Balboa TP200 PANEL User manual

TP200 PANEL
User Guide
Standard Menu
Your Single Source Solution
42369 Rev A1

THANK YOU
for using Balboa Water Group spa controls.
Please visit us at
www.BalboaWaterGroup.com BP CONTROL SYSTEM
Software Version: 7.0 and later
This user guide applies to
TP200, TP240 and TP260 panels.
TP200 PANEL
TP240 PANEL
TP260 PANEL

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RED LCD CHARACTERS
Red indicates flashing or changing characters. For example, these
segments flash when you press the TEMP button to change the Set
Temperature.
BLUE LCD CHARACTERS
Blue indicates an alternating message or a progressive message.
When you view Time-of-Day, this progressive message appears.
TEMPERATURE BUTTON
The TEMP button icon indicates an “action.” For example, pressing
the TEMP button initiates any one of the following actions: adjusting
the Set Temperature, menu navigation, setting the Filter Cycle Time,
setting the Heat Mode, etc.
LIGHT BUTTON
The LIGHT button icon indicates navigation or a selection.
HOLLOW DOTS
Hollow dots indicate that your last setting was not saved. For
example, when you set a feature such as Time-of-Day, you need to
press the LIGHT button to save your setting. If you do not press the
LIGHT button, the Main Screen will appear automatically after a few
moments, and your last setting will not be saved.
SOLID DOTS
Solid dots indicate that your last setting will be saved. For example, if
you change the Set Temperature and pause a few moments, the Main
Screen will appear automatically, and your setting will be saved. The
same applies to other features that will be discussed later.
DASHED LINE AROUND THE DISPLAY
Dashed lines indicate a Menu item that depends on a manufacturer
configuration and may or may not appear.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SEQUENCE KEY
 SEQUENCE KEY
 PANEL INTERFACE & TERMINOLOGY
 MAIN MENUS & NAVIGATION
 SET TIMEOFDAY
 CHANGE SET TEMPERATURE
 SET FILTER CYCLE TIMES
 RESTRICT OPERATIONS
 INVERT DISPLAY
 HOLD MODE STANDBY
 LIGHT TIMER PROGRAMMING
 SPA BEHAVIOR
 HEAT SETTINGS
 FILL IT UP!
 PANEL MESSAGES
27 GENERAL
29 HEATER RELATED
31 TEMPERATURE SENSOR RELATED
33 MISCELLANEOUS
34 CONTROL SYSTEM RELATED
36 REMINDER
 PREFERENCES
42 DISPLAY F° OR C°
43 TURN ON/OFF REMINDERS DISPLAY
44 SET 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK
45 SET CLEANUP CYCLE DURATION
46 TURN ON/OFF M8
 UTILITIES
50 INFORMATION SUBMENU
51 GFCI TEST FEATURE
55 FAULT LOG
57 TEMPERATURE SENSOR READINGS

SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button.
The Set Temperature will
appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature
is still flashing, press the
LIGHT button.
Temperature range
Heat Mode
Time-of-Day
Flip Display
Lock Panel & Settings
Lock Temperature
Hold Function
Filter Cycle 1
Filter Cycle 2
Preferences
Utilities
Main Screen
Follow this sequence to navigate the Main menu.
If you are navigating any of the menus and decide
you want to go back to the Main Screen, simply
pause a few moments. The Main Screen will appear
automatically.
MAIN MENUS & NAVIGATION
Main Screen
The Main Screen (A) displays the water
temperature by default. The water temperature
does not flash. If you press the TEMP button,
the water temperature is replaced by the Set
Temperature. The Set Temperature flashes.
Set Temperature
The Set Temperature is programmed by you.
If you start at the Main Screen and press the
TEMP button, the Set Temperature will appear,
and it will be flashing. At this point you can
do two things: One, you can change the Set
Temperature. Two, you can navigate menus
by pressing the LIGHT button. If you do not
press any buttons for a few moments, the Main
Screen will appear automatically.
PANEL INTERFACE
& TERMINOLOGY
A B D
FE
TEMP
TEMP is an umbrella term that refers to panel
buttons that control temperature. For example,
TEMP refers to these buttons (B)(E).
TEMP Button(s)
In addition to controlling the Set Temperature,
use the TEMP buttons to initiate actions while
changing various settings.
LIGHT Button
In addition to turning On/O the spa lights, use
the LIGHT button (D) to navigate menus. Also,
when you change settings such as
Time-of-Day or Filter Cycle duration, make
sure you press LIGHT to save your settings. If
you don’t press LIGHT, the Main Screen will
appear automatically and your setting will not
be saved in most cases.
JETS Button
The JETS button (C) will control a one-speed
pump or a two speed pump. It depends on
how your spa is configured.
AUX Button
Control an auxiliary device, such as a pump or
a blower (F).
CFlashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
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Be sure to set the
Time-of-Day
Setting the Time-of-Day can be important for
determining water filtration times and other
background features.
In this example we will change the
Time-of-Day from 8:57 PM to 7:30 PM. Follow
the same sequence to set the Time-of-Day for
your spa.
If Time-of-Day has not been set, SET TIME will
flash on the display in the TIME menu.
You can choose a 12-hour or 24-hour time
display (See Page 44). CE control systems
default to a 24-hour time display.
NOTE:
This note refers to systems that do not keep
track of Time-of-Day when powered down.
If power is interrupted to such systems,
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 such a 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.
Main Screen
SET TIMEOFDAY
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is flashing,
press TEMP repeatedly to change the
Set Temperature from 102 to 104. Your
setting will be saved automatically.
The Main Screen will appear
momentarily after you stop pressing
TEMP. Or, press LIGHT to have the
Main Screen appear immediately.
Main Screen
Change the Set Temperature
When using a panel with WARM and COOL
temperature buttons, pressing either WARM or
COOL will cause the Set 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 TEMP will cause the Set Temperature
to flash. Pressing TEMP again will cause the
Set Temperature to change in one direction (e.g.
UP). After allowing the display to stop flashing,
pressing the TEMP button will cause the Set
Temperature to flash and the next press will
change the Set Temperature in the opposite
direction (e.g. DOWN).
You can choose an °F or °C temperature display
(See Page 42). CE control systems default to °C.
Press-and-Hold
If a Temperature button is pressed and held
when the Set Temperature is flashing, the Set
Temperature will continue to change until the
button is released. If only one Temperature
button is available and the limit of the
Temperature Range is reached when the
button is being held, the progression will
reverse direction.
CHANGE THE
SET TEMPERATURE
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Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is flashing,
press LIGHT until TIME appears.
This is the current
Time-of-Day setting.
Press TEMP, and the hour will flash.
Press TEMP to change the hour.
Press LIGHT to select the minutes.
Press TEMP to change the minutes
from 57 to 30.
Press LIGHT to save your setting.
The Main Screen will
appear automatically.
If you do not press LIGHT, your setting
will not be saved, and the Main Screen
will appear momentarily.
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Main Screen
SET FILTER CYCLE TIMES
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Press the TEMP button. The
Set Temperature will appear
and flash.
While the Set Temperature is
flashing, press LIGHT until
F1 appears. F1 is an abbreviation
for “Filter Cycle 1”.
Press TEMP. The following
message means you are about
to set the start time of
Filter Cycle 1.
Press TEMP to view the
current start time. In this
example, the start time
is 7:00 PM.
Press TEMP change the hour
from 7 to 8.
Press LIGHT to select
the minutes.
Press TEMP to change the
minutes from 45 to 00.
Press LIGHT to save your
setting. The following message
means you are about to set the
duration. The same sequence
is used to set the start time and
the duration.
This message means Filter
Cycle 1 will end at 11:00 PM.
Press LIGHT to go back to the
Main Screen, or wait a few
moments and the Main Screen
will appear automatically.
Main Filtration
Filter cycles are set using a start time and
a duration. Hours are adjusted in 1-hour
increments, and minutes are adjusted in
15-minute increments. The end time is
calculated and displayed automatically.
Filter Cycle 1
In this example, we will do the following:
•View the current start time
• View the duration
• Set the start time to 8:00 PM
• Set the duration to 3 hours
This means Filter Cycle 1 will end at 11:00
PM. Follow the same sequence to set
Filter Cycle 1 for your spa.
View the next page to set the start time
and duration for Filter Cycle 2.
Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
Filter Cycle 2
In this example, we will do the following:
•Turn On Filter Cycle 2
• View the current start time
• View the duration
• Set the start time to 8:00 AM
• Set the duration to 3 hours
This means Filter Cycle 2 will end at 11:00
AM. Follow the same sequence to set
Filter Cycle 2 on your spa.
Filter Cycle 2 is optional. It is O by
default on most control systems.
However, you can turn it On if you like.
It is possible to overlap Filter Cycle 1 and
Filter Cycle 2, which will shorten overall
filtration by the overlap amount.
Purge Cycles
The heater pump (view page 18) runs for
the whole duration of the filter cycle.
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.
On some systems, purge cycles may run
several times a day, independent of the
filter cycle.
SET FILTER CYCLE TIMES
Press the TEMP button. The
Set Temperature will appear
and flash.
While the Set Temperature is
flashing, press LIGHT until
F2 appears.
Press TEMP. The following
message means Filter Cycle 2
is O.
Press TEMP to turn On
Filter Cycle 2.
Press TEMP. The following
message means you are about
to set the start time of
Filter Cycle 2.
Press TEMP to view the
current start time.
Press TEMP change the hour
from 7 to 8.
Press LIGHT to select
the minutes.
Press TEMP to change the
minutes from 45 to 00.
Press LIGHT. The following
message means you are about
to set the duration. Use the
same sequence to set the start
time and duration.
This message means Filter
Cycle 2 will end at 11:00 AM.
Press the LIGHT button, and
the Main Screen will appear.
Or, pause a moment, and
the Main Screen will appear
automatically.
Main Screen
SEQUENCE

RESTRICTING OPERATION
Main Screen
SEQUENCE
Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
Unlock Panel
Follow this sequence to unlock the panel.
This unlock sequence may be used from any
screen that may be displayed on a
restricted panel.
NOTE: If the panel has a WARM and a COOL
temperature button (view page 3), only the WARM
button will work in the Unlock Sequence.
Press the TEMP button.
LOCK will appear.
While holding down the TEMP
button, press the LIGHT
button two times slowly.
UNLK indicates that the Panel
and settings are unlocked.
Press the LIGHT button, and
the Main Screen will appear.
Or, pause a moment, and
the Main Screen will appear
automatically.
Main Screen
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Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
While the Temperature is flashing,
press LIGHT until LOCK appears.
Press the TEMP button.
Press the LIGHT button to select Panel
Lock (not Temperature Lock).
This indicates that you will lock the
panel in the following screens.
OFF indicates that the panel
will be unlocked.
Press TEMP to view ON.
ON indicates that the panel
will be locked.
Press LIGHT to save your setting.
The Main Screen will
appear automatically.
If you do not press LIGHT, your setting
will not be saved, and the Main Screen
will appear momentarily.
The panel can be
restricted to prevent
unwanted use.
Lock Panel
Locking the panel prevents the panel from
being used, but all automatic functions are
still active. Follow this sequence to Lock
the panel.

RESTRICTING OPERATION CONTINUED
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Lock Temperature & Settings
Follow this sequence to lock the temperature
and settings.
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:
 View the Set Temperature
 FLIP
 LOCK
 UTIL
 INFO
 FAULT LOG
The next page illustrates how to Unlock
the Temperature and Settings.
SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is
flashing, press LIGHT until
LOCK appears.
Press the TEMP button.
Press the TEMP button.
OFF indicates that the
temperature is unlocked.
Press the TEMP button.
ON indicates that the
temperature is locked.
Press LIGHT to save your setting.
The Main Screen will
appear automatically.
If you do not press LIGHT, your setting
will not be saved, and the Main Screen
will appear momentarily.
Main Screen
Unlock Temperature & Settings
Follow this sequence to unlock the
temperature and settings.
This unlock sequence may be used from any
screen that may be displayed on a
restricted panel.
NOTE: If the panel has a WARM and a COOL
temperature button (view page 3), only the WARM
button will work in the Unlock Sequence.
Press the TEMP button. The
Set Temperature will appear
and flash.
While holding down the TEMP
button, press the LIGHT
button two times slowly.
UNLK indicates that the Panel
and/or Temperature
is unlocked.
Press the LIGHT button, and
the Main Screen will appear.
Or, pause a moment, and
the Main Screen will appear
automatically.
Main Screen
SEQUENCE
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Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
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Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
Follow this sequence to invert the display.
This display is inverted (A), and this display is
not inverted (B).
SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is
flashing, press LIGHT until
FLIP appears.
Press TEMP to flip the display.
Press LIGHT to save your setting.
The Main Screen will
appear automatically.
If you do not press LIGHT, your setting
will not be saved, and the Main Screen
will appear momentarily.
Follow the same sequence to restore
the default display orientation (B).
Main Screen
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HOLD MODE
HOLD MODE
Follow this sequence activate Hold Mode.
Hold Mode is used to disable the pumps
during service functions like cleaning or
replacing the filter. This mode will last
for 1 hour unless it is exited manually by
pressing the LIGHT button.
INVERT DISPLAY
A
B
Press the TEMP button. The
Set Temperature will appear
and flash.
Press the LIGHT button until
HOLD appears.
Press the TEMP button to
put the pumps on Hold for
one hour.
This message indicates that
the pumps are on Hold for one
hour, and this message will
appear during the whole hour.
You can exit Hold Mode at any
time by pressing the LIGHT
button.
This indicates that the Hold
Mode is done. After a moment
the Main Screen will appear
automatically.
Main Screen
SEQUENCE

Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
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HOLD MODE +
DRAIN MODE
DRAIN MODE
Some control systems have Drain
Mode, which is a component of Hold
Mode. Drain Mode allows a pump to
be employed when draining the water.
Follow this sequence to use Hold
Mode + Drain Mode.
Light Timer Option
If LITE TIMR does not appear
in the Main Menu, the Light
Timer feature is not enabled by
the manufacturer of your spa.
In this example, we will do
the following:
• Turn On the Light Timer
• Set the start time to 8:00 AM
• Set the duration to 3 hours
This means the Light Timer
will end at 11:00 AM. Follow
the same sequence to set the
Light Timer on your spa.
When available, the Light
Timer is OFF by default.
LIGHT TIMER
PROGRAMMING
Press the TEMP button.
The Set Temperature will
appear and flash.
While the Temperature
is flashing, press LIGHT
until LITE TIMR appears.
This means Light Timer
is O.
This means Light Timer
is On.
This means you are about
to set the start time of the
Light Timer.
Press TEMP to view the
start time.
Press TEMP change the
Hour from 7 to 8.
Press LIGHT to select
the minutes.
Press TEMP to change
the minutes from 45 to 00.
Press LIGHT to save your
setting, and RUN HRS
will appear. This message
means you are about to
set the duration.
Use the same sequence
to set the duration.
This message means the Light
Timer will end at 11:00 AM.
Press LIGHT to go back to the
Main Screen, or wait a few
moments and the Main Screen
will appear automatically.
SEQUENCE
Main Screen
Press the TEMP button. The Set
Temperature will appear and flash.
Press the LIGHT button until
HOLD appears.
Press the TEMP button to put the
pumps on Hold for one hour.
This message indicates that the
pumps are on Hold, and this
message will appear during the
whole hour.
You can exit Hold Mode at any time
by pressing the LIGHT or TEMP
buttons.
If your control system has Drain
Mode, press the JETS button to
activate it.
This message indicates that Drain
Mode is running for one hour, and
this message will appear during the
whole hour.
You can end Drain Mode and return
to Hold Mode by pressing the
JETS button.
You can exit Hold Mode + Drain
Mode at any time by pressing the
LIGHT or TEMP buttons.
This indicates that
Hold Mode + Drain Mode is done.
After a moment the Main Screen will
appear automatically.
Main Screen
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FILTRATION AND OZONE
If your spa does not have a circulation pump, pump
1 low and the ozone generator will run during a filter
cycle. If your spa has a circulation pump, the ozone will
run with the circulation pump.
Many control systems are 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 cycle time and duration are
programmable (view page 7). A second filter cycle can
be enabled as needed.
On most systems 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 plumbing to maintain good water
quality.
On some systems, purge cycles may run
several times a day, independent of the filter
cycle.
FREEZE PROTECTION
If the temperature sensors within the control system’s
heater detect a low enough temperature, then the
pump(s) and the blower automatically 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UP CYCLE (Optional)
When a pump or blower is turned on by pressing
a button on the panel, a clean-up cycle begins 30
minutes after the pump or blower is turned o or
times out. The pump and the ozone generator will
run for 30 minutes or more, depending on the control
system. On some control systems, you can change
this setting (view page 45).
PUMPS
Press the JETS button once to turn Pump 1 On or
O, and to shift between low-speed and high-speed
if equipped. If left running, Pump 1 will turn o after a
time-out period.
The heater pump will run when the blower or any
other pump is on.
If the spa is in Ready Mode (view page 20), Pump 1
low may also activate for at least 1 minute every once
in a while 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.
 CIRCULATION PUMP MODES
If the spa is equipped with a circulation pump, it will
be configured to work in one of the following three
modes:
MODE 1: The circulation pump will operate
continuously (24 hours) with the exception of
turning o 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).
MODE 2: The circulation pump will stay on
continuously, regardless of the water temperature.
SPA BEHAVIOR MODE 3: A programmable circulation pump will
come on when the control system is checking the
water temperature (polling), during filter cycles,
during freeze conditions, or when another
pump is on.
Circulation pump modes are determined by
the Manufacturer and cannot be changed
in the field.
HOW DOES YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM
CHECK THE WATER TEMPERATURE?
The control system (A) activates a pump that
circulates water from the spa through the water
heater (B) shown below. The water heater contains
two temperature sensors (C). When water flows
around the sensors, the control system calculates
the water temperature. This process is referred to
as “polling” in this user guide.
HEATER PUMP
The heater pump is any pump dedicated to
circulating water through the water heater. If your
spa has a circulation pump, the circulation pump
will serve as the heater pump. If your spa does
not have a circulation pump, a two-speed pump
will serve as the heater pump. If the heater pump
is a two-speed pump, anytime it is activated
automatically (for any reason, including to check
the water temperature), it will activate at low speed.
A
B
C

Keep your spa heated and ready
to enjoy, or keep it cool and save
energy. Heat Settings help you
do both.
TEMP
RANGES
HEAT
MODES
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Heat Settings are divided into two groups.
1 - Heat Modes
2 - Temperature Ranges
HEAT
SETTINGS There are three Heat Modes
1 - READY MODE
Ready Mode usually keeps the
water temperature close to the
Set Temperature 24 hours a day.
If you use your spa consistently,
you probably want to use
Ready Mode.
2 - REST MODE
Rest Mode only heats the water
during filter cycles. If you do not
use your spa for an extended
period of time, you may want to
use Rest Mode.
3 - READYINREST MODE
This mode is a subfeature of
Rest Mode. When your spa is
in Rest Mode, and you press
the JETS button, Rest Mode will
automatically switch to Ready-
In-Rest Mode for one hour.
During this hour the control
system will attempt to keep the
water temperature close to the
Set Temperature.
HIGH RANGE
80° - 104° F
26.6° - 40.0 C
LOW RANGE
50° - 99° F
10.0° - 37.2 C
Dierent High and Low
Temperature Ranges may be
determined by the Manufacturer.
Freeze Protection is active in High
and Low ranges.

Flashing characters
Progressive message
Press TEMP button for “action”
Press LIGHT button to “select”
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting not saved
Pause / back to Main Screen / setting saved
Menu Items may or may not appear
SEQUENCE KEY
( View page 2 for full description )
Follow this sequence to view
the current Heat Mode and/
or change the Heat Mode.
There are two Heat Modes
you can select from the
panel menu:
1 - Ready Mode (RDY)
2 - Rest Mode (REST)
Ready-In-Rest Mode (RRST)
is a third Heat Mode. But,
it is a subfeature of Rest
Mode and is not selectable
from the panel menu.
However, when you follow
the sequence to view the
current Heat Mode, any of
the three Heat Modes can
be displayed as the current
Heat Mode.
SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button. The Set Temperature
will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is flashing, press LIGHT until
one of the following Heat Modes appears: RDY, REST,
RRST. The first one to appear is the current Heat Mode
setting.
In this example RDY appears first, which means the
current Heat Mode is set to READY. If you wait for a
moment, the Main Screen will appear automatically, and
the Heat Mode setting will remain READY.
If you want to change the Heat Mode to REST,
press the TEMP button.
REST indicates that the Heat Mode will be set to REST.
Press LIGHT to save your setting. The Main Screen
will appear automatically. If you do not press LIGHT,
your setting will not be saved, and the Main Screen will
appear momentarily.
NOTES
REST MODE
When the spa is in REST Mode (REST), the Main Screen
will alternate between displaying the water temperature
and REST.
READY-IN-REST MODE
If you press the JETS button while in Rest Mode, the spa
will switch to Ready-In-Rest Mode (RRST) for one hour.
The Main Screen will alternate between displaying the
water temperature and RRST.
Main Screen
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Follow this sequence to view
the current Temperature
Range and/or change the
Temperature Range. There are
two ranges to choose from:
1 - High Range (TR:HI)
2 - Low Range (TR:LO)
SEQUENCE
Press the TEMP button. The Set Temperature
will appear and flash.
While the Set Temperature is flashing, press LIGHT
until one of the following settings appears: TR:HI or
TR:LO. The first one to appear is the current Temperature
Range setting.
In this example TR:HI appears first. TR:HI indicates
that the current Temperature Range setting is HIGH.
If you wait for a moment, the Main Screen will appear
automatically, and the Temperature Range setting will
remain HIGH.
If you want to change the Temperature Range to LOW,
press the TEMP button.
This indicates that your Temperature Range
will be set to LOW.
Press LIGHT to save your setting. The Main Screen
will appear automatically. If you do not press LIGHT, your
setting will not be saved, and the Main Screen will appear
momentarily.
Main Screen
HEAT SETTINGS
HEAT MODES
HEAT SETTINGS
TEMPERATURE RANGES

PREPARATION AND FILLING
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 during the filling process. Air may be trapped in the plumbing after filling
the spa. Remove trapped air by priming the pumps. Priming will be
discussed shortly.
After powering On the spa at the main power panel, the spa panel display (view
right) will go through a specific sequence. This sequence is normal and will display
a variety of information regarding the configuration of the control system. After the
sequence ends, the control system will start Priming Mode.
PRIMING MODE
Priming Mode will last for 4-5 minutes, or you can manually exit Priming Mode after
the pump(s) have primed.
Regardless of whether Priming Mode ends automatically or you manually exit
Priming Mode, the control system automatically returns to normal heating and
filtering at the end of Priming Mode. During Priming Mode, the heater is disabled
to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing
the heater under low-water-flow or no-water-flow conditions. Nothing comes on
automatically, but the pump(s) can be energized manually with the panel buttons.
PRIMING THE PUMPS
This panel message (view right) indicates that the spa is in Priming Mode. Priming
Mode lasts 4-5 minutes. Note: Turning the power O and back On again will initiate
a new pump priming session. If you need more than 4-5 minutes to prime all of the
pumps, cycle power to the spa.
What is priming?
Priming removes trapped air from the plumbing. How do you know when a pump
is done priming? Priming is complete when water flows from the jets without air
bubbles. So, watch the jets as you prime the pump. If your spa has more than one
pump, prime each pump one at a time. Why prime one at a time? If multiple pumps
are running, it is too diicult to determine which pump is circulating air bubbles, or
the flow from one pump may hide the flow from another pump.
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FILL IT UP! Follow these steps to prime a two-speed pump:
Press the button for that pump once to turn it On at low speed. Press the button
again to run the pump at high speed. Run the pump at high speed for 2 minutes. If
priming is not complete after 2 minutes, turn o the pump and repeat the process.
Follow these steps to prime any one-speed pump, including a
circulation pump:
Press the button for that pump once to turn it On. Run the pump for 2 minutes. If
priming is not complete after 2 minutes, turn o the pump and repeat the process.
Sometimes momentarily turning the pump O and On will help it to prime. Do not do
this more than 5 times. If the pump will not prime, shut o the power to the spa and
call for service.
Which pump is the heater pump?
When the spa has just entered Priming Mode, press the LIGHT button and see if any
water flows. If so, you have a circulation pump serving as the heater pump. If not, a
two-speed pump serves as the heater pump. A circulation pump is controlled with
the LIGHT button (in Priming Mode only). A two-speed heater pump is controlled by
pressing the JETS button.
The heater pump is the most
important pump to prime.
Once the heater pump is primed, prime any additional pumps. The AUX button may
control one of these pumps.
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 in some cases may cause the system to energize the heater and go into an
overheat condition.
EXITING PRIMING MODE
Priming Mode ends automatically after for 4-5 minutes. However, you can manually
exit Priming Mode during this time by pressing the TEMP button.
When Priming Mode ends (automatically or manually) the panel will display dashes.
Once the control system cycles water through the heater for one minute, the dashes
will be replaced by the water temperature.
Priming Mode
Panel Message
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PANEL
MESSAGES
Helpful information to help keep
your spa running smoothly
This chapter lists all of the Panel Messages and explains each one. Some
Panel Messages have corresponding Message Codes. If so, the Message
Code (B) appears next to the Panel Message (A).
MESSAGE CODES
The easiest way to explain a Message Codes is with a troubleshooting
scenario. For example, what happens if the spa water overheats? The panel
will display this message (A). The control system will capture the following
information and save it in a fault log:
• Time-Of-Day.
• Water temperature, Set Temperature.
• The number of days that have passed since the water overheated.
• Temperature Range.
• Heat Mode.
• Message Code (B).
The Message Code links the Panel Message to the corresponding
Fault Log information. For example, this Message Code (B) will appear in the
corresponding Fault Log. See how to review the Fault Log on page 55.
A
Panel Message
B
Message Code

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PANEL MESSAGES
GENERAL
This message indicates that the spa is in
Priming Mode.
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
Message
Code *
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 circulation pump, you
can turn it On by pressing the LIGHT button
during Priming Mode. The circulation pump
will run by itself when Priming Mode is exited.
The water temperature is unknown or
out of date.
OR
The water is too cold - freeze protection.
A potential freeze condition has been
detected, or the Aux Freeze Switch has closed,
so all pumps and blowers are activated. All
pumps and blowers are ON for at least 4
minutes after the potential freeze condition
has ended, or when the auxiliary freeze
switch opens.
In some cases, pumps may turn On and
O and the heater may operate during
Freeze Protection.
This is an operational message, not an
error indication.
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
*
* *
The spa water is too hot.
One of the water temperature sensors has detected a spa water
temperature of 110°F (43.3°C), so spa functions are disabled.
The Control System will automatically reset when the spa water
temperature is below 108°F (42.2°C). Extended pump operation or high
ambient air temperatures can cause overheating.
Message
Code *
After the pump has been running for 1 minute,
the temperature will be displayed.
This display may also appear if the pump has
not run for more than one hour while the spa
is in Ready Mode.
J29 Warning.
J29 is a connector in the control system. J29 is typically used as
a heater disable input. As such, it should not typically be shorted
at power-up. This message appears if J29 is shorted at power-up.
If this message appears after several power-ups, contact your
dealer or service organization.
Message
Code *
Water Flow Check List
Make sure the spa is filled with enough water to allow
proper water flow through all of the spa’s plumbing.
Closed valves can inhibit proper water flow.
Jets may be equipped with water valves. If too many water
valves are closed, proper water flow may be inhibited.
Make sure suction covers are unobstructed and free of debris.
One pump cycles water through the heater. All plumbing
connected to this pump and the heater must be free from
trapped air. Trapped air can restrict proper water flow. Remove
trapped air by priming this pump.
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Low water flow through the heater. **
There may not be enough water flow through the heater to carry
the heat away from the heating element. Heater start up will begin
again after about 1 min. See “Water Flow Check List” on page 28.
Message
Code *
Heater
Inadequate water flow through the heater. **
There is not enough water flow through the heater to carry the
heat away from the heating element, so the heater has been
disabled. See “Water Flow Check List” on page 28. After the
problem has been resolved, you must press any button on the
panel to reset the control system and begin heater start up.
Message
Code *
*
* *
Control System
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
The heater may be dry. **
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it.
The spa is shut down for 15 minutes. Press any button to reset
the heater start-up. See “Water Flow Check List” on page 28.
Message Code *
Heater is dry. **
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is
shut down. After the problem has been resolved, you must
press any button to reset and restart heater start up. See
“Water Flow Check List” on page 28.
Message
Code *
The heater is too hot. **
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°F (47.8°C)
in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must press any
button to reset when water is below 108°F (42.2°C). See “Water
Flow Check List” on page 28.
Message
Code *
*
* *
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
PANEL MESSAGES
HEATER RELATED

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TEMPERATURE SENSOR
RELATED
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* *
The temperature sensor balance is poor.
The temperature sensors may be out of sync.
Message
Code *
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
The temperature sensor balance is poor. **
The temperature sensors are out of sync. If this message appears in
the panel display, this fault has been established for at least 1 hour.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message Code *
*
* *
Temperature sensor “A” has failed.
Either temperature sensor “A” or the sensor circuit has failed.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message Code *
Temperature sensor “B” has failed.
Either temperature sensor “B” or the sensor circuit has failed.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message Code *
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
A
Heater
B
Temperature
Sensor
Control System
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No Communications.
The panel is not receiving communication from the control system.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
°F or °C is replaced by °T.
The Control System is in Test Mode.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Control System PanelNo Communications Panel Cable
*
* *
Memory Failure - Checksum Error. **
At Power-Up, the system has failed the Program Checksum
Test. This indicates a problem with the firmware (operation
program). Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message
Code *
Memory Warning - Persistent Memory Reset. **
Appears after any system setup change. Contact your dealer
or service organization if this message appears on more
than one power-up, or if it appears after the system has been
running normally for a period of time.
Message
Code *
Clock Error. **
The clock that keeps track of time when the spa is powered O
has failed. Contact your dealer or service organization.
Note: Not Applicable on some control systems.
Message
Code *
Configuration Error – Spa will not Start Up.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
PANEL MESSAGES
MISCELLANEOUS
PANEL MESSAGES
CONTROL SYSTEM RELATED

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REMINDER
GFCI Failure - System Could Not Test/Trip the GFCI.
NORTH AMERICA ONLY. May indicate an unsafe installation.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message
Code *
A Pump Appears to be Stuck ON.
Water may be overheated.
POWER DOWN THE SPA. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message
Code *
A Pump Appears to have been Stuck ON when spa
was last powered.
POWER DOWN THE SPA. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
Message Code *
*
* *
View page 55 for instructions on how to review the Fault Log that corresponds with the Message Code.
This message can be reset from the panel with any button press.
Check pH
This message may appear every 7 days. Check
the pH of your spa’s water with a pH test kit,
and adjust pH with the appropriate chemicals.
General maintenance
helps your spa.
Reminder messages alternate with the
Main Screen.
Reminder Messages can be chosen
individually by the Manufacturer. They may
be disabled entirely, or there may be a limited
number of Reminders on a specific model.
The frequency of each Reminder (i.e. 7 days)
can be specified by the Manufacturer.
Press a Temperature button to reset a
displayed Reminder Message.
The display of Reminder Messages can be
turned On/O (view page 43).
Check the sanitizer chemicals
This message may appear every 7 days.
Check sanitizer level and other water
chemistry with a test kit and adjust with the
appropriate chemicals.
Clean the water filter.
This message may appear every 30 days.
Clean the filter media as instructed by the
manufacturer. See Hold Mode on page 14.
Main Screen
The water level is too low.
Some systems have a water level detector, and this message
appears if it detects that the water level is too low. Pumps are
shut down until this problem clears.