Gecko Y Series User manual

Y seriesTM
whatever the spa, this is your control system
Total Flexibility
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Gecko Alliance
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www.geckoalliance.com Printed in Canada 08-2013
9919-101184-B
Rev. 08-2013
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Y Series TechBook
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Table of contents
Warnings  2
Introduction  3
Features  4
inye overview  5
inye dimensions  5
inyt overview  6
inyt dimensions  6
Y Series installation
- Floor installation procedure with optional guide plate  7
- Floor installation procedure without guide plate  7
- Wall installation procedure with optional wall mounting brackets  8
Keypad installation
- Connecting the main keypad to the spa pack  9
Y Series connections
- Electrical wiring for North American models  10
- Electrical wiring for all models  10
- Heater connections  12
Power-up & breaker setting  13
Programming the Y Series  14
Typical output congurations  15
Output cable opening size  18
Output cable installation  18
Y Series eld programming options  19
- Custom congurations  19
- AMP pins and housings  21
- High voltage accessory connections  22
Keypad overview
- Function description  27
- Instructions  27
- Typical settings  29
Y Series error codes
- Hr error message / ow chart & step-by-step  31
- Prr error message / ow chart & step-by-step  31
- HL error message / ow chart & step-by-step  32
- FLO & UPL error message / ow chart & step-by-step  34
- OH error message / ow chart & step-by-step  35
Troubleshooting
- Pump 1 doesn't work / ow chart & step-by-step  36
- Pump 2 or blower doesn't work / ow chart & step-by-step  38
- Circulation pump doesn't work / ow chart & step-by-step  40
- Ozonator doesn't work / ow chart & step-by-step  41
- Nothing seems to work / ow chart & step-by-step  42
- Nothing seems to work (European version)/ ow chart  43
- Spa not heating / ow chart & step-by-step  45
- Keypad doesn't seem to work step-by-step  46
- GFCI trips  46
Step-by-step eld replacement procedure  47
- How to remove a spa pack from the spa piping  47
- How to replace the heater  50
- How to replace main control board on inye  51
- How to replace the main control board on inyt  52
- How to replace the upper extension board on the inyt  53
Specications  54
- North American Models  55
- European Models  56

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WARNINGS:
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following
* FOR UNITS FOR USE IN OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, A CLEARLY LABELED
EMERGENCY SWITCH SHALL BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE INSTALLATION THE SWITCH SHALL
BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE OCCUPANTS AND SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 5' (152 M) AWAY,
ADJACENT TO, AND WITHIN SIGHT OF THE UNIT
* ANY DAMAGED CABLE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED
* TURN POWER OFF BEFORE SERVICING OR MODIFYING ANY CABLE CONNECTIONS IN THIS UNIT
* TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND/OR WATER DAMAGE TO THIS CONTROL,
ALL UNUSED BUSHING CONDUITS MUST BE PLUGGED WITH THE ATTACHED NIPPLE
* THIS CONTROLLER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN PROXIMITY OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
* LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE OR IMPROPER WIRING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THIS CONTROL SYSTEM
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
* THIS PACK CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER FOR SERVICE
* ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ANY STATE, PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE
IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THE INSTALLATION
* PRODUCT MUST BE DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL WASTE DISPOSAL
LEGISLATION
Aeware®, Gecko®, and their respective logos are Registered Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group
Inyt™, inye™, inkeys™, intouch™, ink200™, in.k400™, in.k450™, in.k600™, in.k19™, in.k35™,
in.k8™, in.k800™, ino™, input™, inseal™, inlink™, intcip™, instik™, heatwav™, Y Series™, and their
respective logos are Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are tradenames,
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
Warnings

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Introduction
Y Series
whatever the spa,
this is your control system
The Y Series offers the kind of simplicity that makes for
a genuine top-of-its-class product It is the natural choice
for anyone who wants an easy-to-understand
multi-application solution
You don't have to wonder about compatibility;
instead, there’s just the comforting certainty that when
you invest in the Y Series, all spa congurations are
supported What's more, it also takes into account future
compatibility, so you can have peace of mind knowing
that you can enjoy your spa pack for years to come

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Inseal provides an extra level of protection
against water inltration Connectors and power
box are designed to be watertight so that no
water can be in direct contact with electrical
components (IPX5)
in.seal
watertight protection
A heater safety system located on the heatwav
heater with an all-electronic dry-re protection
in.o
dry-re protection
Intcip is an intelligent water temperature refresh
algorithm that calculates optimal time to start
pumps and get water temperature readings
Intcip continuously readjusts the heater start time
in.t.cip
water temperature algorithm
Features
The Y Series systems boast a long list of technical features Each of them contributes to bringing the most advanced
solutions available to Y Series equipped spa owners:
The instik is a pen drive with an inlink connector
very similar to a USB memory stick It connects
to the spa pack and contains data to program or
congure its system The system executes
the data upload automatically
in.stik
automated software upload
All Y Series packs support the intouch WiFi
interface, allowing you to use your favorite iOS
device to communicate with your spa
in.touch
you're always in touch with your relaxation
The Y Series is only compatible with the low-
voltage family of inlink connectors, such as
those used by keypads and similar low-voltage
accessories
in.link
ingenious plugs and connectors

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in.ye overview
in.ye dimensions
Ground input
connection
(European
version shown)
heatwav heater
with ino
technology
Watertight strain
relief system
Access to heater
connections
Mounting feet
Industry-standard AMP
connectors for outputs
Enough outputs for all
your spa needs
Light outputs
(1 direct, 1 switched)
Main keypad connector
Communications link
(intouch or instik)
Accessible
bonding lugs
Front view Side view
498"
(126 mm)
2"
(51 mm)
1075"
(273 mm)
1655"
(420 mm)
1960"
(498 mm)
288 "
(73 mm)
1047"
(266 mm)
163"
(41 mm)
261"
(66 mm)
Bottom view
456"
(115 mm)
225"
(57 mm)
429"
(108 mm)
7 1 6 "
(182 mm)
Rear view
17"
(431 mm)
Note: Shown with optional wall mouting brackets (see Installation).
Main power
entry connection
2375 "
(603 mm)

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in.yt overview
in.yt dimensions
Main power
entry connection
heatwav heater
with ino
technology
Watertight strain
relief system
Access to heater
connections
Mounting feet
Industry-standard AMP
connectors for outputs
Communications link
(intouch or instik)
Enough outputs for all
your spa needs
Light outputs
(1 direct, 1 switched)
Main keypad connector
Communications link
(intouch or instik)
Accessible
bonding lugs
Front view Side view
516"
(130 mm)
2"
(51 mm)
145"
(368 mm)
Bottom view
1662"
(422 mm)
1960"
(498 mm)
288"
(73 mm)
1047"
(266 mm)
163"
(41 mm)
261"
(66 mm)
110"
(279 mm) 429" (109 mm)
204"
(52 mm)
809"
(205 mm)
1096"
(278 mm)
Rear view
1690"
(429 mm)
Note: Shown with optional wall mounting brackets (see Installation).
2375 "
(603 mm)

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Material:
4- # 10 screws
with round, truss
or pan head
4- washers 1/2" OD x
1/16" thickness (12 mm
OD x15 mm)
Guide plate part #s:
9917-102148 (inye)
9917-100873 (inyt)
Select the location on
the oor for spa pack
and rmly attach guide
plate to wooden base
with 2 screws backed
by 2 washers
Now rmly attach unit to
wooden base by using
the remaining 2 screws
backed by 2 washers to
attach the front feet
Note: The spa pack must be
installed at least 4" (100 mm)
above potential ood level.
If oor is on ground level,
pack should be raised at least
4" (100 mm).
Slide back side of the
unit's feet into the guide
plate It should easily slide
into place
4"
Floor installation procedure with optional guide plate
Y Series installation
Warning!
Beware the application of some products
commonly used against corrosion (such as
WD-40 family products) as they could damage
the power box, due to a negative chemical
reaction between some industrial oils and its
plastic enclosure Any other materials which may
come in contact with the enclosure must be
carefully evaluated under end use conditions
for compatibility
Important!
Please note that
countersunk screws
should not be used as
they can damage the
power box support
The following material
is recommended:
4- # 10 screws with
round, truss or pan
head
4- washers 1/2” OD x
1/16” thickness
(12 mm OD x15 mm)
Select the most appropria-
te location on the oor for
the spa pack and rmly
attach the 2 rear feet
to the wooden base
using 2 screws backed
by 2 washers
Note: The spa pack must be
installed at least 4" (100 mm)
above potential ood level.
If oor is on ground level,
pack should be raised at least
4" (100 mm).
Important!
Please note that
countersunk screws
should not be used as
they can damage the
power box support
Now rmly attach the front
feet of the pack to the
wooden oor using
2 more screws backed
by 2 washers
4"
Floor installation procedure without guide plate
Warning!
Beware the application of some products commonly used against corrosion
(such as WD-40 family products) as they could damage the power box,
due to a negative chemical reaction between some industrial oils and its plastic
enclosure Any other materials which may come in contact with the enclosure
must be carefully evaluated under end use conditions for compatibility

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The following material is
recommended:
4- # 10 screws of
appropriate length
with round, truss
or pan head
4- washers 1/2" OD x
1/16” thickness
(12 mm OD x 15 mm)
Use 2 standard 2" x 4"
or 2" x 6" wall studs,
spaced on 17-inch
(431 mm) centers
to afx the spa pack
Firmly attach lower
mounting holes on each
side of the pack with
the 2 remaining screws
and 2 washers
Lower mounting holes
are 2" (51 mm) below
upper holes
Firmly attach, one at a
time, upper mounting
holes on each side of the
spa pack with 2 screws
backed by 2 washers
Install mounting brackets
(100 bracket bundle with
200 screws, part #: 9920-
101474) on both sides
of rear of unit, using the
screws provided with the
bracket
Torque screws
to 13 inlb max (149 Nm)
Wall installation procedure with optional wall mounting brackets

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See the techbook for your specic keypad model for installation details and drilling template
Connecting the main keypad to the spa pack
To connect the keypad, remove the cover, then insert the inlink connector into the appropriate keypad connector
(as illustrated) Route the cable through one of the molded strain relief channels on the bottom right side of the spa
pack (as illustrated) Fill the remaining space with the foam gaskets supplied Don’t forget to replace the cover and all
screws (torque to 8 inlb max [09 Nm])
Note: always shut power down before connecting an accessory to the in.ye or in.yt.
Keypad installation
keypad
Connect the
main keypad as
indicated here