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BullFrog Spas Owner's Manual

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    Table of contents u.L./csa safety instructions…………… p. 03 additional safety instructions…………… p. 04 upgrades & accessories………… p. 05 installation & set-up selecting a site for your spa…………… p. 06 electrical requirements & hook-up…….. P. 07 checklist before filling your spa………… p. 10 operation contro...

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    Important safety instructions basic safety precautions should always be followed when installing and using electrical equipment. Read and follow all instructions: u.L./csa safety instructions: 1. Warning: to reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless closely supervi...

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    8. Danger - risk of accidental drowning. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use the spa without proper supervision. 9. Danger- risk of injury. The suction fittings in the spa are sized to match the specific wa...

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    Upgrading your bullfrog spa the following are possible upgrades for your bullfrog portable spa: new jetpak™ designs: as new jet types and styles become available so will new innovative jetpak™ modules. Check with your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer on a yearly basis to see what is available...

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    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 portable spa was designed for either indoor o...

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    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 installation. Important: all metal enclosures, pipe, or conduit located with 5 feet (1.5 m) of the spa must be bonded to the cont...

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    Wiring schematics bullfrog spas owner’s manual 8.

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    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 be protected by gfci. 120v service as per code, supply a gfci protected, 3 wire (line 1, neutral and ground), 20 amp, 60hz, sin...

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    Checklist before filling spa important: the equipment should never be operated without water in the spa. Serious damage to the pump and/or heater may occur. … check drain cap: make sure the drain cap is fastened securely (located at the end of the drain hose). … tighten equipment fittings: hand tigh...

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    Control system operation important: bullfrog portable spas come either with a select or premier control system. Refer only to the control system that applies to the spa. Warning: this equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accor...

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    Standby mode (sby): helpful when changing a filter or a jetpak. Press temp followed by light to start mode, to exit this mode press any button. Sleep mode (slp): heats the spa to within 20 °f (11 °c) of the set temperature during filter cycles only. Jets 1 press jets 1 to turn pump 1 on or off and t...

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    Diagnostic message message meaning action required no message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings are preserved until the next power-up. Overheat - the spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa wate...

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    Temperature not yet known. This is normal within the first few minutes of the spa power up. The spa is operating in standard mode. Temperature display is current after pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Press temp followed by light to switch modes. The spa is operating in economy mode. Ec...

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    Premier control system note: the pump responsible for heating and filtration (pump 1 low-speed) 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 cau...

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    Temp set (80 °f/26.0°c to 104°f/40.0°c) the start-up temperature is set to 100 °f (37.5°c). The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the liquid crystal display (lcd). Note: the spa temperature displayed is only current when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Warmer/coo...

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    Preset filter cycles the pump and ozone generator* will run during filtration. At the start of each cycle, the blower will run on highest speed for 30 seconds to clean out the air channels. The lowest speed of pump 2 will run for 5 minutes. There are two filter cycles per day. The first filter cycle...

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    Diagnostic message message message action required no message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings are preserved until the next power-up. “overheat” - the spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa wa...

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    Internal problem detected. Repair required. Contact your authorized dealer or service organization. The spa is operating in standard mode. Temperature display is current after pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Press temp followed by light to switch modes. The spa is operating in economy ...

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    Jetpaks™ to identify the type of jetpak™, locate the identification number found on the backside of the jetpak (e.G. J03-63-12). This number provides the following information: ƒ style of jetpak (j03 = style number 03) ƒ water flow rate of jetpak (63 = 63 gallons per minute) number of jets (12 = 12 ...

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    Jetting jet types depending on the model, your bullfrog portable spa comes with a unique combination of the following jets: name flow ozone jet ozone system only cluster jets small duo jets small duo-blaster jets small micro vsr jets small – medium vsr jets medium – large storm jets medium – large v...

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    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. Two-pump spa, have two jetzones. By simply moving the jetzone divider,...

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    Maintenance water chemistry tap water that is safe to drink is not always safe for a 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 the spa as well as the ...

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    Total alkalinity (ta) the measure of carbonates and bicarbonates in the water. Low ta can cause ph to be unstable causing the water to be corrosive or scale forming to the spa and its equipment. To correct low ta, add a total alkalinity increaser. High ta can cause scale build-up, cloudy water, as w...

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    Maintaining spa water important: to maintain the sanitizer level with bromine tablets, contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer for assistance. Sanitizer and ph levels it is important to test and adjust the sanitizer and ph level of your spa on a frequent basis. If the spa is used 0 to 3...

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    Changing your spa water depending upon usage, the spa water will need to be changing every 2 to 4 months or when the water becomes difficult to manage. Note: drain r to an area that can handle a large quantity of water. If draining water onto vegetation, make sure that the sanitizer level (chlorine ...

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    Cleaning filter it is recommended that the filter cartridge(s) be cleaned every 3 to 6 weeks or as needed. Replace the filter cartridge(s) every 2 years or when necessary. To maintain warranty protection, use only bullfrog filter cartridge replacements. 1. Place the spa in standby mode. 2. Remove sk...

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    Light bulb replacement to replace a burned out or defective light bulb, complete the following: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Remove equipment compartment door. 3. Locate the back of the light fixture. 4. Grasp the light bulb holder (located on the back of the light fixture). 5. Twist co...

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    Spa shell care aristech® spa surfaces for normal cleaning, use ivory® liquid dishwashing soap or its equivalent. For stubborn stains, use spic & span® in powder form or its equivalent. To apply these cleaners, use a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth. General cleaning ...

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    Miscellaneous care cleaning and protecting the headrest clean on a regular basis with soap, water, and use a clean cloth. Use armorall® protectant or its equivalent once per month. This will maintain water resistance and luster of the product. Vacuum the spa debris from wind, trees, and users will o...

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    Service before requesting service from your dealer, refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine the necessary course of action. If the problem cannot be solved using the troubleshooting section, contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. Warranty service if the spa falls within the wa...

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    Troubleshooting guide this guide will assist in solving simple problems with the spa. If the problem cannot be solved using these procedures, contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. Control panel displays an error message: cause: an error has occurred. Solution: see “diagnostic message...

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    Spa light does not work: cause #1: light bulb has burned out. Solution: replace light bulb. Cause #2: lighting system is defective. Solution: contact your authorized bullfrog portable spa dealer. Spa pump will not turn on, creates a burning smell while running, or makes excessive noise while running...

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    Bullfrog international, l.C. 668 west 14600 south • bluffdale, utah 84065 801-565-8111 • fax: 801-565-8333 website: http://www.Bullfrogspas.Com/ e-mail: info@bullfrogspas.Com bullfrog spas owner’s manual 36.