BullFrog STIL7 - Prepare the Hot Tub; Set the Cartridges; Put the System to Work; Routine Hot Tub Care

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Hold weir door/filter plate out

into the hot tub slightly or remove

from hot tub. If cartridge holder is

already installed between the filter

cartridges, remove by pulling up on

the handle.

Then push the top

part of the cartridge

in until it snaps into

place

Snap the FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge into one

opening of the cartridge holder. With the @ease logo

facing the holder, put the dial end of the cartridge into

the holder first by connecting the tab on the holder with

the indent in the cartridge.

Step 1: Prepare the Hot Tub

Very Important! After balancing and

before using cartridges, establish an initial

residual of 0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine with

FROG

Jump Start

start-up shock, includ-

ed in this package, that quickly dissolves

with an effervescent fizzing action – one

packet per 600 gallons.

Heat water to the manufacturer’s recommended

temperature.

Step 2: Set the Cartridges

Sanitizing System

Operating

Instructions

Water Balance Guidelines

pH: 7.2 – 7.8

Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm

Calcium Hardness: 150 - 250 ppm

Total Dissolved Solids: <1500

Fill hot tub with fresh water. If using

source water that is high in iron or

other metals, see your dealer before

filling the hot tub. It may require the

use of a metal control product.

Clean or replace filter cartridges

when dirty (Follow manufacturer’s

instructions).

IMPORTANT: Always follow printed instructions on the balancing

chemical packages. Add balancing chemicals in small increments one at a

time with the jets on and wait 6 hours before testing again and adding any

additional balancing chemicals.

b. Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first. Adjustments

should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of

80 – 120 ppm prior to making any adjustments to pH even if

it throws pH off further.

a. Take a water sample from the hot tub

and dip a FROG @ease Test Strip into it.

Balance water by following STEPS a - d in order.

c. After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH. It should be

between 7.2 and 7.8. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.

d. Lastly test for Calcium Hardness. It should be between

150 and 250 ppm. If higher, partially drain the hot tub (about 6 inch-

es) and fill with water low in calcium. If lower, add Calcium Increaser.

If balancing takes longer than 2 days shock the water and

maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.

3. Set the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge to the setting that

matches your hot tub model number. If needed, you may increase or

decrease the dial setting.

Once set, the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge will maintain a low

0.5 to1.0 ppm chlorine level as long as the pH stays within 7.2 and

7.8 so typically there is little need to adjust the cartridge setting.

The FROG @ease System has two replaceable cartridges.

Blue = FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge Silver = FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge

Step 3: Put The System To Work

Step 4: Routine Hot Tub Care

Shock the hot tub with a

non-chlorine shock when you

replace the FROG @ease Smart-

Chlor Cartridge or once a month.

Replace your FROG @ease

SmartChlor Cartridge and

complete FROG @ease System

that comes with a FROG @ease

Mineral Cartridge as directed

under “Step 3: Put the System to

Work”.

Drain and refill hot tub as direct-

ed by your hot tub manufacturer

or every four months when FROG

minerals need to be replaced.

Replace FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge every four months.

Discard it in the trash even though you will hear the spent media

left inside. Don’t attempt to reuse: the minerals are spent after

4 months. Replace FROG @ease SmartChlor

Cartridge when empty based on the FROG

@ease Test Strip showing a lighter color

than the out indicator on the bottle. The

life of the cartridge varies depending on

hot tub size and number of users. FROG

@ease SmartChlor Cartridge will last about

3-4 weeks for an a

verage 400 gallon hot tub.

Drain water from cartridge to ensure it is

empty. Discard in trash or offer for recycling

if available.

Run filtration system as

recommended by your hot

tub manufacturer to maintain

proper water flow through the

system.

Regularly test water with FROG

@ease Test Strips and follow

directions in Step 1 for main-

taining pH, Total Alkalinity and

Calcium Hardness.

NOTE: pH is affected by bather load, chemicals used,

evaporation and the make-up of your source water so

maintaining water balance regularly is important.

NOTE: Why FROG @ease Test Strips? The FROG @ease Smart-

Chlor Cartridge forms a chlorine reserve that will be inaccurately

measured as total chlorine on other test strips. Unlike conventional

chlorine, the SmartChlor reserve readily shifts to free chlorine as

needed, maintaining spa health with a low level of chlorine.

FROG

@ease

is a hot tub sanitizing system

custom designed

for Bullfrog Spas

that takes the guess work out of water care so

you always feel at ease while enjoying your hot tub.

Metal

Out

If previously using bromine and switching to FROG @ease System,

you must drain and refill your hot tub before using this product.

If previously using dichlor you may convert to FROG @ease System

without having to drain the hot tub.

FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge will maintain 0.5-1.0

ppm free chlorine level as long as the water is balanced.

NOTE: Free Chlorine levels are reduced up to 75%*

when using FROG @ease Minerals.

Active Ingredient:

Silver Chloride ...........0.5%

Other Ingredients: .....99.5%

Total: ........................100.0%

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product

in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

• This is highly unlikely with the FROG @ease System

because SmartChlor is self-regulating. However, if you

use standard test strips, it may appear that total

chlorine is higher than the free chlorine.

• No worries—the strip is measuring the SmartChlor

reserve, which will shift to free chlorine as needed.

Please always use the FROG @ease Test Strips

that were included with your System.

Troubleshooting

Manufactured by: King Technology

530 11th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343 U.S.A.

952-933-6118 • Customer Service 800-222-0169

frogproducts.com

Cloudy Water or Low-Chlorine Levels

• Check water balance. pH and Total Alkalinity need to be in

the proper ranges for the FROG @ease System to work correctly.

• Check FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge and replace if

empty—see instructions under “Put the System to Work”.

• If FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge is not empty, turn dial

setting up 1 number and monitor chlorine levels for a few days

while maintaining water balance. If needed turn dial up again.

• Check your calendar. The entire FROG @ease System including a

FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge needs to be re

placed every four

months. Without the minerals, SmartChlor will not be enough

to sanitize the hot tub.

FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge Life

• If hot tub is larger than 400 gallons with significant bather load, you

may require a higher dial setting which will shorten the cartridge life.

High Chlorine Levels

Made in U.S.A. Patents: kingtechnology.com/IP

EPA Est. No.: 64114-MN-1 E

081418553101843N 20-48-0108

Learn more at frogproducts.com or call 800.222.0169

Bullfrog Spa Models Setting #

A5L, R5L 1

A6, A6L, R6, R6L, STIL5, X7, X7L 2

A7, A7L, R8L, R7, R7L, STIL7, X8, X8L 3

A9L, A8, A8L, R8 4

Replacing Cartridges

Remove filter snap cap.

Follow the same procedure for the FROG @ease SmartChlor

Cartridge into the other opening.

Replace lter snap cap.

2. Set the FROG @ease Mineral

Cartridge to #4 using the dial on

the bottom of the cartridge. No fur-

ther adjustments are necessary for

the life of the cartridge.

1. Remove the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge from its

bag before proceeding.

FROG @ease

Mineral Cartridge

FROG @ease

SmartChlor

Cartridge

2.1.

Detail of

Cartridge

Holder Tab

FROG

@ease

Mineral

Cartridge

FROG

@ease

SmartChlor

Cartridge

Dial end of cartridge

FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge DIRECTIONS FOR USE: For use in hot tubs

up to 600 gallons. Use with the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge in the FROG

@ease Sanitizing System for Bullfrog Spas. Ensure all hot tub equipment is working

properly. Operate the pump and filter as recommended by your hot tub manufac-

turer. Clean filter following manufacturer’s directions. May be used with a previously

filled hot tub unless it was sanitized with bromine or biguanides. Then drain and fill

the hot tub with fresh water before using this product. Start-up: Adjust pH to between

7.2-7.8 and Total Alkalinity between 80 and 120. Establish a free chlorine residual

of 0.5 to 1.0 ppm with FROG Jump Start start-up shock or an EPA approved hot

tub shock following the directions on that product. Setting the FROG @ease Mineral

Cartridge: Turn the dial on the bottom of the cartridge to setting number #4. Using

the System: Remove filter snap cap and weir door / filter plate. Remove cartridge

holder from hot tub by pulling up on the handle. Snap cartridge into one opening

of the holder. With the FROG @ease logo facing the holder, put the dial end of car-

tridge into the holder first by connecting the tab on the holder with the indent in the

cartridge. Then push the top part of the cartridge in until it snaps into p

lace. For best

results insert the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge into the other opening. When

cartridge is snapped in, replace holder between the filter cartridges under weir door/

filter plate pushing down until it stays in place. Then replace the filter snap cap.

For complete instructions read the entire manual.

FROG @ease

Mineral

Cartridge

FROG @ease

SmartChlor

Cartridge

Holder

Cartridge

top

The combination provides the Fresh Mineral Water benefits of cleaner,

clearer and softer water that’s easier to take care of.

Holder

Cartridge

Holder Tab

+ FROG @ease System consists of the FROG minerals silver chloride and carbonate used with 0.5 ppm

of FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge.

The FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge (EPA Reg. No. 53735-11)

must be used in conjunction with the FROG @ease SmartChlor Cartridge (EPA Reg. No. 53735-14).

* Compared to the minimum ANSI recommended chlorine level of 2.0 ppm for a hot tub.

• If you think the cartridge setting is too high, you can turn the

dial setting down 1 number and monitor chlorine levels for a

few days while maintaining water balance. If needed, turn dial

down again.

With the silver FROG @ease

SmartChlor Cartridge facing

the inside of the hot tub,

insert cartridge holder

between the lter cartridges

under the weir door/lter

plate pushing down until it

stays in place.