
2Manufactured 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. 6/22/13
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Introduction
Intellectual Property Advisement
All Intellectual property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Balboa Water Group or its respective
suppliers relating to the Balboa Water Group BP500 Spa Control,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software
relating there to (the “System”), is proprietary to Balboa Water
Group and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes,
but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable),
patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs,
and related documentation, and other works of authorship. You
may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and
will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse
engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of
the Intellectual Property shall remain with Balboa Water Group
and its suppliers.
End User Warning
This Installation Manual is provided solely to aid qualified spa
service technicians in installing spas with control systems
manufactured by Balboa Water Group. Balboa controls have
absolutely no end user serviceable parts. Balboa Water Group
does not authorize attempts by the spa owner/user to repair or
service any Balboa products. Non-qualified users should never
open or remove covers, as this will expose dangerous voltage
points and other dangerous risks. Please contact your dealer or
authorized repair center for service.
GFCI
It is required by code to install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) in the supply power for a spa. This device will trip the
breaker if there is an unsafe electrical condition caused by a
malfunctioning component or even the slightest short to ground.
Note: Connect the control system only to a circuit protected
by a Class A GFCI mounted at least 5’ (1.52M) from the inside
walls of the spa/hot tub and in line of sight from the equipment
compartment.
Refer to NEC (National Electrical Code), 2005 Edition, Article
680 for more information.
Warnings: Danger! Risk of Electric Shock!
All electrical work must be performed by a qualified electri-UÊ
cian and must conform to all national, state, and local codes.
Before making any electrical connections, make certain thatUÊ
the Main Power breaker from the house breaker box has
been turned off.
Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact yourUÊ
dealer or service organization for assistance.
Do not permit any electric appliance, such as a light, tele-UÊ
phone, radio, or television within 5’ (1.5m) of a pool or spa.
Follow all owner’s manualUÊ power connection instructions.
Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician andUÊ
all grounding connections must be properly installed.
No user serviceable parts.UÊ
Water temperature in excess of 38˚C may be injurious toUÊ
your health.
Disconnect the electrical power before servicing.UÊ
Keep access door closed.UÊ
CAUTION
UÊ Test the ground fault circuit interrupter before each use of
the spa.
Read the instruction manual.UÊ
UÊ Adequate drainage must be provided if the equipment is to be
installed in a pit.
To ensure continued protection against shock hazard, useUÊ
only identical replacement parts when servicing.
Install aUÊ VG Compliant suction guard that is suitably rated to
match the maximum flow rate marked.
WARNING:
Water temperature in excess of 38˚C may be injurious toUÊ
your health.
Disconnect the electrical power before servicing.UÊ
Keep access door closed.UÊ