Balboa Water Group Mach 2.1 EL User Manual

Compatible with system software rev 100-1xx-10 or higher

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04-05-2006

© Copyright 2006 Balboa Instruments, Inc.

Basic Installation and Configuration Guidelines for
Mach 2.1 EL-Series Spa Controllers.

IMPORTANT: The System must be properly mounted. Do not rely on the plumbing
connection to support the system. Regular operation will cause excessive vibration and

potential damage to the system unless it is mounted securely.

Use minimum 6AWG copper conductors only.

Torque field connections between
21 and 23 in lbs.

FOR W-WIRES

WHITE AC (120 V)

J23 J19 J28
J43 J42 J48

Readily accessible disconnecting means to be
provided at time of installation

Permanently connected

Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) mounted at
least 5’ (1.52M) from the inside walls of the
tub and in line of sight from the equipment

GREEN

WHITE
BLACK

RED

FROM GFCI

FOR W-WIRES

RED AC (240 V)

J53 J54
J55 J25
J26

120V
Heater
Jumper
(remove
for 240V
Heater)

compartment.

CSA enclosure: Type 2

Typical field connections for main power.

Refer to Wiring Diagram inside the cover of the control enclosure.

Refer to Installation and Safety Instructions provided by the spa manufacturer.

Warning: People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
Warning: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
Warning: Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise
Warning: Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health
Caution: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with the Manufacturers instructions.
Caution: The equipment and controls shall be located not less than 1.5 meters horizontally from

the spa or hot tub.

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CSA Compliance/Conformité

Caution:

• Test the ground fault circuit interrupter before each use of the spa.

• Read the instruction manual.

• Adequate drainage must be provided if the equipment is to be installed in a pit.

• For use only within an enclosure rated CSA Enclosure 3.

• Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A ground fault circuit interrupter.

• To ensure continued protection against shock hazard, use only identical replacement parts
when servicing.

• Install a suitably rated suction guard to match the maximum flow rate marked.

Warning:

• Water temperature in excess of 38°C may be injurious to your health.

• Disconnect the electrical power before servicing.

Attention:

• Toujours verifier l’efficacite du disjoncteur differentiel avant d’utiliser differentiel avant
d’utiliser le bain.

• Lire la notice technique.

• Lorsque l’appareillage est installe dans une fosse, on doit assurer un drainage adequat.

• Employer uniquement a l’interieur d’une cloture CSA Enclosure 3.

• Connecter uniquement a un circuit protege par un disjoncteur differentiel de Class A.

• Afin d’assurer une protection permanente contre le danger de shock electrique, lors de
l’entretien employer seulement des pieces de rechange identiques.

• Les prises d’aspiration doivent etre equipees de grilles convenant au debit maximal
indique.

Avertissement:

• Des temperatures de l’eau superieures a 38°C peuvent presenter un danger pour la sante.

• Deconnecter du circuit d’alimentation electrique avante l’entretien.

Warning/Advertissement:

• Disconnect the electric power before servicing. Keep access door closed.

• Deconnecter du circuit d’alimentation electrique avant l’entretien. Garder la porte fermer.

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