when temperature is not current, and will alternate with temperature when temperature is current. Preset filter cycles the first...
Page 15 bullfrog spas owner’s manual of pump 1 and again for the high speed. Press the “jets 1” button again to turn off pump 1. If left running, the pump’s low speed will automatically turn off after 2 hours, and the pump’s high speed will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. The pump’s low spe...
Page 16 bullfrog spas owner’s manual pump 2 purges for 5 minutes at the beginning of each filter cycle. The low speed of pump 1 runs during fil- tration and the ozone sterilizer (if installed) will be en- abled. If any button is pressed during filtering, the ozone sterilizer (if installed) will be d...
Page 17 bullfrog spas owner’s manual “sna” on display: spa is shut down. The sensor 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 situation and disappear when the...
Page 18 bullfrog spas owner’s manual limited control system master control pad (fig. N) temp set (80°f - 104°f) the start-up temperature is set at 100°f/37.5°c. The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the lcd. Note that the last measured spa tem- perature displayed is current only w...
Page 19 bullfrog spas owner’s manual ac standby pressing “standby” will turn off all spa functions tem- porarily. This is helpful when changing out a jetpak™ or a filter cartridge. Pressing any button resets the spa. Option the “option” button is used to operate any equipment added to spa. Follow ma...
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. Note 1: drain water to an area that can handle the gallonage of your spa. Note 2: if draining...
Page 31 bullfrog spas owner’s manual steps to refill your spa: 1. Remove garden hose from drain hose and replace drain hose cap. 2. Reattach door to equipment compartment. 3. Refill spa with tap water. Fill the spa to any point between the two water level indentation marks located on the back wall o...
Page 32 bullfrog spas owner’s manual deposits (a white chalky material) soak cartridge(s) in a one part muriatic acid to ten parts water solution. Use a plastic container only. Calcium deposits indicate a high spa ph, which should be corrected. 5. Caution: using a brush to clean a cartridge could da...
Page 33 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 6.Take the entire ozone sterilizer to your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. Your ozone sterilizer will be checked to verify that it is defective. If defective, then replace the entire ozone sterilizer with a new one. Note: if your ozone sterilizer is foun...
Page 34 bullfrog spas owner’s manual spa cabinet care eternawood & eternastone cabinets: your eternawood and eternastone cabinet components are made to provide many years of maintenance free service. For normal cleaning (eternawood cabinets only), use ivory® liquid dishwashing detergent or its equiv...
Page 35 bullfrog spas owner’s manual miscellaneous care cleaning & protecting the headrests: clean on a regular basis with soap, water and a clean cloth. Use armorall® protectant or its equivalent once per month. This will maintain water resistance and luster of the product. Vacuuming the spa: debri...
Page 36 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 2. Drain the spa equipment. This is done by removing the drain plug from the pump(s) and loosening all pvc pipe unions and pump air bleed valves in the equipment compartment. 3. Clean the spa shell (see "spa shell care" in this owner's manual). 4. Remove filter c...
Page 37 bullfrog spas owner’s manual if you are not able to obtain service in your area, call bullfrog international, l.C. At: phone: 801-565-8111 e-mail: info@bullfrogspas.Com purchase information ____________________________________________________ your spa's serial number ________________________...
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 of the filter/skimmer cavity. 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:...
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 lights master control pad eq...
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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.
