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Single Pump - SW v41 - Operation Guide (oval)

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Pump Operation Guide For Systems with Software v41 only. This is the FOUR/4 button model.

Initial Start-up

Your spa will enter Priming Mode (Pr ) when it is energized.

During Priming Mode, press “Jets” button repeatedly and be sure the pump is free of air.

Priming Mode lasts less than 5 minutes. Press “Set” to exit. After Priming Mode, the spa will run in Standard Mode (see Mode section).

  • Pump 1 low-speed is responsible for heating and filtration and will be referred to simply as the pump.
  • In multi-button sequences, if the buttons are pressed too quickly in sequence, they may not register.
  • Low speed pump will run every 30 minutes from 2 to 5 minutes to check the tubs water

Temp Control (80°F - 104°F / 26°F - 40°F)

The last measured water temperature is constantly displayed. The water temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 1 minute.

To display the set temperature, press “Warm” or “Cool” once.

To change the set temperature, press a temperature button again before the display stops flashing. Each press of “Warm” or “Cool” will adjust the set temperature. After three seconds, the display will stop flashing and begin to display the current spa temperature..

Jets

Press “Jets” to turn the pump on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds. If left running, the pump will turn off after a preset length of time of 2 hours for low speed and 15 minutes for high speed.

Low speed may run automatically at times, during which it cannot be deactivated from the panel, but high speed may be operated.

The ozone generator (if installed) will activate anytime low speed is running.

Light

Press “Light” to operate the spa light. Turns off after 4 hours.

Mode

Mode is changed by pressing “Set” then “Light”.

Standard Mode maintains set temperature. St will be displayed momentarily when you switch into Standard Mode.

Economy Mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during filter cycles. Ec will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20°F/10°C of the set temperature only during filter cycles. SL will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Preset Filter Cycles

The first preset filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized.

The second preset filter cycle begins 12 hours later.

Filter duration is programmable for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 hours.

The default filter time is 1 hour. To program, press “Warm” then “Jets.” Press “Warm or Cool” to adjust. Press “Jets” to exit programming.





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Balboa 120V Power Hook Up

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Balboa 120V Power Hook Up.

Electrical Hook Up Must Be Performed By A Licensed Electrician


For 120V power hook up dip switch 10 must be in the on position.

For 120V hook up the white 120V jumper wire must be installed from J11 to J32 (WHT AC to RED AC)

If J11 already has a wire installed unplug this wire and move it to J16. Also install the jumper wire from J11 to J32

Without the jumper wire the tub will not heat correctly.


Note. The white jumper wire usually is located in a plastic bag on the back left side of the spa pack.

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Install Line 1 onto the Hot Black labeled on the terminal block. Hot Red will remain empty.
For 120V power hook up dip switch 10 must be in the on position.
For 120V hook up the white 120V jumper wire must be installed from J11 to J32 (WHT AC to RED AC)
If J11 already has a wire installed unplug this wire and move it to J16 or any available spade in the WHT AC.

Without the jumper wire the tub will not heat correctly installed 120V.

Note. The white jumper wire may be located in a plastic bag on the back side of the spa pa


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Balboa 240V Power Hook Up

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Balboa 240V Power Hook Up.

Electrical Hook Up Must Be Performed By A Licensed Electrician



For 240V power hook up dip switch 10 must be in the off position.

For 240V make sure there is not jumper wire installed from J11 to J32. (WHT AC to RED AC)

If jumper wire is not removed GFCI will trip instantly.

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For 240V power hook up dip switch 10 must be in the off position.

For 240V make sure there is not jumper wire installed from J11 to J32. (WHT AC to RED AC)

If jumper wire is not removed GFCI will trip instantly.

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Plumbing Diagram for an older Crown II

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Here is a picture of the plumbing inside the equipment room for a Crown II tub.


This is for the Crown II tubs built between 1999 and 2008 (The Crown II was not built before 1999).








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Complete Turbo Jet Face & Body Assembly Diagram

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Below is a diagram of our Turbo Jet.

It shows the exploded view of the part and its components.

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Gecko - UC-CF Single Pump System

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Below is the Quick Reference Card for the Gecko Control Panel.


Reference Card for the Single Pump Geko Control Panel





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Dual Pump - 50Hz-60Hz - Operation Guide (oval)

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Pump Operation Guide For Systems Dual 50Hz/60Hz pumps.


Initial Start-up

Your spa will enter Priming Mode (Pr ) when it is energized.

During Priming Mode, press “Jets” button repeatedly and be sure the pump is free of air.

Priming Mode lasts less than 5 minutes. Press “Set” to exit. After Priming Mode, the spa will run in Standard Mode (see Mode section).

  • Pump 1 low-speed is responsible for heating and filtration and will be referred to simply as the pump.
  • In multi-button sequences, if the buttons are pressed too quickly in sequence, they may not register.
  • Low speed pump will run every 30 minutes from 2 to 5 minutes to check the tubs water

Temp Control (80°F - 104°F / 26°F - 40°F)

The last measured water temperature is constantly displayed. The water temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 1 minute.

To display the set temperature, press “Warm” or “Cool” once.

To change the set temperature, press a temperature button again before the display stops flashing. Each press of “Warm” or “Cool” will adjust the set temperature. After three seconds, the display will stop flashing and begin to display the current spa temperature..

Jets

Jets 1

Press “Jets 1” to turn pump 1 on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds. The low-speed will turn off after 4 hours. High-speed will turn off after 15 minutes.

Low-speed may run automatically at times, during which it cannot be deactivated from the panel, but high-speed may be operated.

Jets 2

Press “Jets 1” to turn pump 1 on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds. The device will turn off after 15 minutes.

Light

Press “Light” to operate the spa light. Turns off after 4 hours.

Mode

Mode is changed by pressing “Warm” or “Cool,” then pressing “Mode.”

Standard Mode maintains set temperature. Std will be displayed momentarily when you switch into Standard Mode.

Economy Mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during filter cycles. Ecn will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20°F/10°C of the set temperature only during filter cycles. SLP will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Preset Filter Cycles

The first preset filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized.

The second preset filter cycle begins 12 hours later.

Filter duration is programmable for 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours or for continuous filtration (indicated by FILC ).

The default filter time is 2 hours.

To program, press “Warm” or “Cool,” then “Jets 1.” Press “Warm” or “Cool” to adjust. Press “Jets 1” to exit programming.

Low-speed pump 1 and the ozone generator (if installed) run during filtration






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Single Pump - SW v41 - Operation Guide (square)

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Pump Operation Guide For Systems with Software v41 only.

Initial Start-up

Your spa will enter Priming Mode (Pr ) when it is energized.

During Priming Mode, press “Jets” button repeatedly and be sure the pump is free of air.

Priming Mode lasts less than 5 minutes. Press “Set” to exit. After Priming Mode, the spa will run in Standard Mode (see Mode section).

  • Pump 1 low-speed is responsible for heating and filtration and will be referred to simply as the pump.
  • In multi-button sequences, if the buttons are pressed too quickly in sequence, they may not register.
  • Low speed pump will run every 30 minutes from 2 to 5 minutes to check the tubs water

Temp Control (80°F - 104°F / 26°F - 40°F)

The last measured water temperature is constantly displayed. The water temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 1 minute.

To display the set temperature, press “Set” once. To change the set temperature, press a temperature button again before the display stops flashing. This will either adjust the temperature up or down. Each press of “Set” will adjust the set temperature. After three seconds, the display will stop flashing and begin to display the current spa temperature.

In order to adjust the temperature the opposite way wait the 3 seconds for the spa to show the current spa temp and press the “Set” button again.

Jets

Press “Jets” to turn the pump on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds. If left running, the pump will turn off after a preset length of time of 2 hours for low speed and 15 minutes for high speed.

Low speed may run automatically at times, during which it cannot be deactivated from the panel, but high speed may be operated.

The ozone generator (if installed) will activate anytime low speed is running.

Light

Press “Light” to operate the spa light. Turns off after 4 hours.

Mode

Mode is changed by pressing “Set” then “Light”.

Standard Mode maintains set temperature. St will be displayed momentarily when you switch into Standard Mode.

Economy Mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during filter cycles. Ec will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20°F/10°C of the set temperature only during filter cycles. SL will display when water temp is not current, and will alternate with water temp when the pump is running.

Preset Filter Cycles

The first preset filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized.

The second preset filter cycle begins 12 hours later.

Filter duration is programmable for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 hours.

The default filter time is 1 hour. To program, press “Set” then “Jets.” Press “Set” to adjust. Press “Jets” to exit programming.



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Hydro Air ITT Air Control Assembly

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Air Control (Stem) Removal

Hydro-Air-ITT-control-assembly-1 1st turn the air control to the MIN position.
Hydro-Air-ITT-control-assembly-2 2nd If the air control is still in the tub press firmly down on the air control in the MIN position and while pressing down turn it to the MAX position.

If the air control is not in the tub press it between your palms like shown in the picture. And while on the MIN position and pressing the cap down turn the air control to the MAX position.
Hydro-Air-ITT-control-assembly-3 Last. After the 2nd step pull on the cap straight out to see if it has released You may have to repeat the 2nd step 2 or 3 time but the air control cap with core should pull straight out of the body.
Hydro-Air-ITT-control-assembly-4 There is the 3 shown parts in the picture. The core is the only part the normally needs replaced

Left Part – Body Assembly
Middle Part – Ball Check Valve
Right Part- Core (Stem Assembly)

Note: To reinstall the air control core place it in the body on the MAX position and repeat steps above but from MAX to MIN instead.



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Escape - Jet & Air Control Operation

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When the pump 1 is on diverter jet in the water labeled green can divert water to the jets in the spa. This diverter has 2 positions it can be turned to. It will turn only 90 degrees.

green-ball 1st position the diverter jet itself
blue-ball 2nd position the diverter jet will force water out of the blue jets
yellow-ball These jets always on unless the jet face is turned off
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These jets are operated by pressing the jet 2 button

The air controls control the air to the jets of the same color.

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