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Page 1Tadpole Hot Tub Owner’s Manual — January 24, 2003

Owner’s

Manual

For all 2003 Tadpole Hot Tubs

(Multiple Patents with Other Patents Pending)

™

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

U.L./CSA Safety Instructions ................................ P. 02

Additional Safety Instructions .............................. P. 04

UPGRADES & ACCESSORIES ..................... P. 06

INSTALLATION & SET-UP

Selecting a Site for your Spa ................................ P. 07

Electrical Requirements & Hook-Up ..................... P. 08

Checklist Before Filling Your Spa ......................... P. 11

Initial Start-Up....................................................... P. 12

OPERATION

Control System ..................................................... P. 12

JetPaks .................................................................. P. 15

Jetting ................................................................... P. 16

MAINTENANCE

Water Chemistry ................................................... P. 17

Changing Your Spa Water..................................... P. 19

Cleaning Your Filter.............................................. P. 20

Light Bulb Replacement........................................ P. 21

Ozone Sterilizer Replacement .............................. P. 21

Spa Shell Care ....................................................... P. 22

Spa Cabinet Care .................................................. P. 22

Spa Cover Care ..................................................... P. 23

Miscellaneous Care............................................... P. 23

LOW-USE OR NO-USE PERIODS ............... P. 24

SERVICE............................................................. P. 25

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................... P. 27

MISCELLANEOUS

Parts Identification Diagram ................................ P. 29

Notes..................................................................... P. 30

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic

safety precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

U.L./CSA 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. CAUTION: Test the ground-fault interrupter before

each use of the hot tub.

4. CAUTION: Adequate drainage must be provided if

the equipment is to be installed in a pit.

5. a) A wire connector is provided on this unit to

connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid

copper conductor between this unit and any metal

equipment, metal enclosures of electrical

equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5

feet (1.5 m) of the unit.

b) A green-colored wire terminal or a terminal

marked G, GR, Ground, Grounding, or the

Symbol is located inside the supply

terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk

of electric shock, this terminal must be connected

to the grounding means provided in the electric

supply service panel with a continuous copper

wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors

supplying this equipment.

c) At least two lugs marked “BONDED LUGS” are

provided on the external surface or on the inside

of the supply terminal box or compartment. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local

common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub

or spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare

copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG.

d) All field-installed metal components such as

rails, ladders, drains, or other similar hardware

located within 3 m of the spa or hot tub shall be

bonded to the equipment grounding bus with

copper conductors not smaller than No. 6 AWG.

6. DANGER - Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme

caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized

access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that

children cannot use this hot tub unless they are

supervised at all times.

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7. DANGER - Risk of Injury. The suction fittings in

this 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 spa if the suction fittings are

broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting

with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the

original suction fitting.

8. DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5

feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. As an

alternative, a hot tub may be installed within 5 feet

of metal surfaces if each metal surface is

permanently connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG

(8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor to the wire

connector on the terminal box that is provided for

this purpose.

9. DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit

any electric appliance, such as a light, telephone,

radio, or television, within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a hot

tub. (These units DO NOT have an integral ground

fault circuit interrupter. The installation of a integral

ground fault circuit interrupter MUST be done by a

qualified Electrician and must meet all local and

national codes.)

10. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury:

a) Water temperature in excess of 38°C (100°F)

may be injurious to your health. The water in a

spa or hot tub 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.)

b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high

potential for causing fetal damage during the

early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly

pregnant women should limit hot tub water

temperatures to 38°C (100°F).

c) Before entering a hot tub, the user should

measure the water temperature with an accurate

thermometer since the tolerance of water

temperature-regulating devices varies.

d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before

or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness

with the possibility of drowning.

e) Persons suffering from obesity or with a

medical history of heart disease, low or high

blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or

diabetes should consult a physician before using

a hot tub.

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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 warning sign (Fig. A) to

inform occasional users and guests of the risk of

using the spa. This warning sign is suitable for

indoor or outdoor use. Place this warning sign in a

conspicuous place adjacent to the spa. For free extra

copies call Bullfrog International, L.C. at (801) 565-

8111.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. WARNING - Risk of Fatal Hyperthermia.

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. The effects of Hyperthermia include:

•Unawareness of impending hazard;

•Failure to perceive heat;

•Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or

hot tub;

•Physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub;

•Fetal damage in pregnant women; and

(Figure A) Warning Sign

•Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.

2. WARNING - Risk to Infants, the Elderly, and

Women Planning or Experiencing Pregnancy.

Please consult your physician if the above ap-

plies to you or anyone using your spa.

3. WARNING - Risk of Children Drowning.

Although your spa cover is not rated as a

safety cover, it is wise to always keep the spa

cover securely fastened when not in use. This

will help discourage children from attempting

to enter the

spa while not supervised by an adult.

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. To avoid injury,

exercise care when entering or exiting the spa

or hot tub. Surfaces can be very slippery when

wet. Do not step or sit on HeadRests. Also,

keep all breakable objects out of the spa area.

6. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Do not use a spa

or hot tub immediately following strenuous ex-

ercise.

7. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Prolonged im-

mersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to

your health.

8. WARNING - Risk of Injury. People with

infectious

9. WARNING - Risk of Injury. Short term

inhalation of high concentrations of ozone and

long term inhalations of low concentrations of

ozone can cause serious physiological effects.

Do not inhale ozone gas produced by your

spa's Ozone Sterilizer.

10. CAUTION - Risk of Injury. Maintain water

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.

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13. CAUTION - Risk of Damage to Spa or

Equipment. By performing maintenance as described

later in this Owner's Manual, the chance of damage

to your hot tub and it's equipment will be greatly

reduced. Never block the air vents that lead to the

hot tub equipment compartment. Doing so may

cause the hot tub equipment to overheat.

14. CAUTION - Non-Approved Accessories. Using

accessories not approved by Bullfrog International, L.

C. could void your warranty or cause other problems.

Please consult with your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub

Dealer.

15. CAUTION - Location of Your Spa. Locate your

hot tub on a surface that can withstand the weight

bearing requirements of the hot tub (see "Selecting a

Site for your Hot Tub"). Also, locate your hot tub in

an environment that can withstand repeated

exposure to water and the possibility of a major

spill.

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UPGRADING YOUR TAD POLE

The following are possible upgrades for your Tad Pole

Hot Tub:

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.

Pump upgrade: When you're ready for more horsepower

and more jets, just call your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub

Dealer and ask for PowerPlus.

WellSpring™ Ozone Sterilizer: For cleaner spa water,

we use the most simple, reliable, user-friendly,

affordable ozone system on the market. If your hot tub

did not come with one, its well worth the investment

(IMPORTANT: Your hot tub was designed, tested, and UL

Listed with a Bullfrog CDS-16 Ozone Sterilizer. No other

Ozone Sterilizer is recommended for your Tadpole Hot

Tub.)

LED Lighting System: This unique lighting system offers

12 different lighting “shows” with thousands of different

colors and color schemes.

CoverMate-I Cover Lifter: Take the work out of

uncovering and covering your hot tub — let Tadpole’s

cover lifter do the job for you with very little effort. And,

while you are using your spa, the Cover Lifter neatly

stores your cover behind the spa, offering a privacy wall.

PowerDrain™: This optional accessory allows Tadpole

owners the ability to drain their hot tub’s water in five to

nine minutes (see pg. 26).

SpinClean™ Filter Cartridge Cleaning System: Allows

users to more effectively clean their filter cartridges of

debris.

Miscellaneous Upgrades: For upgrades as they become

available, please visit your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub

Dealer frequently.

(Figure B) Several JetPak™ Variations

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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 or

outdoor use. Whether indoors or outdoors, please adhere

to the following guidelines:

1. Select a site that is stable and capable of supporting

the weight of your hot tub, its water, and the people

using it (refer to the “Model Brochure” or contact an

authorized Tadpole Hot Tub Dealer for the Filled Weight

of your hot tub). If installed on a suspended floor/deck,

the floor/deck should be capable of supporting your hot

tu. If you have concerns on this matter, please contact a

qualified Licensed Contractor.

2. Select a surface that is flat and reasonably level. This

surface must provide continuous support for the entire

bottom of the hot tub. Do not shim or block up the spa

creating voids below the hot tub.

3. Avoid installing the hot tub in a pit or low area where

water may accumulate and damage the spa or its

equipment. Choose a site where water will drain away

from the hot tub and not towards it.

4. Important: With all installations, the hot tub 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 installing your hot tub indoors: First, the

environment both around and below the hot tub 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 hot tub (Your Tadpole portable hot tub is

the most leak-free hot tub in the industry, but there is

still the possibility of a leak from the hot tub. A catch

basin equivalent to the volume of your hot tub is

recommended); Second, it is recommended that the

room you install the hot tub in has proper ventilation.

Proper ventilation can usually be achieved by an exhaust

fan or an open window.

Note: Typical indoor surfaces include, but are not limited

to: concrete, wood, non-slip tile, or linoleum.

Outdoor Considerations: When selecting an outdoor

site, several things should be considered: First, Avoid

selecting a site where excessive water may contact the

hot tub, such as from sprinklers or a roof edge without

rain gutters; Second, and if possible, avoid areas of

direct, prolonged sunlight. The ultraviolet rays of

sunlight will tend to fade and damage your hot tub cover

and cabinet; Third, Check your local codes on possible

restrictions that require fencing or childproof gates

around your hot tub; Last, avoid locating your hot tub in

an area where debris will be tracked into the hot tub.

Note: Typical outdoor surfaces include, but are not

limited to: concrete, brick, non-slip tile, wood-decking,

peagravel or sand.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS &

HOOK-UP All Tadpole Portable Hot Tub’s 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. It is to be connected to the ground lug

connector on the exterior surface of the Control Center

Box and all metal items described above.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Please reference the wiring diagram that is specific to

your spa’s Control System:

•Economy Control System/STD-05 (Fig. C)

120V/240V CONVERTIBLE EQUIPMENT

Unless you special ordered 120 Volt equipment, your

Tadpole Portable Hot Tub comes standard as a 240 Volt

hot tub.

If your hot tub is equipped with an Economy Control

System (STD-05), it can be wired as either a dedicated

120V or 240V system.

With the 120 Volt Economy Control System, you can take

advantage of the Tadpole upgrade feature by upgrading

your 120V system to a more powerful 240V system. The

240V system allows you to increase horsepower as well

as heating capacity.

For specific conversion instructions, please refer to the

system wiring diagram locating inside of the control

system box.

STD-SUV SYSTEM 240-120 VOLT CONVERSION

All hot tubs come standard from the factory pre set for

240 volt operation.

Steps for 120 conversion:

1.#12 gauge wire about 6” in length and two spade

crimp connectors to connect J-16 to J-35.

2. Move the white wire connected to J-33 to J-35.

3. Move the white wire connected to J-34 to J-11

4. Set dip switch #10 to the “on” position.

The power input lines to the terminal block will use the

WHT and BLK connections, the red terminal will not be

used with the 120 volt system.

120 volt or 240 volt systems must be protected by a

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) . Extension cords

are not allowed to be used with 120 volt conversion.

All wiring must be hard wired and performed by qualified

electrician. Note: The motors used in Tadpole Hot tubs are 240 volt or 120

volt only. They are not convertible. If a 120 volt conversion is made in the field

the motor must be changed to the proper voltage. (Fig. C) Standard 120V/240V Wiring Diagram

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120 VOLT INSTALLATION

Use only a qualified Licensed Electrician to make 120

Volt electrical installations.

Your 120 Volt spa requires a dedicated GFCI 20 AMP

electrical circuit and a minimum supply wire size of 12

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 Tadpole Portable Hot Tub at least 5 feet

(1.5m) from all electrical outlets or devices.

240 VOLT INSTALLATION

Use only a qualified Licensed Electrician to make 240

Volt electrical installations.

Your 240 Volt Tadpole Portable Hot Tub 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 hot tub may not function

properly.

Position your Tadpole Portable Hot Tub at least 5 feet

(1.5m) from all electrical outlets or devices.

30 AMP Conversion Option: If you do not have 50

AMPS of electrical service available, your authorized

Tadpole Hot Tub Dealer or electrician can easily convert

your hot tub to operate on 30 AMPS with a minimum

supply wire size of 10 gauge. Please be aware, that hot

tub’s converted to 30 AMPS are only capable of heating

the water when the circulation pump is in low-speed, not

high-speed. This heating limitation is acceptable in most

climates as well as in indoor installations.

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 shall be protected

by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.

Providing 120 Volt Service to the Tadpole Portable

Hot Tub: As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 3-wire

(Line 1, Neutral & Ground), 20-AMP, 60HZ, Single-Phase

service to the front, left corner (when you are facing the

control pad) of the Tadpole Portable Hot Tub. This

service must include a disconnect that is visible from the

hot tub and located not less than five feet from the hot

tub and not more than 50 feet from the hot tub (a GFCI

Sub-Panel may be used to substitute the disconnect if

located within the same parameters).

Providing 240 Volt Service to the Tadpole Portable

Hot Tub: As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 4-wire

(Line 1, Line 2, Neutral & Ground), 50-AMP, 60HZ,

Single-Phase service to the front, left corner (when you

are facing the control pad) of the Tadpole Portable Hot

Tub. This service must include a disconnect that is visible

from the hot tub and located not less than five feet from

the hot tub and not more than 50 feet from the hot tub

(a GFCI Sub-Panel may be used to substitute the

disconnect if located within the same parameters). Cont.

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Installation of the GFCI: All conductors except the green

ground must be routed through the GFCI, including the

neutral. Never bypass the neutral line. If the neutral line

is bypassed, then the current will be imbalanced and

cause the GFCI to trip.

Note: For a GFCI wiring diagram, please contact Bullfrog

International, L.C. or an authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa

Dealer.

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 hot tub

cabinet (see “Parts Identification Diagram” in this

manual).

4. Run the required wires through the conduit and to the

Control Center.

5. Connect the 3 wires (120V systems)/4 wires (240V

systems) to the terminal block located in the Control

Center (see appropriate “Wiring Diagram”).

6. Replace the Control Center face-plate and the

equipment compartment door.

7. The electrical hook-up is complete.

Important: Do not fill or start-up the spa until you have

completed the following section.

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