PDC spas Accent User manual

Navigaon
Navigang the enre menu structure is done with 2 or 3 buons on the control panel.
The Accent control panel has separate WARM (Up) and COOL (Down) temperature buons.
The MENU Buon is used to choose the various menus and navigate each secon.
The two Temperature buons (Warm and Cool) are used to select and change the parameter.
Typical use of the Temperature buons allows changing the Set Temperature while the numbers are ashing in the LCD.
The menus can be exited by pressing the Menu key repeatedly to return to main screen.
Waing a few seconds in the Main Menu will allow the display to revert to the Main Screen. Most changes are not saved
unless Menu/Select is pressed.
Sample Navigaon Flow
Power-up Screens
Each me the System powers up, a series of numbers is displayed.
Aer the startup sequence of numbers, the system will enter Priming Mode.
Eect. 6/2019
Accent™ Control Operaon Guide

Preparaon and Filling
Fill the spa to its correct operang 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 and the control system during the filling process.
Aer turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel will go through specific sequences. These sequences
are normal and display a variety of informaon regarding the configuraon of the hot tub control.
Priming Mode – M019*
This mode will last for 4-5 minutes or you can manually exit the priming mode aer the pump has primed.
Regardless of whether the priming mode ends automacally or you manually exit the priming mode, the system will automa-
cally return to normal heang and filtering at the end of the priming mode. During the priming mode, the heater is disabled to
allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater under low-ow or no-ow condi-
ons. Nothing comes on automacally, but the pump can be energized by pushing the “Jet” buons.
Priming the Pumps
As soon as the above display appears on the panel, push the “Jet” buon once to start pump in low-speed and then again to
switch to high-speed. The pump will now be running in high-speed to facilitate priming. If the pump has not primed aer 2
minutes, and water is not owing from the jets in the spa, do not allow the pump to connue to run. Turn o the pump and
repeat the process. Note: Turning the power o and back on again will iniate a new pump priming session. Somemes mo-
mentarily turning the pump o and on will help it to prime. Do not do this more than 5 mes. If the pump will not prime, shut
o the power to the spa and call for service.
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 cause the system to energize the heater and go into an overheat condion.
Exing Priming Mode
You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing a “Temp” buon (Up or Down). Note that if you do not manually exit the
priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automacally terminated aer 4-5 minutes. Be sure that the pump
has been primed by this me.
Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will momentarily display the set temperature but the display will
not show the temperature yet, as shown below. This is because the system requires approximately 1 minute of water owing
through the heater to determine the water temperature and display it.
Vitality Series Fitness Spas / LifeStyle Series Hot Tubs
Pump
Press the “Jets ” buon once to turn pump on or o, and to shi between low and high-speeds.
If le running, the pump will turn o aer a me-out period. The pump low-speed will me out aer 30 minutes. The high-speed
will me out aer 15 minutes.
If the spa is in Ready Mode, pump low may also acvate for at least 1 minute every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature
(polling) and then to heat to the set temperature if needed. When the low-speed turns on automacally, it cannot be deacvated
from the panel, however the high speed may be started.

If unable to turn o low speed, note the pump will connue to operate on low speed unl set temp is reached. It will automacal-
ly turn o when temp is reached.
Freeze Protecon
If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low enough temperature, then the pump will automacally acvate to
provide freeze protecon. The pump will run either connuously or periodically depending on condions.
Clean-up Cycle
When a pump is turned on by a buon press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes aer the pump is turned o or mes out. The
pump and the ozone generator will run for 30 minutes or more, depending on the system.
Temperature and Temp
Adjusng the Set Temperature
The panel has Up and Down buons (Temperature buons), pressing Up or Down will cause the temperature to ash. Pressing
a temperature buon again will adjust the set temperature in the direcon indicated on the buon. When the LCD stops ashing,
the spa will heat to the new set temperature when required. Spa temperature can be set between 80°F and 104°F.
Press-and-Hold
If a Temperature buon is pressed and held when the temperature is ashing, the temperature will connue to change unl the
buon is released.
NOTE: Spa will not reach set temp if unit is in Low Range. Check sengs to be sure unit is in High Range to reach temps above
80°F.
Dual Temperature Ranges
This system incorporates two temperature range sengs with independent set temperatures. The High Range designated in the
display by an “up” arrow, and the Low Range designated in the display by a “down” arrow.
These ranges can be used for various reasons, with a common use being a “ready to use” seng vs. a “vacaon” seng. The
Ranges are chosen using the menu structure below. Each range maintains its own set temperature as programmed by the user.
This way, when a range is chosen, the spa will heat to the set temperature associated with that range. For example: High range
might be set between 80°F and 104°F. Low range might be set between 50°F and 99°F. Freeze protecon is acve in either range.
1) Press menu key TEMP will be displayed.
2) Use Up or Down arrow to change from High to Low range. A small Up arrow or Down arrow icon will be displayed on the
screen.
NOTE: Spa will not reach set temp if unit is in Low Range. Check sengs to be sure unit is in High Range to reach temps above
80°F.
Mode, Ready and Rest
In order for the spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water through the heater. The pump that performs this funcon is known
as the “heater pump.”
READY Mode will circulate water periodically, using pump Low, in order to maintain a constant water temperature, heat as needed,
and refresh the temperature display. This is known as “polling.”
REST Mode will only allow heang during programmed filter cycles. Since polling does not occur, the temperature display may not
show a current temperature unl the pump has been running for a minute or two.
Ready-in-Rest Mode
READY/REST appears in the display if the spa is in Rest Mode and Jet 1 is pressed. It is assumed that the spa is being used and will
heat to set temperature. While Pump High can be turned on and o, pump Low will run unl set temperature is reached, or 1 hour
has passed. Aer 1 hour, the System will revert to Rest Mode. This mode can also be reset by entering the Mode Menu and
changing the Mode.

Show and Set Time of Day
Seng the me-of-day can be important for determining filtraon mes and other background features. When in the TIME menu,
SET TIME will ash on the display if no me-of-day is set in the memory.
Seng Time:
1) Repeatedly press menu key unl set me or me appears on screen.
2) Press up or down arrow to adjust hour.
3) Press menu key to switch to minutes.
4) Press up or down key to adjust minutes.
5) Press menu key to exit.
If power is interrupted to the system, Time-of-Day is not stored. The system will sll operate and all other user sengs will be
stored. If filter cycles are required to run at a parcular me of day, reseng the clock will return the filter mes to the actual
programmed periods.
When the system starts up, it defaults to 12:00 Noon, so another way to get filter mes back to normal is to start up the spa at
noon on any given day. SET TIME will sll ash in the TIME Menu unl the me is actually set, but since the spa started at noon,
the filter cycles will run as programmed.
Restricng
The control can be restricted to prevent unwanted use or temperature adjustments. Locking the panel prevents the controller from
being used, but all automac funcons are sll acve.
Locking the Temperature allows Jets and other features to be used, but the Set Temperature and other programmed sengs
cannot be adjusted. Temperature Lock allows access to a reduced selecon of menu items. These include Set Temperature, FLIP,
LOCK, UTIL, INFO and FALT LOG. Unlock sequence may be used from any screen that may be displayed on a restricted panel.
Lock Panel
1) Press menu key unl Lock appears.
2) Press up key, temp will be displayed.
3) Press menu buon, panel will be displayed.
4) Press up key twice, ON will be displayed.
5) Press menu buon to lock panel.
Hold
Hold—M037*
Hold Mode is used to disable the pumps during service funcons like cleaning or replacing the filter. Hold Mode will last for 1 hour
unless the mode is exited manually.
Set Hold:
1) Press menu key repeatedly unl hold is displayed.
2) Press up arrow to enter hold.
3) Press down arrow to exit hold.
Adjusng
Main Filtraon
Filter cycles are set using a start me and a duraon. Start me is indicated by an “A” (AM) or “P” (PM) in the boom right corner of
Lock Temp
1) Press menu key unl Lock appears.
2) Press up key for temp lock.
3) Press temp buon again.
4) Press temp buon to ON.
5) Press menu buon to exit.
Unlock Panel
1) Press menu.
2) Press and hold up key.
3) Press menu buon twice to unlock.
Unlock Temp
1) Press temp buon unl Lock appears.
2) Press up key, temp will be displayed.
3) Press and hold up key buon.
4) Press menu buon twice.

the display. Duraon has no “A” or “P” indicaon. Each seng can be adjusted in 15-minute increments. The panel calculates the
end me and displays it automacally.
Set Filter Cycle 1:
1) Repeatedly press menu key unl FLTR appears.
2) Press up arrow and BEGN will be displayed.
3) Press up arrow again and then use up or down arrow to select filter cycle start me.
4) Press menu key twice to exit beginning me.
5) Press up menu to select run hours then press up arrow or down arrow to adjust hour.
6) Press menu key twice to exit.
Filter Cycle 2
It is possible to overlap Filter Cycle 1 and Filter Cycle 2, which will shorten overall filtraon by the overlap amount. Filter Cycle 2
is OFF by default.
Set Filter Cycle 2:
1) Repeatedly press menu unl FLTR2 appears
2) Press up arrow.
3) Press up arrow again to turn on.
4) Repeat step for seng filter 1.
Purge Cycles
In order to maintain sanitary condions, pump will purge water from plumbing by running briey at the beginning of each filter
cycle.
If Filter Cycle 1 is set for 24 hours, enabling Filter Cycle 2 will iniate a purge when Filter Cycle 2 is programmed to begin.
Preference
F/C (Temp Display)
Change the temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
12/24 (Time Display)
Change the clock between 12 hr. and 24 hr. display.
RE-MIN-DERS (Reminders)
Turn the reminder messages (like “Clean Filter”) On or O.
CLN-UP (Cleanup)
Cleanup Cycle Duraon is not always enabled, so it may not appear. When it is available, set the length of me Pump will run
aer each use. 0-4 hours are available.
Ulies
A ulies menu selecon may be accessed and is intended for qualified service techs only.
GFCI Test
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Detector (RCD) is an important safety device and is required
equipment on a hot tub installaon. (The GFCI Test Feature is not available on CE rated systems.)
Once the GFCI is tripped manually, reset the GFCI and the spa will operate normally from that point.
Warning: The end-user must be trained how to properly reset the GFCI or RCD. If freezing condions exist, the GFCI or RCD should
be reset immediately or spa damage could result.

General
Priming Mode—M019
Each me 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 pump is primed (air is purged) and water is owing. This typically requires observing the output of the
pump and is generally not possible in normal operaon. Priming Mode lasts 4 minutes, but you can exit it earlier by pressing any
Temp buon. The heater is not allowed to run during Priming Mode.
Water Temperature is Unknown
Aer the pump has been running for 1 minute, the temperature will be displayed
Too Cold – Freeze Protecon
A potenal freeze condion has been detected, or the Aux Freeze Switch has closed, and pump is acvated. The pump is ON for
at least 4 minutes aer the potenal freeze condion has ended, or when the aux freeze switch opens. In some cases, pumps may
turn on and o and the heater may operate during Freeze Protecon. This is an operaonal message, not an error indicaon.
Water is too Hot (OHS) – M029
The system has detected a spa water temp of 110°F (43.3°C) or more, and spa funcons are disabled. System will auto reset when
the spa water temp is below 108°F (42.2°C). Check for extended pump operaon or high ambient temp.
Heater-Related
Heater Flow is Reduced (HFL) – M016
There may not be enough water ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heang element. Heater start up will
begin again aer about 1 min. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater Flow is Reduced (LF)* – M017
There is not enough water ow through the heater to carry the heat away from the heang element and the heater has been
disabled. See “Flow Related Checks” below. Aer the problem has been resolved, you must press any buon to reset and begin
heater start up.
Heater may be Dry (dr)* – M028
Possible dry heater, or not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down for 15 min. Press any buon to reset the
heater start-up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.

Heater is Dry* – M027
There is not enough water in the heater to start it. The spa is shut down. Aer the problem has been resolved, you must press any
buon to reset and restart heater start up. See “Flow Related Checks” below.
Heater is too Hot (OHH)* – M030
One of the water temp sensors has detected 118°f (47.8°C) in the heater and the spa is shut down. You must clear the message
when water is below 108°f (42.2°C). See “Flow Related Checks” below.
A Reset Message may appear with other Messages
Some errors may require power to be removed and restored.
Flow-Related Checks
Check for low water level, sucon ow restricons, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime. On some
systems, even when spa is shut down by an error condion, some equipment may occasionally turn on to connue monitoring
temperature or if freeze protecon is needed.
Sensor-Related
Sensors Balance is Poor – M015
The temperature sensors MAY be out of sync by 2°F or 3°F. Call for Service.
Sensors Balance is Poor* – M026
The temperature sensors ARE out of sync. The fault above has been established for at least 1 hour. Call for Service.
Sensor A Fault, Sensor B Fault – Sensor A: M031, Sensor B: M032
A temperature sensor or sensor circuit has failed. Call for Service.
Miscellaneous Messages
Communicaons error
The control panel is not receiving communicaon from the System. Call for Service.

System-Related
Memory Failure—Checksum Error* – M022
At Power-Up, the system has failed the Program Checksum Test. This indicates a problem with the firmware (operaon program)
and requires a service call.
Memory Warning—Persistent Memory Reset (Persistent Memory Error)* – M021
Contact your dealer or service organizaon if this message appears on more than one power-up.
Memory Failure—Clock Error* – M020
Contact your dealer or service organizaon.
Configuraon Error (Spa will not Start Up)
Contact your dealer or service organizaon.
The GFCI Failure (System Could Not Test the GFCI) – M036
(North America Only) May indicate an unsafe installaon. Contact your dealer or service organizaon.
A Pump Appears to be Stuck ON – M034
Water may be overheated. POWER DOWN THE SPA. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Contact your dealer or service organizaon.
Hot Fault – M035
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 organizaon.
Reminder
General maintenance helps.
Reminder Messages can be suppressed by using the Preferences Menu. Press a temp buon to reset a reminder message.
Clean the filter
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 30 days. Clean the filter cartridge as instructed in the owner’s manual.

Test the GFCI (or RCD)
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 65 days.
The GFCI or RCD is an important safety device and must be tested on a regular basis to verify its reliability. Every user should be
trained to safely test the GFCI or RCD associated with the hot tub installaon. A GFCI or RCD (European) will have a TEST and
RESET buon on it that allows a user to verify proper funcon.
WARNING: If freezing condions exist, a GFCI or RCD should be reset immediately or spa damage could result. The end user
should always be trained to test and reset the GFCI or RCD on a regular basis.
Change the water
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 90 days. Change the water in the spa on regular basis to maintain proper chemical
balance and sanitary condions.
Change the Filter
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 30 days. Filters should be replaced regularly to maintain proper spa funcon and
sanitary condions.
Check Ozone
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 365 days. Check your ozone/UV generator to assure properly sanized water.
Service Check
May appear on a regular schedule, i.e. every 365 days. Have a service tech do a check-up on your spa.
Warning! Qualified Technician Required for Service and Installaon
Do not aempt service of this control system. Contact your dealer or service organizaon for assistance.
Follow all owner’s manual power connecon instrucons. Installaon must be performed by a licensed electrician
and all grounding connecons must be properly installed.