Page 1 bullfrog spas owner’s manual owner’s manual for all 1999 bullfrog portable spas (multiple patents pending) table of contents important safety instructions u.L. Safety instructions ........................................ P. 02 additional safety instructions .............................. P. 0...
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 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 compatible. Never operate the spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never re...
Page 4 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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 instructions. Warning sign included with this spa is a wa...
Page 5 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 4. Warning - risk of drowning. Use caution when bathing alone. Overexposure to hot water may cause nausea, dizziness, and fainting. 5. Warning - risk of injury. Always use extreme caution while entering or exiting the spa. Surfaces can be very slippery when wet. D...
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 from the spa and not towards it. 4. Important: with all installations, the spa must be located at least 5 feet from all electrical outlets, switches, and other permanently installed electrical devices. Indoor considerations: there are several considerations when i...
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 240 volt installation use only a qualified licensed electrician to make 240 volt electrical installations. 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 circu...
Page 10 bullfrog spas owner’s manual connecting the spa: 1. Remove the equipment compartment door. 2. Remove the face-plate to the control center by 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 ...
Page 11 bullfrog spas owner’s manual (figure g) spa fittings (figure f) drain cap (figure h) fill level indication marks 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 you...
Page 12 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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 ...
Page 13 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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) temperatur...
Page 14 bullfrog spas owner’s manual standby mode (use when removing jetpaks or cleaning the filter) press the “temp set” temperature button and then the "light" button. The display will show "sb" and all functions will be disabled except for freeze control. Press any button to reset the system. Pre...
Page 15 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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...
Page 16 bullfrog spas owner’s manual automatically turn off in 30 minutes. Light the spa light has 3 settings. Pressing the "light" button changes the intensity from the brightest setting to the dimmest setting, then turns it off. The spa light will turn itself off after 4 hours of operation. Standa...
Page 17 bullfrog spas owner’s manual safety/feature messages: economy mode the spa is in economy mode. "econ" is flashed alternately with the current temperature and "cool" until the spa water is less that 15°f cooler than the set temperature. Overheat protection (spa is deactivated.) do not enter t...
Page 18 bullfrog spas owner’s manual 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. T...
Page 19 bullfrog spas owner’s manual ac words “set heat”. Each time either of these buttons is pressed again, the set temperature will increase or decrease depending upon which button is pressed. After three seconds, the lcd will automatically display the current spa temperature. Jets 1 press the "j...
Page 20 bullfrog spas owner’s manual locking the temperature only to lock the temperature, press either the “warmer” or “cooler” button to initiate the “set heat” mode. Next, and within a 3 second time span, press the “*” button then the “#” button then the “”warmer” button. When locked, the display...
Page 21 bullfrog spas owner’s manual press the “*” to see “stop filter 1” and then adjust the stop time with the “warmer” or “cooler” buttons as done above. Press the “*” button to see “start filter 2” (pm cycle) and proceed as above. Pressing the “#” button will enter the new filter cycle times int...
Page 22 bullfrog spas owner’s manual switch has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized bullfrog spa dealer. Temperature set back when the display shows “cool”, the spa water is more than 20°f cooler than the set temperature. The heater will automatically activate to provide freeze protection. This i...
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. P) depending on the model, your bullfrog portable spa comes with a unique combination of the following jets: name size • ozone jet (for ozone system only) • cluster jets (small) • micro jets (small-medium) • magna jets (medium) • vsr jets...
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 of 0-14, ph is the measure of acidity and basicity in the water. Ph levels under 7.0 are acidic while ph levels over 7.0 are basic. The proper ph range for a spa is 7.4 to 7.6. High ph levels (over 7.6) can cause the following: scale build-up on the spa and its e...
Page 28 bullfrog spas owner’s manual starting your spa with new water: 1. As your spa fills with tap water , add the prescribed dose of a stain & scale inhibitor. This will provide the initial protection against staining and scaling. Note: do not use soft water unless the mineral content is raised i...
Page 29 bullfrog spas owner’s manual to maintain the above sanitizer level with chlorine or bromine tablets, read the following section. Tablet feeder - chlorine/bromine (optional): the feeder is located in the filter/skimmer area of your spa (fig. S). It is attached to the filter basket. It's funct...
Page 30 bullfrog spas owner’s manual adjusting the tablet feeder to determine the output level that you will most commonly use. Making small, gradual adjustments is the easiest way to find the ideal setting. Note: if your spa is small in size and/or your usage is very light, you may notice that the ...
Page 31 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 32 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 and attached basket (fig.V). ...
Page 33 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 34 bullfrog spas owner’s manual spa shell care your quarite plus® spa surface is durable and easy to clean: 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 these cleaners, use a soft...
Page 35 bullfrog spas owner’s manual your cover. Sunstar provides detailed information on caring for your spa cover and what to do to protect its warranty. Cleaning & conditioning your spa cover: on a monthly basis, complete the following: 1. Remove the spa cover and lay it down on a flat, clean sur...
Page 36 bullfrog spas owner’s manual low-use or no-use periods at certain times of the year you may not use your spa as often as expected. For these low-use or no-use periods, we recommend the following: low-use: if your spa is being used less than once per month, then you may wish to lower the temp...
Page 37 bullfrog spas owner’s manual service before requesting service from your dealer, refer to the trouble shooting guide in this owner's manual to determine the necessary coarse of action. If you are not able to solve the problem using the trouble shooting guide, please contact your authorized b...
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 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 b...
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