Balboa Water Group VL260 User manual

Preparation and Filling
Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and
jets in the plumbing system before lling to allow as much air as pos-
sible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the
lling process. When your spa is rst actuated, it will go into Priming
mode, indicated by“
PR ”The Priming mode will last for less than
5 minutes (press„Cool”or„Warm” to skip Priming Mode) and then the
spa will begin to heat the spa and maintain the water temperature in
the Standard mode.
Buttons
JETS
Press the“Jets” button once to turn pump on or o, and to shift
between low and high speeds if equipped. If left running, the pump
will turn o after a timeout period. The pump low speed timeout on
some systems may be as long as 4 hours. On non-circ systems, the low
speed of pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is on. It
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, depending upon mode. When the low speed turns on auto-
matically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel; however, the high
speed may be started.
The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD
screen.
Please note that the last measured water temperature only ap-
pears exactly when the pump has run at least for 1 minute.
To display the set temperature, press the Cool or Warm
button once. To change the set temperature, press the button a
second time before the LCD stops ashing. Each press of the“Cool”or
“Warm” button will continue to either lower or raise the set tempera-
ture. After three seconds, the LCD will stop ashing and display the
current spa temperature.
LIGHT
Press the“Light” button to turn the light on and o. If left on,
the light automatically turns o after 4 hours.
MODE
Mode is changed by pressing the “Cool” or “Warm”
button, then pressing the“Light” button.
Standard Mode is programmed to maintain the desired tempe-
rature. Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed
is current only when the pump has been running for at least 2
minutes. “ St ” will be displayed momentarily when you switch into
Standard Mode.
Economy Mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during
lter cycles. “ Ec ” will display solid when temperature is not current,
and will alternate with temperature when temperature is current.
Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20°F/10°C of the set tempera-
ture only during lter cycles.“ Sl ” will display solid when tempe-
rature is not current, and will alternate with temperature when
temperature is current.
Preset Filter Cycles
The rst lter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized.
The second lter cycle begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is
programmable for 2, 4, 6, 8 hours or for continuous ltration
(indicated by “ FC ”). The default lter time is 2 hours.
To program, press “Cool” or “Warm” then “Jets”
Press“Cool”or “Warm”to adjust. Press“Jets”to exit programming.
For more information, please, check the User Manual.
VL260 CONTROL
COOL WARM – SET TEMPERATURE
Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and

Messages Meaning Action Required
No message on display.
Power has been cut o to the spa.
The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings will
be preserved until next power up.
Temperature unknown. After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will
be displayed.
“Overheat”- The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected 118°F/48°C
at the heater.
DO NOT ENTERTHEWATER. Remove the spa cover and allow water to
cool. Once the heater has cooled, reset by pushing any button. If spa
does not reset, shut o the power to the spa and call your dealer or
service organization.
“Overheat”- The spa has shut down.
One of the sensors has detected 118°F/48°C at the heater.
DO NOT ENTERTHEWATER. Remove the spa cover and allow water to
cool. Once the heater has cooled, reset by pushing any button. If spa
does not reset, shut o the power to the spa and call your dealer or
service organization.
“Ice”- Potential freeze condition detected. No action required.The pump and blower will automatically
activate regardless of spa status.
Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into
the Sensor“A”jack is not working.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service organization.
(May appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear when
the heater cools.)
Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into
the Sensor“B”jack is not working.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service organization.
(May appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear when
the heater cools.)
Sensors are out of balance. If alternating with spa temperature, it may just be a
temporary condition. If ashing by itself, spa is shut down.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service organization.
A signicant dierence between temperature sensors has been detected. This could
indicate a ow problem.
Check water level in spa. Rell if necessary. If the water level is okay,
make sure the pumps have been primed. If problem persists, contact
your dealer or service organization.
Persistent low ow problems. (Displays on the fth occurrence of“
”message
within 24 hours.) Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run
normally.
Follow action required for“
”message. Heating capability of the spa
will not reset automatically; you may press any button to reset.
Possible inadequate water, poor ow, or air bubbles in detected in the heater. Spa
is shut down for 15 minutes.
Check water level in spa. Rell if necessary. If water level is okay, make
sure the pumps have been primed. Press any button to reset, or this
message will automatically reset within 15 minutes. If problem persists,
contact your dealer or service organization.
Inadequate water detected in heater. (Displays on third occurrence of“
”
message.) Spa is shut down.
Follow action required for“ ”message. Spa will not automatically
reset. Press any button to reset.
Warning! Shock Hazard! No User Serviceable Parts.
Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your dealer or service organization for assistance.
Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions.
Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and all grounding connections must be properly installed.
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”message. Heating capability of the spa
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Follow action required for“
”message. Spa will not automatically
DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES