Balboa Water Group TP Series User manual

TP600andTP400ControlPanels
UserInterfaceandProgrammingReference–StandardMenus
System Model:
Software Version:
Panel Model:
Software Version:
BP-Series Systems are BP5XX, BP6XX, BP1XXX, BP2XXX..
7.0 and later
TP600 Series
2.3 or later
TP400 Series
2.4 or later
JETS AUX LIGHT HEAT
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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MainMenus
MainScreen
P
SET RANGE
SET
WhiletheTemperatureis
stillflashing,pressLight.
SET RANGEREADY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
SETSETREADY
1
2
LightCycleifenabled
Power-up Screens
EachtimetheSystempowersup,aseriesofnumbersisdisplayed.
Afterthestartupsequenceofnumbers,thesystemwill enterPrimingMode(SeePage3).
WaitingafewsecondsintheMainMenu
willallowthedisplayto reverttotheMainScreen.
Mostchangesarenotsaved unlessLight ispressed.
Refertokeyabove.
If Time of Day is not set
“SET TIME” will
appear in this menu.
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Key
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
ignores any change to that menu item.
Navigation
Navigating the entire menu structure is done with 2 or 3 buttons on the control panel.
Some panels have separate WARM(Up) and COOL(Down) buttons, while
others have a single Temperaturebutton. In the navigation diagrams
Temperature buttons are indicated by a single button icon.
Panels that have two Temperaturebuttons (Warmand Cool) can
use both of them to simplify navigation and programming where
a single Temperature icon is shown.
The LIGHTButton is also used to
choose the various menus and navigate each section.
Typical use of the Temperaturebutton(s) allows changing the
Set Temperature while the numbers are flashing in the LCD.
Pressing the LIGHTbutton while the numbers are flashing will
enter the menus.
The menus can be exited with certain button presses. Simply waiting for
a few seconds will return the panel operation to normal.
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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PreparationandFilling
Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow
as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the filling process.
After turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel display will go through specific sequences. These
sequences are normal and display a variety of information regarding the configuration of the hot tub control.
PrimingMode–M019*
This mode will last for 4-5 minutes or you can manually exit the priming mode after the pump(s) have primed.
Regardless of whether the priming mode ends automatically or you manually exit the priming mode,the system will auto-
matically return to normal heating and filtering at the end of the priming mode. During the priming mode,the heater is
disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater under low-flow or
no-flow conditions. Nothing comes on automatically, but the pump(s) can be energized by pushing the “Jet” buttons.
If the spa has a Circ Pump, it can be activated by pressing the “Light” button during Priming Mode.
Primingthe Pumps
As soon as the above display appears on the panel, push the “Jet” button once to start Pump 1 in low-speed and then
again to switch to high-speed. Also, push the Pump 2 or “Aux” button, if you have a 2nd pump, to turn it on. The pumps
will now be running in high-speed to facilitate priming. If the pumps have not primed after 2 minutes, and water is not
flowing fromthe jets in the spa, do not allow the pumps to continue to run. Turn off the pumps and repeat the process.
Note: Turning the power off and back on again will initiate a new pump priming session. Sometimes momentarily turning
the pump off and on will help it to prime. Do not do this morethan 5 times. If the pump(s) will not prime, shut off the
power to the spa and call for service.
Important: A pump should not be allowed to run without priming for more than 2 minutes. Under NO circumstances should a
pump be allowed to run without priming beyond the end of the 4-5 minute priming mode. Doing so may cause damage to the
pump and cause the system to energize the heater and go into an overheat condition.
ExitingPrimingMode
You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing a “Temp” button (Up or Down). Note that if you do not manually exit the
priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4-5 minutes. Be sure that the
pump(s) have been primed by this time.
Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will momentarily display the set temperature but the display
will not show the temperature yet, as shown below. This is because the system requires approximately 1 minute of water
flowing through the heater to determine the water temperature and display it.
Fill it up!
READYRANGE READYRANGE
or
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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*M019 is a Message Code. See Page 18.

Pumps
Press the “Jets 1” button once to turn pump 1 on or off, and to shift between low- and high-speeds if equipped.
If left running, the pump will turn off after a time-out period. The pump 1 low-speed will time out after 30 minutes. The
high-speed will time out after 15 minutes.
On non-circ systems, the low-speed of pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is on. If the spa is in Ready Mode
(See page 6), Pump 1 low may also activate for at least 1 minute every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature (polling)
and then to heat to the set temperature if needed. When the low-speed turns on automatically, it cannot be deactivated
from the panel, however the high speed may be started.
CirculationPumpModes
If the system is equipped with a circ pump, it will be configured to work in one of three different ways:
1, The circ pump operates continuously (24 hours) with the exception of turning off for 30 minutes at a time when the
water temperature reaches 3°F (1.5°C) above the set temperature (most likely to happen in very hot climates).
2, The circ pump stays on continuously, regardless of water temperature.
3, A programmable circ pump will come on when the system is checking temperature (polling), during filter cycles, during
freeze conditions, or when another pump is on.
The specific Circulation Mode that is used has been determined by the Manufacturer and cannot be changed in the field.
FiltrationandOzone
On non-circ systems, Pump 1 low and the ozone generator will run during filtration. On circ systems, the ozone will run with
the circ pump.
The system is factory-programmed with one filter cycle that will run in the evening (assuming the time-of-day is properly
set) when energy rates are often lower. The filter time and duration are programmable. (See page 10)
A second filter cycle can be enabled as needed.
At the start of each filter cycle, the blower (if there is one) or Pump 2 (if there is one) will run briefly to purge its plumb-
ing to maintain good water quality.
FreezeProtection
If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low enough temperature, then the pump(s) and the blower automati-
cally activate to provide freeze protection. The pump(s) and blower will run either continuously or periodically depending on
conditions.
In colder climates, an optional additional freeze sensor may be added to protect against freeze conditions that may not be
sensed by the standard sensors. Auxiliary freeze sensor protection acts similarly except with the temperature thresholds
determined by the switch. See your dealer for details.
Clean-upCycle(optional)
When a pump or blower is turned on by a button press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower is
turned off or times out. Thepump and the ozone generator will run for 30 minutes or more, depending on the system. On
some systems, you can change this setting. (See the Preferences section on page 12)
SpaBehavior
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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AdjustingtheSetTemperature
When using a panel with Up and Down buttons (Temperature buttons), pressing Up or Down will cause the temperature to
flash. Pressing a temperature button again will adjust the set temperature in the direction indicated on the button. When
the LCD stops flashing, the spa will heat to the new set temperature when required.
If the panel has a single temperature button, pressing the button will cause the temperature to flash. Pressing the button
again will cause the temperature to change in one direction (e.g. UP). After allowing the display to stop flashing, pressing
the Temperature Button will cause the temperature to flash and the next press will change the temperature in the opposite
direction (e.g. DOWN).
Press-and-Hold
If a Temperature button is pressed and held when the temperature is flashing, the temperature will continue to change until
the button is released. If only one temperature button is available and the limit of the TemperatureRange is reached when
the button is being held, the progression will reverse direction.
High Range might be set between 80°F and 104°F.
Low Range might be set between 50°F and 99°F.
More specific TempRanges may be determined by the Manufacturer.
Freeze Protection is active in either range.
See Ready and Rest on Page 6
foradditional heating control information.
DualTemperatureRanges
This system incorporates two temperature range settings with independent set temperatures. The High Range designated in
the display by an “up” arrow,and the Low Range designated in the display by a “down” arrow.
These ranges can be used for various reasons, with a common use being a “ready to use” setting vs. a “vacation” setting.
The Ranges are chosen using the menu structure below. Each range maintains its own set temperature as programmed by
the user. This way, when a range is chosen, the spa will heat to the set temperature associated with that range.
For example:
Key
TemperatureandTempRange
High-Rangevs.
Low-RangeTempChoice
PressaTempButtonrepeatedlytochangethetemperature.
Pressingand holding aTempButtonwill alsochangethetemperature.
Pressingand holding aTempButtonwill alsochangethetemperature.
ToggletheRangearrowsin theLCD.
SET RANGE SET RANGE
SetTempwill Show&Flash
SetTempwill Show&Flash
SET RANGEFLTR1 SET RANGE FLTR1 SET RANGEFLTR1
SET RANGE
SET RANGE
*****
Waitingafew
secondsrevertsto
originalsettings
SET RANGE
While
temperature
isflashing...
Tonextitemin MainMenu
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
ToSet
READY RANGEFLTR1
OR
afewseconds
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
PressaTempButtonrepeatedlytochangethetemperature.
OR
afewseconds
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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Ready-in-RestMode
READY/REST appears in the display if the spa is in Rest Mode and Jet 1 is pressed. It is assumed that the spa is being used
and will heat to set temperature. While Pump 1 High can be turned on and off, Pump 1 Low will run until set temperature is
reached, or 1 hour has passed. After 1 hour, the System will revert to Rest Mode. This mode can also be reset by entering the
Mode Menu and changing the Mode.
Mode–ReadyandRest
SETREADY SET REST
TogglebetweenREADYandREST
PressingLightwhenthedisplayistoggledwillgotoMainScreen.
READYModewillallowthespato Polland determine aneed forheat.Thepanel will maintaina“current”temperaturedisplay.
RESTModewillnot Polland willonlyheatduringfiltercycles.Thepanel willnotdisplayacurrenttemperatureatalltimes.
1Hour RESTRANGE RESTRANGE RESTRANGE RESTRANGE
TheMainScreenwill displayRUNPUMPFORTEMPif thefiltrationpump hasnotrunforover1 hour.
TheMain Screenwill displaynormally during FilterCyclesorwhenthespaisinuse.
Ifthefiltrationpump has been offforanhour or more,whenanyfunctionbutton,EXCEPTLight,ispressedonthepanel,
thepumpusedinconjunctonwiththeheaterwillrunso thattemperaturecanbe sensedand displayed.
RESTRANGE
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing, pressLight
repeatedlyuntil MODE
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
In order for the spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water through the heater. Thepump that performs this function is
known as the “heater pump.”
The heater pump can be either a 2-Speed Pump 1 or a circulation pump.
If the heater pump is a 2-Speed Pump 1, READY Mode will circulate water periodically, using Pump 1 Low,in order to main-
tain a constant water temperature, heat as needed, and refresh the temperature display. This is known as “polling.”
REST Mode will only allow heating during programmed filter cycles. Since polling does not occur, the temperature display
may not show a current temperature until the heater pump has been running for a minute or two.
CirculationMode(SeePage4, underPumps,forothercirculationmodes)
If the spa is configured for 24HR circulation, the heater pump generally runs continuously. Since the heater pump is always
running, the spa will maintain set temperature and heat as needed in Ready Mode, without polling.
In Rest Mode, the spa will only heat to set temperature during programmed filter times, even though the water is being
filtered constantly when in Circulation Mode.
Key
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
RESTRANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
RESTRANGEFLTR1
ToSet
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
If nottoggled
*W*ai*tin *g *afew
secondsrevertsto
originalsettings
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
Main Screen
RESTRANGE
Main Screen
READY/RESTRANGE
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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ShowandSetTime-of-Day
If TimeofDayisnotactuallyprogrammedduetoapowercycle,
SETTIMEwill appearin themenu insteadofjustTIME.
P
SET PSET PSET PSET
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
WhiletheTemperatureis
stillflashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntil TIME
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
PAfewseconds
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
P*W*ai*tin
*g *afew
secondsreverts
toorigianlsettings
ToSet
Besureto setthe Time-of-Day
Setting the time-of-day can be important for determining filtration times and other background features.
When in the TIME menu, SET TIME will flash on the display if no time-of-day is set in the memory.
24-hour time display can be set under the PREF menu. (See Page 12)
Key
Note:
If power is interrupted to the system, Time-of-Day is not stored. The system will still operate and all other user settings
will be stored. If filter cycles are required to run at a particular time of day, resetting the clock will return the filter times to
the actual programmed periods.
When the system starts up, it defaults to 12:00 Noon, so another way to get filter times back to normal is to start up the
spa at noon on any given day. SET TIME will still flash in the TIME Menu until the time is actually set, but since the spa
started at noon, the filter cycles will run as programmed.
Note:
Some panels may have a dedicated FLIP button,
which allows the user to flip the display with a
single button-press.
Flip (Invert Display)
or
afewseconds
SET SET
Toggletheinversionofthesegmentedcharacters
PressingLightwhenthedisplayis toggledwill gotoMainScreen.
READY RANGEFLTR1
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntilFLIP
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
If nottoggled
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every 1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated “Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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Restricting Operation
LOCKwill remainonthedisplay
for3secondsandthenreverttothenormaldisplay.
WhentheTemperatureislocked,thepanelwill displaytheSetTemperature
bypressingaTemperatureButton,asususal.
LOCKwill appearifanattempttoresetthetemperatureismadewithasubsequentbuttonpress.
Adjustablesettingsin themenusarealsolocked.
Otherfunctionbuttonswilloperatenormally.
TemperatureLocked
MainScreen
Any
Button
Press
Locksallfunctionbuttons.LocksTemp.andSettings.
SET
SET SET
SET
READY RANGEFLTR1 READY RANGEFLTR1
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntil LOCK
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Panel Locked
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1 READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
SET
ToSet
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
AFew
Seconds
AFew
Seconds
Afewseconds
RANGE
*W*ai*tin *g *afew
secondsreverts
toorigianlsettings
WhilepressingandholdingtheTemperatureButton(orUPbutton,ifavailable),
SlowlypressandreleasetheLightButtontwotimes. READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
AFew
Seconds
Unlocking
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every 1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated “Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that reverts to original setting and
The control can be restricted to prevent unwanted use or temperature adjustments.
Locking the panel prevents the controller from being used, but all automatic functions are still active.
Locking the Temperature allows Jets and other features to be used, but the Set Temperature and other programmed settings
cannot be adjusted.
Temperature Lock allows access to a reduced selection of menu items.
These include Set Temperature,FLIP, LOCK, UTIL, INFO and FALTLOG.
Key
This Unlock sequence may be used from any screen that may be displayed on a restricted panel.
NOTE:If the panel has both an UP and a Down button, the ONLY button that will work in the Unlock Sequence is
the UP button.

Hold (Standby)
PressJETButtonforPumpOut/Drain,only if DrainModeisenabled.
OR
Somespaswill allow
PUMPINGOUT(DrainMode)
withJet1button
Jet1willtogglepumponandoff.
J
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntil HOLD
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Afewseconds
MainScreen
or
afewseconds
READY RANGEFLTR1
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
SET
HoldMode–M037*
Hold Mode is used to disable the pumps during service functions like cleaning or replacing the filter. Hold Mode will last for 1
hour unless the mode is exited manually.
Drain Mode
Some spas have a special feature that allows a pump to be
employed when draining the water.
When available, this feature is a component of Hold Mode.
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
Key
ignores any change to that menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
M037 is a Message Code. See Page 18.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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Adjusting Filtration
Setsstarthour Selectsminutes Sets15-minuteincrements
1
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntil FLTR1
appearsin theLCD.
Shows/flashesstarttime
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
READY RANGEFLTR1
Setsstarthour Selectsminutes Sets15-minuteincrementsShows/flashesstarttime
READY RANGEFLTR1
2
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
SET FLTR2 SET FLTR2 ToSet
ToSet
ToSet
FLTR1 FLTR1 SET FLTR1 SET FLTR1 SET FLTR1
toshowF1ENDSxx:xx ToSet MainScreen
ToSet
Waiting
afewseconds
revertstooriginalsetting
Waiting
afewseconds
revertstooriginalsetting
FLTR1 SET FLTR1
P
SET FLTR1
P
SET FLTR1
P
SET FLTR1P
toshowRUNHRS SetsFilter1lengthinhours Selectspartofanhour Sets15-minuteincrements
W
R
aitto
evert
*****
Waiting
afewseconds
revertstooriginalsetting
*****
AWaitingafewsecondswill
loseanynewFilter1
StartTimeandRunHoursand
reverttothepreviousFilter1settings.
*****
FLTR 2 FL
TR
2
SET FL
TR
2
SET FL
TR
2
SET FLTR2
toshowF1ENDSxx:xx ToSet MainScreen
*****
AWaitingafewseconds
will loseanynewFilter2On/OFF,
StartTimeandRunHoursand
reverttoanypreviousFilter2settings.
*****
FLTR2 SET FL
TR
P
SET FLTR2
P
SET FL
T
R
P
SET FLTR2
P
toshowRUNHRS SetsFilter1lengthinhours Selectspartofanhour Sets15-minute
increments
W
R
e
v
aitto
ert
*****
*****
MainFiltration
Filter cycles are set using a start time and a duration. Start time is indicated by an “A” or “P” in the bottom right corner of
the display. Duration has no “A” or “P” indication. Each setting can be adjusted in 15-minute increments. The panel calcu-
lates the end time and displays it automatically.
Key
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
Manufactured under one or more of these patents. U.S. Patents: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370,
6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
FilterCycle2 - OptionalFiltration
Filter Cycle 2 is OFFby default.
It is possible to overlap Filter Cycle 1 and Filter
Cycle 2, which will shorten overall filtration by the
overlap amount.
PurgeCycles
In order to maintain sanitary conditions, secondary Pumps and/
or a Blower will purge water from their respective plumbing by
running briefly at the beginning of each filter cycle.
If Filter Cycle 1 is set for 24 hours, enabling Filter Cycle 2 will
initiate a purge when Filter Cycle 2 is programmed to begin.

LightTimerOption
If LITE TIMR does not appear in the Main Menu, the Light Timer
feature is not enabled by the manufacturer.
When available, the Light Timeris OFFby default.
LightTimerProgramming
While the Temperature is
still flashing, press Light
repeatedly until LITE TIMR
appears in the LCD.
SET RANGE
Main Screen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Sets Timer Length in hours
Selects minutes
Selects part of an hour
SET ASET ASET ASET A
SET SET SET
Shows/flashes start time
to show RUN HRS
to show TIMR ENDS xx:xx
Sets 15-minute increments
A
Sets 15-minute incrementsWaiting a few
seconds revertsto
origianl settings
OR
OR
Tonext item in
Main Menu Main Screen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Main Screen
READY RANGEFLTR1
*W*ai*tin *g *afewsecondswill loseany
newLiteTimerOn/Off,StartTimeand
RunHoursandreverttotheprevious
LiteTimersettings.
To Set
SET SET
Waitingafew
secondsreverts
toorigianlsettings
*****
OR To Set
Sets start hour
*****
Waitto
revert
*****
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Key
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
ignores any change to that menu item.
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
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6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2, Canadian Patent: 2342614, Australian patent: 2373248 other patents both foreign and
domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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F /C(TempDisplay)
Change the temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
12 /24 (TimeDisplay)
Change the clock between 12 hr and 24 hr display.
RE-MIN-DERS(Reminders)
Turn the reminder messages (like “Clean Filter”) On or Off.
CLN-UP (Cleanup)
Cleanup Cycle Duration is not always enabled, so it may not appear. When it is available, set the length of time Pump 1 will
run after each use. 0-4 hours are available.
DOL-PHINAD-DRES(DolphinII andDolphinIII)Appliesto RFDolphinonly.
(Thismessagemaynot appeardependingon the configuration)
When set to 0, no addressing is used. Use this setting for a Dolphin Remote which is factory set for no address by default.
When set between 1 and 7, the number is the address. (See the Dolphin manual for details.)
Preferences
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Preferences
ToggleYesandNo
SET SET
Toggle°Fand°C*****
WaittoRevert
*****
WaittoRevert
*****
WaittoRevert
*****
WaittoRevert
*****
WaittoRevert
ToSet
ToSet
ToSet
ToSet
ToSet
SET SET
Toggle12-hourclockand24-hourclock
SET SET
PressLight for12-24
PressLight forREMINDERS
Onlyif Cleanup
Cycleisenabled.
Or
afewseconds
PressLight forCLEANUP
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntilPREF
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
(UTIL)
Tonextitemin
MainMenu
(UTIL)
Toviewcurrentsettingandtotogglenumberofhours(0-4).
SET SET SET
ToveiwcurrentsettingandtotoggleaddressnumbersforDolphinII or DolphinIII (0-7)
SET SET SET
PressLight toshowAddressMenuforDolphinII orDolphinIII
RFDolphinonly.
Toshowfirstitemin Preferencesmenu
(F/C)
Or
waitafewseconds
toreturntotheMainScreen
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Key
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
ignores any change to that menu item.
*****
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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INFO(SystemInformationsub-menu)
The System Information Menu displays various settings and identification of the particular system. As each item in the
menu is highlighted, the detail for that item is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
SSID(Software ID)
Displays the software ID number for the System.
MODL(SystemModel)
Displays the Model Number of the System.
SETP(CurrentSetup)
Displays the currently selected Configuration Setup Number.
HeaterVoltage(Featurenot usedonCEratedsystems.)
Displays the operating voltage configured for the heater.
HeaterWattageasConfiguredin Software(CESystemsOnly.)
Displays a heater kilowatt rating as programmed into the control system software (1-3 or 3-6).
H_ (HeaterType)
Displays a heater type ID number.
SW_(DipSwitchSettings)
Displays a number that represents the DIP switch positions of S1 on the main circuit board.
PANL(PanelVersion)
Displays a number of the software in the topside control panel.
Utilities andInformation
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Utilities
In addition to INFO, The Utilities Menu contains the following:
GFCI(GFCITest)
(Featurenotavailableon CEratedsystems.)
GFCI Test is not always enabled, so it may not appear. This screen allows the GFCI to be tested manually from the panel and
can be used to reset the automatic test feature. If the GFCI Test Feature is reset, the device will trip within 7 days. (See Page
17)
A /B (A/BSensorTemperatures)
When this is set to On, the temperature display will alternate to display temperature from Sensor A and Sensor B in the
heater.
FALTLOG(FaultLog)
The Fault Log is a record of the last 24 faults that can be
reviewed by a service tech.
DEMO(DemoMode)
Demo Mode is not always enabled, so it may not appear. This is designed to operate several devices in a sequence in order
to demonstrate the various features of a particular hot tub.
Additional Utilities
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Utilities
Startdisplayofstring.Thereisa2seconddelayoneachnumber.
Startdisplayofstring.Thereisa2seconddelayoneachnumber.
Startdisplayofstring.Thereisaslightdelayoneachnumber.
Thesestringswill displayonce
andreturntothebeginning.
PressTemperatureagainto
displaythestringagain.
Waiting10secondswillallow
thescreentoreturnto
normaloperation.
OnlyifGFCI
isenabled
ToFIRSTitemin
MainMenu
(TEMPRange)
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntilUTIL(Utilities)
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
OnlyifDEMOMode
isenabled SET
SETSET
WhensettoON,Panelwilldisplay
alternatereadingsfrom
SenorAandSensorB
onMainScreen
Backtonormaloperation
N/AorSpecialAmperageRule1or2
120or240VACinputpower
sensedbya
ULsystematstartup.
3-6 or1-3HeaterWattage
asprogrammed.Displayedbya
CEsystematstartup.
HeaterType
DisplaysFaultLog
ToSet
DisplaysGFCITestMenu
OR
DIPSwitch1 –TestModeOff(0)orOn(1)
DIPSwitch2+3+4=thenumberofHSpumpswithheat
StoreSettings(0)orMemoryReset(1)
DIPSwitch
Settings
*W*ai*tin *g *afewseconds
revertstooriginalsetting
Or
afewseconds
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Key
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
SeePage17
SeePage18
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
ignores any change to that menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
NotAvailableon CE RatedSystems.
A GFCI is an important safety device and is required equipment on a hot tub installation.
Your spa may be equipped with a GFCI Protection feature. (UL rated systems only.) If your spa has this feature enabled by
the manufacturer, the GFCI Trip Test must occur to allow proper spa function.
Within 1 to 7 days after startup, the spa will trip the GFCI to test it. (The number of days is factory programmed.) The GFCI
must be reset once it has tripped. After passing the GFCI Trip Test, any subsequent GFCI trips will indicate a ground fault or
other unsafe condition and the power to the spa must be shut off until a service person can correct the problem.
Key
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every 1/2 second
ForcingtheGFCITripTest
The installer can cause the GFCI Trip Test to occur sooner by initiating it using the above menu.
The GFCI should trip within a few seconds and the spa should shut down. If it does not, shut down the power and manually
verify that a GFCI breaker is installed and that the circuit and spa are wired correctly. Verify the function of the GFCI with its
own test button. Restore power to the spa and repeat the GFCI Trip Test.
Once the GFCI is tripped by the test, reset the GFCI and the spa will operate normally from that point. You can verify a suc-
cessful test by navigating to the above menu. PASS should appear after a temp button is pressed from the GFCI screen.
Theend-user must be trained to expect this one-time test to occur andhow to properly reset the GFCI.
Warning:
If freezing conditions exist, a GFCI should be reset immediately or spa damage
could result. The end user should always trained to test and reset the
GFCI on a regular basis.
Utilities –GFCITestFeature
Only if GFCI
isenabled
ToFIRST item in
Main Menu
(TEMP Range)
Tonext item in
Info Menu
(A/B°)
While the Temperatureis
still flashing, press Light
repeatedly until UTIL (Utilities)
appears in the LCD.
TRIP may also
appear briefly
under certain
circumstances.
One of these screens
will appear.
If the GFCI does
NOTtrip, FAIL will
appear and Spa
will not operate.
tripped
al.
When the GFCI trips,
the spa will shut down.
After the breaker is
reset, PASS will
appear in this menu
and the spa will
operate normally.
SET RANGE
Main Screen
READYRANGEFLTR1
Waiting a few seconds inside the GFCI Menu will allow the screen to return to normal operation.
*****
Or wait to revert
Only appears
if a GFCI test
has been
passed.
The GFCI will be
at
a random interv
SET
*****
Or wait to revert
*****
Or
wait to revert
*****
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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A Little Historycantell alot
The Fault Log stores up to 24 events in memory and they can be reviewed under the Fault Log Menu.
Each event captures a Fault Message Code,how many days have passed since the fault, Timeof the fault, Set Temperature
during the fault, and Sensor A and B temperatures during the fault.
Utilities –FaultLog
OnlyifDEMOMode
is enabled
TheFaultLogisalsoavailable fromthe
TestMenu(in TestMode).
24Faultmessages
Fewermessagesm
ToFIRSTitemin
MainMenu
(TEMPRange)
WhiletheTemperatureis
still flashing,pressLight
repeatedlyuntilUTIL(Utilities)
appearsin theLCD.
PressLight
repeatedlyuntilFALTLOG
appearsin theLCD.
SET RANGE
MainScreen
READY RANGEFLTR1
READY R
SET READY R
READY R
READY R
ANGE
M: MessageCode
READY RANGE
D:DaysAgo
READY RANGE
Time
READY RANGE
SetTemperature
SensorATemp
SensorBTemp
M:
ANGE
is
themaximum.
ay
bedisplayed.
P
M:
ANGE
M:
ANGE
WaitingafewsecondsinsidetheFaultLogMenuwill allowthescreento returntonormaloperation.
Indicates Flashing or Changing Segment
Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message - every1/2 second
A temperature button, used for “Action”
Light or dedicated“Choose” button, depending on control panel configuration
Key
Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item.
***** Waiting time (depends on menu item) that revertsto original setting and
ignores any change to that menu item.
Indicates a Menu Item that
Depends on a Manufacturer
Configuration and
may or may not appear.
See following pages for various Message Codes and definitions.
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GeneralMessages
READYRANGEFLTR1
PrimingMode–M019
Each time the spa is powered up, it will enter Priming Mode. The purpose of Priming Mode is to allow the user to run each
pump and manually verify that the pumps are primed (air is purged) and water is flowing. This typically requires observing
the output of each pump separately, and is generally not possible in normal operation. Priming Mode lasts 4 minutes, but
you can exit it earlier by pressing any Temp button. The heater is not allowed to run during Priming Mode.
NOTE: If your spa has a Circ Pump, it will turn on with Jets 1 in Priming Mode. The Circ Pump will run by itself when Prim-
ing Mode is exited.
Wateris tooHot(OHS)–M029
One of the water temp sensors has detected spa water temp 110°F (43.3°C) and spa functions are disabled. System will
auto reset when the spa water temp is below 108°F (42.2°C). Check for extended pump operation or
high ambient temp.
M0XX numbers are Message Codes. See Page 18.
* This message can be reset from the topside panel with any button press.
TooCold- Freeze Protection
A potential freeze condition has been detected, or the Aux Freeze Switch has closed, and all pumps and blower are acti-
vated. All pumps and blower are ON for at least 4 minutes after the potential freeze condition has ended, or when the aux
freeze switch opens.
In some cases, pumps may turn on and off and the heater may operate during Freeze Protection.
This is an operational message, not an error indication.
READY RANGE READYRANGE
WaterTemperatureis Unknown
After the pump has been running for 1 minute, the temperature will be displayed.
or
SafetyTrip-PumpSuctionBlockage*–M033
The Safety Trip error message indicates that the vacuum switch has closed. This occurs when there has been a suction prob-
lem or a possible entrapment situation avoided. (Note: not all spas have this feature.)
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domestic applied for and pending. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
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