Gecko SC-MP-AR1 Reference guide

Press Jet 1 to turn pump 1 on at low speed. Press a
second time to turn pump 1 to high speed. A third
time turns pump 1 off. A built-in timer turns pump 1
off after 30 minutes, unless it has been manually
deactivated first.
The "Pump 1" indicator lights up when pump
is on. It flashes when pump 1 is on at low
speed.
Quick Reference Card
Starting Pump 1:
Use Up or Down arrow key to regulate water
temperature. The temperature setting will be
displayed for 5 seconds to confirm your new
selection.
The "Set Point" indicator displays the
desired temperature, NOT the current
water temperature!
Water temperature can be adjusted by 1˚
increments from 59 to 104˚F (15 to 40˚C).
Setting water temperature:
Starting Pump 2:
When water temperature is 1˚F (0.5˚C) lower
than the Set Point, the heater will automatically
turn on until water temperature reaches Set Point
plus 1˚F (0.5˚C).
The "Heater" indicator lights up when
the heater is on. It flashes when there
is a request for more heat but the heater
has not yet started.
N.B.: If your system is configured in Low Current
Mode, the heater will not start if both pumps are
running at high speed.
Automatic water heater start:
The Quick Reference Card provides a quick overview of your spa's main functions and the operations accessible with
your digital control pad. Note: Functionality depends on system configuration (system can also be equipped with a K-19).
SC-MP-AR1
Press Jet 2 to turn Pump 2 on. Press a second time
to turn Pump 2 off. A built-in timer turns pump 2 off
after 30 minutes, unless it has been manually
deactivated first.
The "Pump 2" indicator lights up
when pump is on.
Turning the light on:
Press Light to turn light on. Pressing a second time
turns light off. A built-in timer automatically turns light
off after 2 hours, unless it has been manually
deactivated first.
The "Light" indicator is displayed
when light is on.
This function allows you to prevent unauthorized
parameter setting of the unit. This feature is
especially helpful when young children have access
to the keypad.
Locking your digital control pad:
1- Press and hold Pump 1 key for10 seconds.
2- The display will show Loc
3- Press and hold Pump 1 key again
for 10 seconds to unlock keypad.
The display will show Ulc to confirm.
When control pad is locked, all keypad functions are
locked, except the light and pump 1. All automatic
functions of the system run as usual.
Digital control pad lockout:
Press Blower to turn blower on. Press a second
time to turn blower off. A built-in timer turns
blower off after 30 minutes, unless it has been
manually deactivated first.
The "blower" indicator lights up
when blower is on.
Starting the blower:

PROGRAMMING THE PURGE/FILTER CYCLES
The system either performs 3 purge cycles per 12 hours (every 4 hours) or 2 filter cycles per day, at 12-hour intervals
(depending on system configuration). During a purge cycle, pump and blower run for one minute. During a filter cycle,
low speed pump runs for the number of hours selected.
To set the purge/filter cycles:
The "Heater" indicator
is flashing when the pump
is running at high speed.
Not a bug but a feature!
The heater is automatically turned off when the pump
is running at high speed to limit the electrical current draw.
"HL" error message is displayed. The system has shut heater down because water
temperature at the heater has reached 119˚F (48˚C).
Do not enter the water! Allow water to cool down
to 109˚F (43˚C), then press any key to reset the system.
Call your dealer or service supplier if problem persists.
"FLO" error message is displayed. The system detects no water pressure while the pump is running.
Check and open water valves. Check water level. Clean filter.
Call your dealer or service supplier if problem persists.
"FLC" error message is displayed. A problem has been detected with the pressure switch.
Call your dealer or service supplier if problem persists.
"Prr" error message is displayed. A problem has been detected with the temperature probe.
Call your dealer or service supplier.
The system has shut down because the water temperature
in the spa has reached 112˚F (44˚C). Only the Smart
Winter Mode remains active. Do not enter the water! Allow
water to cool down to 109˚F (43˚C) , then press any key
to reset the system.
Call your dealer or service supplier if problem persists.
The pump has started up for one
minute on several occasions and
"Filter Cycle" indicator is flashing.
Not a bug but a feature!
Our Smart Winter Mode protects your spa from the
cold by turning pumps on for one minute several times
a day to prevent water from freezing in pipes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Press and hold Light key for
5 seconds. The display will
show the currently set number
of purge cycles per 12 hours (or
the filter cycle duration in hours).
When the desired setting is
displayed, press Light key to
confirm. A purge/filter cycle
will start immediately.
Use Heat or Cool arrow key
to change setting.
Purge: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 12
Filter: 0 = no filtration
12 = continuous filtration
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Note: Settings are kept in the system's memory (including Set Point and purge/filter cycles settings), even after a power failure.
For systems not equipped with a circulation pump: When water temperature is 2˚F (1˚C) higher than the Set Point, the filter cycle will be
suspended until water temperature reaches 1˚F below the Set Point.
40-minute filter cycle time-out: If you turn a pump, blower or light on during a filter cycle, the filter cycle will be interrupted
and will only resume 40 minutes after you (or the system) have turned the last active output off.
Clean up cycle: a 30 minutes clean up cycle is initiated 40 minutes after a pump or the blower (that has been manually activated)
is turned off.
"OH" error message
is displayed.