User Guide for bullfrog spas models including: A9L, M9, M8, A9L Bullfrog Spas Hot Tub, A9L, Bullfrog Spas Hot Tub, Spas Hot Tub, Hot Tub
BULLFROG SPAS PRE-DELIVERY GUIDE PREPARING YOUR SPA FOR DELIVERY A standard delivery may be accomplished using specialized spa moving equipment if your delivery path meets the following criteria. If your yard does not meet these criteria, please tell the delivery team when delivery is scheduled in order to make arrangements for a crane or other delivery method. CRITERIA 1: The path is reasonably flat. (The spa dolly can go over grass, gravel, and dirt.) 2: The chosen path and final resting space can accommodate up to 3 feet 6 inches wide and 9 feet for our largest hot tub. 3: The spa will rest no more than 4 feet off the ground. 4: Your electrical is complete and up to code. NOTE: Additional charges may apply if standard delivery criteria is not met. 9' MIN* 3'6" MIN * M9 and A9 will require up to 12' if the delivery requires the spa to be put on its short side. 2 CHOOSING A LOCATION Double-check the spa dimensions when deciding where to locate your spa. A level, poured concrete slab at least 4 inches thick is recommended for the base of your spa, but other surfaces may also be acceptable. DO NOT use shims to level your spa. COMMON SURFACE CHOICES: Concrete pad, pavers, contained pea gravel, and decking. Up to 5" for cover lifter accessory* Up to 18" for cover Up to 40" for Steps *This is for a Covermate ITM Cover Lifter bar. Ask sales associate for other lifter options and clearance needed. 3 POWER REQUIREMENTS A: Supply line (50amp) (60 amps for A9L, M9 and M8 Models) B: Spa disconnect/breaker with GFCI C: Consult electrician on what conduit to use. D: Example of optional stub up location (this is underneath the spa). Please refer to your Owner's Manual for specific placement of stub up location on your spa model. E: Electrical chase way option built into your hot tub (Left) F: Electrical chase way option built into your hot tub (Back) G: Electrical chase way option built into your hot tub (Right) H: Hard wire connection inside of spa We don't provide electrical wiring. If you need a quote, contact a licensed electrician. B 5' MIN DISTANCE BETWEEN SPA AND BREAKER A C F A GFCI is required somewhere within the electrical line 240V~ term refers to the 220-240 range of voltage E G D H 4 ELECTRICAL WIRE LENGTH & RECOMMENDATIONS This document will provide you and your electrician with the amount of wiring you will need from your GFCI box to your new Bullfrog Spa. INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Measure the distance of 1 (GFCI box to ground) enter number of feet in first box below. STEP 2: Measure distance of 2 (GFCI to spa) enter number of feet in second box below. STEP 3: Add box 1 and box 2 to get the length of wire in feet needed from GFCI to spa. STEP 4: On pages 68, find your spa model, decide where the front of the spa will be in your backyard, and determine what chase-way you will use. (Swim Models can be found on page 4). STEP 5: On page 2, write in box 1, your chase-way length. In box 2, write in the length of wire from previous page. Add box 1 and box 2 and this will be the total length of wire needed. HOME PANEL WITH GCFI BREAKER 2 1 DISTANCE 1 DISTANCE 2 + LENGTH OF WIRE = 5 LENGTH OF CHASE-WAY FROM BELOW LENGTH OF WIRE FROM FRONT + TOTAL LENGTH OF WIRE NEEDED = 6 11 FT MODEL A9L, A9AL9PLLUS, A9L SELECT 10 FT A8 / A8L MODEL A8, A8 PLUS, A8 SELECT, A8L, A8L PLUS, A8L SELECT 5 FT STUB UP 6 FT 9 FT A7 /A7L MODEL A7, A7 PLUS, A7 SELECT, A7L, A7L PLUS, A7L SELECT 6 FT 8 FT 5 FT n 9 FT STUB UP 4 FT A7D MODEL A7D, A7D PLUS, A7D SELECT 8 FT 6 FT 8 FT 9 FT STUB UP 4 FT 9 FT A6 / A6L MODEL A6, A6 PLUS, A6 SELECT, A6L, A6L PLUS, A6L SELECT STUB UP 4 FT 8 FT A5L 5 FT STUB UP 4 FT 7 6 FT 6 FT STUB UP 4 FT 8 FT 6 FT 10 FT X8 / X8L Model A8, A8-E, A8L, A8L-E, A8D, A8D-E, R8, R8-E, X8, X8-E 7'10" (2.39m) x 7'10" (2.39m) x 38 (.97m) 8 FT 6 FT 10 FT X7 / X7L Model A7L, A7L-E, R7L, R7L-E X7L, X7L-E 7' 4" (2.24m) x 7' 4" (2.24m) x 36" (.91m) 8 FT STUB UP 4 [F13Tcm] 3" [8cm] 7 FT STUB UP 8 FT STUB UP 4 FT 9 FT 10 FT X6L Model A6L, A6L-E, R6L, R6L-E, X6L, X6L-E 6'8" (2.03m) x 7'4" (2.24m) x 34" (.86m) 8 FT 5 FT X6R Model X6R, X6R-E 6'7" (2.01m) x 6'7" (2.01m) x 36" (.91m) STUB UP 7 FT 10 FT STUB UP 4 FT 7 FT STUB UP 8 FT [99cm] STUB UP 4 FT 5 FT STUB UP 4 FT Model AX5L5,LA5L-E, R5L, R5L-E, X5L, X5L-E 5'8" (1.73m) x 7' (2.03m) x 31" (.79m) 7 FT STUB UP 7 FT 8 90.8 FROM BOTTOM 94.0 OF BASE S150 152.0 7 FT of whip needed from the equipment side STUB UEQPUIPAMREENAT Range of 29"43" Stub up hole will need to be 3" wide. 7 FT of whip is needed. 148.7 FROM BOTTOM OF BASE Height: A - Overall 52" B - Ground to Bottom of Lip 46" C - Ground to Bottom of Cabinet 4.4" A B NOTES: C DOOR ENTRY IS LOCATED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE SPA BELOW THE CONTROL PAD WITH THE FOLLOWING SPAN: 43" STUB UP U24S0RVAATCIN, 6G0SH/WRz,IaR6I0nNAGgeCOoNfFIG1U9R"AT3IO6N"S AVAILABLE: 240 VA9C,F6T0 Hoz,f50wAhip is needed from the sh9o0r.8t side. FROM BOTTOM NOTE: SWIM SPA MODELS WITH 3 JET PUMPS (S200) REQUIRE A 60 AMP SERVICE FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THESE MODELS MAY ALTERNATIVELY OF BASE BE OPERATED WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONFIGURATIONS, HOWEVER, CERTAIN SET-UPS MAY RESULT IN OPERATION LIMITATIONS. RATINGS AMPERAGE IN BOLD TYPE ARE PREFERRED FULL FUNCTIONALITY SETUPS. CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS. S150 S200 204.0 9 A B 8 FT of whip needed from the equipment side EQUIPSAMTUREBENA2UT0P" Stub up hole will need to be 3" wide. 9FT of whip is needed. 200.8 FROM BOTTOM OF BASE STUB UP 12" U24S0RVAATCIN, 6G0SH/Wz1f,rI0Ro6I0FmNTAGtohCfeOwsNhhFiopIGritUssRnidAeeTe.IdOeNdS AVAILABLE: NOTE: SWIM SPA MODELS WITH 3 JET PUMPS (S200) REQUIRE A 60 AMP SERVICE FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THESE MODELS MAY ALTERNATIVELY BE OPERATED WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONFIGURATIONS, HOWEVER,GPL Ghostscript 9.55.0 Adobe InDesign 18.2 (Macintosh)