If the system is equipped with a circ pump, it will be configured to work in one of three different ways: When the low-speed turns on automatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel, however the high speed may be started. If the spa is in Ready Mode (See page 6), Pump 1 low may also activate once in a while for at least 1 minute to detect the spa temperature (polling) and then to heat to the set On non-circ systems, the low-speed of pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is on. If left running, the pump will turn off after a time-out period.
Press the “Jets” button once to turn pump 1 on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds if equipped. All material copyright of Balboa Water Group. Manufactured under one or more of these patents. This is because the system requires approximately 1 minute of water flowing through the heater to determine the water temperature and display it. Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will momentarily display the set temperature but the display will not show the water temperature yet, as shown below. Be sure that the pump(s) have been primed by this time. Note that if you do not manually exit the priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4-5 minutes. You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing the “Warm” or “Cool” button. Doing so may cause damage to the pump and cause the system to energize the heater and go into an overheat condition.
Under NO circumstances should a pump be allowed to run without priming beyond the end of the 4-5 minute priming mode. Important: A pump should not be allowed to run without priming for more than 2 minutes. If the pump(s) will not prime, shut off the power to the spa and call for service. Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will help it to prime. Note: Turning the power off and back on again will initiate a new pump priming session. Turn off the pumps and repeat the process. If the pumps have not primed after 2 minutes, and water is not flowing from the jets in the spa, do not allow the pumps to continue to run. The pumps will now be running in high-speed to facilitate priming. Also, push the “Jets 2” or “Aux” button, if you have a 2nd pump, to turn it on.
Priming the PumpsĪs soon as the above display appears on the panel, push the “Jets” button once to start Pump 1 in low-speed and then again to switch to high-speed. If the spa has a Circ Pump, it can be activated by pressing the “Light” button during Priming Mode. Nothing comes on automatically, but the pump(s) can be energized by pushing the “Jets” or “Aux” buttons. 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-flow or no-flow conditions. Regardless of whether the priming mode ends automatically or you manually exit the priming mode, the system will automatically starts normal heating and filtering at the end of the priming mode. This mode will last for 4-5 minutes or you can manually exit the priming mode after the pump(s) have primed. These sequences are normal and display a variety of information regarding the configuration of the hot tub control. After turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel display will go through specific sequences. 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. Fill it up! Preparation and Fillingįill the spa to its correct operating level. Material copyright of Balboa Water Group.
Waiting time (depends on menu item) that reverts to original setting and Waiting time that keeps the last change to a menu item. Indicates Alternating or Progressive Message – every 1/2 second