Tadpole Hot Tubs 2004 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 hot tub………... P. 06 electrical requirements & hook-up…….. P. 07 checklist before filling your spa………… p. 10 operation c...

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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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    9. Danger- risk of injury. The suction fittings in the hot tub 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 hot tub if the suction fittings are broken o...

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

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    Installation & set-up before attempting to install or use your hot tub, 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 hot tub your tadpole hot tub was designed for either indoor...

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    Electrical requirements & hook-up all tadpole hot tubs 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 with 5 feet (1.5 m) of the hot tub must be bonded to...

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    Wiring schematics tadpole hot tub 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 water in the hot tub. Serious amage to the pump and/or heater may occur. Ns and pump drain plugs, located in the equipment compartment. This will prevent the of a leak (fittings can loosen during to the lack of water flow. Fill the spa: fill the hot tub to the water leve...

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    Control system operation ncy energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It class b spe signed to provide reasonable protection against such nce in a residential installation....

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    Standby mode (sby): helpful when changing a filter or a jetpak. Press temp followed by jet 2 rn high speeds f a two pump system). If left running, the pump will turn off automatically after ote: an optional auxiliary control button can activate either pump. Ca to turn on light. Press light again to ...

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    Diagn m message ostic messages essage action required ns. B settings are preserved until the next power-up. No message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. The control panel will be disabled until power retur hot tu overheat - the hot tub has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that...

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    Warn g! Shoc ble parts. The hot tub is operating in standard mode. Ay is current after pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. Press temp followed by temperature displ light to switch modes. The hot tub is operating in economy mode. Cn will appear solid on the display when the e temperature is...

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    Jetpaks™ to identify a type of jetpak™, locate the identification numb on the backside of the jetpak (e.G. J03-63-12). This number s the following information: ƒ style of jetpak (j03 = style number 03) ƒ water flow rate of jetpak (63 = 63 gallons per minute num interchanging jetpaks™ 1. Put the hot ...

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    Jetting et types ozo clu duo et uo-blaster jets small medium sr jets medium – large ver m - large the s contact your authorized hor o adjust the water pressure on the jets, simply turn the turn the outer ring counter-clock wise. Ote: the ozone, verta’ssage, shower, and duo-blaster ts are non-adjusta...

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    Maintenance emistry safe for a spa. No nd micro-contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye. Properly testing and treating your hot tub essential for the health of the hot tub as well as the people using it. Ical maintenan help control and prevent the following: cteria, algae and which can sp...

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    Total alkalinity (ta) he measure of carbonates and bicarbonates in the water. Low ta can cause ph to be unstable causing e or scale forming to the hot tub and its equipment. To correct low ta, add a total lkalinity increaser. High ta can cause scale build-up, cloudy water, as well as other ph proble...

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    Maintaining hot tub water anitizer and ph levels djust the sanitizer and ph level of your hot tub on a frequent basis. If the hot lways test the ph level before you test the sanitizer level. If the ph level is not within the correct range ssary adjustments. Chlorine or bromine to maintain the follow...

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    Hanging your hot tub wa c ter hot tub water will need to be changing every 2 to 4 months or when the water ecomes difficult to manage. Note: drain to an area that can handle a large quantity of water. If draining nitizer level (chlorine or bromine level) of the water is less than .5 . Remove equipme...

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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 move skimmer faceplate and basket. . Remove cartridge(s). H- work top to bottom suntan lotions and body oils filter cleaner ridge(s) in a rt muriatic acid to ten ion. Calcium deposi...

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    Light bulb replacement ght fixture. F the light 5. Ckwise to release light from fixture. 6. 7. Rep 8. Rep t compartment door. 9. Note: f ed t n front of the ozone sterilizer (optional) is the indicator light. To verify that the ozone sterilizer is p is running. The ozone sterilizer will shut sed. Wh...

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    Hot tub shell care l cleaning, use ivory® liquid dishwashing soap or its equ t. To apply these cleaners, use a soft, damp cloth or sponge. S wit use of the hot tub, oils, lotions, and hairspray will build up on the surface of the water. This removed using surface cleaner or its e 25% isopropyl alcoh...

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    Miscellaneous care cleaning and protecting the headrest oap, water, and use a clean cloth. Use armorall® protectant or its ebris from wind, trees, and users will occasionally accumulate on the bottom of the spa. The filtration the smaller debris however debris that is too large or heavy will have to...

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    Service ction, contact your authorized tadpole hot tub dealer. Zed hot tub dealer to schedule a service call. You will be required to show proof of purchase. Note: dam sed by repairs made by someone other than an authorized tadpole hot tub technician will ranty. Ot tub technician should perform all ...

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    Troubleshooting guide his guide will assist in solving simple problems with the hot tub. If the problem cannot be solved using e: t these procedures, contact your authorized tadpole hot tub dealer. Control panel displays an error messag rred. Solution: see “diagnostic messages” for the particular co...

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    Hot tub light does not work: solution: replace light bulb. Cause #2: lighting system is defective. Ed tadpole hot tub dealer. Ot tub pump will not turn on, creates a burning smell while running, or makes excessive noise cause #1: light bulb has burned out. Solution: contact your authoriz h while run...

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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 tadpole hot tub owner’s manual 30