Page 32
Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual
Vacuuming the Spa:
Debris from wind, trees, and spa users will occasionally accumulate on the bottom of your
spa. Your spa's filtration system will remove the 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. See your authorized Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer for this
product.
Note:
Avoid using cleaning agents that will leave suds in your spa water.
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 temperature setting by
approximately 5-10°F or put the spa in the "Economy Mode". Lowering the temperature on your spa will cut your
cost of operation if you are not using the spa for extended periods, however, you will need to adjust the
temperature setting approximately 15 minutes before each use to heat the spa to the desired level.
No Use for 1-2 Weeks:
If you plan to not use your spa for one-two weeks, then we suggest that you not make any changes in operating
your spa. Substantially reducing the water temperature (in well insulated spas) for short periods of time has proven
to increase heating costs.
No Use for 2-6 Weeks:
If you plan to not use your spa for two-six weeks, then you may wish to lower the temperature setting to
approximately 80°F during the No-Use period.
No Use for Over 6 Weeks:
If you plan to not use your spa for over six weeks, then it is suggested that you winterize your spa by taking the
following steps:
SPA WINTERIZATION:
1. Drain the water from the spa (see "Steps to Drain Your Spa" under "Changing Your Spa Water" in this Owner's
Manual).
2. Drain the spa equipment. This is done by removing the drain plug from the pump(s) and loosening all PVC pipe
unions and pump air bleed valves in the equipment compartment.
3. Clean the spa shell (see "Spa Shell Care" in this Owner's Manual).
4. Remove filter cartridge(s), clean filter (see "Cleaning Your Filter" in this Owner's Manual), allow to dry, and then
store inside your garage or home.
5. Remove and properly winterize your pH Sensor (Option on Limited Control Systems). For winterization
instructions contact your authorized Bullfrog Spa Dealer.
6. 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).