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Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual
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.
30 AMP Conversion Option:
If you do not have 50
AMPS of electrical service available, your authorized
Bullfrog Portable Spa Dealer or electrician can easily
convert your spa to operate on 30 AMPS with a
minimum supply wire size of 10 gauge. Please be
aware, that spas 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 Bullfrog Portable
Spa:
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 Bullfrog Portable Spa. This service
must include a disconnect that is visible from the spa
and located not less than five feet from the spa and not
more than 50 feet from the spa (a GFCI Sub-Panel may
be used to substitute the disconnect if located within
the same parameters).
Providing 240 Volt Service to the Bullfrog Portable
Spa:
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 Bullfrog Portable Spa. This
service must include a disconnect that is visible from
the spa and located not less than five feet from the spa
and not more than 50 feet from the spa (a GFCI Sub-
Panel may be used to substitute the disconnect if
located within the same parameters).
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
(Figure D) Deluxe 240V Wiring Diagram
