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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./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 spa.
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 spa unless
they are supervised at all times.
7. DANGER - Risk of Injury.
The suction fittings 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 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 spa 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 spa. (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.)
