Balboa VS501Z User manual

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OPERATION PERATION MANUAL MANUAL
RLS201103 En.A
Due to our continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specifications
are subject to change without prior notice.

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Your spa control system model:
Your spa control system model:
VS/GS5 VS/GS501 01Z Z
VS/GS5 VS/GS510S 10SZ Z
VS/GS5 VS/GS523D 23DZ Z
GL8000
GL8000
Other:_________________
Other:_________________
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation
Requirements
Requirements…………………………………...…...2
Electrical Service
Electrical Service C Configuration onfiguration
Options
Options……………………………………7
Operating
Operating
Instructions
Instructions……………………………………….………………10
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting…………………………..................................................
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Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation
Requirements
Requirements
It is the responsibility of the spa owner to ensure that a qualified and licensed
electrician performs the electrical installation. And this installation must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code; local and state electrical codes. The
following information is provided for hooking up the electrical power supply to your
new spa.
WARNING: Do not turn on the power to your spa until you are told to do so later
in this Operation Operation Manual. Improper electrical connections may damage the
equipment, cause injury, cause a fire, and void your spa warranty.
IMPORTANT: The spa must be wired with a RCD
breaker. And the power supplied to the spa must be on
a dedicated RCD protected circuit with no other
appliances. Failure to do so will cause equipment
damage and will not be covered under your warranty.

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Circuit breaker selection and wiring requirements (Tab0):
Voltage
/Frequency
Amp.
Phase(s)
Breaker Size
(Amp./RCD)
Wire Size
220V~240V, 50/60Hz
10A
1
1x20A
3 x 4.0 mm2
220V~240V, 50/60Hz
16 A
1
1x30A
3 x 6.0 mm2
220V~240V, 50/60Hz
32A
1
1x60A
3 x 10.0 mm2
220V~240V, 50/60Hz
42A
1
1x60A
3 x 10.0 mm2
220V~240V, 50/60Hz
16A
2
2x30A
5 x 6.0 mm2
380V, 50/60Hz
16A
3
3x30A
5 x 6.0 mm2
380V, 50/60Hz
32A
3
3x60A
5 x 10.0 mm2
REQUIREMENTS
Caution: Your spa must be wired by a qualified and licensed electrician, and
according to the instructions below. Failure to do so will terminate all warranties.
(1) The spa must be hard wired to the power supply, with no plug-in connections,
extension cords, or sharing of service.
(2) The spa requires that you run 6mm2solid copper wire, depending on the size of
the residual current device (RCD) that you use. Please refer to Tab0 for details. Do

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not use aluminous wire. Do not use aluminous wire.
(3) The power supply must have a suitable residual current device (RCD). This could
be used as the shut-off switch, which must be installed in plain view of the spa. This
electrical service must be readily accessible to the spa owner, but must not be within 5
feet (1.5m) of the spa.
(4) Use only non-metallic conduit and fittings while installing power to your spa.
(5) After your spa has been positioned, route lines through the knockout on the left or
right front corner of your spa.
(6) Connect the electrical power to your spa.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
To hook up your spa, please follow the instructions below:
1. Remove the screws and cabinet panel on the side of the spa under the topside
control panel, and then set the cabinet panel aside.
2. After removing the cabinet panel, locate the electrical control box. Loosen the
screws on the front of the control box. Remove the screws and the control box
cover.

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3. Run a flexible non-metallic conduit from the power source to the spa, through the
hole in the left or right front corner and into the electrical control box.
4. After pulling all lead wires through the non-metallic conduit, strip 10mm of
insulation off one end of each lead wires.
5. Connect the lead wires to the proper terminals as indicated by the wiring diagram
on the back of the control box cover. Make sure the wires are properly tightened.
6. A grounding lug has been provided on the exterior of the control box to allow
connection of a ground wire to a local grounding point to be established in

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compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all local codes.
7. Close the control box cover and secure with screws.
8. Electrical connection is now complete.

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NOTE: This wiring diagram is meant as a guide only and not as instructions on how to
wire the RCD. Different brands of RCD may be wired differently. The RCD must be
wired by a qualified and licensed electrician.
Electrical
Electrical Service C Service Configuration onfiguration
Options
Options
Default Setting:
Single Service (1 x 16 Amp)
Single Service (1 x 32 Amp)
Dual Service (2 x 16 Amp)
3-Phase Service (3 x 16 Amp)
3-Phase Service (3 x 32Amp)
Single Service (1 x 16 Amp or 1 x 32 Amp)
3 Wires (1 Line + 1 Neutral + 1 Protective Earth)
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow) must be connected to system ground terminal as
marked.
All equipment (pumps, blower, and heater) runs on service line L1.

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NOTE: Original wiring diagram is attached to the back of the control box cover.
GL8000 system:
For 1 x 16 Amp Service: DIP Switch A2, A3 and A4 must be OFF.
For 1 x 32 Amp Service: DIP Switch A2, A3 and A4 can be ON.
Dual Service (2 x 16 Amp)
5 Wires (2 Lines + 2 Neutrals + 1 Protective Earth)
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow) must be connected to system ground terminal as
marked.
The heater runs on service line L1, while all other equipment, such as pumps
and blowers, run on service line L2.
Completely remove the white wire from J26 and J32, or J25.
Note: Some terminals are electrically identical. The white wire may be attached to
either terminal before removal.

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NOTE: Original wiring diagram is attached to the back of the control box cover.
VS/GS5xxZ system:
VS/GS5xxZ system: DIP Switch A10 must be OFF
GL8000 system :
DIP Switch A2, A3 and A4 can be ON.
3-Phase Service (3 x 16 Amp or 3 x 32 Amp)
5 Wires (3 Lines + 1 Neutral + 1 Protective Earth)
Protective Earth wire (Green/Yellow) must be connected to system ground terminal as
marked.
IMPORTANT: Service MUST include a neutral wire, with a line to neutral voltage
of 230VAC.
The heater runs on service line L1. All main-board equipments run on service
line L3. Addtional equipment, such as expansion boards, run on service line
L2.
Completely remove the white wire from J26 and J32, or J25.
Completely remove the blue wire from J28 and J58 or J57.
VS/GS system:
VS/GS system:
If an expansion board is installed, black wire must connect to J28 (Line L2) only.
GL8000 system:
Move the brown wire from J23 or J32 to J28.
Note: Some terminals are electrically identical. The white wire may be attached to
either terminal before removal.