Balboa-water-group EL/VS 120V-240V User Manual

1Troubleshooting & Service for EL/VS Systems60 Hz

10120 Volt Residential Wiring Schematic with G.F.C.I.120 VAC120 VACNeutralOutside Ground RodONONONONONONONONOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFFOFF

115Spa System Box 120VAC ServiceGCRED ACWHT ACJ32J11J15J25J63J33HTR2HTR1TB1FUSE .3A 250VCLASS G FUSE 30AF5F4K6J23J73W1K4K2K3BalboaF2TORQUE RANGE FOR

12240 Volt Residential Wiring Schematic with G.F.C.I.CorrectVoltageWhen Probes Are Placed Across 108V - 132V [1 - 3] [5 - 6] [5 - 10] [12 - 14

13Electric Installation 240VAC_092608.epsSpa System Box 240VAC ServiceGCRED ACWHT ACJ32J11J15J25J63J33HTR2HTR1TB1FUSE .3A 250VCLASS G FUSE 30AF5F4K6

14Wiring Checks WIRING CHECK PRECAUTIONSWhen working in a system box always be aware that it UÊmay contain high voltage.Always keep your fingers and ha

15HEATER START UP INFORMATIONOn M-7 systems, the heater goes through a testing phase every time it starts up to assure that there is adequate water flo

16Diagnosing M7 Topside Control Panels PRELIMINARY PANEL CHECKIf the problem is not obvious, look on the topside control UÊpanel for diagnostic messag

17NOTE: A common programming mistake is overlapping filter times that may cause the spa to filter continuously.Check the water level.UÊCheck the water

18On the third consecutive occurrence of the above mes-sage (without a successful heating cycle in between) the panel will display: , , or Spa i

19LOW VOLTAGEAt Balboa, it’s been our experience that the majority of the problems associated with electronic control systems are due to low voltage.B

2Balboa’s Patented M7 TechnologyTOPSIDE CONTROL PANELThe control panel activates functions at the touch of a button. Each function will echo from the

20Test the BlowerPlug in the blower.UÊPower up the system and activate the blower.UÊIf the fuse blows, then there is a blower problem.UÊIf the fuse do

21ML Series Panels -- For Use with EL and GL Systems ML900ML700ML554ML553ML551ML550ML400ML260ML240ML200Jets Aux LightTempAux LightTempJets Aux LightTe

22ML900 Panel OperationDiagnostic Messages section for the ML900 is unique. Refer to the User Guide for additional information. User Guide for panel

23other button to exit.Locking the PanelPress “Time” “Jets 1” then “Warm” within 3 seconds. When locked, the PL “PL” light will light. All buttons are

24ML550, 551, 554 Panel OperationCool/Warm ML500, 551, 554 Press the “Cool” or “Warm” button once to display the set temperature. Each time eithe

25NOTE: If your system does not have a “Blower” button, and is labeled as ”Jets 3” instead, please refer to the respective User Guide listed above. Li

26Circ Pump (optional)If your system is equipped with a circ pump, it may be configured to work in one of three different ways:1) The circ pump operate

27Editing User PreferencesView the setting.The left two characters (before the decimal point) tell you what setting you’re viewing or editing, the rig

28ML200, 240, 260, 400 Panel OperationPlease refer to the following User Guides for more detailed information: ML400 User Guide: P/N 40570-99 ML260

29Sleep mode heats the spa to within 20°F (11°C) of the set temperature only during filter cycles. “ ” will appear on the display until mode is changed

3Table of ContentsBalboa’s Patented M7 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Clean-up Cycle (optional ML400)When a pump or blower is turned on by a button press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower is

31 – Temperature in CelsiusWhen set to “”, temperatures are displayed on the panel in degrees Celsius. When set to “”, temperatures are displayed in F

32“Phone Plug” RJ Type, VL/VS Connector VL802DVL801DVL702SVL701SVL700SVL600SpSTANDARD SYSTEMS DELUXE SYSTEMSBlowerTimeWarmMode /Prog Cool Jets 1Lig

33“Phone Plug” RJ Type, VL/VS Connector VL406T VL406UVL404VL402VL401VL400VL260VL240VL200 VL403DUPLEX SYSTEMSJetsLightWarmCoolHeatJetsLightBlower TempH

34TEMP CONTROL (80°F - 104°F/26°C - 40°C)The last measured water temperature is constantly displayed.The water temperature displayed is current only w

35On panels with “Warm” and “Cool” buttons, to display the set temperature, press “Warm” or “Cool” once. To change the set temperature, press a temper

36For circulation systems, the circ pump and the ozone UÊgenerator (if installed) run 24 hours. In hot environments, the circ pump may turn off for 30

37Preset Filter Cycles 300, 300F (Software v. 38)The first preset filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the UÊspa is energized. The second preset filter cy

38EL and GL Series Mach 3 -- Persistent Memory & Power UpThis document applies when using ML Series panels with any EL or GL Mach 3 series system.

39VS-GS Persistent Memory with VL PanelsAny time you change a DIP Switch, other than A1, you must reset Persistent Memory for your new DIP Switch Sett

4300/300F/500Z Series Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Testing the Circuit Board OutputBALBOA’S QUICK TESTTM TEST KITIf your topside control panel is working properly, but a pump, blower, or other device

41Testing the Sensor Set6. Within a minute or so, see if the same or other sensor is now reading consistently higher:If the same sensor (A vs B or t

42Changing a System Circuit Board Important!Be sure to turn the power off before replacing any component, especially a circuit board. Important!DO NOT

43Removing the Heater Assembly from a Spa SystemNote: Be careful when removing a heater assembly from a spa plumbing system. Water may splash out und

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5Balboa Service Tools and Parts ChecklistService Tools RequiredAmmeter (50A)UÊBalboa Six-in-one ScrewdriverUÊDigital Multi-meterUÊPadlock (to lock ele

6On Every System, an Identification Label Is Placed on top of the CasingHeater Element Specifications Are Shown on the Heater Tube Label On Every Syst

7Troubleshooting & Servicing Spa and Electrical Equipment DANGER Risk of electric shock. Before working with any electrical connections, make

8G.F.C.I. TroubleshootingIF CORRECT WIRING IS VERIFIEDCheck to see if the proper G.F.C.I. is installed.UÊCheck the label in the system box near TB1 to

9Voltage Verification - Most G.F.C.I. Problems Are Due To Low Voltage IMPORTANT: IF THE VOLTAGE IS NOT WITHIN THE ACCEPTABLE RANGE, CALL AN ELECTRI