BullFrog A7L Owner's Manual - General Messages
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General Messages
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Priming Mode
Each time the spa is powered up, it will enter Priming Mode. The purpose of Priming Mode is to allow the user to run each
pump and manually verify that the pumps are primed (air is purged) and water is fl owing. This typically requires observing
the output of each pump separately, and is generally not possible in normal operation. Priming Mode lasts 4 minutes, but
you can exit it earlier by pressing any Temp button. The heater is not allowed to run during Priming Mode.
NOTE: If your spa has a Circ Pump, it will turn on with Jets 1 in Priming Mode. The Circ Pump will run by itself when Prim-
ing Mode is exited.
Water is too Hot (OHS)
One of the water temp sensors has detected spa water temp 110°F (43.3°C) and spa functions are disabled. System will
auto reset when the spa water temp is below 108°F (42.2°C). Check for extended pump operation or
high ambient temp.
Too Cold - Freeze Protection
A potential freeze condition has been detected, and all pumps and blower are activated. All pumps and blower are ON for
at least 4 minutes after the potential freeze condition has ended
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In some cases, pumps may turn on and off and the heater may operate during Freeze Protection.
This is an operational message, not an error indication.
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Water Temperature is Unknown
After the pump has been running for 1 minute, the temperature will be displayed.
Water is too Hot (OHS)
One of the water temp sensors has detected spa water temp at or above 110°F (43.3°C) and spa functions are disabled. System will
auto reset when the spa water temp is below 108°F (42.2°C). Check for extended pump operation or high ambient temp.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water flow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up will begin
again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water flow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has been disabled.
See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset and begin heater start up.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to reset the heater
start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any
button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any button to reset
when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater-Related Messages
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL)
There may not be enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up
will begin again after about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)*
There is not enough water fl ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heating element and the heater has
been disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. After the problem has been resolved, you must press any button to reset
and begin heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)*
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any button to
reset the heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is Dry*
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)*
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally
turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
A Reset Message may Appear with other Messages.
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, suction flow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime.
On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if
freeze protection is needed.
*This message can be reset from the control panel with any button press.