Balboa Water Group ML700 User Manual

EL/GL Series - Mach 3

ML700 User Guide

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TL

F2

PL

Mode/Prog

F1

F2

PL

TL

WarmTime

Cool

WarmTime

Mode/Prog Jets 2

Cool

Light

Jets 1

Blower

Jets 2

Light

Jets 1

Note regarding EL and GL systems: Mach 3 EL and GL systems function
identically, but conform to different International requirements. This
user guide will refer to EL systems for the sake of simplicity, but the
information given applies to both EL and GL products.

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EL/GL SERIES (Mach 3) CONTROL WITH ML700 PANEL

The ML700 panel can be used with the EL8000, EL5000,
EL2000 and EL1000 systems. This user guide lists all
features that are available. Your spa may not respond as
described in this document as specific operation varies
by system and equipment used. If your spa is not fully
equipped, the panel buttons on your spa control may not
be laid out as shown. Functions not accessible by this
panel may be accessible by a larger panel such as the
ML900. Example: The ML700 panel can be used with all
EL8000 systems equipped with three pumps, but pump 3
cannot be controlled with this panel unless the system
does not have a blower and an additional Jets button is
added to the panel in its place. In other cases, pump 3
can be controlled with an optional auxiliary panel.

Table of Contents

EL/GL SERIES (Mach 3) CONTROL ..... 1

Initial Start-up ..................... 1

Icon Legend ...................... 1

Time ............................ 2

Setting the Time ................... 2

Temp Set ........................ 2

Warm/Cool ....................... 2

Mode/Prog . ....................... 2

Standby Mode ..................... 2

Jets 1 ........................... 2

Jets 2 ........................... 3

Blower .......................... 3

Invert ........................... 3

Preset Filter Cycles ................. 3

Optional Filter Cycle Programming ..... 3

Light ............................ 4

The pump responsible for heating and filtration (pump 1
low on non-circ systems, or the circ pump on circ
systems) will be referred to simply as the pump.

Timeouts refer to a preset length of time that a
function is programmed to operate before shutting off
automatically. Certain conditions (filters or freeze) can
cause a function to operate longer, while faults can
cause a function to operate for a shorter length of time.
The system keeps track of timeouts regardless of other
conditions occurring.

In multi-button sequences, if buttons are pressed too
quickly in sequence, they may not register.

Freeze Protection .................. 4

Locking the Panel .................. 4

Locking the Set Temperature .......... 4

Clean-up Cycle .................... 4

Circ Pump ........................ 4

Ozone ........................... 4

Displaying Information About Your Spa . . 5

User Preferences ................... 5

Editing User Preferences ............. 5

Diagnostic Messages .............. 6-7

Periodic Reminder Messages .......... 8

GFCI Protection .................... 8

GFCI Trip Test Procedure ............ 8

Optional Auxiliary Panels ............ 9

Basic Installation Guidelines ......... 10

CSA Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Initial Start-up

When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming
mode (after displaying some configuration information).

Please see the M-7 Installation Instruction Manual for
complete instructions on Power-up and Pump Priming.

Icon Legend

Heat Icon - Indicates different stages of heating.

Jets Icon - Spins fast on high speed; spins
slow on low speed.

Blower Icon - Biggest in highest speed;
smallest in lowest speed.

The Priming mode will last for up to 4 minutes and
then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water
temperature in the Standard mode. You can exit Priming
mode early by pressing “Warm” or “Cool.”

Fiber-Optic Light Icon - Spins when the
wheel is on; stands still when wheel is off.

Light Icon - On dim, the LCD will show
the center circle plus one quarter of the
light beams. Half of the light beams will
show on medium brightness, and all of
the light beams will show on bright.

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Time

When time hasn’t been programmed, the “ ” icon
flashes. To set the time, press “Time” then “Mode/Prog.”
Use the “Warm” and “Cool” buttons to adjust time. See
previous page for more detailed instructions. (Time

settings on EL1000 and some EL2000 systems are not
preserved in the event of power loss; time will have to be
reprogrammed upon each power up.)

If your spa has an optional pH/ORP sensor (not
available on EL1000 and some EL2000 systems), pressing
“Time” twice will display the current pH level; pressing
it three times will display the current ORP.

Setting the Time

Once the spa has been properly connected the first time (every power
up on the EL1000 and some EL2000 systems), notice the “
appearing on the screen.

TimeTime

Press Then

Select

the hour by pressing

Press

Mode/ProgMode/Prog

Select

minutes by pressing

Press

Mode/ProgMode/Prog

TimeTime

Press

to enter.

to exit the time setting procedure and enter
the optional filter cycle programming. (Exits
programming on EL1000 and some EL2000 systems.)

to exit programming.

Mode/ProgMode/Prog

WarmWarm

WarmWarm

Or

Or

(Each press changes the
time by 1 minute)

CoolCool

(Each press changes the
time by 1 minute)

CoolCool

” icon

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 has been running for at least
1minute.

Warm/Cool

Press the “Warm” or “Cool” button once to display the
set temperature. Each time either button is pressed again,
the set temperature will increase or decrease depending
on which button is pressed. After three seconds,
the LCD will automatically display the last measured
spa temperature.

Mode/Prog

This button is used to switch between Standard,
Economy, and Sleep modes. Press “Mode/Prog” to enter
mode programming, press “Cool” to cycle through to
desired mode (LCD flashes until confirmed), then press
“Mode/Prog” to confirm selection.

Standard mode maintains the desired temperature. Note
that the last measured spa temperature displayed is
current only when the pump has been running for at
least 1 minute. The “
mode is changed.

Economy mode heats the spa to set temperature only
during filter cycles. The “
until mode is changed.

” icon will display until the

” icon will display

Pressing “Jets 1” while in Economy mode puts the
spa in Standard-In-Economy mode, which operates
the same as Standard Mode, then reverts to Economy
Mode automatically after 1 hour. Both the “
and “

” icons display in this mode. During this

”

time, a press of the “Mode/Prog” button will revert to
Economy Mode immediately.

Sleep mode heats the spa to within 20°F (11°C) of the set
temperature only during filter cycles. The “

” icon

will display until mode is changed.

Standby Mode

Pressing “Warm” or “Cool” then “Jets 2” will turn off all
spa functions temporarily. This is helpful when changing
a filter. Pressing any button resets the spa. On some
systems the “Jets 1” button will control the pump in
Standby Mode (“Drain Mode”). In this case, press any
other button to exit. System will revert to previous mode
after 1 hour.

Jets 1

Press the “Jets 1” button once to turn pump 1 on or off,
and to shift between low and high speeds if equipped.
If left running, the pump will turn off after a timeout
period. The pump 1 low speed timeout on some systems
may be as long as 4 hours.

On non-circ systems, the low speed of pump 1 runs
when the blower or any other pump is on. It may also
activate for at least 1 minute every 30 minutes to detect
the spa temperature (polling) and then to heat to the
set temperature if needed, depending upon mode.
When the low speed turns on automatically, it cannot
be deactivated from the panel; however, the high speed
may be started.

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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.

Blower

1-speed operation: on/off;
2-speed operation: med/hi/off; or
3-speed operation: lo/med/hi/off.
If left on, the blower will automatically turn off after a
timeout period.

Note: If your system does not have a “Blower” button, and
is labeled as ”Jets 3” instead, please see page 9 “Jets 3”.

vary from system to system. To program, press “Warm”
or “Cool,” then “Jets 1.” Press “Warm” or “Cool” to select
the filter duration. Press “Jets 1” to select the number
of filter cycles. The display will show “
and “night” cycles); “
cycle only). Press “Warm” or “Cool” to adjust, then press
“Jets 1” to exit the programming mode. For continuous
filtration, use “

Note: EL1000 and some EL2000 systems are capable of
being programmed by time rather than by duration (see
Preset Filter Cycles section). On EL2000 and EL1000
systems with duration programming only, the spa powers
up at 12:54, thus the first filter cycles begins 6 minutes
later at 1:00. If you would like your spa to begin filtering
at another time, you may change the clock to align with
your preferred filter time, rather than the actual time
of day.

” (day cycle only); or “ ” (“night”

” and “ ”.

” (both “day”

Invert

Press the “Warm” or “Cool” button, then “Blower” to
change the numbers in the display to read upside down.
Repeat sequence to return the display to its normal
right-side-up display.

Note: If your system does not have a “Blower” button, use
”Jets 3” instead.

Preset Filter Cycles

On all systems, the pump and the ozone generator will
run during filtration. At the start of each filter cycle, the
blower will run briefly on its highest speed to purge the
air channels. The lowest speed of any other pumps and
the mister will also run briefly. On some circ systems,
pump 1 may also run for the duration of the filter.

(The following is specific to all systems that are
programmed according time)

There are two filter cycles per day. The start/end
times of each cycle are programmable. To program,
set time as instructed above, then press “Mode/Prog”
to advance to the next setting (or to exit after the last
setting). Default filter cycles can vary from system to
system. A common default is 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Press “Time” then “Mode/Prog”
to step through the filter settings to see how they are
currently set.

Each filter cycle automatically operates the pump for the

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duration of the filter cycle. The filter 1 “
light when filter 1 is running. The filter 2 “
will light when filter 2 is running.

(The following is specific to EL2000 and EL1000
systems that are programmed according to
duration rather than time)

The first filter cycle (“day”) begins 6 minutes after the
spa is powered up. The second filter cycle (“night”)
begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is programmable for

”-“ ”). The default filter duration can

1-12 hours (

“

” icon will

F2

” icon

Optional Filter Cycle Programming

You are not required to set filter cycles; however, it
is an option available to you. To change the filter
cycle settings:

Press “Time” “Mode/Prog” “Mode/Prog” “Mode/Prog”
within 3 seconds. You will see the “PROGRAM,”
“FILTER 1” and “START TIME” icons appear on
the display.

Press “Warm” or “Cool” to choose the filter start
time hour. Enter the hour by pressing “Mode/Prog”.
Press “Warm” or “Cool” to choose the filter start
time minutes. Each press changes the start time by
5minutes.

Enter the minutes by pressing “Mode/Prog.”

Press “Mode/Prog” to see the “PROGRAM,” “FILTER 1”
and “END TIME” icons. Adjust the time as
done above.

Press “Mode/Prog” to see the “PROGRAM,” “FILTER 2”
and “START TIME” icons. Proceed as above.

Press “Mode/Prog” to see “PROGRAM,” “FILTER 2” and
“END TIME” icons. Adjust the time as done above.

Pressing “Mode/Prog” will enter the new filter cycle
times into the system and display the current water
temperature.

Pressing “Time” at any time during this programming
sequence will save the values entered up to that point
and exit programming.

If you would like to select continuous filtration, set the
filter 1 start and end times to be the exact same time.
In this case, the filter 2 start time only controls when
the second purge happens. Filter 2 end time will
be unavailable.

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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” button will operate in one of three ways:

1) Press the “Light” button to turn the spa light on and
off, and to shift between dim and bright settings if your
light is dimmable. On dim, the LCD will show center
circle plus one quarter of the light beams. Half of the
light beams will show on medium brightness, and all of
the light beams will show on bright.

2) If a fiber-optic light with wheel is installed, press the
“Light” button once to start the light and wheel, press
it again to stop the wheel, and then again to turn the
light off. The fiber icon stands still when the fiber optic
light is on by itself, and rotates when the color wheel is
also on.

3) If a fiber-optic light without a separate wheel stop is
installed, press the “Light” button to turn it on and off.

Again, both a spa light and a fiber optic light may be
used simultaneously on the EL8000 and EL5000 systems
with a different panel.

If any light is left on, it will automatically turn off after a
factory programmed time period.

Note: If your spa has additional functions not listed
here, please refer to the section Optional Auxiliary
Panels as listed in the Table of Contents.

Freeze Protection

Locking the Set Temperature

Press “Warm” or “Cool” then “Time,” “Jets 1,” and
“Warm” within 3 seconds to activate the lock. The

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is locked.

On some systems, locking the set temperature also locks
out Mode changes.

To unlock the set temperature, press “Warm” or “Cool”
then “Time,” “Jets 1” and “Cool.”

” light will light when the set temperature

Clean-up Cycle (optional)

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 turned off or times out. The pump
and the ozone generator will run for one to four hours,
depending on the system (on some systems, you can
change this setting; see User Preferences section.)

Circ 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 operates continuously (24 hours) with
the exception of turning off for 30 minutes at a time
when the water temperature reaches 3°F (1.5°C) above
the set temperature (most likely to happen in very
hot climates).

2) The circ pump stays on continuously, regardless of
water temperature.

3) The circ pump will come on when the system is
checking temperature (polling), during filter cycles,
during freeze conditions, or when another pump is on.

If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low
enough temperature, then the pump(s) and the blower
automatically activate to provide freeze protection. The
pump(s) and blower will run either continuously or
periodically depending on conditions.

In colder climates, an optional additional freeze sensor
may be added to protect against freeze conditions that
may not be sensed by the standard sensors. Auxiliary
freeze sensor protection acts similarly except with the
temperature thresholds determined by the switch. See

your dealer for details.

Locking the Panel

Press “Time” “Jets 1” then “Warm” within 3 seconds.

PL

When locked, the PL “
are frozen except the “Time” button. To unlock the

panel, press “Time” “Jets 1” then “Cool.”

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” light will light. All buttons

Ozone (optional)

On most systems, the ozone generator (if installed) runs
during filter cycles (except when pump 1 is operating at
high speed on a non-circ system) and during clean-up
cycles. On some systems, the ozone generator operates
whenever the pump runs.

If your system is configured with the optional ozone
suppress feature, the ozone generator will turn off for
1 hour any time a function button (Jets 1, Jets 2, Blower,
etc.) is pressed.

Displaying Information About Your Spa

There are several pieces of information about your
spa that can be called up from the panel, but are only
needed in special cases.

To access this information, press “Warm” or “Cool”
then “Jets 1”, then “Light”. (Each press must be within
3 seconds of the previous press.) Then press “Temp”
until you see “
the SSID (a series of 3 numbers, such as 100 133 10,
which indicates the precise revision of the software
in your spa), followed by the Mach software version
number (such as 2.1), followed by “
spa’s network ID number (consisting of both letters and
digits displayed in 5 steps).

If you need to see this series of numbers again,
and “
“Jets1”again.

When done, press the “Light” button (more than once if
necessary) until you see the normal temperature display.

” is once again on the display, just press

” on the display. Press “Jets 1” to see

” and then your

User Preferences

There are several aspects of spa operation that you can
customize using the User Preferences submenu.

Press “Warm” or “Cool” then “Jets 1”, then “Light”. (Each
press must be within 3 seconds of the previous press.)
At this point, if “
press “Temp” until you see “
press “Jets 1” to enter the User Preferences submenu.

Once in the User Preferences submenu, press “Warm” or
“Cool” to cycle between these settings:

– Suppress Reminders
When set to “
on the panel. When set to “
displayed on the panel periodically.

– Temperature in Celsius
When set to “
the panel in degrees Celsius. When set to “
temperatures are displayed in Fahrenheit.

” is not showing on the display,

” on the display. Then

”, reminders are never displayed

”, reminders are

”, temperatures are displayed on

”,

– Dolphin II Address
When set to “
setting for a Dolphin I, or for a Dolphin II which is
set for no address (which is the Dolphin II factory
default). When set to “
number is the address (see your Dolphin II manual
for details).

”, no addressing is used. Use this

” through “ ”, the

Editing User Preferences

View the setting.

The left two characters (before the decimal point) tell
you what setting you’re viewing or editing, the right most
character (after the decimal point) tells you the value of
that setting (for example, “

If the value is flashing, you’re editing it. If the value is
not flashing, you’re just viewing it.

Press “Jets 1” to switch editing of the value on (flashing)
or off (not flashing).

Once you’re editing the value (it’s flashing), use the
“Warm” or “Cool” buttons to change the value to the one
you want.

After you change the value, you must press “Jets 1” again
to stop the flashing before the change will register, and
before you can view or edit another setting.

If you don’t interact with the menu for more than
30 seconds, it may time out.

If you press “Light” to back out of the menu, or pause
long enough for it to time out, while a value was
flashing, the changes you were making to that setting
are not remembered. But changes you previously made
to other settings will be in effect.

Any User Preferences that you change will stay in
effect “forever” or until you change them again (unless
the spa’s “persistent memory” is reset by a service
technician), and will override the factory defaults for
those settings.

” for Yes or “ ” for No).

– 24-hour Time Display
When set to “
(military) format (00:00 is midnight, 23:00 is one
hour before midnight). When set to “
is displayed in 12-hour (am/pm) format (12:00 is
midnight, 11:00 pm is one hour before midnight).

– Clean-up Cycle Duration (some systems only)
When set to “
When set to “
indicates how many hours each Clean-up Cycle
will run.

”, time is displayed in 24-hour

”, ti me

”, Clean-up Cycles are disabled.
” through “ ”, the number

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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. 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. One of
the sensors has detected that the spa water is
110°F (approximately 43.3°C).

“Ice” - Potential freeze condition detected.

Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged
into the Sensor “A” jack is not working.

Action Required

The control panel will be disabled until power returns.
Time of day will be preserved for 30 days with a battery
back-up on EL8000 and EL5000 systems. EL1000 and
some EL2000 systems reset the time of day on each
power-up. Spa settings are preserved on all systems.

DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover
and allow water to cool. Once the heater has cooled,
reset by pushing any button. If spa does not reset,
shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or
service organization.

DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover
and allow water to cool. At 107°F (approximately 41.7°C),
the spa should automatically reset. If spa does not reset,
shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or
service organization.

No action required. The pumps and the blower will
automatically activate regardless of spa status.

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service
organization. (May appear temporarily in an overheat
situation and disappear when the heater cools.)

Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged
into the Sensor “B” jack is not working.

Sensors are out of balance. If this is
alternating with the temperature, it may just
be a temporary condition. If the display
shows only this message (periodically
blinking), the spa is shut down.

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A substantial difference between the
temperature sensors was detected. This could
indicate a flow problem.

Persistent low flow problems. (Displays on the
fifth occurrence of the “

” message within
24 hours.) Heater is shut down, but other spa
functions continue to run normally.

Inadequate water detected in heater.

Inadequate water detected in heater. (Displays
on third occurrence of “
shut down.

1

” message.) Spa is

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service
organization. (May appear temporarily in an overheat
situation and disappear when the heater cools.)

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or
service organization.

Check water level in spa. Refill if necessary. If the water
level is okay, make sure the pumps have been primed.
Press any button to reset.

Follow action required for “

” message. Heating
capacity of the spa will not reset automatically; you may
press any button to reset.

Check water level in spa. Refill if necessary. If the water
level is okay, make sure the pumps have been primed.
Press any button to reset.

Follow action required for “

” message. Spa will not

automatically reset; you may press any button to reset.

When your spa is first actuated, it will go into
Priming mode.

See the M-7 Installation Instruction Manual for complete
instructions on Power-up and Pump Priming. The
Priming mode will last for up to 4 minutes and then
the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water
temperature in the Standard mode.

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On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if

freeze protection is needed.

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Diagnostic Messages (continued)

Message Meaning

or

Temperature unknown.

Temperature not current in Economy or
Sleep mode.

Standby Mode has been activated by pressing
a button combination on the user panel.

pH is low.

pH is high.

Sanitizer is low.

Sanitizer is high.

The pump is on during Standby Mode to
assist in draining the spa.

Action Required

After the pump has been running for 1 minute, the
temperature will be displayed.

In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off for
hours outside a filter. If you wish to see the current spa
temperature, either switch to Standard mode or turn
Jets 1 on for at least 1 minute.

Press any button, except “Jets 1”, to leave Standby Mode
and return to normal operation.

Add pH increaser according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

Add pH reducer according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Add sanitizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Remove spa cover and allow sanitizer to dissipate.

Press “Jets 1” to turn off the pump when water has
drained (or power off the spa.)

Hardware failure.

Hardware failure.

Firmware install problem.

Configuration error. Spa cannot start up.

Spa could not trip GFCI.

A pump appears to be stuck on, causing the
water temperature to creep up, possibly to
hazardous levels.

A pump appears to have been stuck on the
last time spa was powered.

Contact your dealer or service organization.

Contact your dealer or service organization if message
appears on more than one power up.

Contact your dealer or service organization if message
appears on more than one power up.

Contact your dealer or service organization.

Contact your dealer or service organization. Continued
operation may be unsafe.

POWER DOWN SPA IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ENTER
THE WATER. Contact your dealer or service organization.

POWER DOWN SPA IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ENTER
THE WATER. Contact your dealer or service organization.

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Periodic Reminder Messages (Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder.*)

Message ** Frequency *** Action Required

Every 7 days Test and adjust pH chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 7 days Test and adjust sanitizer chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 30 days Test & reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 90 days Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 180 days Clean and condition cover per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 180 days Clean and condition wood per manufacturer’s instructions.

Every 365 days Install new filter.

As needed Install new Mineral cartridge.

* User can suppress all reminders in User Preferences.

** All of these Periodic Messages can be disabled individually by the spa manufacturer.

*** Any of these frequencies may be changed by the spa manufacturer.

Note: The GFCI section does not apply on EL systems used outside the United States.

This GFCI section does not apply to GL Systems.

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.) The GFCI must be reset once it has been
tripped. After passing the GFCI Trip Test, subsequent
GFCI trips will indicate a ground fault or other unsafe
condition requiring the power to the spa to be shut off.

Warning: The Owner should test and reset the GFCI
on a regular basis to verify its function.

GFCI Trip Test Procedure

The installer can cause the GFCI Trip Test to
occur sooner by initiating it with the following
button sequence.

Press “Warm”, then “Jets 1”, then “Light.” (Each press
must be within 3 seconds of the previous press.) Press
the “Warm” button repeatedly until “
Press “Jets 1” to select it. Press the “Warm” button until

” is displayed. Press “Jets 1” to initiate the GFCI

“
Trip Test.

The GFCI should trip within several seconds and the spa
should shut down. If it does not, shut down the power
and manually verify that a GFCI breaker is installed and
that the circuit and spa are wired correctly. Verify the
function of the GFCI with its own test button. Restore
power to the spa and repeat the GFCI Trip Test.

Once the GFCI is tripped by the test, reset the GFCI and
the spa will operate normally from that point. You can
verify a successful test by navigating to the “
as described above, pressing “Jets 1” and then pressing
the “Warm” button until you see “
signifies GFCI Status - Passed.

” is displayed.

” item

”. The code

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The system will exit this menu in 30 seconds if no
buttons are pressed.

Optional Auxiliary Panels

Note: Below is a partial list of optional auxiliary panels and their basic functions.

Please contact your local dealer for a complete list of options that will work with your spa.

BlowerJets 1Jets 1 Jets 2 LightLight

BlowerJets 1Jets 1 Jets 2

Jets 1 Jets 2Jets 1 Jets 2

Jets 3, Jets 4 (optional on some systems)

Press the “Jets 3” button once to turn pump 3 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 4” operates the same way
as “Jets 3”.

Jets 5, Jets 6 (optional on some systems)

Press the “Jets 5” button once to turn pump 5 on or off.
If left running, the pump will turn off after a timeout
period. “Jets 6” operates the same way as “Jets 5”.

Jets 1Jets 1

Jets 2Jets 2

BlowerBlower

Fiber (optional on some systems)

If a fiber-optic light with wheel is installed, press the
“Fiber” button once to start the light and wheel, press
it again to stop the wheel, and then again to turn the
light off. The fiber icon stands still when the fiber-optic
light is on by itself, and rotates when the color wheel is
also on.

Both spa light and fiber-optic light can be used
simultaneously on systems that have both. If either light
is left on, it will automatically turn off after a timeout
period (on some systems this timeout can be as long as
4hours.)

Mister (optional)

Press the “Mister” button to turn the Mister on and off.
If left on, the mister will automatically turn off after
15 m inutes.

Option (optional)

Press the “Option” button to turn optional equipment
(such as TV or Stereo) on and off (with no timeout).

TV Lift (optional)

Press the “TV Lift” button to raise and lower the TV Lift
device. There is no timeout for this feature.

Use the “Light” button if your fiber-optic system is on/off
only (no separate wheel stop).

Stir (optional on some systems)

Press the “Stir” button after adding new chemicals into
the spa. This will turn all pumps on at high-speed for
5 minutes to thoroughly mix in the chemicals.

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Warning! Qualified technician required for service and installation.

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 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 spa/hot tub and in line of sight from the
equipment compartment.

CSA enclosure: Type 2

Typical field connections
for main power.

FOR W-WIRES

WHITE AC (120 V)

J23 J19 J28
J43 J42 J48

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

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

GREEN

WHITE

BLACK

RED

FROM GFCI

FOR W-WIRES
RED AC (240 V)

J53 J54
J55 J25
J26

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.

Warning! GFCI Protection.

The Owner should test and reset the GFCI on a regular
basis to verify its function.

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.

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 all
grounding connections must be properly installed.

P/N 40520-99_C 04/26/2007