Tadpole Hot Tubs 2004, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... JetPaks P 15 Jetting P 16 MAINTENANCE Water Chemistry P 17 Changing your Hot Tub Water P 20 Cleaning your Filter P 21 Light Bulb Replacement P 22 Ozone Sterilizer Replacement P 22 Hot Tub Shell Care P 23 Hot Tub Cabinet Care P 23 Hot Tub Cover Care P 23 Miscellaneous Care P 24 LOW USE OR NO USE PERIODS P 24 SERVICE P 25 TROUBLESHOOTING P 26 MISCELLANEOUS Owner s Manual For all 2004 Tadpole Hot Tu...

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Page 3: ...Hyperthermia include dizziness lethargy drowsiness and fainting The use of alcohol drugs and or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal Hyperthermia The effects of Hyperthermia include Unaware of impending hazard Failure to perceive heat Failure to recognize the need to exit the hot tub Physical inability to exit the hot tub Fetal damage in pregnant women Unconsciousness and danger of dr...

Page 4: ...tallation of an integral ground fault circuit interrupter MUST be completed by a qualified Electrician c Do not operate the hot tub during severe weather conditions e g electrical storms tornadoes etc 11 CAUTION Unauthorized Access Secure the hot tub area against unauthorized access Make sure all barriers meet both state and local codes Keep hot tub cover when it is not being used 12 CAUTION Risk ...

Page 5: ...llfrog CDS 16 or MCD 50 high output ozone sterilizer No other ozone sterilizer is recommended for your Tadpole Hot Tub dealer LED Lighting System This unique lighting system offers 8 different light shows with different colors and color schemes CoverMate I Cover Lifter Take the work out of uncovering and covering your hot tub let Bullfrog s cover lifter do the job for you In addition the cover lif...

Page 6: ... the hot tub 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 hot tub as well as the possibility of a leak Your Tadpole Hot Tub is the most leak free hot tub in the industry but there is still a chance of a leak from...

Page 7: ...side of the control system box Basic System Volt Conversion 1 Using a 12 gauge wire 6 in length and 2 hot tub crimp connectors connect J 16 toJ 35 2 Move the white wire from J 33 to J 35 3 Move the white wire from J 34 to J 11 4 Move dipswitch 10 to the ON position Note The power input lines to the terminal block will use the WHT and BLK connections the RED terminal will not be used with the 120V ...

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Page 9: ...ront left corner when facing the control pad of the hot tub This service must include a disconnect that is visible from the hot tub and located no less than 5 feet and no more than 50 feet from the hot tub a GFCI Sub Panel may be used to substitute the disconnect of located with the same parameters Note Contact an authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer or Bullfrog International L C for a GFCI wiring di...

Page 10: ...dealer did not install the cover refer to the Cover Installation instructions that came with the cover Important The equipment should never be operated without d Check Drain Cap Make sure the drain cap is fastened securely located at the end of the drain hose Tighten Equipment Fittings Hand tighten all PVC pipe unio possibility shipment Check Valve Keepers Verify that a valve keeper is installed o...

Page 11: ...ction Standard Mode Std maintains the desired temperature of the spa Economy Mode Ecn heats the hot tub to the set temperature only during filter cycles Ecn will alternate with the temperature until it is current Pressing JETS 1 while in Economy mode places the hot tub in Standard In Economy mode SE which operates the same as Standard mode however it will revert to Economy mode automatically after...

Page 12: ...et temperature if needed When the low speed turns on automatically it cannot be turned off from the control panel Jets 2 Press JETS 2 to turn pump 2 on or off and to shift between low and i 15 minutes N Light Press LIGHT to turn the light on or off The light will turn off automati LED Light Press LIGHT lly after 4 hours a P Press TEMP then of filter cycles The display will show dn day and night d ...

Page 13: ... the heater cools If problem persists contact your authorized dealer Hot tub has shutdown Sensors are out of balance If this is alternating with the temperature it may just be temporary If the problem persists contact your authorized dealer A difference between the temperature sensors was detected This could indicate a flow problem Check wat in hot tub Refill if necessary If the water level accept...

Page 14: ...ons Sanitizer is low Add sanitizer per manufacturer s instructions Sanitizer is high emove hot tub cover and allow sanitizer to dissipate Periodic Reminder Messages Press MODE to reset a displaye R d reminder Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer s instructions Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer s instructions Every 30 days emove clean and reinsta...

Page 15: ...ocedure Important H s with two pumps have two differen JetZones These JetZones are divided by a JetZone divider operate the h the JetZone divider in place Doing so will caus seriou e pumps In addition interchang JetPaks from one JetZone to another may result in improp flow one o If you have questions or pro plea c dpole Hot Tub dealer er found provide ber of Jets 12 12 jets c see the Operation sec...

Page 16: ...Hot Tub comes with a unique combination of the following jets Name Flow ne Jet Ozone system only ster Jets Small J s Small D Micro VSR Jets Small V Storm Jets Medium large ta ssage Medium large Handheld Jets Mediu Jumbo Storm Jets Large INTERCHANGEABLE JETS Micro and Storm jets allow for after market interchangeable jet nozzles alway Tadpole Hot Tub dealer before attempting to add pump sepower or ...

Page 17: ...ding water that is comfortable to the ser and preventing damage to the hot tub and equipment pH is the measure of acidity and basicity in e water the pH scale ranges from 0 14 pH levels under 7 0 are acidic while pH levels over 7 0 are asic The proper pH range for a hot tub is 7 4 to 7 6 High pH levels over 7 6 can cause scale build up on the hot tub and its equipment cloudy water a prematurely di...

Page 18: ...ater to be corrosiv A hot tub water has high TA contact your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer Calcium Hardness CH T as corrosion to the hot tub and its equipment To correct low CH add a Ca h CH hard water can cause cloudy water as well as rough scale build up on the h nt If the hot tub water has high CH contact your authorized Tadpole H S Stain and scale problems are common in hot water environme...

Page 19: ... Chlorine Level 2 0 PPM 1 0 PPM Bromine Level 3 0 PPM 2 0 PPM Super Sanitation S 2 teaspoons of Granular Chlorine 4 teaspoons of Granular Bromine per 200 gallons of water 5 teaspoons of Non Chlorine Shock per 200 gallons of water Note Super Sanitation may be req not be necessary to shock the water on a weekly basis contact your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub de S Use a Stain and Scale Inhibitor per th...

Page 20: ... a garden hose to the drain hose 7 shell rain Hot tub P rain wi ain h Items needed 1 to 1 Place the hot tub in Standby mode Remove the first JetPak on the left side nearest the filter assem Remove filter s from the filter housing unit Install the PowerDrain unit on the water output side enter the fir 5 Direct the drain hose to the drain area 6 Press JETS to start low speed water output volume can ...

Page 21: ... necessary To maintain warranty protection use only Bullfrog Filter Cartridge replacements 1 Place the hot tub in Standby mode 2 Re 3 4 Using a garden hose with a nozzle or other hig pressure device clean cartridge s on each plate a To remove collected soak cartridge s in warm water with or detergent b To remove calcium deposits soak cart plastic container using one pa parts water solut 5 Reinstal...

Page 22: ...unit will be check to verify that it is defective If not request a service call Reinstall the Ozone Sterilizer by reverse the above procedure To replace a burned out or defective light bulb complete the following 1 Disconnect electrical power supply 2 Remove equipment compartment door 3 Locate the back of the li 4 Grasp the light bulb holder located on the back o fixture Twist counter clo Pull lig...

Page 23: ...eful to not let any of the cover dry before rinsing with water Rinse the cover thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth Use saddle soap never Armorall to condition the cover per the manufacturer s instructions Wipe and rinse any dirt from the bottom of the cover Replace the cover and secure the locks ote To remove tree sap use lighter fluid the type used in cigarette lighters Use sparingly mediately ...

Page 24: ...Clean on a regular basis with s equivalent once per month This will maintain water resistance and luster of the product Vacuum the Spa D system will remove by a hot tub vacuum If you do not have a hot tub vacuum contact your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer C Oils lotions and hairspray will build up on the water surface sometimes leavin p Contact your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer for product...

Page 25: ...ized technician we replacement parts luffdale UT 84065 Before requesting service from your dealer refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the necessary course of action If the problem cannot be solved using the Troubleshooting se WARRANTY SERVICE If the hot tub falls within the warranty period and within the scope of the warranty contact your authori Tadpole age cau not be covered by the w...

Page 26: ...aker is defective ith a qualified Electrician onent on the hot tub ized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer ot tub pump turns off during operation Cause 1 Impro Solution Consult w Cause 2 There is a defective comp Solution Contact your author H Cause 1 Automatic timer has completed its 30 or 120 minute cycle Solution Turn on the pump Cause 2 Pump has overheated due to the vents on the equipment door being bloc...

Page 27: ...olution Open jet handle s Solution See Cleaning the Filter Cause 3 There is air trapped in the hot tub equipment or its face piping air to bleed out of the system ch air bleed valve as soon as water starts to flow cking the suction fitting s alled if applicable Note Running the hot tub without a JetZone divider can cause serious damage to the pumps Cause 6 Slice valve is closed Cause 1 Jet handle ...

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Page 30: ...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 ...