TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U.L. Safety Instructions ........................................ P. 02 Additional Safety Instructions .............................. P. 03 UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES ..................... P. 06 Owner’s Manual For all 2000 Bullfrog Portable Spas (Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending) INSTALLATION & SET-UP Selecting a Site for your Spa ................................ P. 06 Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up ..................... P.
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, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. 3. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.
Electrician and must meet all local and national codes.) 8. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: a) The water in a spa should never exceed 40° C (104°F). Water temperatures between 38°C (100°F) and 40°C are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes. (Before entering the spa or hot tub measure the temperature with an accurate thermometer.
a) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal Hyperthermia in spas and hot tubs. b) The causes, symptoms, and effects of Hyperthermia may be described as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37°C (98.6°F). The symptoms of Hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.
chemistry in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s instructions. 11. WARNING - Risk of Shock. Spa shall not be operated in severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical storms, tornadoes, etc. 12. CAUTION - Unauthorized Access. Secure the spa area against unauthorized access. Make sure all barriers meet both state and local codes. Keep spa cover on spa when spa is not being used. 13. CAUTION - Risk of Damage to Spa or Equipment.
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 basis to see what's available. PowerPlus™: When you're ready for more horsepower and more jets, just call your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer and ask for PowerPlus.
Indoor Considerations: There are several considerations when installing your spa indoors: First, the environment both around and below the spa should be water resistant. It must be capable of handling water splashed out from the spa as well as the possibility of a leak from the spa (Your Bullfrog portable spa is the most leak-free spa in the industry, but there is still the possibility of a leak from the spa.
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 feet (1.5m) of the spa must be bonded to the Control Center Box located inside the equipment compartment of the spa. The wire used to complete this bonding must be a minimum No. 8 (8.4mm²) solid copper wire.
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 circuit is dedicated (not being used by any other electrical appliance) or your spa may not function properly. Position your Bullfrog Portable Spa at least 5 feet (1.5m) from all electrical outlets or devices.
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 cabinet (see “Parts Identification Diagram” in this manual). 4. Run the required wires through the conduit and to the Control Center. 5.
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. (Figure F) Drain Cap 1. Installing Your Cover: Your spa cover comes with tie-down straps and locking hardware to attach the cover to the spa or decking. If your Dealer did not install your cover, then refer to Cover Installation Instructions that come in the cover cardboard packaging. 2.
INITIAL START-UP Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Standard, Standard Plus, Deluxe or Premium Control System. Refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. STANDARD & STANDARD PLUS CONTROL SYSTEMS: Turn on the circuit breaker. Your spa will start up automatically and will heat to 100°F (38°C) if no other temperature is set. Depending on the outside ambient temperature, your spa will heat at the rate of .
OPERATION Important: Bullfrog Spas come with either an Standard, Standard Plus, Deluxe or Premium Control System. Please refer only to the Control System that applies to your spa. STANDARD & STANDARD PLUS CONTROL SYSTEMS MASTER CONTROL PAD (Fig. J/K) Temperature Adjustment (80°F - 104°F) Temperature adjustment is controlled by pushing the “Temp Set” button. The display shows the actual water temperature unless the button is pressed. When the button is pressed, the display will show the set temperature.
Standard and Economy Mode The Standard Mode is the default operation mode for the spa. When in Standard mode, the spa maintains the desired temperature at all times. In Economy mode, the spa only heats water during filter cycles and has a fixed temperature setting of 100°F. To activate the Economy Mode, change the temperature setting on the Master Control Pad down to 80°F by pressing the “Temp Set” button. Press the button again and your spa will enter into the Economy Mode.
clean. 2- The amount of water flow may be inadequate. Make sure the spa is filled correctly. 3- A pressure switch may have malfunctioned. The spa will continue to operate, but the heater will not activate. Contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Open Sensor (Spa is deactivated) 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.
Control, it can only be deactivated by entering the Standby Mode. Jets 2 Press the "Jets 2" button to operate pump 2 (if installed). Press the button once to turn on the lowspeed pump. Press the button again to turn on the high-speed pump, and again to turn off the pump. The low-speed pump & the high-speed pump will 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.
or "Cool" button respectively. "FIL2" =2 hours, "FIL4" = 4 hours, and "FIL6" = 6 hours. Press the "Mode" button to exit filter programming. During filtration, the lowspeed pump and ozone sterilizer (if installed) will run. The low speed of pump 2 purges for 5 minutes at the beginning of each filter cycle. Ozone Sterilizer (optional): For safety purposes, your Ozone Sterilizer is disabled for a 30 minute period whenever a “Jets” button is pressed.
Freeze Protection If a freeze condition is detected “ICE” will be displayed on the panel. The pump(s) will be automatically activated. This is a normal spa function; no corrective action is necessary. Freeze protection is enabled regardless of the spa's status. High-Limit Sensor Failure (Spa is deactivated) 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.
Press again to view the temperature of the spa water. To change the time of day, see “Time of Day” in the “Initial Startup” section of this Owner’s Manual. Temperature Adjustment (80°F - 104°F) The current temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD. Press either the "Warmer" or "Cooler" button once to display the set temperature and the 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.
Locking the Control Pad To lock the entire control pad, press the “*” button then the “#” button then the “Warmer” button all within 3 seconds. When locked, the display will show the spa temperature along with the lock symbol. All buttons will be frozen except the “*” button which is used to initiate the unlock sequence. Locking the Temperature Only To lock the temperature, press either the “Warmer” or “Cooler” button to initiate the “set heat” mode.
seconds and “SET START FILTER 1” (AM cycle) will appear on the display. Press the “Warmer” or “Cooler” button to reset the filter start time. Next, press the “*” button and when “SET HEAT” is on the display, press the “Warmer” (on) button to heat the water during filtering, or press the “Cooler” (off) button to disable the heater during filtering. Press the “*” to see “STOP FILTER 1” and then adjust the stop time with the “Warmer” or “Cooler” buttons as done above.
2- The amount of water flow may be inadequate. Make sure the spa is filled correctly. 3- A pressure switch may have malfunctioned. The spa will continue to operate, but the heater will not activate. Contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer. Flow Switch Failure If the panel display shows a constant “FLO”, a pressure 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.
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.
JETTING: Micro Jets Ozone Jet Cluster/Duo Jet JET TYPES (Fig. R) 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) • Duo-Blaster Jets (small) • Micro Jets (small-medium) • Magna Jets (medium) • VSR Jets (medium-large) Magna Jets VSR Jet INTERCHANGEABLE JETS The Micro and Magna jets are the only interchangeable jets.
JETZONES: JetPak manifold union 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 JetZones. Each of these JetZones can be customized with the use of a JetZone Divider (Fig. T).
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 for the health of your spa as well as the people that use it. Proper chemical maintenance can control and help prevent the following: 1. Bacteria, algae and fungi, which can spread disease and infection to humans; and, 2.
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 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.
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 immediately. 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.
To maintain the above sanitizer level with CHLORINE or BROMINE TABLETS, please refer to your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for assistance. Super-Sanitation: Once per week, and when the spa is not in use, Super-Sanitize the spa water by adding one of the following: • Two teaspoons of GRANULAR CHLORINE per 200 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.
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 Compartment. 3. Drain water from spa by completing the following: a. Locate Drain Hose in Equipment Compartment. b. Lift Drain Hose higher than water level in spa. c. Remove cap on Drain Hose (Fig. U). d. Connect garden hose to Drain Hose. e.
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 face-plate and basket (Fig. V & W). 3. Clean the basket. Avoid hitting basket against objects to knock debris loose as this can break basket. 4. Reinstall skimmer face-plate and basket. 5. Press any button on the control pad to reset the control system.
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 bulb holder located on the back of the Spa Light Fixture. Twist counter-clockwise to release it from Spa Light Fixture. Pull light bulb holder out of Spa Light Fixture. 5. Replace light bulb and reinstall light bulb holder into Spa Light Fixture. 6.
SPA SHELL CARE Your Bullfrog spa surface is durable and easy to clean: Quarite Plus® Spa Surface: 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, damp cloth or sponge. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth.
authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for the right stain. Note 1: Avoid sealers that cover only the outside of the wood, causing the inside to dry out and crack or even warp. Note 2: To prevent stain from getting on other surfaces, use drop cloths at the base of the spa and use painter's tap around the top lip of the spa. SPA COVER CARE Your spa cover is warranted by its manufacturer, Sunstar Enterprises, 127 N. Las Posas, San Marcos, CA 92069 (Phone 619-744-2172).
smaller debris. Debris that is too large or too heavy for the filtration system will have to be removed by the use of a spa vacuum. If you do not have a spa vacuum, please contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer. Cleaning the Scum Line: With normal use of your spa, oils, lotions and hairsprays will build up on the surface of the water, sometimes leaving a scum line around the perimeter of your spa shell. This scum line can easily be removed with a spa SURFACE CLEANER or its equivalent.
then store inside your garage or home. 5. Reattach and secure cover to the spa. SPA DE-WINTERIZATION: De-Winterization is completed by reversing the above procedure and then refilling the spa (see "Steps to Refill Your Spa" under "Changing Your Spa Water" in this Owner's Manual). Note: During periods of No-Use, you should test and chemically treat the water approximately once per week. Not doing so may lead to corrosion, staining and/or scaling to your spa and its equipment.
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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: Control Panel displays one of the following messages: "ECON", "OH", "FLO", "COOL", "ICE", "Sn1" or "Sn3". Cause: For causes and solutions, see “Safety/Feature Messages" under "OPERATION" in this 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 Bulb Replacement" in this Owner's Manual. Cause: 2. Lighting System is defective. Solution: Contact your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Inside Equipment Compartment Underwater Light (back side) Control Center Union Slice Valve Pump #1 Pump #2 Heater Top View of Spa (C Class Model 672 Shown) SnapCap TM Headrest JetPak TM Suction Fittings Ozone Jet Floor Drain Lights Auxiliary Control Pad (“C” Series only) Water Level Indicator Mark Foot Jet Skimmer Skimmer Basket Filter Page 40 Thermostat Sensor Master Control Pad Equipment Compartment: Drain Hose (inside) Product Specifications Label (inside) Bullfrog
NOTES: Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual Page 41
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