Balboa ML260 User Manual

Manual is about: EL Series; GL Series

Summary of ML260

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    Ml260 user guide el/gl series - mach 3 yxcyfx$`ejkild\ekj%zfd aux light temp jets aux light temp jets aux light temp jets aux light temp jets note regarding el and gl systems: mach 3 el and gl systems function identically, but conform to different international requirements. This user guide will ref...

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    El/gl series (mach 3) control with ml260 panel the ml260 panel can be used as a main panel with the el2000 and el1000 systems, but only as a remote/additional panel for the el8000 and el5000 systems. This user guide lists all features that are available. Your spa may not respond as described in this...

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    Temp set (80°f - 104°f / 26.0°c - 40.0°c) the last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the lcd. Your spa’s set temperature range may vary from range shown above depending on your manufacturer’s settings. Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when the pump ...

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    Light some systems are equipped with both a spa light and a fiber optic light; however, only one can be accessed by this panel. (larger panels may be purchased so that both the spa light and fiber optic light can be utilized.) depending upon how your spa is equipped and configured, the “light” butto...

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    User preferences there are several aspects of spa operation that you can customize using the user preferences submenu. Press “temp” then “jets”, then “light”. (each press must be within 3 seconds of the previous press.) at this point, if “ ” is not showing on the display, press “temp” until you see ...

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    Page 5 gfci protection your spa may be equipped with a gfci protection feature. If your spa does have this feature enabled, the gfci trip test must occur to allow proper spa function. Within 1 to 7 days after startup, the spa will trip the gfci to test it. (the number of days is factory programmed.)...

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    Diagnostic messages message meaning no message on display. Power has been cut off to the spa. “overheat” - the spa has shut down. 1 on some systems, an alarm may sound. One of the sensors has detected 118°f (approximately 47.8°c) at the heater. “overheat” - the spa has shut down. 1 one of the sensor...

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    Diagnostic messages (continued) message meaning temperature unknown. Standby mode has been activated by pressing a button combination on the user panel. The spa is operating in standard mode. The spa is operating in economy mode. The spa is operating in standard-in-economy mode. Sleep mode has been ...

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    Page 8 jets 2 (optional on some systems) press the “jets 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or off, and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a two-speed pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after a timeout period. Jets 3, jets 4 (optional on some systems) press the “jets 3” button on...

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    Page 9 basic installation and configuration guidelines for mach 3 el-series spa controllers. Use minimum 6awg copper conductors only. Torque field connections between 21 and 23 in lbs. Readily accessible disconnecting means to be provided at time of installation. Permanently connected. Connect only ...

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    P/n 40633-99_c 04/26/2007 warning! Shock hazard! No user serviceable parts. Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your dealer or service organization for assistance. Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and...